Animatronic Skull Tutorial: The Prop Shop
by Hauntcast
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What this video covers
Lew Gorman of Grave Rot Studios walks viewers through building a simple animatronic skull using a repurposed reindeer motor. The tutorial is presented as part of Hauntcast's Prop Shop segment, keeping the build approachable for haunters at most skill levels. Supporting images and video are available on the Hauntcast website for those who want a closer look at the steps involved.
Key takeaways
- ◆A basic animatronic talking skull can be built using a reindeer motor as the movement mechanism
- ◆The build is presented as beginner-friendly, making it accessible to home haunters and yard haunters
- ◆Grave Rot Studios' Lew Gorman provides the expert guidance for this project
- ◆Supplemental images and video are hosted on the Hauntcast podcast website
Who this is for
Home haunters and yard haunt builders looking for an approachable entry point into animatronic skull prop building.
Materials mentioned
- • reindeer motor
- • skull
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