Special Effects Builder Dan Thompson Explains How He Created Creepy Animatronic Robot Eyes

Posted on May 29, 2011

These creepy animatronic eyes were created by special effects builder Dan Thompson. Thompson said his initial attempts at the eyes were too slow and unrealistic, but he tweaked the design until he got it right. Thompson also had the eyelids track slightly with the movement of the eyes to make the animatronic eyes even more realistic. The final product is very realistic and disturbing. Take a look:


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