WHAT:

Visitors to the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) have the opportunity to Skype with Duncan Crawford, 3-D sculptor for blockbuster movies including Thor, Super 8, Green Lantern, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Avengers. This is part of the RMSC's "3-D Technology Expo" taking place from August 18-26. Crawford will discuss the steps that led him into the business, sculpting materials he uses, and process a movie set goes through before the cameras roll. In addition, Crawford will show images of the work he has done on various films and share fascinating stories. In a Q&A session, visitors get their questions answered by Crawford himself. Crawford is currently working on the Disney film Oz The Great and Powerful starring James Franco.

WHO: Duncan Crawford, Hollywood sculptor and Rochester native who has worked on some of the biggest blockbusters in movie history. Graduated from Nazareth College; Volunteers and community members; Staff is available for interviews.

WHEN:

1:30pm: Sunday, August 19

WHERE:

Rochester Museum & Science Center

Bausch Auditorium

657 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14607

ADMISSION:

Free with regular Museum admission: $12 adults, $11 seniors and college students with ID, $10 ages 3 to 18, free for children under 3 and RMSC members.

Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) receives major funding from Monroe County. RMSC includes a planetarium, nature center and science/regional history museum. The mission of the RMSC is to stimulate broad community interest and understanding of science and technology, and their impact—past, present, future—on our lives. For more information about RMSC, visit www.rmsc.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@rocRMSC).