Labor Day Hype! Sweet new promo photos from Synthetic Hype featuring our latest helmet build.

Geared Up.

Working with veteran Canadian DJ Breaks duo, Synthetic Hype, we recently completed manufacturing their signature slick speaker helmet design. Below are some photos of the completed helmet.   

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For an added effect, we integrated LED lights equipped with a dimmer switch.

In addition to that, we fitted the helmet with a padded hard case.

Working with Lindala Schminken FX, we provided concept design and sculpting services to the ‘Once Upon a Time’ pilot for the ABC Network. Check out the official trailer:

We had a blast providing character design development and sculpting duties with SFX Studio for the Mortal Kombat: Legacy web series. Below are some photos of our work as it appears on screen and some behind the scene photos.

 

Baraka played by Fraser Aitcheson. Make-up applied by Joel Echallier.

  

Kano played by Darren Shahlavi with faceplate and silicone appliance. Make-up applied by Joel Echallier.

Kano with silicone busted eye appliance. Make-up applied by Joel Echallier. 

Baraka sculpture with teeth sculpt (quick photo composite). Ultimately, the Director opted for a smaller set of dentures.

Artists: Keith Lau and Howard Lau

Progress photo, while sculpting the prosthetic blender on Kano’s faceplate positive.

Artist: Howard Lau

Kano's busted eye prosthetic sculpt (left). Swollen eye sculpt (right).
Artist: Keith Lau

A couple months ago, we worked on ABC Television Pilot in association with SFX Studio. The show titled, "No Heroics" was suppose to air this month, unfortunately the network decided not to move forward with the series and canceled the premier due to current U.S economy and high budget concerns. Below are some photos of what the costumed heroes would have worn.

Pipeline was brought on to lead the designing and manufacture the shows lead characters costume elements. Below is the completed "Brainstorm" helmet. (Design, sculpting and finishing by Howard and Keith Lau)

Below is the character, Cross Fade's  brow mask. Design and cosmetic finishing by Keith Lau. Sculpted by Shaun Noelte. 

Finished clay sculpt of Ultimatum's shoulder armour prior to moulding.

Done by Keith Lau.

 

Finished Brainstorm brow mask sculpt. Done by Howard Lau.

Work in progress. On location at SFX Studio.

Pipeline ModelShop works with Paperny Films. Pipeline designed and fabricated the "Network Robot" costume for the second season of the televisions series, "Road Hockey Rumble".

This recurring character was worn and performed by the Stunt Coordinator and had to with stand rigorous stunt sequences. www.roadhockeyrumble.com

First test fitting in front of the Road Hockey Rumble Crew.

Pipeline ModelShop takes on Kleenex® brand. Collaborating with SMAK, one of Canada's top guerrilla marketing agencies, Pipeline designed and fabricated 18 "Sniffle Squad" Ghost Buster style packs for the launch of the new Kleenex Anti-Viral Tissue. The Canadian National Tour took place during the peak of the cold and flu season, reaching the family-centered target markets at the most popular winter special events and locations. The campaign was launched across all metropolitan Canadian Cities such as Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver.

Construction details include several flashing LED lights on each pack and a large window at the back revealing the tissue storage dispenser.