Character & Special Effects Makeup Course
This course equips you with skills to excel in character and special effects makeup, guiding you from initial concepts to fully prepared, camera-ready applications. Delve into prosthetics handling, advanced adhesives, colour and texture techniques, continuity management, and on-set safety protocols. Craft expressive, long-lasting creature designs and striking cinematic appearances that withstand genuine production timelines and pressures, ensuring top-quality results for film and media projects.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain expertise in creating quick, production-ready character and special effects makeup using efficient methods. Cover lifecasting fundamentals, prosthetic choices, accurate application, seamless blending, and flexible movement. Design compelling creatures focusing on solid anatomy, colour schemes, and texture details. Adapt to tough lighting conditions, ensure continuity during extended shoots, and emphasise safety, actor comfort, and simple removal for professional, camera-perfect outcomes consistently.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Rapid prosthetic application: complete professional 2.5-hour creature makeups efficiently.
- Expert SFX adhesives: apply secure, adaptable, and safe prosthetic fixings.
- Cinematic colour and texture: design creatures that appear flawless on camera.
- Dynamic character creation: develop anatomy, texture, and motion suited to performers.
- Set continuity and removal: sustain, record, and safely conclude intricate makeup designs.
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