Video Tag
Every video tagged “SPFX” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
86 videos
This short video from Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming) is a self-described behind-the-scenes or announcement clip rather than a full step-by-step tutorial, given its two-minute runtime. The creator uses a skeleton and Halloween theme as the creative backdrop, consistent with her signature special-effects and body-paint style. Specific products, techniques, and materials are listed as placeholders in the description but were not filled in, leaving the actual tutorial content unclear. The title suggests a candid or humorous tone, possibly teasing upcoming Halloween content.
Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming) transforms herself into Spyro the Dragon, inspired by the Spyro Reignited Trilogy remaster, using body-safe face paints, eyeshadows, and handmade prosthetic elements. The look combines multi-tone purple and orange body painting with DIY craft foam and air-dry clay details to capture the iconic dragon's features. A wig completes the character transformation in this roughly nine-minute tutorial.
Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming transforms herself into an original comic book superhero character called The Injector using body paint and theatrical makeup — a persona inspired by her personal experience with diabetes. The look uses bold graphic linework and flat comic-style color blocking to simulate a painted-on costume. Products are primarily professional-grade body paints and cosmetics. The tutorial runs just four minutes, making it a fast-paced, technique-focused watch.
Makeup artist Madeyewlook transforms herself into the Night King from Game of Thrones using special effects and prosthetic makeup techniques. The tutorial walks through the full character recreation, capturing the icy, undead aesthetic of the iconic GoT villain. It sits at an advanced skill level given the prosthetic and SPFX work involved. The look is timed to coincide with Game of Thrones Season 8 excitement.
Madeyewlook delivers a Halloween-themed special effects makeup tutorial transforming the face into a Koopa Kid character from the Super Mario universe. The look incorporates body paint and SPFX techniques to achieve a fantastical, game-accurate character recreation. At just five minutes, the tutorial moves at a fast pace suited to viewers already familiar with the channel's style.
This first part of a mold-making series from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through creating a one-piece mold using 100% silicone caulk. The process involves thinning the caulk with naphtha to achieve a workable consistency suitable for capturing fine detail. It is aimed at SPFX artists and haunt builders who want an affordable alternative to commercial silicone systems. Proper ventilation is emphasized throughout due to the solvents involved.
Madeyewlook recreates Halloween makeup looks submitted by her subscribers, celebrating her fan community through a series of creative costume and special effects transformations. The video showcases a range of styles from glamorous to spooky, demonstrating the breadth of Halloween makeup possibilities. It serves as both a tutorial inspiration and a subscriber appreciation piece for her dedicated following.
This short-form video showcases a homemade Silent Hill Nurse cosplay with apparent special effects makeup work. The build captures the iconic unsettling aesthetic of the video game character. Given the SPFX tag and the Haunted Attraction Network channel, the execution likely involves detailed makeup and costume craftsmanship rather than off-the-shelf pieces.
This short video captures a mummy-themed special effects makeup look created by artist Sidney Cumbie at Monsterpalooza, the well-known horror and creature-effects convention held in Burbank, California. The transformation showcases detailed SPFX artistry bringing a classic mummy monster to life. Given the convention setting, it likely serves as a showcase or live demonstration of the finished look rather than a step-by-step tutorial.
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick and budget-friendly method for creating realistic maggot effects using just liquid latex and vinegar. The technique is versatile enough to be applied to costumes, props, and set dressings alike, making it useful across multiple haunting contexts. With minimal materials and a short runtime, this is an accessible entry point for haunters looking to add convincing decay detail to their work.
This short video showcases SMUT, a stretchy special-effects goo from Rip City FX, designed for use in haunted house and Halloween makeup applications. The product comes in four distinct grotesque color options, offering versatility for creature, gore, or slime-based looks. At just one minute, the video serves primarily as a product spotlight rather than a step-by-step tutorial.
FrightProps showcases Rip City FX Blood Paste, a specialty product designed to produce thick, textured blood effects on haunted house actors. The short demo highlights how quickly the paste can be applied to achieve a visceral, chunky gore look. It serves as both a product spotlight and a practical introduction to the effect for haunt performers and makeup artists.
The host of Creative Geekery gets rare hands-on access to the actual screen-used Remote Trap Vehicle from Ghostbusters: Afterlife, sitting down with SPFX builder Ben Eadie and on-set RTV driver Mike Evans for an in-depth conversation. The trio unpacks the practical effects engineering behind the prop, including the distinction between hero and stunt versions, the RC mechanics, and memorable on-set moments like an accidental crash. The episode culminates with the host taking the real RTV for a test drive, making for a genuine fan-and-maker celebration of film prop craftsmanship.
This short interview segment from IAAPA features CFX, a company well known for high-quality masks, discussing their move into broader fabrication services for haunted attractions. The piece highlights how CFX is growing beyond their mask roots to serve the wider professional haunt industry. It also serves as a heads-up that CFX will be exhibiting at Transworld booth 602.
