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Is there an identifiable pattern among individuals in the SFX industry, both professional and hobbyist, that links them to a specific area on the spectrum of imagination?

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This questionnaire is being conducted by Billie Brown, third year student at The University of Bolton. Responses will only be used to support research findings.

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Section One

1

What is your current involvement in the SFX or Special Effects Makeup industry?

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2

How many years have you been involved in special effects or special makeup effects?

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3

What areas do you primarily work in?

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Section Two

4

When you try to picture a familiar face (e.g. a family member), how clearly do you see it in your mind?

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5

Can you mentally visualise objects and rotate them in your mind (e.g. imagine turning a cube on a turntable)?

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6

Do you frequently experience vivid imagery when thinking or imagining?

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7

Have you ever heard of aphantasia or hyperphantasia before this questionnaire?

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8

Do you believe you fall more toward one end of the imagination spectrum?

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Section Three

9

How do you usually plan or visualise a new SFX/makeup design?

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10

Do you feel your imagination style (e.g., strong or limited imagery) affects the way you approach creative problem solving?

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11

Have you ever found your imagination style to be a challenge in your SFX work? If so, how?

12

Have you ever found it to be an advantage? If so, in what way?

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Final Section

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Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience with imagination and SFX work?

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