Video Tag
Every video tagged “airbrush” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
55 videos
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of airbrushing a werewolf mask, demonstrating how paint application can dramatically elevate a Halloween prop or costume piece. The video likely covers color layering and blending techniques to achieve a realistic creature effect. At 20 minutes, it offers a focused, practical look at professional-level finishing work suited to haunted attraction use.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of a destination mural — a large-scale scenic piece designed so haunt guests walk directly toward it. The painting combines HVLP spray gun work with detail airbrushing and UV-reactive paints for a striking blacklight effect. This is a real-world haunt installation piece, offering a rare look at professional-level scenic painting in a haunted attraction context.
A short-form video showcasing impressive airbrush horror artwork with a Halloween theme. The clip highlights the visual impact of airbrush techniques applied to Halloween and horror-inspired imagery. At just one minute, it serves more as an artistic showcase than a step-by-step tutorial.
StiltbeastStudios host Allen Hopps explores airbrush techniques applied to Halloween masks and props in this focused lab-style session. The video likely covers paint application, color blending, and finishing methods to elevate a mask or prop to haunted-attraction quality. As a short, focused clip, it distills practical airbrushing knowledge into a compact, digestible format suited for haunt builders and prop artists.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates his first attempt at airbrushing faux fur, showing how acrylic ink can be applied to add depth, shading, and realism to a werewolf mask or fur suit piece. Using a single color — Payne's gray — and a Paasche H detail airbrush, he walks through how to build up tonal variation across the fur fibers. The approachable, first-time framing makes this a confidence-building watch for artists new to the technique.
This short showcase video reveals the construction of a second Lovecraft-inspired Deep One character for the creator's Village Mire 2024 yard haunt. The full-body prop is built on a Spiderhill Props double spine armature, fleshed out with pool noodles and foam, then detailed with an airbrushed Stiltbeast Studios mask, perma blood, and faux seaweed. Off-the-shelf rain gear and a scratch-built PVC harpoon complete the fisherman character. The result is a convincing, highly themed creature prop achievable with readily available materials.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with makeup and special effects artist Shawn Sieger for an in-depth conversation about his career in the haunt industry. Sieger shares insights drawn from his work with notable attractions including Bates Motel, Haunted Hayride, and Pennhurst Asylum. The discussion spans special effects makeup, airbrush painting, and the broader world of professional haunting. This podcast-format interview offers a rare look at the craft and career path of a seasoned haunt professional.
