Books about special effects for both stage and screen. The books handle different subjects like pyrotechnics. Atmosphere Effects and weather such as sun, rain, snow, fog, haze and mist. Levitation and flying effects. Illusions, magic and transformation effects, CGI and break-a-way gags. As well as scenic effects, props, SFX-makeup, sound and light effects and costumes. Some books also tell stories about how special effects were created in different eras and examples from productions and films where they have been used.
Note – Some types of special effects such as pyrotechnics and for example flying people should only be done by professionals.
Make It Bloody
Blood Recipes for Theater, Medical Simulation and Costume
By Deborah Christine Harmon BSN RN
Projecting a believable visual image when portraying an injury is critically important.
A medical injury, theatrical performance, special effect or Halloween costume can progress from a “decent” portrayal to a startlingly “realistic” depiction by simply making blood that looks real!
Anyone can make blood from simple ingredients and for multiple purposes. Thick, thin, mass quantities, edible… you name it, you can make it!
Don’t waste your money on store-bought blood, make your own!
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