About Legacy Effects
Legacy Effects is an American visual effects studio specializing in creature design, prosthetic makeup, animatronics, and specialty suits. The company was formed in 2008 by former supervisors at Stan Winston Studio following Winston's death. They are known for bringing iconic characters and imaginative visions to life for film, television, and commercials.
Mission
At Legacy Effects, we bring ideas into the real world.
Approach
Utilizing world-class artists, designers, and fabricators with top-tier technology and limitless creativity, we stay on the cutting edge of practical effects and design to bring creative visions to life on silver and small screens worldwide.
What Sets Them Apart
Headquarters
340 Parkside Dr, San Fernando, CA 91340
Featured Work
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Welcome to Legacy Effects - Special Effects Reel
Super Bowl Special Effects - Legacy Effects
TERMINATOR GENISYS: Making the Terminator
PACIFIC RIM Behind The Scenes: The Conn Pod
ROBOCOP: Making of the Suit - Legacy Effects
Re-Constructing E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: 37 Years Later
Post-Production Capabilities
8 servicesCreature Design
Designing and fabricating astouding modern-day creatures and characters for film and television.
Prosthetic Makeup
Professional prosthetic makeup services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Animatronics
Building robots and animatronic characters with top-tier technology.
Specialty Suits
Creating detailed superheroes, supervillains, and spacesuits for major productions.
Digital Design
Professional digital design services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Rapid Prototyping
Professional rapid prototyping services for film, television, and commercial projects.
3D Printing
Professional 3d printing services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Fabrication
Professional fabrication services for film, television, and commercial projects.
Types of Work
Notable Clients & Projects
Industries Served
Awards & Recognition
4 awardsEmmy Award
Academy Award (Nominations)
VES Awards
Saturn Awards
Firm Leadership
J. Alan Scott
Co-Founder / Owner
Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning practical effects expert with decades of experience bringing iconic characters to life. Selected filmography includes Skeleton Crew, Ahsoka, and Tales From The Loop.
Lindsay Macgowan
Co-Founder / Owner
Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning practical effects artist and designer. Selected filmography includes GOTG V3, Finch, Avengers: Infinity War, and Alice In Wonderland.
Shane P. Mahan
Co-Founder
Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning practical effects pioneer. Selected filmography includes Dungeons & Dragons, The Suicide Squad, Avengers: Endgame, and Shape of Water.
John Rosengrant
Co-Founder - Retired
Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning practical effects legend who helped establish Legacy Effects. Selected filmography includes The Mandalorian, Jurassic World, The Revenant, and Avatar.
Shane Mahan
Founding Partner
Reviews & Ratings
4.3
Google (16 reviews)
4.3
Google (16 reviews)
2.5
Glassdoor (7 reviews)
News & Press
Legacy Effects Chooses EVO Shared Storage For New Features
The Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning FX studio Legacy Effects chooses SNS EVO shared storage for performance and reliability for new features.
When Handcraft Meets High-Tech: How Legacy Effects Elevates its Work with Bambu Lab 3D Printers
Legacy Effects incorporates Bambu Lab 3D printers into their workflow, using them for end-use mechanical parts and fabricating durable components for practical effects.
Legacy Effects used Objet 3D Printer in the Creation of 'Real Steel'
To make the robots as real as possible for the film, Legacy Effects used an Objet 3D printer to produce the 1/5th scale models.
Office Locations
Headquarters
340 Parkside Dr, San Fernando, CA 91340, US
Pricing Information
Custom quotes
Competitive rates for major studio productions and very indie friendly, offering high-quality practical effects and animatronics based on project scope.
Note: Pricing varies based on project scope, complexity, and timeline. Contact Legacy Effects directly for a detailed quote tailored to your specific project requirements.