Transforming an actor into a character for film or theater takes a great deal of skill, prowess, and creativity, and in this new edition, author Todd Debreceni empowers you with just those qualities. From his years of film, TV, and theatrical experience, he shows you tips and techniques that will have you applying your own makeup effects like a pro in no time. Along with walking you through genre-specific considerations (horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and so on) Todd also teaches you about the gear you will need, how to maintain your kit, how to take care of the actor's skin, how to airbrush properly when HD is involved, and so much more. Learn how to sculpt and mold your own makeup prosthetics, with a focus on how human anatomy relates to sculpture, to create the most realistic effects. Recipes scattered throughout the book show you exactly what you need and how to use it, helping you to create the best SFX makeup applications. Case studies feature some of the world's top makeup effects artists including Steve Wang, Thom Flouts, Ve Neill, Neill Gorton, Greg Nicotero, Kazuhiro Tsuji, Jordu Schell, Howard Berger, Matthew Mungle, Christien Tinsely, Vittorio Sodano, and Tami Lane. Put your ... [Read More]

Learn first-rate techniques and tips from some of the best makeup artists in the business in the new edition of The Makeup Artist Handbook. Renown makeup pros Gretchen Davis and Mindy Hall bring an impressive set of experience in all areas to the book, including work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Steve Jobs, The Wolf of Wall Street, Blue Jasmine, Star Trek, Pearl Harbor, HBO’s Looking and many other films and TV shows. This full-color, comprehensive new edition offers brand new photographs and on-the-job examples to demonstrate makeup techniques and fundamentals on topics such as beauty, time periods, black and white photography and up-to-date information on cutting-edge techniques like computer-generated characters, makeup effects, mold-making, air brushing, and plenty of information on how to work effectively on set.

This up-to-date, full-color makeup manual is designed to lie open on the makeup table right as a guide for student, amateur, or professional performers.

Get professional techniques usually known only by Hollywood makeup artists in this full-color, comprehensive book from accomplished makeup pros Gretchen Davis and Mindy Hall. The two come to you with impressive backgrounds in film and television industries--their projects have included Pearl Harbor, Rent, Stuart Little, and The Nanny Diaries, and Mindy Hall is fresh off her Academy Award win for her work on 2009's Star Trek. This new edition of The Makeup Artist Handbook offers even more illustrations to demonstrate techniques visually; fundamentals on topics such as beauty, time periods, black and white film; and up-to-date information on cutting-edge techniques like air brushing makeup for computer-generated movies, makeup effects, mold-making, lighting, and lots of information on how to work effectively in HD. Learn from the pros and hone your craft with this comprehensive book.

Mehron Makeup 3D Gel Fleshtone

Contains: 1 oz Flesh Latex 1 oz Blood Gel Mini Spirit Gum and Adhesive Remover 2 Makeup Sponges 1 Black Stipple Sponge 4 Color Injury Color Cream Makeup Stack This starter kit is perfect for anyone interested in SFX. With a bit of everything this kit is perfect for Halloween or just to keep in your set bag to be prepared.

This is a Very high quality made DVD with 6 Halloween Special Effect makeup tutorials. Showing you step by step how to achieve successful results with scary Halloween makeup. Learn these professional looking special effect techniques in an easy step by step process. Your Halloween costume this year could be epic with the help of a few well placed gruesome wounds. Scare your friends and family with these very realistic looking makeup effects.

Skin of wax can cover the eyebrows, can create scratches, cuts, wounds, etc. Design for fake wound scar to achieve like true surface, great trick to astonish and scare your friends. Suitable for Fun Themed Party, Fancy Dress, Halloween, Carnivals, Festival or Any Special Effect Makeup Art. Package Included: 1 x Oil 1 x Spirit Gum Adhesive 1 x Spatula Tool 1 x Makeup Wax 1 x Coagulated Blood Steps to use: 1) Use alcohol to clean up you skin ,and wait until it dries. Dab Spirit Gum directly to clean dry skin with brush or fingers directly.2) Soften a small amount of wax with the warmth from your hands. 3) Use spatula tool to daub skin wax in the skin, blend edges into the skin. 4) After daub skin wax ,use a little oil to ake the skin tight combination. 5) You can use facial foundation to decorate the skin if it's different of your skin. 6) Apply your make-up/blood/whatever. Note: - It becomes very soft and pliable when warmed by body heat. - Color may very slightly due to the color calibration of each individual monitor. - It only can be used as makeup, please do not take it in other use. - 100% Vegan product, never tested on animals.

Mehron Makeup SynWax Synthetic Modeling Wax

This translation originally published: Tokyo: Graphic-sha Pub., 2008.

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This book contains step-by-step instructions, with hundreds of photos, from makeup artist professionals who have worked on films such as Alien vs. Predator and Land of the Dead. Whether you are a beginner preparing for a Halloween party, or interested in more complex techniques, this is THE definitive guide. Volume 2 incorporates everything from basic facial makeup styles, and simple scars and gashes, to masks, molds and cast-making: everything you need to know to create vampires, zombies and other fantastical characters. Previously only available as a limited Japanese import, this definitive guide (written in English) is the acclaimed follow-up to