ASK & DISCUSS
INDEXIs there a market for small to medium high quality prosthetics at lower prices to fit with the independent film market ?
9 years, 6 months ago - The FX Gremlin Kirsty Graham
Starting a small fx company based in the UK and was wondering if it was worth developing amounts our other products , a catalog of quality prosthetics out of different mediums that are more affordable to the independent market ?
would it be worth putting the many personal hours in creating these products or would you advise just sticking to the stand costs of prosthetics making ?
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9 years, 6 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
It's a free market, thank goodness, so if you want to explore a lower cost sector, go ahead and give it a go!
FYI I will need some prosthetics for a low budget feature around springtime, so would be interested to know what the difference in materials would be and how it'd affect things?
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9 years, 6 months ago - The FX Gremlin Kirsty Graham
Thanks for the advice , and I guess you won't know if you don't try
I can mail you some test pictures in a few days of the lower budget ones we are testing with a gelatine that we have made so far :)
If you just send me an email to spectrumfxstudio@gmail.com
Response from 9 years, 6 months ago - The FX Gremlin Kirsty Graham SHOW
9 years, 6 months ago - Sylvie Wilcock
Hi Kirsty, I'm a makeup artist and I've mainly been working on low budget shorts. I've had to make do with cheap alternatives that don't look as good as they could. I think there is definitely a gap in the market for more affordable prosthetics. I hope that's helpful!
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9 years, 6 months ago - The FX Gremlin Kirsty Graham
Great thank-you Sylvie
Yes since my question was posted i have spoken to many other also needing alternatives . so we shall see how all pans out
Response from 9 years, 6 months ago - The FX Gremlin Kirsty Graham SHOW
9 years, 6 months ago - Joe Golby
A strong catalogue of products/effects with clear pricing would be good for any size production. I would first base your prices on material costs and your time.
Everyone making an independent film is out for a bargain. Even with low prices people will still ask for 50% off because 'we're working on a really tight budget but we're really passionate about the project'.
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9 years, 6 months ago - The FX Gremlin Kirsty Graham
Thank you Joe that's is great advise
Response from 9 years, 6 months ago - The FX Gremlin Kirsty Graham SHOW