SFX 101
SPECIALITY COURSE SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS
LEARN HOW TO CREATE INJURIES AND OTHER EFFECTS
We start this course with out-of-the-kit effects that are the staple of professional make-up artists. We will help students learn their craft in this hands-on course that covers two and three-dimensional techniques to simulate injuries and other effects. Our team of professional make-up artists will walk students through the process of applying and colouring foam gelatine prosthetic appliances, silicone GFA’s, foam latex prosthetic appliances and Pros-aide transfers.
70 hours
Pre-education required
Worldwide
2800 €
Inc. kit / retail value: 1200€
In this course
we will cover
MUD is known for training most of Hollywood's top award-winning
SFX artists.
The course starts by teaching you the real techniques of this industry and offers you an in-depth path to simulate different special make-up effects through the use of numerous techniques.
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It then continues with the creation of scratches and wounds, scars, cuts and lacerations, burns etc., the creation of realistic temporary tattoos up to the application of prosthetics and their colouring to create a real character.
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In this course you will learn how to use different materials for creating dramatic and realistic illusions and looks:
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Creating bruises using the right stippling technique
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Applying different types of prosthetics to create a "character"
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Creating cuts and wounds using special silicone products
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Creating scratches and grazes using a black stipple sponge or a brush
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Creating two and three-dimensional scars
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Creating entrance and exit bullet holes with wax
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Applying latex foam and gelatine prosthetics to simulate injuries
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Different colouring techniques for special make-up effects (using regular brushes and airbrush tool)
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Precise protocol of application and removal of SFX make-up
Special Effects
Make-up Kit
CFX 1 Wheel
CFX 2 Wheel
3x brushes
Sponge
Orange Stipple Sponge
Double Point Cotton Tip Applicators
Black Stipple Sponge
Dye Brush
1 oz Medicine Cups
3rd Degree 4 oz kit, Clear
Pros-Aide Cream .5 oz
Pros-Aide Adhesive 1 oz
Books: Character Make-up, Second Edition
Pax Paint Kit #7 (Shinto 1, Shibui, Shinto 3, Suntone, Natural, Deep Mauve, ST 1, ST 3)
RMG Palette - 24-color
Kryolan 15ml Fresh Scratch
Reel Blood
PPI Make-up Palette 1
PPI Make-up Palette 2
Empty Pouch
Plat-Sil Gel-10 Multi-Piece Facial
Foam Latex Small Facial
Facial Pros-Aide Transfer Kit (5 pcs)