Academy Award-winning makeup artist Joel Harlow (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, STAR TREK, PLANET OF THE APES) teaches you how to create effective “Out-of-the-Kit” character makeups using generic prosthetics and a range of standard makeup supplies. Demonstrating two distinct characters, a “disguise” makeup and an elegant alien, Harlow shows you how to make the most out of the least.

Intermediate Level

1h 21m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 1min

2. Alien Makeup - 50s

3. Applying A Bald Cap - 10min

4. Airbrush Makeup - 5min

5. Airbrush Makeup - 7min

6. Airbrush Makeup - 3min

7. Airbrush Makeup - 4min

8. Finishing Touches - 2min

9. Disguise Makeup - 7min

10. Blending in the Prosthetics - 5min

11. The Secret for Bruising - 3min

12. Adding Hair - 5min

13. Finishing Touches - 2min

14. Makeup Removal - 4min

15. Interview - 2min

16. Can You Talk More About the Jack Sparrow Makeup? - 52s

17. Can You Discuss the Finger Appliance for Dark Shadows? - 2min

18. Can You Discuss Your Process on Dark Shadows for Barnabas? - 2min

19. The Most Difficult Makeup - 2min

20. How Did You Vacuform the Little Boy? - 1min

21. Can You Give Advice for Daily Skin Care on A Long Term Project? - 57s

22. The Best Product to Clean Pros-Aide - 1min

23. How Do You Color Your Silicone? - 1min

24. On The Importance of Beauty Makeup - 1min

25. On Self-Taught Artists vs. Makeup Schools - 1min

26. The Future of the Makeup Industry - 2min

27. Where Do You Keep Your Oscar? - 53s

28. Sharing Ideas - 2min

29. Can You Recommend References For Makeup? - 2min

30. Wrap Up - 35s

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.

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

Vinyl Bald Cap

Fake Beard

Generic Prosthetic Nose

Generic Prosthetic Scar

Wig

AIRBRUSHES

Paasche H Airbrush

BLOOD

Fake Blood - Thick

EPOXYS/GLUES

Bondo

Pros-Aide Paste

Telesis 5 Adhesive

MAKEUP

Removers

Isopropyl Myristate

TEETH

Ben Nye Tooth Color - Black

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Assorted Makeup Brushes

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Assorted Color Palettes

No Color Powder

Skin Illustrator – Assorted Airbrush Colors

Olive Adjuster

Rice Paper

Light Mauve

Natural One

Cool Tone

Vein Tone

Yellow

Steve LaPorte Cream Makeup Palette - Hereafter

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Powder Puffs

Red Stipple Sponge

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

Acetone

TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Small Makeup Scissors

Other Tools

Hairdryer

Small Metal Spatula

SUPPLIES

CC Cups

Q-Tips

Wax Palette

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 BiographyJoel Harlow

Oscar and Emmy-winning Special Makeup Effects Artist

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