A live performance revealing the exciting ways science is used to create movie stunts and special effects!
Creator: Steve Wolf
As a stunt and special effects coordinator, Steve Wolf uses science every day to solve the challenges of creating exciting movie effects. One day, while watching the news, he learned that the US was ranked 23rd in school science knowledge. He was perplexed that the nation that put a man on the moon was failing basic science, and that kids who could tell you every line from their favorite movie couldn’t remember a thing they had learned in school. He uses the entertainment industry’s ability to capture and hold kids attention to help them master the science they will need in order to solve tomorrow’s challenges.
Steve has created effects for thousands of movies and TV shows, including “America’s Most Wanted”, “Cast Away”, “Law and Order”, and “Colombiana”. He is the author of two books, including The Secret Science Behind Movie Stunts & Special Effects. He and his team travel to schools internationally, getting kids excited about science, and teaching teachers how to make learning more fun for their students. A father of three boys, Steve lives in Austin, TX.
Want to know how to make amazing cuts, bruises, scars and burns for cool movie and Halloween effects?
Hollywood FX Make-up All Star KAT MITCHELL will be at the Austin Maker Faire to teach you how it’s done.
In this hands-on half-hour class Kat will guide you as you make your own gore effect.
Space is very limited, so sign up here to make sure you can work with her.
Bruises $5
Warts, Pimples, & Skin Yuckies $10
Wax Bullet wounds $20
Latex Bullet wounds $20
Wax Cuts $15
Latex Cuts $15
Melting/ burnt skin $25
Zombies $25
This is a very popular offering for kids, and for many grown-ups, and the chance to work with someone of Kat’s talent is a rare treat.
Two middle-schoolers who are 3D printing pros will demonstrate 3D printing and discuss the ins and outs of additive manufacturing. With their somewhat customized Makerbot Thing-O-Matic they’ll help visitors make models and print them out, and will answer questions about the world of 3D printing.
“If you’re feeling stuck, help is on the way. In this creative and hands-on guide, illustrator Lee Crutchley presents fun and empowering ways to get those creative juices flowing. Whether it’s perfectionism, procrastination, or plain old fear that’s holding you back, get ready to get inspired.”
A local woodworking school that focuses on beginner woodworking skills for the homeschool, afterschool and adult learners. Teen classes integrate academia such as science, math, and social studies into woodworking while adult classes focus on technique and design.
