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June 14, 2023

S3 | Ep. 29: Judy Chin & Jason Collins talk about their extraordinary work on the intense new series, Dead Ringers

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Look Behind The Look

This week features a conversation between Oscar Award Winner Judy Chin and Emmy Award Winner Jason Collins of Autonomous FX, Inc.
Dead Ringers starring Rachel Weisz, now on Amazon Prime, is a limited series based on the original film which starred Jeremy Irons.  Judy is the makeup department head and Jason heads up the SFX Team on the show.  These two are masters of their craft, that much is certain, but what I really enjoyed talking with them about was the extraordinary way that they approach the subject matter of the show through artistry.  We also discuss the observation that audiences are shocked by the "graphic nature" of the scenes in the birthing center of this series, yet are capable of consuming content that is violent and gory without commenting on it.  Hear how they worked together on this challenging project and please let me know what you think of Dead Ringers!


Watch Dead Ringers (2023) Now On Amazonhttps://amzn.to/3oUy6v3

Watch the Original Film (1988) Herehttps://amzn.to/3oUy6v3

 

3:08 - Start

3:53 - Judy Gets in on The Project

5:40 - The Baby Vending Business

8:40 - The Maternity Ward

10:00 - The Natural Body Horror Dance

12:35 - Pushing For Authenticity 

14:04 - Prepping the Birthing Rig

15:10 - The ECE Procedure

17:30 - The Big Belly

19:50 - The Crowning Scene

21:05 - Creating the Twins

22:50 - Simplicity Saves the Day

23:52 - Differentiating the Twins

25:51 - The Female Approach

26:35 - Closing

 

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Judy Chin

Makeup Artist

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Jason Collins/Autonomous Effects

Makeup Artist/SFX Studio

Jason Collins started his company Autonomous FX, Inc. In 2005 specializing in all aspects of makeup and character effects for film and television. As a Special Makeup Effects Designer he's responsible for designing and developing makeup and character effects from conception through the build and application on set. He's been fortunate enough to win multiple Makeup and Hairstylst Guild Awards and an Emmy for his work in 'Pam and Tommy'.