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Aging requires a subtle eye and a steady hand. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of 2-D traditional aging – which encompass the core elements of a strong and believable character makeup. Students will work with models, learning the proper utilization of appropriate makeup products to create aged and de-aged looks. Topics covered include:

• Workstation hygiene and implementation of equipment sterilization standards within the Industry.
• Appropriate workplace attire and on-set standards – including co-worker and client communication and collaboration skillsets.
• The foundational basics of setting up and organizing makeup stations, tool usage and makeup material breakdown.
• Synergizing creativity and knowledge with fundamental makeup design elements to create believable aged looks.
• Understanding effects of light & shadow through color choices and placement.
• Stipple, layering and blending techniques and usage.
• Lift, wig and lace facial hairpiece applications.
• De-aging an older adult and aging an older adult to an older appearance.
• De-aging a young adult and aging a younger adult to various older ages

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Believable trauma makeup is a required skillset for a Film and TV makeup artist. Using a model, students will get a working understanding of the fundamentals of traumatic character makeup and create realistic injuries emulating trauma for Film and TV with the use of coloration and advanced paint techniques. Topics covered include:

• The fundamentals of trauma makeups.
• Workstation hygiene and implementation of equipment sterilization standards within the Industry.
• Appropriate workplace attire and on-set standards – including co-worker and client communication and collaboration skillsets.
• Airbrushing techniques to create and enhance various types of injury makeups.
• Foundational injuries such as bruises, cuts, scabs and scar makeups.
• Realistic frostbite and sunburn makeups.
• Realistic and creative death makeups.
• Combining product knowledge with understanding of basic makeup photography.
• Combining creativity and knowledge with fundamental makeup design elements to create film ready designs.

 

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Build-up your trauma makeup knowledge and learn from a makeup master to improve upon on your traumatic makeup skills. Using models, students focus on the fundamentals of 3D character trauma makeup and effects, understanding the quality looks necessary for today’s Film and TV work environment. Topics covered include:

• The creation and design of 3D build-ups for trauma makeups.
• Workstation hygiene and implementation of equipment sterilization industry standards.
• Appropriate workplace attire and on-set standards – including co-worker and client communication and collaboration skillsets.
• Workstation hygiene and implement equipment sterilization standards.
• Makeups for broken noses, swollen eyes and various scar types.
• Realistic bite, bullet wound and cut makeups.
• Realistic 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd degree burn makeups.
• Bald caps and their various uses.
• Combining product knowledge with understanding of basic makeup photography to create film ready designs.
• Synergizing creativity and knowledge with fundamental makeup design elements to create believable trauma looks.

Handlaid Facial Hair

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Solid facial hair skills can bring a character makeup to life and take it over the top. In this class you will gain a working understanding of the fundamentals of pre-making, hand applying and blending facial hair. Skills learned will range from crepe-wool to natural hair types. Working on a model, learn how to incorporate such hair with makeup creations in a professional work environment. Topics covered include:

• The fundamentals of hand laying facial hair appliances.
• Workstation hygiene and implementation of equipment sterilization industry standards.
• Understanding industry product and adhesives available along with their uses.
• The history of facial hair and various period facial hair styles.
• Appropriate workplace attire and on-set standards – including co-worker and client communication and collaboration skillsets.
• Laying realistic full beard, sideburns and a chopped beard.
• Proper hair appliance removal, care and storage.

 

Character Portfolio Building

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Need to improve your portfolio and get a leg up on the competition? Working under the guidance of a makeup master, you will create multiple character makeups during the week to build up your portfolio. Utilizing a model, learn how to polish their makeup skillsets, how to properly work with talent, and how to present images of their work in the most optimal way in regard to quality, quantity and variety. A professional photographer will be involved in the class for final makeup photographs. Topics covered include:

• The fundamentals of portfolio building and selecting quality works to showcase
• The basics of photography and lighting for photographing character-based makeups
• Demonstrate knowledge of realistic character makeup techniques
• Improve your character portfolio through daily applications and photography of applied character makeups
• Utilizing creativity and knowledge of fundamental makeup design elements in selection of works to include in portfolio
• Development of industry and career goals

 

Blood Rigging & Prosthetics Actuation

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Enter the fascinating world of blood rigging, uncovering the secrets of a craft that’s not as difficult as you might think.  In this class you will learn the fundamentals of realistic prosthetic manipulation in order to create a working blood, bladder or other types of advanced makeup effects. Learn how to use a pressurized blood pump/sprayer, create different types of blood, work with other materials to achieve desired effects and how to conceal such effects with prosthetics. Topics covered include:

• Professional create and implement successful flowing blood effects utilizing blood pumps and rigging.
• Designing, troubleshooting and implementing repairs with blood rigging.
• Different types of flowing blood, their mechanics and formulas.
• Various difficult effects – such as vomit, breaking water, and medical gags.
• Manipulate prosthetics to create moving effects using bladders and tubing.
• Adding blood effects to manipulated prosthetics.
• Proper safety and hygiene when using the various methods taught.
• Knowledge of industry materials and terminology.
• Appropriate workplace attire and on-set standards.