Learn Blood FX with 6-time Emmy Award-winning makeup effects artist Mike Mekash (American Horror Story, Captain Marvel, Mad Max: Fury Road).

Knowing how to build, apply, and film realistic blood gags is essential for any well-rounded makeup effects artist. From bladder construction to best practices on set, Mekash will teach you the whole bloody mess.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

4h 49m of duration

Makeup Effects

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Tools & Materials - 33min

3. An Overview of Pressure Systems - 33min

4. How to Make Opsite Bladders - 31min

5. An Overview of Bladder Shapes and Uses - 18min

6. Spray vs. Flow - 17min

7. Prepping the Bladder, Actor & Appliance - 22min

8. Applying the Bladder - 9min

9. Applying the Neck Piece - 32min

10. Painting the Appliance - 28min

11. Final Rigging & Prep - 5min

12. Rehearsing & Shooting the Blood Effect - 24min

13. Cleanup and Removal - 32min

14. Wrap Up - 4min

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Frends Beauty Supply

Naimie's Beauty Center

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Reynolds Advanced Materials

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Fake Blood

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

KY Jelly

RODS/TUBES

3/8 Clear Tubing

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Glue Brushes

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Orange Sponge

TAPES/ADHESIVES

4 inch roll of opsite

Pros-Aid Cream

Telesis 8

CUTTING TOOLS

Scissors

OTHER TOOLS

Large Plastic Syringe

SUPPLIES

Paper

Plastic grocery bag

Sharpie

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyMichael Mekash

Emmy Award-winning Makeup Effects Artist

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