SFX Makeup & Character Design Course
This course equips you with professional SFX makeup and character design skills for creating film-quality creatures and realistic wounds. You will master prosthetic fabrication, lifelike gore effects, camera-optimised materials, and seamless on-set workflows to produce convincing characters that excel in close-up and high-definition footage, ensuring actor comfort and production efficiency throughout.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in SFX makeup and character design, progressing from essential materials and safety protocols to advanced sculpting, moulding, and application of lifelike prosthetics and wounds. Master project planning, budgeting, continuity management, and efficient on-set procedures, culminating in crafting a professional cinematic creature appearance tailored for optimal camera performance, lighting conditions, and actor safety during full production.
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Develop skills
- Cinematic prosthetic design: sculpt, mould, and apply thin-edge facial prosthetics rapidly.
- Realistic wound effects: construct, colour, and illuminate fresh injuries for close-up photography.
- Creature appearance creation: integrate textures, contact lenses, hair, and horns for standout shots.
- On-set SFX management: handle budgeting, continuity, and rapid prosthetic changeovers.
- Safety-focused SFX techniques: apply professional materials, protective gear, and actor welfare standards.
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