Jacob Roanhaus - Character Illusions

On this special episode of Spiral Out Podcast, Kris West sits down with artist Jacob Roanhaus, a multifaceted creator known for his work in wearable 3D art, creature creation, masks, and visual effects. Jacob has collaborated with bands like Tool, creating custom wearable pieces and stage elements including suits for drummer Danny Carey, as well as designing masks for artists like Corey Taylor of slipknot.During the conversation, Jacob talks about his creative process designing and building wearable creatures and masks, the challenges of balancing design, build, and performance, and the collaborative nature of working with musicians, filmmakers, and production teams. He shares stories from projects involving pop artists like Lady Gaga, as well as experiences working within the world of Star Wars, where he portrayed a Quarren character.Jacob also discusses the concept of “character illusion”—the art of making audiences believe in a character through costume, movement, and performance. From building creatures and superhero film components to reflecting on the future of modern cinema, Jacob shares insights into the craft of bringing imaginative worlds to life.Check out more of Jacob Roanhaus’s work at:https://www.dreamlorestudio.com/Follow Jacob on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sir_beefsquatch/Check out more episodes and content from Spiral Out:https://www.youtube.com/@spiraloutnetworkFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/spiraloutpodcast/Kris West:https://www.instagram.com/kriswest222/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen