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Publisher: Focal Press
Author: Todd Debreceni
In the world of film and theatre, character transformation takes a lot of work, skill, and creativity. Dedicated solely to SFX, this book will show you tips and techniques from an seasoned SFX make-up artist with years of film, TV and theatrical experience. Not only will this book take you through the many genres that need a special effects make-up artist, like horror, fantasy, and sci-fi, but it will also tell you about the tools you will need, how to maintain your toolkit, how to take care of the actor's skin, how to airbrush properly when HD is involved, and all about the exclusive tricks of the trade from an experienced pro who knows all the latest tips and techniques.
The author shows you how to sculpt and mold your own make-up prosethetics, focusing on how human anatomy relates to sculpture, thus creating the most realistic effects. Case studies feature some of the top make-up artists of today, such as Neill Gorton, Christopher Tucker, Miles Teves, Jordu Schell, Mark Alfrey, Matthew Mungle, Christien Tinsely, Vittorio Sodano, and Mark Gabarino. You will also learn about human anatomy as it relates to sculpture and will be able to profit from lessons from today's top make-up artists.
Put your new techniques into practice right away with the step-by-step tutorials on the must-have DVD, which will show you exactly how some of the looks from the book were achieved.
About the author:
Todd Debreceni has worked in film, television, and theater for over 30 years. Before starting his own small effects shop in Colorado, Todd did work for TBS, 20th Century Fox Television, Warner Bros., Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Television Animation. Todd is a past recipient of a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and a Denver Post Ovation Award for Special Accomplishment in Make-up Effects.
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