[SpookySam]

OK...I'm pretty much finished with my zombie groundbreaker. Let me know what you think.

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The wheezing and groaning from the soundtrack covers up almost all of the motor noise...I doubt it will be noticed by the startled TOTs.

I figure I'll scatter dirt on top of the coffin and around the base to make it look like it just broke out of the ground. I'm still debating whether or not to have the scene well lit continuously or just illuminated when the action starts. The action and sound be triggered by a motion detector conceiled to the side of the prop.

 

[Otaku]

Gets my vote! I'd leave the lights down until the action starts. That'll make 'em jump.

 

[Sickie Ickie]

Spookysam, show us the mechanics! That looks like a neck messager. I have two I've been waiting to do somethng with, and I think I just found it!

 

[Bone Dancer]

That is AMAZING. Yes a how-to or maybe pics of the mech parts.

 

[Front Yard Fright]

WOW!
That's so awesome!
Great job!
I'd love to be able to make something like that!
Keep up the awesome work!
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[SpookySam]

Spookysam, show us the mechanics! That looks like a neck messager. I have two I've been waiting to do somethng with, and I think I just found it!

There are some shots of the "guts" here: http://www.hauntforum.com/showthread.php?t=7147&page=4

I still haven't had time to put together a how-to.

 

[Holyhabanero]

Fantastic job Sam! That is very realistic.

 

[Richie]

I totally love it! One of the coolest animated figures I've seen. Great job.

 

[MistressOfMayhem]

That's awesome! Love the movement. I see you're in Austin too. I'd love to come by during the season and check out your set-up.

 

[SpookySam]

That's awesome! Love the movement. I see you're in Austin too. I'd love to come by during the season and check out your set-up.

You're welcome to come by, just give me a shout. This is my first year really getting into a yard haunt, so I'm not sure how impressed you'd be. Great to see somebody else local.

 

[MistressOfMayhem]

There are several of us in Austin - we usually try to get together several times a year for make & takes. You can join the group by clicking the link Texas Haunters in my sig line.

 

[Hellspawn]

If you dont mind sharing, id like to know where you got that sound clip from.

Also, as far as lighting goes, what if you had it softly lit with a blue light, (so that people notice it) then when activated, had a brighter red spotlight or something go off.

Last year, I had a red spot and a strobe light going at the same time on my air prop, when the prop activated, the red light went off leaving just the strobe and a corpse flying at you, when the prop was sitting idle, all you saw was the red light, it totally washed out the strobe effect.

Worked really well, was totally unintended, but worked awesome! its a great example of something not working right and turning out great

 

[Hellspawn]

By the way, I finally found a used shiatsu massager yesterday off my local classifieds, my mom loves your prop so now, I need to find another massager to build one for her, shes currently hitting all the thrift stores daily and I added something to her "shopping" list.

Im really excited to start construction this weekend on my version.

Thanks for the inspiration.

 

[SpookySam]

If you dont mind sharing, id like to know where you got that sound clip from.

Also, as far as lighting goes, what if you had it softly lit with a blue light, (so that people notice it) then when activated, had a brighter red spotlight or something go off.

Last year, I had a red spot and a strobe light going at the same time on my air prop, when the prop activated, the red light went off leaving just the strobe and a corpse flying at you, when the prop was sitting idle, all you saw was the red light, it totally washed out the strobe effect.

Worked really well, was totally unintended, but worked awesome! its a great example of something not working right and turning out great

I found the sound clip on sounddogs.com Just search their site for zombie effects. There are a ton to choose from.

Good idea on the lighting...I like the thought of a softly lit static scene that suddenly comes to life and is illuminated with brighter light. Maybe start off with a soft blue and then switch to a harsher red when the prop is triggered.

 

[beelce]

Nice Spooky...I like the sound

 

[Dreadnight]

SSam, that's a great animation. Love the swinging motion of the arm! I think you'll be much imitated on this one (by me, for one).

 

[Ghostess]

THat is a totally awesome prop! I'd love to see the faces on the kids that see that!

 

[krough]

Very nice movement

 

[Ms. Wicked]

That looks great! He really is creepy!

 

[Severin]

Thats AWESOME!!!
I know the idea is that the Zombie is trying to escape from the coffin, but to me it looks like that thing wants to drag someone in with him.