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Prosthetics & SFX Artist

Rodrigo
Pires

Crafting reality. Bringing ideas to life.

Design · Sculpt · Build · Transform

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From human to character

Practical transformation built by hand.

Rodrigo Pires creates tactile, production-ready work for performers, productions, events and visual storytelling. His practice combines sculptural detail, material craft and applied transformation, from prosthetic pieces and SFX makeup to props, wigs, mould-making, casting and fabrication.

Rodrigo Pires applying character makeup during a transformation process

Selected Work

Portfolio

Screen-ready blood and injury special effects makeup on performer
SFX MakeupScreen-ready injury effect
SFX makeup character in priest costume with neck wound
SFX MakeupCharacter SFX application
Theatre character makeup and performance collage
SFX MakeupStage character looks
Detailed prosthetic and theatrical makeup portrait
ProstheticsCharacter transformation finish
Life casting application process with Rodrigo and assistants
ProstheticsLife casting application
Facial hair and beard application for character work
ProstheticsHair and beard application
Glass bottle prop reference detail
PropsProduct prop reference
Skull prop with expressive eyes
PropsCharacter skull prop
Puppeteers operating handmade animal puppets outdoors
Animatronics & FabricationPractical puppetry operation
Large elephant puppet exterior build
Wood & Metal WorkingElephant puppet build
Large elephant puppet in workshop engineering process
Wood & Metal WorkingStructural puppet engineering
Skeleton creature with fabricated red wings
Wood & Metal WorkingWinged skeleton fabrication
Clay mould around a hand cast with registration keys
Mould-making & CastingHand cast preparation
Clay mould-making process for body form
Mould-making & CastingBody form mould process
Designed head mould and face form
Mould-making & CastingFace mould detail
Period hairstyle and performance character styling
Wig MakingPeriod styling and character
Finished period wig with flowers feather and pearl detailing
Wig MakingPremium period wig finish

Services

Craft services

Prosthetics

Custom prosthetic pieces for character transformation, creature work, wounds, ageing, scars and realistic film or theatre makeup.

SFX Makeup

Special effects makeup for productions, photoshoots, events and performance, from subtle realism to horror, fantasy and full transformation looks.

Props

Hand-finished practical props and visual objects for productions, display, character worlds, theatre, film, events and creative shoots.

Animatronics & Fabrication

Creative fabrication and practical movement solutions for creature effects, display pieces, character builds and bespoke production requirements.

Wig Making

Wig work and hair pieces designed to support character, period, fantasy or transformation-based looks with a production-focused finish.

Wood & Metal Working

Custom wood and metal fabrication for props, scenic pieces, display objects and durable practical builds that need structure and finish.

Mould-making & Casting

Professional mould creation and casting for prosthetics, masks, props, replicas and repeatable production-ready physical pieces.

Process

Concept · Sculpt · Mould · Cast · Finish

I

Concept

Define the look, reference, material needs and production purpose.

II

Sculpt

Shape the form, anatomy, texture and character detail by hand or digitally.

III

Mould

Create moulds for accurate reproduction, practical use and reliable finish.

IV

Cast

Produce the object or prosthetic in suitable materials for the final application.

V

Finish

Paint, style, apply and refine for camera, stage or live presentation.

Contact

Let’s talk.

For productions, photoshoots, events, props, prosthetics or bespoke creative builds, contact Rodrigo directly.

rodriggo_sfx@hotmail.com @rodriggo_sfx
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