Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen : Making and Applying

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Book Title
Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen : Making and Applying
ISBN
9780240816968
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
024081696X
ISBN-13
9780240816968
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2309316363

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
504 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen : Making and Applying Prosthetics
Publication Year
2013
Subject
Film / General, Theater / Stagecraft & Scenography
Type
Textbook
Author
Todd Debreceni
Subject Area
Performing Arts
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
43.9 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
7.6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2012-035620
Reviews
"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)., Praise for the first edition "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)., Praise for the first edition "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)., Praise for the first edition "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 feuatthew 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)., "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).
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
792.02/7
Edition Description
Revised edition,New Edition
Table Of Content
Introduction The Industry Anatomy and Design Bones Muscles Surface Anatomy Proportion Distinctions of Age, Sex and Race Taking the Lifecast Teeth Face Head and shoulders Hands and arms Making the Positive Stone (Ultracal) Hydrocal Plaster Resin Sculpting the make-up (appliance/prosthetic) Positive Preparation Tools Clay Teeth Face Head and shoulders Hands and arms Breakdown of the sculpture Making the Mold(s) Silicone Molds Fiberglas/Resin Molds Stone Molds Casting the appliances Materials ? Foam Latex, Urethane Foam, Gelatin and Silicone Painting the Appliance Applying the Make-up Appliance Adhesives Techniques Skin Care Hair and Wigs Lace-front Wigs Facial Hair Laid-on Facial Crêpe Hair Removing the Make-up Appliance Removers Techniques Skin Care Cleaning and Storing of the Appliance Appendix Glossary Molds Stone Molds Casting the appliances Materials ? Foam Latex, Urethane Foam, Gelatin and Silicone Painting the Appliance Applying the Make-up Appliance Adhesives Techniques Skin Care Hair and Wigs Lace-front Wigs Facial Hair Laid-on Facial Crêpe Hair Removing the Make-up Appliance Removers Techniques Skin Care Cleaning and Storing of the Appliance Appendix Glossary
Synopsis
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 properly when HD is involved, and so much more. Learn how to sculpt and mold your own makeup prosthetics, with a focus on how human anatomy relates to sculpture, to create the most realistic effects. Recipes scattered throughout the book show you exactly what you need and how to use it, helping you to create the best SFX makeup applications. Case studies feature some ofthe 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 Tami Lane. Put your new techniques into practice right away and see how some of the looks from the book were achievedwith the step-by-step tutorials on the companion website, www.focalpress.com/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 rld'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 Tami Lane. Put your new techniques into practice right away and see how some of the looks from the book were achievedwith the step-by-step tutorials on the companion website, www.focalpress.com/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, 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 properly when HD is involved, and so much more. Learn how to sculpt and mold your own makeup prosthetics, with a focus on how human anatomy relates to sculpture, to create the most realistic effects. Recipes scattered throughout the book show you exactly what you need and how to use it, helping you to create the best SFX makeup applications. Case studies feature some ofthe 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 Tami Lane. Put your new techniques into practice right away and see how some of the looks from the book were achievedwith the step-by-step tutorials on the companion website, www.focalpress.com/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
LC Classification Number
PN2068.D43 2012

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