Todd Debreceni

Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen

Making and Applying Prosthetics

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Produktbeschreibung

With this new edition of Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen, author Todd Debreceni presents the latest techniques and special effects in what has become an industry "bible." In addition to genre-specific considerations, Debreceni covers the latest gear you will need and details how to maintain your kit, how to take care of the actor's skin, how to airbrush for HD, and much more. With in-depth, step-by-step tutorials, learn how to sculpt and mold your own makeup prosthetics, focusing on human anatomy to create the most realistic effects. This new and expanded edition features updated information on lifecasting, prosthetics made using 3D printing, advanced airbrushing techniques, new artist profiles, and includes updated images and illustrations throughout. A companion website contains artist profiles that showcase some of the world's top makeup effects artists, including Steve Wang, Ve Neill, Matthew W. Mungle, Miles Teves, Jordu Schell, and many others. Also included are detailed makeup tutorials led by experts in the field, such as Maddie Singer and Toby Sells.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 3 ed
• Seitenzahl: 554
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. August 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 249mm x 177mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 1274g
• ISBN-13: 9781138049048
• ISBN-10: 1138049042
• Artikelnr.: 51770019

Autorenporträt

Todd Debreceni is a special makeup effects artist who has worked for Disney, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, and TBS, and is the owner of BaPoFX makeup effects. He is a recipient of a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, and has received two Ovation Awards, a True West Award, and a Henry Award for Special Accomplishment in Makeup Effects. 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. At BaPoFX, Todd specializes in prosthetic makeup design, fabrication, and application. He continues to teach college courses in cinematography, acting, sculpture, makeup design, and visual effects in Denver, CO, which he has done for almost 20 years.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Acknowledgments
A Special Note About the Companion Website
Preface
Chapter 1 - The Industry
* Key Points
* Introduction
* Stage vs. Screen
* Contributions from Medicine
* The Workspace
* Safety and Health
* Professionalism
* Your Portfolio
* Your Kit
* Chapter Summary
* Notes
Chapter 2 - Anatomy and Design
1. Key Points
2. Introduction
3. Using the Computer
4. Elements of the Design
5. Body Types
6. The Human Body
* The Skeletal System
* The Skeleto-Muscular System
7. The Head and Neck
* The Face
8. The Torso and Upper Limbs
9. The Abdomen and Lower Limbs
10. Surface Anatomy
11. The Eyes, Ears, and Nose
* The Ears
* The Mouth
12. The Skin
* Stretch Marks
* Age Spots
* Freckles and Moles
* Varicose Veins and Spider Veins
* Birthmarks
* Hair
* Scars
13. Symmetry and Proportion
* Anatomical Planes
* Facial Ratios and Phi
* Ratios and Body Proportions
14. Geometric Analysis
15. Distinctions of Gender, Age, and Ancestry
* Distinctions of Gender
* Distinctions of Age
* Facial Aging
* Distinctions of Ancestry
16. Chapter Summary
17. Notes
Chapter 3 - Lifecasting
18. Key Points
19. Introduction
20. Safety Risks
21. The Materials
* Alginate
* Silicone
22. The Lifecasting Process
* Overview
* Teeth
* Face and Neck
* Casting a Positive
* 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
* Tips and Suggestions
* Lifecasting with Silicone
23. Chapter Summary
Chapter 4 - Sculpting the Makeup
24. Key Points
25. Introduction
26. Materials
27. Preparing the Positive
28. Tools
* Clay
* Sulfur Clay
* WED Clay
* Oil Clay
29. Reference Photos
30. Teeth
* Materials
31. Sculpting the Face
* Blocking the Sculpture
* Refining the Sculpture
32. Sculpting the Face, Head, and Neck
* Blocking the Full-Head Sculpture
33. Sculpting Hands
* Blocking the Hand Sculpture
34. Sculpting the Ears
* Blocking the Sculpture
35. Chapter Summary
36. Notes
Chapter 5 - Breaking Down the Sculpture
37. Key Points
38. Introduction
39. Tools and Materials
40. Release Agents and Sealers
41. Making the Negative Mold
* Keys, Flashing, and Cutting Edges
* Building the Dividing Wall
* Building a Different Style of Dividing Wall
42. Stone (Gypsum) Molds
43. Other Types of Molds
* Silicone Rubber Molds
* Matrix Molds/Jacket Molds
* Fiberglass Molds
* Fillers
* Resin Molds
* Epoxy Molds
* Syntactic Dough
* Urethane Molds
44. Chapter Summary
45. Endnotes
Chapter 6 - Casting the Appliances
46. Key Points
47. Introduction
48. Silicone: Platinum and Tin
49. Coloration
50. Color Theory
51. Materials
52. De-Airing/Degassing Silicone
53. Gel-Filled Silicone Appliances
* Filling the Mold
* Injection Filling
* Hand Filling
54. Removing the Appliance
55. Conforming Molds
56. Foam Latex
* Quirks
* Running Foam Latex
* Prepping the Mold
* Filling the mold
* Heat-Curing Foam
* Removing the Appliance
57. Cold Foam (Urethane)
58. Materials
* Quirks
* Prepping the Mold
* Filling the Mold
* Removing the Appliance
59. Gelatin and Foamed Gelatin
60. Materials
* Quirks
* Making Foamed Gelatin
* Filling the Mold
* Removing the Appliance
61. Dental Acrylic
62. Materials
* Filling the Mold and Removing the Appliance
63. Seaming Prosthetic Appliances
* Seaming and Patching
* Silicone
* Foam Latex
* Gelatin
64. Painting the Appliance
* Silicone
* Foam Latex
* Gelatin and Cold Foam
65. Painting Teeth
66. Materials
* Special Effects
67. Chapter Summary
Chapter 7 - Applying and Painting the Prosthetics
68. Key Points
69. Introduction
70. Skin Types
71. Adhesives
72. Application Techniques
73. Attaching the Appliance
* Materials
* Conforming Molds
* Blending the Edges
74. Applying the Makeup
* Foam Latex
* Gelatin
* Cold Foam
* Silicone
75. Removing the Appliance
* Materials
* Removers
* Technique
76. Skin Care
77. Cleaning and Storing the Appliance
78. Chapter Summary
Chapter 8 - Hair and Wigs
79. Key Points
80. Introduction
81. Types and Varieties of Hair
82. Tools and Materials for Postiche
83. Wigs
* Weft Wigs
* Knotted Wigs
* Hair Attachment
* Preparation for a Wig
* How to Put on a Wig
* How to Put on a Lace Wig
84. Beards, Mustaches, and Eyebrows
* Laid-On Facial Hair
* Crepe Wool (Hair)
* Preparation
* Application
85. Ventilating (Knotting) Hair
* Preparation
* Technique
86. Punching Hair
* Technique
* Technique (Eyelashes)
87. Chapter Summary
88. Notes
Chapter 9 - Animatronics
89. Key Points
90. Introduction
91. Technology
* Mechanical
* Servos
* Additional Terminology
* Motion Control
* Electronic
* DMX Controllers
* Powering the Electronics
* Structural
* Surface
92. Operation
93. Chapter Summary
94. Endnotes
Chapter 10 - Other Makeup Effects
95. Key Points
96. Introduction
97. Resin Eyes
98. Bondo
99. Cap Material
* Bald Caps
* Making a Bald Cap
* Applying a Bald Cap
100. Building up Ears and Nose
101. Tuplast
102. Nose and Scar Wax
* Materials
103. Rigid Collodion
104. Stencils
105. Tattoos and Character/Creature Textures
106. Airbrush
* Spatter and Stipple
107. 3D prosthetic Transfers
* Making 3D Transfers
* Materials
108. Electrostatic Flocking
109. Wrinkle (Age) Stipple
110. Trauma, Wounds, and Bruises
* Bruises
* The Baseball Stitch
* Nosebleed on Demand
* Bladder Effects
111. Burns and Blisters
* Burns
* Blisters
112. Other Conditions
* Skin Manifestations
* Infected Veins
113. Skin-Safe Silicone and Gelatin
114. Chapter Summary
Chapter 11 - 3D Printing for Prosthetics and Animatronics
115. Key Points
116. Introduction
117. 3D Printing Glossary
118. A Brief History
119. Uses
* Who Uses 3D Printing?
120. The Design Process
* Preparing the Model
121. Technology
* Guidelines
* SLA or SLS?
122. Operation
123. Application
124. The Future
125. Chapter Summary
126. Notes
Appendix A Your Kit
Appendix B Recipes
Appendix C Suppliers
Appendix D Conversion Charts
Appendix E Suggested Reading and Viewing
Glossary
Index