Welcome to our Special Effects Makeup and Prosthetics DVD’s and Videos page! Here you will find a selection of DVD’s/Videos that cover the techniques and tricks of creating amazing special effects makeup and prosthetics.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, there’s a video for you. These videos provide step-by-step instructions, industry tips, and inspiring examples of the transformative power of special effects makeup and prosthetics.
The DVD’s and videos cover a wide range of topics.
Blood, Gore and Makeup Effects Part 1 – Cuts, Wounds, Props (DVD)
By Gary J. Tunnicliffe
In PART ONE of his 2-part course series on blood, makeup, and gore effects, horror maestro Gary J. Tunnicliffe (Hellraiser 3-9, Candyman, My Bloody Valentine 3D) reveals his secrets for creating utterly convincing cuts, wounds, bruises, and more, including how to transform a standard silicone bust into a gruesome “exposure victim” prop.
Blood, Gore and Makeup Effects Part 2 – Gags, Props, Fake Bodies (DVD)
By Gary J. Tunnicliffe
In PART TWO of his 2-part webcourse series on blood, makeup and gore effects, horror maestro Gary J. Tunnicliffe (HELLRAISER 3-9, CANDYMAN, MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D) shows you how to create nightmarish illusions with horror props (knives, needles, nails, etc.), including how to turn an affordable
store-bought skeleton into a revoltingly realistic rotten corpse.
WEBCOURSE HIGHLIGHTS
10 Minute Bruise Makeup
Organic Tissue
Sunburnt Skin Texture
Latex Skin
Horror Props – Knives, Nails, Needles, Pins, Rubber Glass and more
Academy Award winner Joel Harlow (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, STAR TREK, PLANET OF THE APES) teaches you to create effective Out-of-the-Kit character makeups using generic prosthetics and a range of standard makeup supplies. Demonstrating two distinct makeups, a disguise makeup and an elegant alien, Harlow shows
you how to make the MOST out of the LEAST.
Everything is better with zombies. Learn how to create your own realistic zombie makeup, layer by layer, in this highly informative and spooky lesson.
Your host for this journey into the undead is Academy Award winning makeup artist Bill Corso. Watch every life-draining step, starting with structural appliances and finishing with eye contacts and teeth staining. Zombie lovers rejoice, it s all here.
Character Makeup – Multi-Piece Prosthetic Application (DVD)
By Bruce Spaulding Fuller
Learn to apply multi-piece, foam latex & silicone prosthetics with makeup effects wizard, Bruce Spaulding Fuller (ARMY OF DARKNESS, TERMINATOR 2, HELLBOY). As he conjures his witch character, THE HAG, you will pick up priceless secrets for applying, painting & finishing prosthetic makeups like the pros.
TUTORIALHIGHLIGHTS
Materials and Cleaning & Prepping the Actor s Skin
In this in-depth, entertaining, and informative age makeup tutorial, you’ll learn how to age with makeup alongside Academy Award winning special makeup effects master, Barney Burman (TROPIC THUNDER, STAR TREK, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III)
TUTORIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Aging through the use of color
Use of old age makeup stipple
Hair laying – going grey
The final details – burst capillaries, old age spots
Learn the art of character design with Academy Award-winning makeup effects artist Tom Woodruff Jr. (PREY, IT, TREMORS, ALIEN vs. PREDATOR). In this in-depth course, Tom shares his expert techniques and multi-pronged process for designing sci-fi, fantasy, and horror characters. Drawing inspiration from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein’s Monster, he covers everything from preliminary pencil sketching and basic Photoshop design to clay concept sculpting and prosthetic makeup application and testing. With Tom’s guidance, you’ll learn how to masterfully craft unforgettable characters that captivate audiences. Watch now to unlock the secrets of character design!
Learn how to apply a full head silicone prosthetic makeupwith Academy Award-winning makeup effects master, Joel Harlow(STAR TREK BEYOND, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, THE MATRIX II & III).
This A-to-Z webcourse on applying multi-piece silicone prosthetics covers Harlow’s entire process, including an in-depth “constructing the makeup” overview, the makeup application, finishing, and finally, removal.
Master character creator, respected FX artist, Bruce Spaulding Fuller (PREDATOR 2, TERMINATOR 2, HELLBOY), demonstrates the sculpting process of an original fantasy character–The Hag–from an existing design to eventually become a multi-piece prosthetic makeup.
TUTORIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Step-by-step process for prepping a life-cast for sculpting
Using real-world reference to inform fantasy sculpture
Roughing out, refining, detailing & finishing a professional level clay sculpture
Integrating the Design
Anger Lines and Other Wrinkles
Texture Pads
Costom Tools
On Symmetry
Working Efficiently
Repositioning the Eye
Creative decisions & challenges that face today’s creature FX artists and more!
Do you know of any books that should be on this list? We'd love to hear from you - get in touch! We're always looking to expand our collection with books covering makeup artists, monster makers, special effects, prop making, stagecraft, and more.
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