Video Tag
Every video tagged “studio setup” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
4 videos
In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the essential tools and supplies needed to set up a home monster-making studio. The focus is on equipping beginners and enthusiasts with the foundational knowledge to start sculpting, molding, and painting Halloween masks and props the professional way. Drawing on Distortions Unlimited's deep manufacturing background, Ed shares practical guidance on material selection and studio organization. At 73 minutes, it's a thorough orientation for anyone serious about entering the craft.
Monster Tutorials takes viewers along on a Harbor Freight shopping haul, made possible by Patreon supporters and channel subscribers. The video showcases the tools and equipment purchased to upgrade the prop-making studio. It serves as both a thank-you to the community and a preview of the gear that will power future Halloween tutorials.
GMHaunts takes viewers along for a live studio overhaul, repositioning and integrating a Frankenstein's Monster animatronic and a Haunted Deep Sea Diver prop into the dedicated haunt display space. The session offers an extended, real-time look at how a serious Halloween collector organizes and stages large animatronic pieces for maximum impact. It doubles as an informal showcase of both props in a finished room environment.
The creator gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at transforming their studio into a Halloween-ready workspace for the upcoming season. The vlog also follows a dollar store shopping trip to pick up materials destined for future Halloween projects. Fake nails are among the items highlighted, likely intended for upcoming makeup or prop builds. The overall tone is casual and enthusiastic, serving as a fun preview of content to come.
