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Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen: Making and Applying Prosthetics [Paperback]

Author: Todd Debreceni | Language: English | ISBN: 024081696X | Format: PDF, EPUB

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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 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 Tami Lane. 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, 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

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Paperback: 528 pages
Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (January 7, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 024081696X
ISBN-13: 978-0240816968
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

I just received my copy of this incredible makeup book and thought that life could not get any better. I was wrong - as I often am. I've read about this book as being compared to other books, such as Richard Corson's Stage Makeup book, Lee Baygan's book and many others. Frankly, and as far as I'm concerned, this stands alone. Someone commented in the front pages of the book that this is the "new norm" for books of this kind. And certainly there are other books, DVDs, websites and on and on, but to have a tool-in-your-hand in a volume such as this, will always be a treat. And it IS a tool, much the same as Corson's is THE definitive STAGE makeup book, Dick Smith's is THE definitive course, and so on, Todd Debrecini's book is without a doubt THE "new norm" for the single, most complete, accurate, worthwhile compilation (not only of his work and expertise in this craft and business), but of so many of the greatest names in the business historically - past, recent history and the new and upcoming history makers of recent times. It touches on everything you ever wanted or needed to know to date. This is such an ever-changing craft that often it's difficult to find what is best to use. This covers things that both the brand new makeup artist and seasoned professional can both use and is equally as enjoyable as a book on the subject in general, that anyone could enjoy it who might have even the slightest interest in "how it's done" in film work and special effects.

I think I have most of the very best books in my personal collection and library that have ever been offered as instruction tools.

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 packs in the theory and experience anecdotes that make for a fun, and entertaining learning experience. It has an average of 3 photos per open section.

Every time I found myself asking a question of "yes, but about..." - it was usually answered, quickly.

I have several how-to books on various subjects, and this one is probably the best on any topic that I've seen. The author writes well, and makes considerations for the various what-ifs one may encounter. The format of the book is very clean, and airy so you won't get bogged down reading an instructional.

The book is so well done that I was happy when I found a small typo some few hundred pages in. It won't cover everything; for instance while it shows you how to do tattoo makeup and transfers, it doesn't expand upon the various styles and techniques found in tattooing. That's all the negative I could manufacture. It's a stand-alone, one-stop book. Where the book addresses the core concepts in the book such as lifecasting, the various make-up techniques, and recipes - it's a solid tome of information and you'd be hard-pressed to need to go elsewhere for further comprehension.

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