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Theater Room

Buddy Finethy will lead a discussion on the ways to create your own custom action-figure pieces. This will include 3D printing as well as the molding & casting techniques.  

Peachtree Corners Room 

Welcome to GooCon! We're glad to bring the show back for all of you to enjoy. Nelson will bring you up to speed on the event, any changes you need to know.. all that stuff.

Norcross Room

If you are or want to be a professional makeup artist and you'd like your work critiqued, bring your portfolio in. Some of the best in the biz will tell you what they think and give you helpful suggestions for how to make it even better. Syretta Bell, Gwynnis Mosby, Craig Lindberg, Todd Debreceni & more.

Theater Room

GooCon fave and all-around good guy Roy Wooley is without a doubt one of the most innovative folks we know when it comes to making something spectacular out of the mundane. Come see what he can construct out of XLPE foam, sometimes called shop floor padding. 

Peachtree Corners Room

Mitch Mitton is a veteran of the film and television industry, known for his ability to create massive sets and backdrops out of everyday materials like polystyrene bead foam. Those of you in theater and in the haunt industry will benefit from this panel. Mitch also offers extensive training in this discipline, hands on, at his shop in the Atlanta area. 

Norcross Room

In the back of this room stands an eleven-foot long model of Captain James T Kirk's ship, built by Matt Green and Scott Lyttle. Learn how this model was built and how it was used in the filming of Star Trek First Frontier.

Theater Room

There's a process for determining whether to 3D print your copies or to use a different way. Jeremy Jones, inventor, business-owner and problem-solver extraordinaire, will lead this discussion about maximizing the value of this ever-evolving technology.

Peachtree Corners Room

What's the life like? What are the expectations you'll be expected to meet? Hear from the folks who've been there and done that and have likely made every mistake that could be made. Why repeat them when you can be prepared? Gwynnis Mosby, Kim Jones, Craig Lindberg, Syretta Bell, more.

Norcross Room

Conor McCullagh has been doing SFX work for film and television for a very long time. Over the years he's refined a technique for making molds for and producing flat-molded "Bondo Transfers" that works consistently, and he'll demonstrate that for you in this panel discussion. 

Theater Room

This one's going to be helpful for all you sculptors. There are a wide variety of choices out there for sculpting media.. Wed Clay, Monster Clay, Chavant NSP, polymer clay...

 Why choose one over the others? Come hear Wesley Wofford, Dave Nixon (Animax Designs) and Conor McCullagh weave thru the reasons they choose what they do. Between these three people there's everything from wounds and scars to life-size figures to thirty-foot dinosaurs. They'll cover all the bases.

Peachtree Corners Room

How're you going to outfit the entire regiment of storm troopers with faux-weaponry? Matt Green -  Enterprise-builder, movie practical effects guy, & molding / casting guy since the last century, will help you with handheld props & costume elements. Special note - there are materials now that cast quickly and are flexible. This makes props both safer and harder to break if they get dropped. 

Norcross Room

Nobody leaves a Shane Morton panel without a smile on their face! Some of us have seen first-hand what this guy can do with latex, silicone, cotton balls and an airbrush. Come see for yourself and learn a few cool tricks that'll help you out in the next haunt season, theater gig, or film/tv production.  It's out of the kit only, and FAST! Come see this magician in action!

Theater Room

Donna Nowak of ProAiir Makeup will show us what's required to keep your airbrush equipment in tip-top working order.  ProAiir Makeup is well known in the airbrush makeup world and Donna knows how to keep the tools of her trade working. Come see!

Peachtree Corners Room

Welcome to GooCon, Laura Dandridge! In her upcoming class, Laura takes her expertise to the digital realm, focusing on the powerful software tool known as Procreate® (an app she will utilize with an apple iPad.) With her knowledge of this app, she will guide you through the exciting process of designing out-of-the-kit makeup looks on the spot, perfect for those spontaneous decision-making moments on set.

Norcross Room

Ask any business owner. At some point you have to get out there and make yourself known to your potential clients. We'll talk about what's essential, how to market yourself with Social Media, the famous "elevator speech", and do our best to help you do YOUR best. Nelson will moderate and Synthe, Shane Morton, Buddy Finethy and others who've successfully navigated these waters. 

Theater Room

Peachtree Corners Room

Two of Nelson's favorite peeps together on one panel! Between Todd Debreceni and Ben Rittenhouse there won't be a stone unturned or a trick not known when it comes to working with Foam Latex. It's doubtful you'll have a better chance to figure this stuff out, maybe ever. Be there!

Norcross Room

Craig Lindberg's work never gets old.. Or does it? Let's find out in this panel where Craig will demonstrate the materials and techniques for aging an actor. No prosthetics involved - just out of kit products and skill. Come see!

Theater Room

Where does one start? Those of you in the Film & TV business know him for his work on films such as Bicentennial Man & Big Momma's House, and he's got a couple shelves full of awards for that part of his working life. Then, there's the sculpture. Go learn more about Wesley Wofford at https://woffordsculpturestudio.com then come hear him in this panel.

Peachtree Corners Room

Not all wound effects are for entertainment purposes. First Responders (Thank-you!) train for the worst and folks who know the art of creating simulated injuries help make the training more realistic and helpful. Todd Debreceni is going to host this panel. 

Norcross Room

Color is finicky on a good day. Bad lighting, difficult skin tones, tattoos.. it's all a challenge but with the right skills and knowledge, you can do it well. Synthe knows her colors and how to correctly match makeup to the skin. She'll be joined by other MUA's to help you get the job done right and satisfy the client, whether it's the bride or the art director. 

Theater Room

If you understand color theory and the color wheel you can use that knowledge to adjust colors in almost any substrate, from resin to concrete. Come see Synthe of Syntheonline and learn how to do it. 

Peachtree Corners Room

Roy Wooley has been keeping up with how this technology helps the costuming and cosplay world and he's going to show us how it works. 

Norcross Room

Stephanie Anderson's work pretty much speaks for itself. Those of you in the 798 definitely know her, and everyone who would like to polish their airbrush makeup skills will benefit from attending this panel. 

Peachtree Corners Room

Let's end this show with a great big HUZZAH!

Norcross Room

A guide to financial success in uncertain times. Screen-writer turned financial planner Lawrence Salberg, SFX artist and Sculptor Wesley Wofford, Bridgit Crider and others who've successfully navigated the uncertain world of self-employment will share their own stories and answer your questions. This is an important and very timely topic, given the current strike situation in the film and television industry.