Special makeup effects for stage and screen : making and applying prosthetics / Todd Debreceni.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Debreceni, Todd, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theatrical prosthetic makeup.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (529 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : Focal Press, 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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. From his years of film, TV, and theatrical experience, he shows you tips and techniques that will have you applying your own makeup effects like a pro in no time. Along with walking you through genre-specific considerations (horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and so on) Todd also teaches you about the gear you will need, how to maintain your kit, how to take care of the actor's skin, how to airbrush prop

Contents:

Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen: Making and Applying Prosthetics; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Preface; Chapter 1The Industry; Introduction; Stage vs. Screen; Contributions From Medicine; The Workspace; Safety and Health; Professionalism; Your Portfolio; Your Kit; Chapter Summary; Endnotes; Chapter 2Anatomy and Design; Introduction; Using Computer as a Makeup Design Tool; Elements of Design; Body Types; Human Body; Skeletal System; Skeletomuscular System; Surface Anatomy; Eyes, Ears, and Nose; Mouth; Skin; Symmetry and Proportion; Anatomical Planes

Facial Ratios and PhiRatios and Body Proportions; Geometric Analysis; Distinctions of Gender, Age, and Ancestry; Distinctions of Gender; Distinctions of Age; Distinctions of Ancestry; ChapterSummary; Endnotes; Chapter 3Lifecasting; Introduction; Safety Risks; The Materials; The Process; Overview; Teeth; Face and Neck; Bust: Head and Shoulders; Hands, Arms, Legs, Feet, and Ears; Hands and Arms; Legs and Feet; Ears; Full Body; Full Body: Prone; Full Body: Standing; Chapter Summary; Chapter 4Sculpting the Makeup; Introduction; Materials; Preparing the Positive; Tools; Clay; Reference Photos

TeethMaterials; Sculpting the Face; Blocking the Sculpture; Refining the Sculpture; Sculpting the Face, Head, and Neck; Blocking the Sculpture; Sculpting Hands; Blocking the Sculpture; Sculpting Ears; Blocking the Sculpture; Chapter Summary; Endnotes; Chapter 5Breakdown of the Sculpture; Introduction; Tools and Materials; Release Agents and Sealers; Making the Negative Mold; Keys, Flashing, and Cutting Edges; Building the Clay Wall; Building a Different Clay Wall; Stone (Gypsum) Molds; Other Types of Molds; Silicone Rubber Molds; Matrix Molds; Fiberglass Molds; Fillers; Resin Molds

Epoxy MoldsSyntactic Dough; Urethane Molds; Chapter Summary; Endnotes; Chapter 6Casting the Appliances; Introduction; Silicone: Platinum and Tin; Coloration; Materials; De-airing/Degassing Silicone; Gel-Filled Silicone Appliances; Filling the Mold; Injection Filling; Hand Filling; Removing the Appliance; Foam Latex; Materials; Quirks; Running Foam Latex; Prepping the Mold; Filling the Mold; Heat-Curing Foam; Removing the Appliance; Cold Foam (Urethane); Materials; Quirks; Prepping the Mold; Filling the Mold; Removing the Appliance; Gelatin and Foamed Gelatin; Materials; Quirks

Filling the MoldRemoving the Appliance; Dental Acrylic; Materials; Filling the Mold and Removing the Appliance; Seaming and Painting Silicone Appliances; Seaming and Patching; Painting the Appliance; Painting Teeth; Chapter Summary; Chapter 7Applying the Makeup Appliance; Introduction; Skin Types; Adhesives; Application Techniques; Attaching the Appliance; Conforming Molds; Blending the Edges; Applying the Makeup; Foam Latex; Gelatin; Cold Foam; Silicone; Removing the Appliance; Materials; Removers; Technique; Skin Care; Cleaning and Storing the Appliance; Chapter Summary

Chapter 8Hair and Wigs

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781136060779

1136060774

9780240816975

0240816978

9781283994347

1283994348

9781136060786

1136060782

OCLC:

827207257