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A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

7 videos

Monster Day 2023 Mask Painting Demo and Giveaway by Distortions Unlimited
19:20
Other

Monster Day 2023 Mask Painting Demo and Giveaway by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited brings their live stage energy to Monster Day 2023 in Greeley, Colorado, where Ed Edmunds and the crew speed paint a batch of latex monster masks. The finished masks are tossed into the crowd as giveaways, with live monster guitar from Tom Cassidy and plenty of crowd reaction throughout. It's an entertainment-focused festival recap rather than a step-by-step tutorial, though painting fans can watch the crew's techniques in action.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,336 views
Monster Mask Massacre | How Many Latex Halloween Masks Can Distortions Paint?
16:14
Makeup Tutorials

Monster Mask Massacre | How Many Latex Halloween Masks Can Distortions Paint?

At Monster Day 2022 in Greeley, Colorado, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds leads a high-energy live speed-painting demonstration on latex Halloween monster masks. After painting each mask on the spot, Ed tosses them into the crowd as prizes, turning the demo into an exciting spectator event. Monster Day is a broader Halloween and horror festival featuring costumes, animatronics, SFX makeup, vendors, and more, with proceeds supporting an anti-bullying initiative.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,935 views
Monster Day 2020 Online Festival Video
3:36:55
Other

Monster Day 2020 Online Festival Video

Monster Day 2020 is Distortions Unlimited's annual monster-themed community festival, reimagined as an online streaming event due to 2020 circumstances. The nearly four-hour broadcast features Distortions founder Ed Edmunds speed-painting a run of masks, the reveal of a new Monster Day mascot, and the announcement of costume contest winners. The event also spotlights a tour of Greeley, Colorado and highlights Don't Be A Monster, a local anti-bullying organization supported by the festival.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,838 views
How Fast Can Ed Paint a Latex Skull Mask? | Distortions Unlimited
1:58
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

How Fast Can Ed Paint a Latex Skull Mask? | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds demonstrates how quickly a professional can paint a latex skull mask from base coat to highlights, offering a behind-the-scenes look at production-floor efficiency. The short clip reveals speed-painting techniques developed over decades of professional monster-making. It serves as both an entertaining time-lapse-style showcase and a practical glimpse into how high-volume Halloween prop studios streamline their finishing process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,974 views
Sped up Witch mask paint
2:33
Makeup Tutorials

Sped up Witch mask paint

Stiltbeast Studios offers a sped-up look at the process of painting a witch mask, giving viewers a quick but inspiring glimpse into professional-level prop and mask finishing work. The time-lapse format condenses what is likely a detailed painting session into a short, visually engaging clip. While light on step-by-step instruction, it serves as a creative showcase from a well-known haunted attraction builder.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,270 views
Speed Paint: Melted Skull (Limited Edition Prints!)
3:30
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Speed Paint: Melted Skull (Limited Edition Prints!)

This speed-paint video by Madeyewlook showcases the creation of a striking melted skull design using acrylic paint and watercolor pencils. The time-lapse format condenses the full artistic process into a fast-paced, visually engaging watch. The piece was also released as a limited-edition print, highlighting the crossover between Halloween makeup artistry and fine art.

Madeyewlook· 237,583 views
Castle set painting
7:39
Set DesignBeginnerlow (basic house paint and spray paint)

Castle set painting

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a fast, freehand approach to painting castle-themed wall panels for a haunted attraction set. Using latex house paint, spray paint, and simple foam brushes, four panels are completed in roughly 40 minutes with no measuring or pre-planning. The video is presented at 4× speed to showcase the full workflow efficiently. The creator's philosophy is that overwhelming visual density causes individual imperfections to disappear into the overall scene.

StiltbeastStudios· 24,545 views