Prosthetic Make-Up Artistry for Film and Television

by Clare Ramsey

Overview

The popularity of fantasy blockbusters and sci-fi television has made the call for prosthetic artists a staple requirement in the majority of film crews. Prosthetic make-up has the ability to transform actors into unique, one-of-a-kind characters who take us into the realms of impossibility, limited only by the artist's imagination. Yet it can also be used in more subtle ways to alter physical appearance and create ageing, weight gain or illness, useful for a variety of genres and entertainment mediums. This instructional book offers a fascinating insight into the world of prosthetic make-up artistry. It illustrates two- and three-dimensional make-up techniques and covers topics such as: life casting; sculpting techniques; gelatine prosthetics; airbrushing; hair punching; hand-laid hair techniques and novelty teeth design and manufacture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785005916
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	06/04/2019
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	792,660
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Clare Ramsey has worked in the film and television industry for many years. She works in all areas of make-up but has a particular passion for prosthetic make-up artistry. Her varied career has taken her all over the world to work on shows such as Harry Potter, James Bond, Game of Thrones, The Hobbit and Ash vs Evil Dead, to name but a few. Clare's hopes for this book to equip young artists with the tools to create their own characters and explore new and imaginative prosthetic creations.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Part 1 Getting Started 9

1 What is Prosthetic Make-up? 9

2 Research, Equipment and Setting Up 15

3 Making Flat Moulded Prosthetics 26

Part 2 Goblin Character: From Life Cast to Application 39

4 Life Casting 39

5 Making And Using Gelatine 55

6 Sculpting, Moulding and Casting a One-Piece Appliance 65

7 Adding Realistic Skin Tones and Hair Work 80

8 Application and Removal of Prosthetic Appliances 96

Part 3 Centaur Character: Using Pre-Made Prosthetics 111

9 Airbrushing and Design 111

10 Painting and Applying Foam Latex 125

Part 4 Lion Character: Adding Embellishments and Self-Application 147

11 Making Novelty Character Teeth 147

12 Fantasy Animal Hair Work 166

Conclusion: Becoming a Professional Make-Up Artist 177

Suppliers 180

Glossary 183

Index 189