Baker acknowledged Johnson 's problem - solving talent and later helped him get a job working with effects creator Rob Bottin .
While he was still attending high school , Johnson met one of his idols , Rick Baker , and showed him his portfolio .
Rick Baker acknowledged Johnson 's problem - solving talent and later helped Johnson get a job working with effects creator Rob Bottin .
While he was still attending high school , Johnson met one of his idols , Rick Baker , and showed him his portfolio .