Fulton used this technique to show Talbot transforming into a werewolf. First he filmed the actor without makeup. Then he stopped the camera. Jack Pierce applied the first layer of makeup. Then Fulton filmed for a few more seconds. Fulton and Pierce repeated this process many times.

Fulton put all the pieces together. On screen, Talbot turned into the Wolf Man. The transformation on film took ten seconds. The actual process took about six hours!

Photograph of the man as he first begins to change into Wolf Man Photograph of the Wolf Man with some facial hair These photos show how the actor transforms into the Wolf Man.

These photos show how the actor transforms into the Wolf Man.

Lon Chaney, Jr., in full Wolf Man makeup.

Lon Chaney, Jr., in full Wolf Man makeup.

In Other Words

  • technique special way of doing things

  • transforming changing

  • applied put on

Before You Move On

  • 1. Categorize Name two jobs people do to make monsters.

  • 2. Steps in a Process Tell how John Fulton and Jack Pierce changed an actor into a werewolf.