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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?

Thank-you for partaking, this questionnaire should take no longer than five minutes.


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?

Select one answer
2

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

Select one answer
3

What areas do you primarily work in?

Select all that apply


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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?

Select one answer
5

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

Select one answer
6

Do you frequently experience vivid imagery when thinking or imagining?

Select one answer
7

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

Select one answer
8

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

Select one answer
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Section Three

9

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

Select one or more answers
10

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

Select one answer
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?