Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen

Making and Applying Prosthetics
2. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-0-240-81696-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 504 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 1247 g

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 new techniques into practice right away and see how some of the looks from the book were achieved with the step-by-step tutorials on the companion website, www.focalpress.com/cw/debreceni.
New to this edition:* Animatronics* Specialty contact lenses* Collapsible core molds* Contoured or conforming molds* Making resin and silicone eyes* Even MORE information about silicone

Zielgruppe

*Make-up professionals in film, TV, and Theatre*Students in film and theatre programs in both academic and trade/professional schools

Autoren/Hrsg.

Debreceni, Todd

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Filmwissenschaft, Fernsehen, Radio Fernsehproduktion
• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Filmwissenschaft, Fernsehen, Radio Filmproduktion, Filmtechnik
• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft Theater: Technik, Bühnentechnik, Einrichtung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

IntroductionThe IndustryAnatomy and Design Bones Muscles Surface Anatomy Proportion Distinctions of Age, Sex and RaceTaking the Lifecast Teeth Face Head and shoulders Hands and armsMaking the Positive Stone (Ultracal) Hydrocal Plaster ResinSculpting the make-up (appliance/prosthetic) Positive Preparation Tools Clay Teeth Face Head and shoulders Hands and armsBreakdown of the sculptureMaking the Mold(s) Silicone Molds Fiberglas/Resin Molds Stone MoldsCasting the appliances Materials ? Foam Latex, Urethane Foam, Gelatin and SiliconePainting the ApplianceApplying the Make-up Appliance Adhesives Techniques Skin CareHair and Wigs Lace-front Wigs Facial Hair Laid-on Facial Crêpe HairRemoving the Make-up Appliance Removers Techniques Skin CareCleaning and Storing of the ApplianceAppendixGlossary

Über Autor(innen)

Todd Debreceni is a special makeup effects artist who has worked for Disney, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, and TBS, and is owner of BaPo F/X makeup effects. He is a recipient of a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, and has received two Ovation Awards for Special Accomplishment in Makeup Effects. His book has been hailed as the "bible" for special effects makeup artists. Todd has worked in film, television, and theatre around the world for more than 30 years, and his background in orthopedics and reconstructive plastic surgery have made his transition into prosthetic makeup creation a natural evolution. At BaPo F/X, Todd specializes in prosthetic makeup design, fabrication, and application, and he continues to teach college courses in cinematography, acting, and visual effects in Denver, CO.