Video Tag
Every video tagged “Allen Hopps” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
360 videos
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios takes viewers along on a post-birthday supply haul, unboxing and discussing purchases from three different stores. He walks through each item and explains how it fits into his haunted attraction and prop-making workflow. It's a casual, informative look at where a professional haunt builder sources materials and how he thinks about their applications.
StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps walks through the finishing stages of a bear mask build, bringing a creature character to completion. The video also includes a post-Halloween recap, likely reflecting on the season's projects, performances, or haunt experiences. At nearly 70 minutes, it offers an in-depth look at both the craft and the creative journey behind it. This is a signature StiltbeastStudios blend of practical prop-making and behind-the-scenes haunt culture.
This short feature from Haunted Attraction Network spotlights Stiltbeast Studios and owner Allen Hopps, exploring emerging trends in professional creature costume design. Filmed in the context of a major haunted attraction trade show, the video highlights an anti-reality aesthetic theme running through Stiltbeast's latest work. Allen also touches on innovative approaches to haunt operations, including gamification and off-season programming at his venue, Dark Hour Haunted House.
Paintapalooza is an extended painting-focused session from StiltbeastStudios, the creative home of veteran haunt designer Allen Hopps. Running over four hours, the video dives deep into the art of painting Halloween props and masks for haunted attraction use. It appears to be a comprehensive, marathon-style instructional or live-format event centered on paint application and finishing techniques.
StiltbeastStudios hosts a lengthy live-style shopping and showcase event focused on haunted attraction props, masks, and Halloween gear. Allen Hopps guides viewers through various haunt-world products in a format reminiscent of a televised shopping network, tailored to the haunted attraction community. The extended runtime suggests a broad range of items and discussion are covered across the session.
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.
This short intro video serves as a channel welcome and overview for Stiltbeast Studios, hosted by Allen Hopps. It highlights the breadth of DIY Halloween prop-making and haunted attraction content viewers can expect from the channel. The video also encourages community support through Patreon, donations, and the channel's Amazon storefront.
A lengthy, likely unscripted shop session with Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios, offering an extended look at Halloween prop and mask creation in a real working environment. With no formal description provided, the video appears to be an informal, fly-on-the-wall style build video spanning over two hours. Viewers get an immersive glimpse into the day-to-day workflow of a seasoned haunted-attraction prop maker. The relaxed format is a hallmark of the Stiltbeast Studios channel.
StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the process of painting a Frankenstein Halloween mask from start to finish. The tutorial runs over an hour, suggesting a thorough, step-by-step approach covering color work and detailing. Host Allen Hopps brings his haunted-attraction expertise to the technique, making it relevant for both hobbyists and haunt professionals.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through mask painting techniques alongside werewolf prop or costume work in this lengthy studio session. The video covers hands-on creative process typical of professional haunted attraction fabrication. At over 80 minutes, it offers an in-depth look at the artistry behind creature-focused Halloween builds.
StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps walks viewers through the process of crafting top hats from EVA foam, a lightweight and affordable alternative to traditional hat-making materials. The tutorial is geared toward haunted attraction builders and costume enthusiasts looking to create striking wearable accessories. At over an hour long, the video likely covers the full construction process from pattern cutting through finishing and shaping.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through his shop as he prepares for an upcoming week of Halloween prop and project work. The extended session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a professional prop maker organizes and sets up a workspace before diving into builds. As a long-form video, it likely covers tool layout, material staging, and project planning discussion, giving fans an authentic glimpse into the creative process.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps unboxes a new glue gun in this short review-style video aimed at haunted attraction builders and prop makers. The video offers a first look at the tool and likely covers its features and potential applications in haunt and prop construction. As a channel known for professional haunted attraction content, the coverage is geared toward practical use in a haunt-building context.
This video from StiltbeastStudios, hosted by Allen Hopps, focuses on bear-themed Halloween content — likely covering prop builds, masks, or creature designs with a haunted attraction application. Running nearly two hours, it appears to be a deep-dive session into bear-related scary prop work. Without a source description, specific techniques and materials cannot be confirmed, but the creator tags suggest a DIY and haunted house focus.
This short behind-the-scenes clip offers a glimpse inside Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, Texas, featuring renowned haunt designer Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios. The video appears to highlight the creative design and production work that goes into one of Texas's notable professional haunted attractions. Given its brief runtime, it likely serves as a teaser or social-media snapshot rather than an in-depth tour.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates two rapid airbrush makeup looks completed in approximately five minutes each, designed for haunted attraction performers. The video was originally streamed live to the Haunters Hangout Facebook group and presented here unedited. Both budget-friendly Harbor Freight airbrushes are used alongside Endura alcohol-based makeup, which is chosen specifically for its durability through sweat-heavy haunt performances.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps leads an extended, in-depth workshop on molding a bear character prop, likely covering the full mold-making pipeline from sculpt to finished piece. At over four hours long, this is a comprehensive, professional-level instructional session aimed at serious prop builders. The video bridges wearable mask fabrication and haunted attraction prop construction, reflecting Stiltbeast's signature blend of creature-shop craft and haunt industry expertise.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through the final detail sculpting phase of a cyclops latex mask using WED clay. With the primary forms already established, the focus shifts to refining and reworking key features — particularly the teeth and ears — to bring the piece to mold-ready quality. The video offers an up-close look at the critical finishing decisions that separate a rough sculpture from a production-ready mask.
This lengthy studio session with StiltbeastStudios covers the painting and finishing stages of a Halloween prop or mask build. Allen Hopps walks viewers through the detailing process used to bring a haunted attraction-quality piece to completion. At over two and a half hours, the video offers an in-depth, real-time look at professional finishing techniques applicable to props and masks alike.
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.
This update video from Stiltbeast Studios features Allen Hopps sharing news and progress related to Monstercamp, a Halloween-focused creative event or production program. The video likely covers behind-the-scenes developments in haunted attraction work, prop building, or mask-making given the channel's established focus. As an update-style video, it offers a candid look at what the Stiltbeast Studios team is working on. Fans of Allen Hopps and the haunted attraction community will find it an engaging check-in on ongoing projects.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of painting apocalypse-themed masks in this in-depth tutorial. The session covers techniques for achieving realistic, frightening finishes suited for haunted attraction use. At over 105 minutes, the video offers substantial detail on color work and character-driven painting decisions. It is well-suited for haunt builders and prop makers looking to elevate their mask finishing skills.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps explores holiday horror character work, focusing on elf beard construction and Krampus-related builds or concepts. The video blends practical prop-making and costume character design in Stiltbeast's signature hands-on style. At nearly two hours, it offers an in-depth look at crafting dark Christmas creature characters suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts.
This Stiltbeast Studios video follows Allen Hopps as he works on a creature prop build dubbed 'MC7,' with 'Hatching Day' suggesting a milestone reveal or assembly stage where the creature emerges from its egg or housing. Stiltbeast is known for professional-grade haunted attraction props and animatronics, so viewers can expect polished fabrication techniques. The video likely documents a key construction or finishing phase of an original creature character destined for haunted house use.
