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"I'm now insanely jealous of all the people who will learn from this book because this is the book I would have killed to have had when I was starting out... IT'S NOT FAIR!!!" -Neill Gorton, BAFTA winner for Best Makeup and Hair Design Help (2005), nominee for Best Makeup and Hair Design The Catherine Tate Show (2007), Royal Television Society (UK) winner for Best Makeup Design Help (2005), and nominee for Best Makeup Design Doctor Who (2005, 2006) "Among the most exhaustive and thorough tomes on the subject of special effects makeup there is, written with a likable and easy-to-understand style that is accessible to all ages." -Jordu Schell, Creature and Character Designer "The techniques and education in this book are inspiring. Creating believable character make-ups on human faces is a challenging, rewarding art form."-Matthew W. Mungle, Oscar winner & BAFTA nominee for Best Makeup Dracula (1992), Oscar nominee for Best Makeup Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), and Oscar & BAFTA nominee for Best Makeup Schindler's List (1993) "Crammed with cutting edge information on materials and techniques, formulas, suppliers, how-to's, and more, this is a book I wish I had when I first started!"- Christopher Tucker, BAFTA winner for Best Makeup Artist Quest for Fire [La Guerre du feu] (1981), BAFTA nominee for Best Special Visual Effects & Best Makeup Artist The Company of Wolves (1984), and Emmy nominee for Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or Special War and Remembrance (1988).
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In the world of film and theatre, character transformation takes a lot of work, skill, and creativity. Dedicated solely to SFX, this book will show you tips and techniques from a seasoned SFX makeup artist with years of film, TV, and theatrical experience. Not only will this book take you through the many genres that need a special effects makeup artist, like horror, fantasy, and sci-fi, but it will also tell you about the tools you will need, how to maintain your toolkit, how to take care of the actor's skin, and how to airbrush properly when HD is involved. The author shows you how to sculpt and mold your own makeup prosethetics, focusing on how human anatomy relates to sculpture to create the most realistic effects. Case studies feature some of today's top makeup artists including Neill Gorton, Christopher Tucker, Miles Teves, Jordu Schell, Mark Alfrey, Matthew Mungle, Christien Tinsely, Vittorio Sodano, and Mark Gabarino. 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 must-have DVD. It is written by a seasoned special effects make-up artist who has worked in both film and theatre. The title gives you exclusive tips and techniques from some of the industry's most gifted artists. DVD tutorials show you step-by-step how to create the techniques from the book. It also includes recipes to create makeup prosthetics, a list of suppliers, conversion charts, and bibliography.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Todd Has come out with the most up to date book on special f.x. make up. Its the most up to date on materials and techniques covers all aspects of silicone, gelatine and foam latex. prosthetic design, moulding, sculpting , casting , hair work you name it its here. i cant say enough good things about this book . this is a complet f.x. make up how to book and the only one you need .
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With this book Todd Debreceni have created a new makeup effects"bible" for both the pros and beginners of the trade.
With very detailed descriptions of how things are done he really makes you want to explore areas of the trade that you haven't dreamed of visiting before.
It is very personally written and he is mixing anecdotes with facts and encouragments. All in all a very positive surprise and highly enjoyable!
With very detailed descriptions of how things are done he really makes you want to explore areas of the trade that you haven't dreamed of visiting before.
It is very personally written and he is mixing anecdotes with facts and encouragments. All in all a very positive surprise and highly enjoyable!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I am not a special effects artist, however I am a make up artist. This book is a fantastic resource of information concerning this specialised area.
With a view to the future, I bought this book to read up on technique and have picked up a serious amount of information that will help me now as I work on smaller scale films and shoots.
Well worth the money excellent for working artists and students alike.
With a view to the future, I bought this book to read up on technique and have picked up a serious amount of information that will help me now as I work on smaller scale films and shoots.
Well worth the money excellent for working artists and students alike.
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Great Book to have with clear Illustrations to D.I.Y. effects in...
I purchased this book after seeing at Amazon for my daughter who wishes to take up learning to do on Screen Makeup, this is what she had to say after getting it as a gift for... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Mandy J. Gray
Purely brilliant for anyone interested in prosthetic/mould making
Provides clear instructions on any process needed with clear sections on casting/moulding different body parts, as well as the theory of it all explained. Read more
Published 10 months ago by gracethomo
GREAT BOOK
To be short and sweet, this book is exactly what i wanted from it. Its got a wide range of techniques illustrated with good photos. Read more
Published 14 months ago by spodey
best book i've ever bought
If your intrested in this kind of movie making magic this is definatley the book for you! Loved it couldn't put it down
Published 15 months ago by april 13
A real special book
I treated myself to this book for Xmas based on the comments from the other reviewers and I've not been disappointed. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Stephen Crawford
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excellent book, with very clear instructions and must for anyone wanting to do special fx make up
Published 19 months ago by ann
a MUST have for any SFX artist & prosthetics !
This is a very good book for special effects artists which covers from anatomy to casting, working with foam latex, gelatin and so on. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Akasha D'Eville
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