Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen: Making and Applying Prosthetics

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, and 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 Ve Neill, Matthew W. Mungle, and many others. Also included are detailed tutorials led by experts in the field, such as Matthew Mungle, Adrian Rigby, Stuart Bray, and of course, the author himself.

Table of Contents:
1. Anatomy and Design 2. Making the Lifecast 3. Sculpting the Makeup 4. Breakdown of the Sculpture and Mold Making 5. Casting the Prosthetics 6. Painting and Applying the Prosthetics 7. Punching and Laying Hair 8. Out-Of-Kit and Other Makeup Effects 9. 3D Scanning and Printing for Prosthetics and Animatronics 10. Animatronics 11. The Industry

About the Author :
Todd Debreceni is an award-winning special makeup effects artist who has worked for Disney, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, and TBS, and is the owner of BaPoFX and Pro-Am Prosthetics.

Review :
"The most up to date and comprehensive compendium on the art and science of makeup effects." - Brad Greenwood, Makeup Effects Artist, Senior Lecturer, Prosthetic Effects MA Program, Falmouth University "Whenever I am asked, ‘where do I start?’ I always say the Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen books. Every one of them has something new to learn and benefit from. Todd is constantly updating to keep artists on the pulse of new technology and techniques. A great addition to any artist’s library." - Eryn Krueger Mekash, Oscar-nominated and multiple Emmy Award-winning makeup effects artist and producer "Once again, Todd has put together a book that is essential for anyone going into Special Effects. Everything you could possibly want to know has been put into this incredible book, a book that should be on everyone’s shelf as reference source in this industry." - Sara Seidman Vance, Multiple Emmy-nominated Makeup Artist, Creator and Instructor of Lighting for Make-Up Artists 101© "With Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen, Todd has provided us with the most comprehensive and up-to-date written resource that is a must for the modern day makeup artist. Whether they gravitate towards special effects or not, this is the ‘finger on the pulse’ they should always have on hand. Todd has become makeup's contemporary Richard Corson." - Kerrin Jackson, 4-time Emmy-nominated Makeup Artist, Founder of the Makeup Refinery "I love how Todd is unafraid to embrace the latest techniques of makeup effects, incorporating technologies like 3D scanning and printing into this wonderful edition of Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen: Making and Applying Prosthetics." - Rod Maxwell, Makeup Innovation Lead, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever "This is my go-to book, my bible of sorts for most things makeup. For someone in healthcare simulation, it’s invaluable for medical makeup and Moulage!" - David Shablak, Simulation Operations Coordinator, Orbis Education and Simulation Tek, Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP), Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist-Advanced (CHSOS-A) "Todd Debreceni is an award winning Makeup Effects Artist and a very smart man. Not only is he following the Dick Smith School of open wisdom, thereby paying it forward, but he’s also embraced the fact that our craft is constantly evolving and that only by sharing that knowledge do we all get to benefit. Wisdom from the best." (from the Afterword) - Bill Corso. Academy Award, and Emmy Award-winning Makeup Artist "Did Todd have to do a 4th edition of this book? No. The previous editions are perfectly good. Is it good that he did and that we get so much new and up-to-date information? Hell YES!" (from the Foreword) - Neill Gorton, BAFTA Award-winning Makeup Artist Books about makeup artistry for motion pictures and television written by industry insiders are rare. Todd’s are a treasure. They belong in every serious artist’s library. - Michael Key, Emmy Award-winning makeup artist and Publisher of Makeup Artist Magazine, and Executive Producer of IMATS As an educator and professional makeup artist for over 30 years, I say without reservation, Todd's books are a godsend. The information is cohesive, complete, and presented in a way that is easily absorbed. The information and techniques are there for the newbie and the seasoned professional. Thank you, Mr. Debreceni; your hard work has made us all better at what we do. -Thomas E. Surprenant, Emmy Award-winning makeup artist The absolute treasure trove of knowledge contained within Todd’s multiple editions of Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen is invaluable for both novice and professional alike. This latest edition ups the ante, proving it a necessity to anyone interested in the special makeup arts. -Joel Harlow, Academy Award, and Emmy Award-winning makeup artist