Created a stylized version of Frankenstein’s lab for a production company on the Universal Studios Hollywood Backlot. We specifically made all of the lab equipment based off the 1930’s Frankenstein Film. In addition to making the wooden cabinets and tables, custom metal hardware, and sculpted and cast elements, we also implemented a show control system specifically for the lab equipment effects consisting of 140 channels of dmx. Every individual light and gauge sweep were independently controllable and animated. An ambient show runs full time and a 30 second “overload” show is triggered by a large themed knife switch (also fabricated by us) on the wall and is synced to an audio track and the room lighting.
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Universal Studios Hollywood – HHN 2021 – Cross
We created a light up cross effect for Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2021.
Westcoaster images courtesy of www.westcoaster.net and taken by Albert Lam @Corkscrewed02
Universal Studios Hollywood – The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead permanent attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. We were responsible for the set dressing and props for the entie attraction. Thousands of items, procured, aged/distressed and installed. We additionally created the prop weapons various performers use throughout the attraction, including a shotgun containing a mini smoke generator and led in the barrel wirelessly tied into the show control system to simulate a report from firing.
Westcoaster images courtesy of www.westcoaster.net and taken by Albert Lam @Corkscrewed02
HHN – Ghostbusters Zombie Taxi Driver
We recreated the Ghostbusters zombie taxi driver for Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2019.
We sculpted the character around an animatronic skull, molded, cast and painted the skin before dressing it onto a body form and installing in the cab. We also programed the animation for the character via standalone show controller.
Dia De Los Muertos Animatronic Altar
Custom made animated skull, head can tilt up/down, left/right, and the jaw can open and close. Animation was on a loop that could be triggered.
Shadow box also made and painted in-house. Box was lined with small led pin-spots to illuminate the small frames inside the altar.
The Tick Takeover Experience – SDCC17
Flipped car display for The Tick Takeover Experience At San Diego Comic-Con 2017. Started with a blemish-free used car, changed the color to red, removed all fluids, added a roll-bar, flipped and anchored to a 3/4″ steel plate, dented and aged to the client’s specifications, and made safe by removing sharp edges and hazards for guests. Provided engineering drawings and LA city welding certifications per request by the city. Wired and programmed the headlights, turn signals and brake lights to be animated, and plumbed the car for fog/smoke effects.
Delusion-Blue Blade
Contracted for scenic construction, special effects, and specialty props for Delusion: The Blue Blade.
We built out a +10,000sq/ft theater space in West LA into multiple scenes/locations, including a large cave system made from carved foam and an Aztec Temple.
The space had numerous pneumatic and electronic effects and custom props with integrated electronics.
Window Scenery Mover
Knife In The Back Effect
Saw – Water Trap
Replication of the Water Trap from Saw franchise for Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights. Welded steel frame, painted and aged. Three-sided acrylic tank allows for performer to put their head inside yet not contact water. The air pump is plumbed into tank to provide bubbles and water movement.
Westcoaster images courtesy of www.westcoaster.net and taken by Albert Lam @Corkscrewed02
