Shaun Smith (make-up effects artist) explained
Shaun Smith is an American special make-up effects supervisor and prop creator from Rockford, Illinois.[1] His work portfolio includes major theatrical releases such as 300, Face/Off, Conan the Barbarian, I Am Legend, The Monkey King 3, Dawn of the Dead, Starship Troopers, and Chronicles of Narnia.
Films
Smith has created prosthetic makeup and special effects for films including Exeter,[2] [3] The Monkey King[4] (for which he spent nine months on set in China training over 100 crew members[1]). He also worked as creature designer for the film Conan the Barbarian[5] and as creature supervisor in addition to his makeup work in 300.[6]
Partial filmography
Awards
Smith's work in 300 was nominated for Best Makeup at the 34th annual Saturn Awards,[7] [8] as well as recognized at the 80th Academy Awards "bakeoff".[9] His work in Conan the Barbarian was also nominated in the 38th Saturn Awards.[10] [11]
References
- Web site: Rockford native Shaun Smith created creatures for 'Conan'. Georgette. Braun. Rockford Register Star.
- Web site: Backmask gets a new image and a slew of updates. January 15, 2013. www.joblo.com.
- Web site: March 26, 2014. BACKMASK (Not Yet Released). dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170416083249/http://www.thetoptenmoviesofalltime.com/3-26-backmask.html. April 16, 2017. 2021-06-05. www.thetoptenmoviesofalltime.com.
- Web site: No Monkey Business as Competing Versions of Chinese Legend Go into Production. Karen. Chu. . October 31, 2010.
- Web site: Marnell. Blair. FX Team Joins Conan. Viacom. 16 January 2016.
- Web site: January 20, 2008. .A.C. Cosmetics hosts 80th Academy Makeup and Hair award bakeoff after-party. dead. 2014-07-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20101027084018/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/movies/features/article_1387678.php/M_A_C_Cosmetics_hosts_80th_Academy_Makeup_and_Hair_award_bakeoff_after-party. 2010-10-27.
- Web site: The 34th Annual Saturn Award Nominations. dead. 2011-06-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20110927072010/http://www.saturnawards.org/nominations_.html. 2011-09-27.
- Web site: February 21, 2008. '300' conquers Saturn Awards Nominations. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140727194447/http://www.mania.com/300-conquers-saturn-awards-nominations_article_109232.html. July 27, 2014. 2014-07-25.
- Web site: M.A.C. Cosmetics hosts 80th Academy Makeup and Hair award bakeoff after-party . March 4, 2022. globalfashionreport.com.
- Web site: SFX GamesRadar+. 2021-06-05. SFX Magazine.
- Web site: Saturn Award Nominations 2012. February 29, 2012. Collider.
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