Learn to create Star Trek-style aliens alongside Emmy-winning makeup artist Brad Look (Star Trek: Voyager & Enterprise, Westworld, The Hunger Games 1 & 2).

In Part Three of his 3-part course series, Look takes you on an intergalactic journey through his entire process for transforming an earthly actor into an extraterrestrial being, including proper skin prep, generic foam latex prosthetic application, how to blend appliance edges, coloration, tips for incorporating stencils & tattoos, adding a wig, and finally, safe makeup removal.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

4h 51m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Materials for the Wig Cap Application - 1min

3. Prepping Hair for the Wig Cap Application - 10min

4. Applying the Wig Cap - 9min

5. Prepping the Skin for the Makeup Application - 5min

6. Applying the Forehead Blender - 14min

7. Applying the Face Piece - 14min

8. Applying the Ears - 10min

9. Blending the Edges with Pros-Aide - 16min

10. Refining the Blending Layer - 6min

11. Preparing the Eyes for Safe Paint Removal - 7min

12. Stippling Red Undertones - 15min

13. Contouring with an Airbrush - 12min

14. Spattering a Red Skintone Layer - 18min

15. How to Create Airbrush Liquids from Alcohol Palettes - 2min

16. Adding Flesh Color to the Ears - 6min

17. Adding Texture with Stencils - 10min

18. Adding the Red & Black Layers - 21min

19. Applying Tattoos - 16min

20. Adding a Hairpiece - 9min

21. Blending the Wig & Makeup with Airbrush Paints - 5min

22. Painting Capillary Stipple - 11min

23. Liquifying Paints with Duraline Sealer - 7min

24. Costuming - 15min

25. Reviewing the Finished Makeup - 1min

26. The Makeup Removal Process - 35min

27. Helping the Skin Recover After Removing the Makeup - 4min

28. Removing the Wig Cap - 3min

29. How to Clean & Care for Wigs - 6min

30. 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 Generic Foam Latex Prosthetics:

RBFX

RubberWear

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air Compressor (with ability to dial the pressure level)

Character Wig (John Blake)

Cotton Makeup Cape

Hot Towels

Lace Hair Pieces (John Blake)

Nylon Cleanup Cape

Spray Bottle (with water)

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush

EPOXYS/GLUES

Assorted glue & thinner (Telesis Five or Westmore Underground Silicone Adhesive)

Mel Edge Refiner or Bond-Oh

HAIR ITEMS

Bobby Pins

Hair Pins

Hair Clips

Hair Slick

Plastic Bald Cap (i.e., Mel Cap or similar in different sizes)

Wig Cap

MOISTURIZERS

Skin Repair Cream (Edap or similar)

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Cleanup Brushes (made of soft nylon)

Glue Brushes

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Assorted PAX paints (i.e., Mel PAX version or similar)

Assorted Tattoo Inks & Pallets (i.e., European Body Art, Reel Creation, Skin Illustrator, etc.)

No-Color Powder

Rubber Mask Grease (i.e., Greg Cannom version, or Graftobian, Kryolan, and or Mehron)

SKIN PRIMERS

Derma Shield or Face Saver

Skin Astringent

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Latex Sponge

Powder Puff

Orange Stipple Sponge

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Acetone

Acetone Proof Container

Adhesive Remover

Isopropyl Alcohol

TOOLS

Crimping, Pliers and Gripping Tools

Tweezers

Cutting Tools

Curved Scissors

Hair Trimmer (i.e., Wahl “Peanut”)

Knotting/Hair Tools

Metal Comb

Tracing Tools

Assorted Stencils

Other Tools

Bowl

Extension Cord

Hair Dryer (with cool setting)

Metal Pallet Knife

SUPPLIES

Pallet Paper

Plastic CC Cups

Q-Tips

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 BiographyBrad Look

Emmy Award-winning makeup artist Brad Look has been creating memorable makeups in Hollywood for over 30 years.

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