About the Book
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
About the Author :
Todd Debreceni has worked in the entertainment industry for nearly 30 years, and before starting his own small effects shop in Colorado did work for TBS, 20th Century-Fox, Warner Bros. and Disney. He is a past recipient of a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and a Denver Post Ovation Award for Special Accomplishment in Makeup Effects. Today he is a working makeup effects artist, teacher and writer. He works internationally and regularly conducts workshops and classes in special makeup effects for film, television and theatre.
Review :
"Crammed with cutting edge information on materials and techniques, formulas, suppliers, how-to's, and more, this is a book I wish I had when I first started!- Christopher Tucker, Emmy award nominated & BAFTA winning Special Effects Makeup Artist
Todd's book is always the first thing I recommend to people that want to learn special effects. From the hobbyist, to beginner, to expert, there is always great information and new things to learn on every page! - Frank Ippolito, Makeup effects artist
In an age of information overload Todd distills the art and science of special effects makeup, providing insights into the reasons behind specific techniques. - Kazuhiro Tsuji, Oscar nominated makeup artist for Click (2006) and Norbit (2007); BAFTA winner for How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and BAFTA nominee for Planet of the Apes (2001)
The most relevant, up-to-date, and useful information that is out there right now, peppered with keen insights from the author. Highly recommended! - Thom Floutz, Oscar nominated makeup effects artist for Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008); Emmy winner for Six Feet Under (2001)
I purchased the first edition of Todd's book for all the producers of the show ‘Face-Off,’ so they could truly understand the current state of the art. From silicone prosthetics, to ‘bondo’ transfers, this book has it all! - Matt Singer, Inventor of 3rd Degree and Dermaflage
Right now, I think if you ask any of the older, successful and well known spfx makeup artists what helped and inspired them early on, they’d say, ‘Richard Corson and Dick Smith’s Monster Makeup Handbook’. But I think if you could somehow go into the future 20-30 years or more and ask the same question of spfx artists in that day, they’d say, ‘the Debreceni books.’ Heck, everybody’s saying that now... - Bob Brown, makeup effects artist and designer
I wanted to be the Tooth Fairy when I grew up but Larry the Cable Guy already knew how to do that so then I wanted to be a makeup artist after I saw Todd’s book. I thought if he could figure it all out so could I. - Livvy (7yrs; Bob Brown’s granddaughter)
With so many new techniques and materials developing these days in the makeup FX world, this is one book I find myself referring to regularly. - Steve Wang, makeup effects artist, creature designer
Praise for the first edition
"I'm now insanely jealous of all the people who will learn from this book because this is the book I would have killed to have had when I was starting out....... IT'S NOT FAIR!!! -Neill Gorton, BAFTA winner for Best Makeup and Hair Design Help (2005), nominee for Best Makeup and Hair Design The Catherine Tate Show (2007), Royal Television Society (UK) winner for Best Makeup Design Help (2005), and nominee for Best Makeup Design Doctor Who (2005, 2006)
"Among the most exhaustive and thorough tomes on the subject of special effects makeup there is, written with a likable and easy-to-understand style that is accessible to all ages. -Jordu Schell, Creature and Character Designer
"The techniques and education in this book are inspiring. Creating believable character make-ups on human faces is a challenging, rewarding art form.-Matthew W. Mungle, Oscar winner & BAFTA nominee for Best Makeup Dracula (1992), Oscar nominee for Best Makeup Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), and Oscar & BAFTA nominee for Best Makeup Schindler's List (1993)
"Crammed with cutting edge information on materials and techniques, formulas, suppliers, how-to's, and more, this is a book I wish I had when I first started!- Christopher Tucker, BAFTA winner for Best Makeup Artist Quest for Fire [La Guerre du feu] (1981), BAFTA nominee for Best Special Visual Effects & Best Makeup Artist The Company of Wolves (1984), and Emmy nominee for Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or Special War and Remembrance (1988).
