Lesson 1Makeup-safe colors and sealers: alcohol-activated paints, cream makeup, greasepaint, and setting spraysUnderstand makeup-safe colors, sealers, and finishes wey dem use for film. Compare alcohol-activated palettes, creams, and greasepaint, and learn how to hold color steady with sealers and sprays wey fit withstand sweat, heat, and long shooting days.
Alcohol-activated palettes and reactivationCream foundations and character basesGreasepaint for theatrical SFX looksTranslucent powders and mattifiersFixing sprays and sealing techniquesPreventing transfer on costumesLesson 2Adhesives and removers: spirit gum, medical adhesive, pros-aide, silicone adhesives, and solvent removersExplore key film adhesives and removers, comparing bond strength, flexibility, and skin safety. Learn correct application, drying times, layering, and safe removal ways to protect performers and keep prosthetics good on hard shoot days.
Comparing spirit gum and medical adhesivesPros-aide and acrylic adhesive systemsSilicone adhesives for long wearPatch tests and allergy precautionsLayering, sealing, and re-tacking bondsSolvent removers and gentle cleanupLesson 3Bloods and fluids: types, viscosity, color matching, and camera behaviorInvestigate bloods and special fluids, including tone, opacity, and flow. Learn how viscosity and color affect realness on different skin tones and cameras, and how to set up, apply, and clean dem while protecting clothes and performers.
Types of stage and film bloodsAdjusting viscosity for drips and splatterColor matching for varied skin tonesTesting bloods under different camerasMouth-safe and eye-safe formulationsWardrobe protection and stain controlLesson 4Texturing media: stipples, clays, gels, faux moss, crepe hair, and fiber placementExplore texturing media wey add depth and realness to characters and places. Learn to mix stipples, clays, gels, faux moss, crepe hair, and fibers to make believable skin, aging, dirt, and creature surfaces for film.
Aging and damage with stipple productsClays and waxes for raised texturesGels for burns, blisters, and wet looksFaux moss, dirt, and environmental grimeCrepe hair beards and hair punchingFiber placement for fur and creature workLesson 5Hygiene and contamination control: sanitizing tools, disposables, and prosthetic careLearn professional hygiene standards for film sets, from cleaning brushes to safe handling of bloods and prosthetics. Build contamination control habits wey protect performers, make kit last longer, and follow production and union rules.
Brush and tool disinfection routinesUsing disposables and single-use itemsDecanting creams, gels, and liquidsSanitizing palettes, bottles, and kitsHygiene for bloods and bodily effectsCleaning and storing prosthetic piecesLesson 6Overview of film makeup categories: beauty, character, and special effectsGet a good overview of beauty, character, and SFX makeup for film. Understand how each part helps story, continuity, and genre, and how to pick products, textures, and ways wey show well under different camera setups.
Screen beauty vs social media glamDesigning believable character agingInjuries, wounds, and trauma makeupStylized vs hyperreal SFX approachesReading scripts and breaking down looksContinuity planning across shooting daysLesson 7Properties and uses of latex, silicone, gelatin, foam latex, and prosthetic appliancesStudy properties of latex, silicone, gelatin, and foam latex, and how each material acts on skin and camera. Learn when to choose appliances over direct sculpting, and how to store, fix, and safely remove each type of prosthetic.
Pros and cons of liquid latexSilicone encapsulation and edgesGelatin for quick, low-budget effectsFoam latex performance and comfortPre-made vs custom prosthetic piecesStorage, repairs, and safe removalLesson 8Tools and application implements: brushes, sponges, stipple pads, sculpting tools, heat guns, and alcohol burnersLook at essential tools and implements for film makeup and SFX work. Learn how to choose, maintain, and safely use brushes, sponges, sculpting tools, heat guns, and alcohol burners to get precise, repeatable results on camera.
Brush shapes and hair typesSponges, stipple sponges, and puffsSculpting tools for clay and waxUsing heat guns on prostheticsSafe operation of alcohol burnersKit organization for fast changes
