Latch hooked more fur into mesh on the back of the mask.
Brutus the Hollywood Gorilla..UPDATE
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Latch hooked more fur into mesh on the back of the mask.
Started the trimming.
Looks better in B&W, classic Hollywood Gorilla.
I happened to glance out my kitchen window after taking a long break from trimming and actually startled myself.
I happened to glance out my kitchen window after taking a long break from trimming and actually startled myself.
Dr Jones Sr
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Thanks for posting all these amazing pics and giving us some of the history.
You're doing a super job!
Do you know who did the original sculpt and why they chose not to make it too realistic? They wanted that classic Hollywood fantasy element?
I would suppose that nowadays it's more about realism.
You're doing a super job!
Do you know who did the original sculpt and why they chose not to make it too realistic? They wanted that classic Hollywood fantasy element?
I would suppose that nowadays it's more about realism.
Thank you!!
In regards to Ray Crash Corrigans Bonga and Bongo, artist/painter Bill Persona sculpted them.
Good question about lack of realism. A general consensus among Ape Suit afficianos is at the time, these designs were realistic interpretations. Ape suit Godfather Charlie Gemora was the only one back then who really nailed a realistic gorilla in his later suits. But Hollywood is Hollywood and in the end the "monster gorilla" design won audiences, even if it was unintentional.
Popular and busy Gorillamen George Barrows and Janos Prohaska sculpted their own mask. Janos' designs were the least realistic, but very unique. He was very busy in the 60's and 70's (as was George).
In the end, yes, it was the unrealistic "monster" element of the Hollywood gorilla that attracted audiences.
In regards to Ray Crash Corrigans Bonga and Bongo, artist/painter Bill Persona sculpted them.
Good question about lack of realism. A general consensus among Ape Suit afficianos is at the time, these designs were realistic interpretations. Ape suit Godfather Charlie Gemora was the only one back then who really nailed a realistic gorilla in his later suits. But Hollywood is Hollywood and in the end the "monster gorilla" design won audiences, even if it was unintentional.
Popular and busy Gorillamen George Barrows and Janos Prohaska sculpted their own mask. Janos' designs were the least realistic, but very unique. He was very busy in the 60's and 70's (as was George).
In the end, yes, it was the unrealistic "monster" element of the Hollywood gorilla that attracted audiences.
For those interested in all things Ape Suits, check out this site
www.hollywoodgorillamen.com
Hollywood Gorilla Men
Wore it today without feet or blackout makeup. It's a little "fluffy". Will continue trimming and defining. But I really like it!
Frogfreak
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THAT... IS... AWESOME!!!
His personality is emerging.
Amaazing project!
Rick Baker saw the suit on my IG account and commented. This is the highlight of my life. Before Star Wars, there was Rick Baker. He's been my hero since 1974.
Epic
Getting a Rick Baker comment on your gorilla suit would be like Stan Winston complimenting your dinosaur sculpt. You are very right in being excited.
Heck, I'm thrilled for you reading it!
Heck, I'm thrilled for you reading it!
update.
Started another Crash Corrigan Bonga suit, and this time it will be an exact replica. Again, here is a few pics of the original Bonga from the 1930's:
Here is my finished sculpt and mold:
Once I get the mask done, I'll start on the body and again, I'll hand tie kanekalon to mesh. This time I'm working with a costume maker here in Vegas to custom tailor the mesh to fit over foam muscles.
Stay tuned..
Started another Crash Corrigan Bonga suit, and this time it will be an exact replica. Again, here is a few pics of the original Bonga from the 1930's:
Here is my finished sculpt and mold:
Once I get the mask done, I'll start on the body and again, I'll hand tie kanekalon to mesh. This time I'm working with a costume maker here in Vegas to custom tailor the mesh to fit over foam muscles.
Stay tuned..
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