Awards & Recognition
Three Decades of
Recognized Excellence
From a Guinness World Record to US patents and landmark productions — Tim Vittetoe's work at ImpaQt FX has earned recognition across entertainment, invention, and design.
World Records
Guinness Book of World Records
Largest Dinner Plate
Tim Vittetoe fabricated the world's largest dinner plate — a 10-foot-diameter prop — setting an official Guinness World Record. The plate was created for a promotional event featuring NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
Patents & Inventions
US Patent #6,102,881
Hinged Drop Foot Brace
A patented orthopedic device designed to assist patients with drop foot — a condition that makes it difficult to lift the front part of the foot. The hinged design allows natural gait while providing necessary support.
US Patent #D440,372
Hand Truck Extension
A design patent for an innovative hand truck extension that increases load capacity and improves balance when transporting large or awkward items — a practical solution born from real-world prop transport challenges.
Provisional Patent (Pending)
Portable Solar UV Water Purification System
A portable water purification system using solar UV technology — designed for use in remote locations, disaster relief, and off-grid applications where clean water access is limited.
Industry Recognition
Film & Television Productions
Props & Special Effects Makeup
Over three decades of work on film, TV, and commercial productions — delivering props, miniatures, dioramas, and special effects makeup for clients including NBC-Universal, Disney Studios, Microsoft, Royal Caribbean, and IKEA.
Star Trek Continues Fan Film
Special Effects Makeup — Alien Characters
Provided special effects makeup for the critically acclaimed Star Trek Continues fan film series, including alien prosthetics for Lou Ferrigno's character Zaminhon in Episode 2: "Lolani."
Notable Projects
Virgin Atlantic Billboard Props
Large-Scale Commercial Props
Fabricated oversized luggage tag and buckle props for a Virgin Atlantic outdoor billboard campaign — large-scale, weather-resistant pieces built for maximum visual impact.
Bear Country Scale Model Diorama
1/24 Scale — Children's TV Pilot
Hand-crafted a 1/24 scale Bear Country diorama for a children's TV pilot — featuring 25 individually built trees, a hand-lettered wooden sign, and a full cave stage set.
Work With an Award-Winning Studio
Bring Tim Vittetoe's three decades of recognized craftsmanship to your next film, TV, commercial, or live event project.