

Special FX makeup plays a key role in popular TV and film productions, as well as events like Halloween. It can transform a person’s age or weight, create horrifying monsters, produce lifelike injuries, bring aliens to life, and much more. This course teaches you how to explore these creative techniques.

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Beginning with an introduction to special FX makeup, this course explores its fascinating history and the potential career opportunities in film, theatre, and media.
You’ll learn how to research and reference characters effectively and how to build your own special FX makeup kit. Early practical skills include blocking out eyebrows and altering facial features with wax and putty. You'll then move on to more advanced applications such as fitting a bald cap and adding facial hair, along with tips for troubleshooting and perfecting your work.
The course covers lifecasting techniques, including comparisons between alginate and silicone, how to apply plaster bandages, and how to create a full-face lifecast.
The Special FX Makeup Diploma Course also teaches you how to apply various character and injury makeup effects—ranging from different skin textures to creating convincing looks for zombies, pirates, vampires, goblins, and more.
Gain a deeper understanding of the special FX makeup industry
Discover essential tools, materials, and techniques
Learn various lifecasting methods, including full-face casting
Follow step-by-step instructions for blocking eyebrows, altering features, and applying a bald cap and facial hair
Create realistic special FX characters and effects including injuries, skin textures, and iconic fantasy figures

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