Learn how to create realistic dead body makeups with master makeup artist Kato DeStefan (Guardians of the Galaxy, Sons of Anarchy, Teen Wolf). Whether it's for a medical show, a crime drama, or a police procedural, a professional makeup artist must be able to transform a living actor or model into a convincing corpse, and DeStefan will teach you how.

Along the way, you'll pick up industry tips on how to gather reference, use ready-made silicone prosthetics, apply your makeup and maintain it on-set, as well as how to remove your dead body makeup safely and efficiently.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

5h 3m of duration

Makeup Effects

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Tools & Materials - 21min

3. Sourcing Ready-Made Prosthetics - 6min

4. Student Q & A - 11min

5. Maintaining a Comfortable Experience for Actors - 14min

6. Prepping the Skin - 23min

7. Applying the Y-Shaped Incision Appliance - 50min

8. Cleaning the Blending Edge - 16min

9. Fixing Bad Edges - 9min

10. Student Q & A - 4min

11. Blending the Appliances & Skin Texture - 14min

12. Applying Stab Wounds - 17min

13. Painting a Base Layer - 17min

14. Creating a Lividity Layer - 4min

15. Enhancing Lividity with Alcohol Colors - 14min

16. Aging the Corpse - 6min

17. Blending with Red Stipple - 15min

18. Painting a Bile Layer - 6min

19. Blending & Detail - 19min

20. Student Q & A - 5min

21. Makeup Removal - 25min

22. Wrap Up - 2min

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.

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Airbrush Compressor (with ability to adjust the pressure level)

Bowl for Adhesive Remover

Nylon Makeup Cape

Makeup Cape for Clean Up

Hot Towels

Spray Bottle

AIRBRUSHES

Assorted Airbrushes

EPOXYS/GLUES

Silicone Adhesive and Thinner (Westmore)

MAKEUP

LIPS

Lip Gloss Applicators

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Assorted Alcohol Colors (Liquid and Palette Form – Skin Illustrator, Reel Creations)

Assorted Kryolan Aquacolors

Glazing Gels (Assorted Colors)

Rubber Mask Grease Paint (Cannom and Kryolan)

Zero Color Powder

SKIN PRIMERS

Skin Repair Cream (EDAP)

Skin Saver Barrier Cream

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Assorted Clean Up Brushes

Assorted Glue Brushes

Assorted Makeup Brushes

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Latex Makeup Sponges

Orange Stipple Sponges

Powder Puffs

Red Stipple Sponges

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Isopropyl Alcohol

Acetone

Adhesive Removers (Westmore, Beta Solv, 244)

MEL Gel Edge Refiner

Skin Illustrator Activator

TOOLS

CRIMPING, PLIERS AND GRIPPING TOOLS

Tweezers

CUTTING TOOLS

Hair Trimmer (such as a Wahl Peanut)

Makeup Palette Knives

Scissors

OTHER TOOLS

Hairdryer

SUPPLIES

CC Cup Holder

Plastic CC Cups

Q-Tips

Wax Makeup Palette Paper

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 BiographyKato DeStefan

Master Make-Up Artist

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