Reference Information Where to get even more info about the field of special makeup effects, animatronics, and puppetry. (See also the FX Glossary for definitions of industry jargon!) last updated 5/5/99 Q. What magazines cover the scene? CINEFEX An awesome reference. Objective stories on features, commercials, ridefilms, etc. Covering all manner of special effects in a no-nonsense informative manner and with excellent ads. Non judgemental, objective P.O Box 20027, Riverside CA 92516 $6.95 an issue, 1 yr sub. is US$ 24.00 CINEFANTASTIQUE A more subjective journal, contains reviews and articles on genre films with good coverage on special makeup and visual effects. 7240 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, IL 60130 1 yr. sub is 4 issues for US$18.00 Also gitcher hands on cool magazines like Modeler's Resource Magazine, Millimeter VisFX, SciFi Modeler (British), Puppetry Journal, Fangoria, and eh, like that! Q. What are some good books on the subject? Stage Makeup, by Richard Corson Prentice-Hall, ISBN 0-13-840496 Technique of the Professional Makeup Artist, by Vincent J-R Kehoe Focal Press, ISBN 0-240-51244-8 The Prop Builder's Molding and Casting Handbook, by Thurston James Better Way Books, ISBN 1-55870-128-1 Dick Smith's Do-It-Yourself Monster Makeup, by Dick Smith Harmony Books, ISBN 0-517-56270-7 Modelling and Sculpting Animals, by Edouard Lanteri Dover Books, ISBN 0-486-25007-5 Plaster Mold and Model Making, by Chaney and Skee Van Nostrand & Reinhold, ISBN 0-442-21515-0 Creating Special Effects for TV & Films, by Bernard Wilkie Focal Press, ISBN 0-240-50947-1 Making a Monster, by Taylor and Roy Crown Publishers, ISBN 0-517-534568 Q. Where can I go to get materials, books, and stuff? Even videos, maybe? Sources for materials: Burman Industries BJB items, foam latex kits, ultracal, polyfoams, clay, alginate, sculpting tools, silicone, Geleffects, foam latex, trauma, aging and character appliances, pros-aide, FX Paints (non-toxic), Flabbercast, training videos and books, and much more. (818) 782-9833 (818) 782-2863 Fax 14141 Covello St. Suite 6A Van Nuys, CA 91405 M-F 8:30-5 Sats: 10-3 Davis Dental Supply Dental acrylics, plaster, alginate, bandages, peach stone, Roma, dental silicone, pros-aide, ultracal , trichlorotrifluoroethane, GI-1000, Hemp, Cotton tipped applicators, 355 Adhesive, clay, Scientific Lab, Dental, Medical, Surgical supplies, chemicals. (818) 765-4994 (800) 842-4203 13120 B Saticoy North Hollywood, CA 91605 M-F 8:30-6pm , Sat 8 -12:30 Frend's Makeup supplies: Burman Foam Latex, bald caps, sponges, Wool, crepe, yak hair, hair punchers, Clens, Blasco, Kryolan, Ben Nye, Bob Kelly, Mehron, Factor, Steins, R.C.M.A., Bill Tuttle, plastic cap material, Ultracal 30, loose hair, mustache, crimping and curling irons; plastic eyes, professional make-up kits, pros-aide, FX Paints. (818) 769-3834 5270 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91607 M-F 8-5:30, Sat 8:00-5:30 p.m. Naimie's Beauty and Makeup Supplies:, make-up, pros-aide, sponges, Reel blood, 355 adhesive, GM foam, Burman foam. (818) 763-7072 12801 Victory Bl. N. Hollywood, CA 91606 M-F to 8 am-6:00 pm, Sa to 5:30. Sun 10-4 Carter Sexton Art supplies & Equipment, Liquitex, Roma, airbrush, excellent sculpting tools and art books, WED clay. (818) 763-5050 (213) 877-5050 Fax (818) 763-1034 Fax 5308 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91607 M-F 9 am -5:30 (Just north of Frends - same side) WALCO Supply Translucent silicone and 1040, 1065 silicone moldmaking materials. (619) 930-2575 (619) 930-2588 FAX (619)930-2582 orders P.O. Box 81101 San Diego, CA 92138 Tower Hobbies Hobby supplies, radio controls, servos. Order only (800) 637-4989 Order asst. (800) 637-6050 Fax: (217) 356-6608 P.O. Box 9078 Champaign, IL 61826-9078 M-TH 8-10:00, F -5:00 Sa 9-5 & Su 10-7:00 Sources for books: Samuel French's Theatre and Film Bookshop Plays and Motion Picture Industry Directories and Reference Books (818) 762-0535 11963 Ventura Blvd Studio City, CA 91604 M-F 10-9, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5 other Samuel French locations: 7623 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90046 M-F 10-6, Sat 10-5 213-876-0570 FAX: 213-876-6822 45 W 25th St. New York, NY 10010 (212) 206-8990 Larry Edmunds Cinema Bookshop 6644 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (213) 463-3273 Op Amp Technical Books 1033 North Sycamore Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038 (213) 464-4322 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 PST. Q. You, ah, you wouldn't happen to have an obligatory page o' links, wouldja? Hey! What a fantastic idea! I think I'll put them here!     Home What's New | Features | Commercials | Resume | Realistic | Whimsical | Scary | Animatronics | Prosthetics | Puppets | Waldo ® | Publicity | TCS Fun | FX FAQ | Reference | Contact Us Except where noted, all contents are the property of The Character Shop, Inc. and copyright 1995-2006 Photographs and text may only be re-published with written permission. All rights reserved.