Geral Larn spent 3 years studying at Farnham School of Art where he
specialised in Painting. In his final year he won a competitive
scholarship to the Slade School of Fine Art, University College ,
London. After leaving the Slade School, he exhibited paintings in
London at the Temple Gallery, Redfern Gallery and Selfridges Art
Gallery. In 1964 (age 32) He met matte painter Bob Cuff. He was on the
point of leaving Shepperton to join forces and form a Special Effects
company with John Mackie. He asked Gerald if he would be interested to
step into his shoes and fill in the gap he was leaving in the Effects
department at Shepperton. After discussing the matter with Head of
Department Wally Veevers, and showing him some of his work, it was
agreed he should fill the vacant Matte Artist position. Later,
following the departure of Wally Veevers, he remained working in the
Special Effects Department under Ted Samuels until the break up of the
Studio in 1975.