Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen: Making and Applying Prosthetics
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 024081696X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A Textbook Without Chapter Quizes" according to Rob Bloom. My only regret is that it wasn't out 20 years ago. I could have paid for the book several times over in the trial and error of early projects that this book would have answered.I first had the digital version of the first print of this book. Get the book itself, you'll be thankful that you did.It doesn't promise to be an absolute authority on the techniques, and he'll tell you why he feels one way or another if it feels like he's steering you. It's very concise in its delivery of instructions and steps, but also pack. Put to good use! I purchased this book for my daughter- in- law who expressed a great interest in special effects makeupAfter extensive research in makeup schools, classes and reading reviews, I concluded that she could learn better by reading and practicing. This book was mentioned many times so I purchased it and she hasn't been able to put it down, it was a great giftSo happy that I could help her towards living her goal/dream.Hope you find it to be just as helpful in reaching yoursIt is worth the money if it gets put to good use!. "Awesome book!" according to Spazz Man. I bought this book a little while ago and it probably is one of my best investments. This book covers everything that you would want to know and more. I'm just starting out as a special makeup effects artiest and this book has made my life 100X easier. I no longer need to guess on how to do something and get it after several different attempts I can just look it up in the book and use it as guide.The author of this book suggests to have the binding cut off and get it spiral bound so that it can lay flat while your wo
He is a recipient of a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, and has received two Ovation Awards for Special Accomplishment in Makeup Effects. His book has been hailed as the "bible" for special effects makeup artists. Todd has worked in film, television, and theatre around the world for more than 30 years, and his background in orthopedics and reconstructive plastic surgery have made his transition into prosthetic makeup creation a natural evolution. Todd Deb
-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
Transforming an actor into a character for film or theater takes a great deal of skill, prowess, and creativity, and in this new edition, author Todd Debreceni empowers you with just those qualities. 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 companion website, focalpress/cw/debreceni. New to this edition:* Animatronics* Specialty contact lenses* Collapsible core molds* Contoured or conforming molds* Making resin and silicone eyes* Even MORE information about silicone. Case studies feature some of the world's top makeup effects artists including Steve Wang, Thom Flouts, Ve Neill, Neill Gorton, Greg Nicotero, Kazuhiro Tsuji, Jordu Schell, Howard Berger, Matthew Mungle, Christien Tinsely, Vittorio Sodano, and