Highlights
Experience the magic of filmmaking with a 1-hour guided walking tour through AFX Studios Inc, revealing the secrets of special effects.
About This Deal
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in a working special effects studio, gaining a rare glimpse behind the scenes.
- Explore actual production spaces filled with authentic molds, life casts, sculpted prototypes, and unique costumes.
- Learn the craft of character design and creature creation, from initial concept to screen-ready effects.
- Discover stories and details about practical effects that are exclusive to this experience.
- Perfect gift for movie enthusiasts, aspiring artists, or anyone seeking a distinctive activity in Marietta.
- Gratuities are not included.
"Where Imagination Becomes Reality"
What to Expect
Step into the world where cinematic magic is engineered from the ground up. This immersive 1‑hour guided walking tour takes you through three fully active Special FX studio spaces, each packed with real production tools, original artwork, and decades of creative history. You’ll see how characters, creatures, and custom builds evolve from raw concepts into screen‑ready creations.
Topics Covered:
- Design
- Character Development
- Life Casting
- Laser Scanning
- 3D Printing
- Materials
- Sculpture
- Mold Making
- Prosthetic Makeup Application
- Castings
- Specialty Costumes
- Commercial Art
- Custom Fabrication in camera practical effects
For nearly 36 years, this studio has operated from the same location – a rare time capsule of practical effects craftsmanship. Every corner holds something unexpected: molds pulled from iconic projects, life casts, sculpted prototypes, specialty costumes, and unique displays you won't find anywhere else.
Plan Your Visit
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Operating Hours
Hours may vary. Please check the merchant's website for the most up-to-date information.
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Tour Schedule
Guided tours are available on Saturdays at 10 AM and 1 PM. Private groups and field trips are available upon request, based on scheduling.
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Duration
The guided walking tour lasts one hour.
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Getting There
AFX Studios is located inside the Artisan Resource Building at 585 Cobb Parkway South, Suite F, Marietta, GA 30060. Enter through the main entrance on the side of the building. Follow the maps and the yellow signs/orange cones marked "SPFX TOUR." The tour begins at Suite F. Photos of the entrance door and tour start point are included in the gallery.
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Parking
Parking is free, first-come, first-served, and available around the Artisan Resource Center building. Please review the parking map in the gallery photos for available options.
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Check-In and Late Arrivals
There is a 10-15 minute check-in period, so please allow enough time to park and check in before your scheduled start time. Because this is a walking tour, we cannot restart any portion that was missed. We will try to accommodate missed sections after the tour ends, once other guests have exited the spaces.
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Mature Content
The tour includes some artistic nudity, SPFX simulated trauma, gore, and monsters, with haunted-house-style themes, all the house lights on, and no spooky scares. Not recommended for children under 10. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Important Information: Guests should arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in. The content is mature and not recommended for children under 10 years old. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
How It Works
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Plan Your Visit
Select and reserve your preferred date.
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Grab the Deal
Proceed to checkout to buy & book your Groupon!
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Redeem Your Mobile Ticket
Scan your Groupon upon arrival.
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Enjoy the Experience!
Enjoy the Experience!
Fine Print
Tip: Arrive 10–15 minutes early for check in. Mature content, not recommended for children under 10. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Private groups and field trips available upon request based on scheduling. Valid for 6 months. May be repurchased every 30 days. Limit 10 per person. Appointment/Reservation required. No videography or recording during the walking portion. Missed portions due to late arrival cannot be restarted. Merchant contact information will be available for you after purchase in your voucher.
About AFX Studios Inc
AFX Studios Inc. was founded in 1991 by Andre Freitas, a self-taught designer, sculptor, and special makeup effects artist with over 36 years of experience. Operating from the same location in Marietta, Georgia, the studio provides reliable, high-quality creative services to film, television, advertising agencies, museums, churches, live events, and private clients. AFX Studios specializes in custom artwork and technical fabrication, offering services in design, art direction, specialty costumes, props, molding and casting, sculpture, metal coating, sets, museum figures, awards, masks, character development, and special makeup effects. The studio combines advanced techniques with proven traditional methods to deliver professional, on-time, and budget-conscious results for every project.