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#professional prop making

Every video tagged “professional prop making” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

8 videos

T Rex Dinosaur Wall Mount Prop | Ed & Tom Create the 4 Paint Color Designs

T Rex Dinosaur Wall Mount Prop | Ed & Tom Create the 4 Paint Color Designs

Distortions Unlimited co-founders Ed Edmunds and Tom Cassidy are shown developing four distinct paint color schemes for the company's new 2022 T-Rex Head Wall Mount prop. The video goes behind the scenes of the professional prop design process, revealing how creative decisions are made collaboratively — including input from Marsha and the broader crew. The four finished colorways — Jungle Green, Desert Red, Mountain Grey, and Swamp with Bloody Teeth — reflect both aesthetic range and retail appeal. The piece holds personal significance for Tom Cassidy, who sculpted it with the T-Rex as his all-time favorite monster.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,491 views

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

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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· 10,977 views

Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes

Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes

Distortions Unlimited offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the early paint-testing process for their 2022 Jack Widow Giant Halloween Spider prop. Artists Ed and Tom each painted one side of the prototype using different color schemes, allowing a direct side-by-side comparison before Marsha weighed in with creative direction. The footage documents how the team iterated through multiple paint designs before arriving at the final production look. Jack Widow went on to become one of the company's most popular props of the 2022 season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,959 views

Roswell Alien Design by Jordu & Distortions | Making Monsters Behind the Scenes

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Roswell Alien Design by Jordu & Distortions | Making Monsters Behind the Scenes

This behind-the-scenes clip follows Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited as they visit acclaimed sculptor Jordu Schell's studio to check on the progress of a custom Roswell Alien prop commissioned for the Roswell UFO Museum. The footage was captured during production of the Travel Channel series Making Monsters. It offers a rare glimpse into the collaborative professional prop-design process between two heavyweight names in the creature and Halloween industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,368 views

Sculpting and Molding Our Mutant Baby Prop at Distortions Unlimited

Sculpting and Molding Our Mutant Baby Prop at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited follows sculptor Tom Cassidy as he completes a Mutant Baby clay sculpture, after which Ed Edmunds prepares the piece for a two-piece mold build. Viewers get an authentic look at the professional prop-making pipeline inside one of the industry's most established Halloween prop studios. The video also captures day-to-day studio life, including ongoing production of various props and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,320 views

Making a Halloween Ghost Animatronic Behind the Scenes | Distortions Unlimited

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Making a Halloween Ghost Animatronic Behind the Scenes | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited opens the doors to their Colorado studio for a behind-the-scenes look at how their Ghost Revenant Halloween animatronic is designed, sculpted, and built for the 2026 season. The video showcases the studio's hand-crafted approach to professional prop and animatronic fabrication, highlighting a creative process refined over more than four decades. Viewers follow the Ghost Revenant from early design concepts through physical construction, offering a rare glimpse into professional-grade Halloween production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,657 views

Sculpting Halloween Monster Masks at Distortions Unlimited

Sculpting Halloween Monster Masks at Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited founders Ed Edmunds and Tom Cassidy are shown sculpting latex monster masks in a music-driven montage set to The Rolling Stones' 'Gimme Shelter.' The video showcases the professional sculpting process behind two specific masks created for the 2025 Greeley Monster Day event. It offers a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into how a legendary Halloween prop company brings monster characters to life from raw sculpt to finished design.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,473 views

Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Behind the Scenes

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Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Behind the Scenes

This behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited showcases the multi-step process involved in crafting professional-grade Halloween monsters and animatronic props. Viewers get a glimpse into key production areas including the sculpting room, paint room, and pouring station. The video highlights the hands-on, artisan nature of the company's fabrication workflow. It serves as both a brand showcase and an inspiring peek into high-end Halloween prop manufacturing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,544 views