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Monster Creation

Videos built around the monster creation theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

45 videos

Monster Camp 9 Full Head Class!
3:55
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Monster Camp 9 Full Head Class!

Stiltbeast Studios offers a class-style look at the process of constructing a full head monster piece as part of their Monster Camp 9 series. The short video highlights the craft and skill involved in building wearable creature heads suitable for haunted attractions and Halloween performances. Viewers are invited to support the channel through Patreon to access more in-depth content.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,352 views
Monster Lab - Ask Ed Livestream
40:43
DIY Props

Monster Lab - Ask Ed Livestream

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited hosts a live Q&A session focused on monster and mask making, fielding audience questions on topics ranging from materials and sculpting to molding and painting. Distortions Unlimited is a long-standing American manufacturer of Halloween animatronics, masks, and props serving home haunters, professional attractions, and theme parks. The informal livestream format gives viewers direct access to an industry veteran's knowledge and creative process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,259 views
Do You REALLY want to work at Distortions Unlimited??
1:32
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Do You REALLY want to work at Distortions Unlimited??

A tongue-in-cheek behind-the-scenes peek at Distortions Unlimited, one of the haunted attraction industry's most iconic prop and mask studios. Academy Award-winning sculptor Bob Short makes a playful cameo contributing to the studio's Monster of the Month series — apparently of his own free will. The short clip uses dry humor to give viewers a taste of what working at the legendary Colorado-based creature shop might actually look like.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,815 views
Making Monsters at Distortions Unlimited | Monsters and Music
8:25
DIY Animatronics

Making Monsters at Distortions Unlimited | Monsters and Music

This video offers an archival, music-driven look inside Distortions Unlimited, one of the Halloween industry's most recognized prop and animatronics manufacturers. Set to music rather than narration, the footage showcases the monster-making process from concept to finished creature. It serves as a visually engaging celebration of the craftsmanship behind professional Halloween masks, props, and animatronics. Fans of the brand and the broader haunt industry will find it an atmospheric tribute to the art of making monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,691 views
monster Camp 25! last looks!
3:36
Makeup Tutorials

monster Camp 25! last looks!

StiltbeastStudios wraps up Monster Camp 25 with a 'last looks' showcase of finished monster characters and creature makeups ahead of haunted attraction season. The short video offers a final reveal of the completed builds and looks assembled during the camp event. It provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the professional-level creature and character work that goes into staffing a haunted attraction.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,382 views
Monstercamp 13! Final Looks!!!
2:35
Makeup Tutorials

Monstercamp 13! Final Looks!!!

Stiltbeast Studios wraps up Monstercamp 13 with a showcase of the final completed monster looks created during the event. The short video highlights the finished creature characters ready for deployment in haunted attraction environments. It offers a satisfying reveal of the creative work that went into building each monster design throughout the camp.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,957 views
Monstercamp #10 Live During Sculpting
5:00
DIY Props

Monstercamp #10 Live During Sculpting

Stiltbeast Studios captures a live sculpting session as part of their ongoing Monstercamp series, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at professional monster and mask creation. The video showcases the hands-on craft involved in bringing haunted attraction-quality creatures to life. It serves as both inspiration and education for fans of prop and mask fabrication.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,812 views
Creating Art on Concrete Watch This Amazing Process! #halloween #art #latex #crafts #diy
1:38
DIY Props

Creating Art on Concrete Watch This Amazing Process! #halloween #art #latex #crafts #diy

Stiltbeast Studios offers a short, visually engaging look at applying liquid latex to create striking art on a concrete surface for Halloween prop or set work. The clip showcases the satisfying, process-driven side of professional haunted attraction fabrication. It serves as both a creative teaser and a channel promotion for their Patreon community.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,792 views
monster Camp 20 last sculpting hour!
9:56
DIY PropsAdvanced

monster Camp 20 last sculpting hour!

StiltbeastStudios documents the final sculpting hour of Monster Camp, capturing the intense push to complete creature and mask work before time runs out. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the last stretch of the sculpting process, highlighting the craft and dedication that goes into professional-quality Halloween prop and mask creation. The video offers a compelling behind-the-scenes look at how monsters come to life for haunted attractions and Halloween applications.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,568 views
Cujo Finish+
1:53:04
DIY PropsAdvanced

Cujo Finish+

This StiltbeastStudios video follows Allen Hopps through the finishing stages of a Cujo-inspired creature prop or mask build, likely covering painting, detailing, and final surface work. At nearly two hours, it offers an in-depth look at the techniques used to bring a professional-quality monster piece to completion. The content sits at the intersection of wearable mask artistry and haunted attraction prop construction.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,385 views
Hatch Day Camp 11
13:00
DIY Props

Hatch Day Camp 11

Hatch Day Camp 11 is a Stiltbeast Studios production offering a behind-the-scenes look at the hands-on process of bringing haunted attraction monsters and props to life. Led by Allen Hopps, the episode continues a camp-style series focused on creature and mask fabrication for professional haunt environments. The session reinforces that the monsters powering great haunts require serious skill and dedicated craftsmanship. Viewers are encouraged to support the channel via Patreon to keep the content coming.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,207 views
Monster Sculpting Bingo!
3:22:34
DIY Props

Monster Sculpting Bingo!

StiltbeastStudios hosts a marathon sculpting session framed as a "Bingo" event, with Allen Hopps working through monster and creature sculpts in real time. The extended format suggests a live-stream or recorded interactive session where viewers can follow along as a Halloween mask or prop takes shape. Stiltbeast is well known in the haunted attraction community for professional-grade creature work, so the content likely skews toward detailed, expressive monster design. No specific materials or tools are confirmed from the available metadata.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,071 views
hatching day Monster Camp 24!
10:01
Makeup Tutorials

hatching day Monster Camp 24!

Stiltbeast Studios takes viewers behind the scenes of their annual 'Monster Camp' event, showcasing the creature and character creation process for a haunted attraction season. The video highlights the craftsmanship involved in bringing monsters to life, from mask work to full character builds. It offers an inside look at how a professional haunt production team prepares its cast of creatures for the upcoming season.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,785 views
Monster Sculpting Bingo!
3:10:28
DIY Props

Monster Sculpting Bingo!

StiltbeastStudios hosts a marathon monster sculpting session framed as a Bingo event, guided by haunt industry veteran Allen Hopps. The extended format suggests a live or recorded stream where sculpting milestones or viewer prompts drive the creative process. It sits at the intersection of prop making, mask fabrication, and haunted attraction design. The relaxed bingo structure makes it accessible and entertaining for a wide range of skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,550 views
Sculpting A Half Mask
2:11:09
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Sculpting A Half Mask

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps walks viewers through the process of sculpting a wearable half mask in this extensive tutorial. The session covers the hands-on sculpting workflow from concept to finished piece, with a focus on masks suited for haunted attraction performers. At over two hours, the video provides an in-depth look at the techniques and decisions involved in creating a professional-quality character mask.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,517 views
Monster Camp- Mold Day Update
2:30
DIY Props

Monster Camp- Mold Day Update

StiltbeastStudios offers a behind-the-scenes update from Monster Camp, focusing on a mold-making session for Halloween props and masks. Allen Hopps shares progress on creature mask fabrication as part of the larger Monster Camp project. The short update gives viewers a glimpse into the professional prop-building process used in haunted attraction design.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,123 views
Mold Cleaning And Mask Painting
1:33:19
DIY PropsIntermediate

Mold Cleaning And Mask Painting

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of cleaning molds and painting finished masks in this extended workshop-style session. Allen Hopps shares professional techniques used in haunted attraction prop production, covering the steps between pulling a piece from a mold and achieving a paint-ready or fully painted result. At nearly an hour and a half, the video offers an in-depth look at craft-level finishing work relevant to anyone producing wearable Halloween props.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,027 views
Creature Feature Take 2
1:57:02
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Creature Feature Take 2

Creature Feature Take 2 is a lengthy studio session from StiltbeastStudios featuring Allen Hopps diving deep into creature design for haunted attraction use. The video likely covers wearable creature builds, masks, or full makeup looks intended for haunt performers. At nearly two hours, it offers an in-depth look at StiltbeastStudios' creative process for producing scary, performance-ready creature characters. Expect practical techniques rooted in professional haunt industry experience.

StiltbeastStudios· 896 views
Scale plank demo
1:52
DIY PropsIntermediate

Scale plank demo

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demos a specialty sculpting tool called a forming plank, designed to rapidly impress scale and feather textures into clay. The tool dramatically speeds up repetitive texturing work on monster heads and masks compared to doing each scale by hand. Allen notes he developed and refined this tool over years of personal use and now sells them through the Stiltbeast Studios shop.

StiltbeastStudios· 854 views
MAKE MY MONSTER CONTEST 2015
2:30
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MAKE MY MONSTER CONTEST 2015

This short video announces the 2015 Make My Monster Contest, a community art challenge inviting fans to submit original Halloween or mythological creature sketches for consideration. Entries must be signed originals sent by the May 29th deadline, with optional additions like color, a full-body view, and a written backstory encouraged to strengthen submissions. The contest is tied to Distorted Figures, a custom prop-making company, suggesting winning designs may inspire real prop creations.

Haunt Former· 363 views
Creating Monsters - Theater of the Mind
13:34
Other

Creating Monsters - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast episode explores the concept of monster creation through a narrative and philosophical lens, with host Rev reflecting on where monsters truly come from. The segment suggests that the most terrifying creatures are born from human hubris — the arrogance of those who believe they can create life. It's a thought-provoking, story-driven piece aimed at inspiring haunters to think more deeply about the psychology of fear and monster-making.

Hauntcast· 32 views