Below, I have created a document researching some of my favorite current industry professionals, whose work has helped to influence my designs. Guillermo Del Toro (Gomez) I have chosen to research Guillermo Del Toro and his work, as I admire every piece of his work I have ever come across. The characters, stories and settingsContinue reading “Industry professionals”
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Chosen genre justification:
For my final assessment, I have chosen the theme horror. I have chosen this theme as I feel it allows me to incorporate a large range of SFX techniques in to my design, allowing me to showcase the skills I have acquired while working through this unit. Furthermore, I wanted to explore this genre withinContinue reading “Chosen genre justification:”
High Fashion
Bald heads often appear in fashion, whether that be on the runway or in media promotion (Editorials). Although it is common for many models to shave their real hair – allowing them to use wigs to constantly change up their style – some may not be willing, or able to do so. This is whereContinue reading “High Fashion”
Horror
In both film and photographic work, bald cap applications are often used to create a wide range of characters within the Horror genre. From ghosts and ghouls, to monsters in the closet, this technique is essential for creating characters within this genre. Hannibal – Mason Verger A bald cap may have been used when creatingContinue reading “Horror”
Fantasy
In both film and photographic work, fantasy is probably the genre that is most associated with using bald cap application. From future – post apocalyptic worlds, to aliens and sea creatures, bald caps are applied to create huge variety of looks that fall under this genre. Below are some examples of previous fantasy works thatContinue reading “Fantasy”
Bald cap Introduction
For this unit, I have been given the scenario of working for a production company, and being responsible for creating innovative special effects makeup designs that include bald caps – for an upcoming production. In this document, I have provided some basic information about bald caps, what they are, and how they may be used.Continue reading “Bald cap Introduction”
Bibliography
Works Cited “36 Famous Movie Stars of the 1940s.” Ranker, http://www.ranker.com/list/1940s-movie-stars/ranker-film. Accessed 12 Oct. 2022. 1940s Cars: Classic Cars, Sports Cars & Luxury Cars. http://www.retrowaste.com/1940s/cars-in-the-1940s/. Accessed 12 Oct. 2022. “1940s Men’s Hairstyles, Facial Hair, Grooming Products.” Vintagedancer.com, 14 June 2017, vintagedancer.com/1940s/1940s-mens-hairstyles-facial-hair/. Accessed 10 Oct. 2022. “Classic and Collectible Cars of the 1940s.” HowStuffWorks, 18 Dec.Continue reading “Bibliography”
SFX Reflective Journal
Here, I have doccumented and evaluated all of the work I created leading up to my final assesment. 5/9/2022 – Liquid latex Scratches I am extremely impressed with the outcome of this work. I think I managed to achieve a realistic coloring and overall effect, however I would like to work on the beading techniqueContinue reading “SFX Reflective Journal”
Creating injuries with SFX makeup.
In this post, I have researced in to different techniques that may be used when creating realisitic wounds with SFX makeup. This research will aid me in choosing which techniques to experement with, and use in my assesment. WARNING ; This document contains imagery of makeup that has been created to mimic real injury, someContinue reading “Creating injuries with SFX makeup.”
Evaluation
Here, I have completed an in depth evaluation of the work I created for my final SFX assessment, based on the Pearl Harbor film. Face – Front view For my outcome, I created a typical day to day 1940’s natural makeup. I am extremely pleased with the look I created, and believe it represents theContinue reading “Evaluation”
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