Learn how to cast, rig, and prepaint a Terminator-inspired prosthetic makeup with Academy Award-winning makeup artist Steve LaPorte (Terminator 2 & 3, Beetlejuice, The Lost Boys).

Steve will teach you the methods he's used to update the processes that Stan Winston Studio originally developed to create the battle-damaged T-800 appliances for Arnold Schwarzenegger and that you can use to create your own cyborg characters.

Advanced Level

3h 11m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 1min

2. A History of the Terminator 2 T-800 Makeup - 26min

3. Student Q & A - 5min

4. Materials for Creating the Terminator Prosthetic Molds - 21min

5. Coating the Molds with Mold Release - 16min

6. Student Q & A - 5min

7. Running the Silicone Terminator Appliances - 15min

8. Student Q & A - 6min

9. Urethane Casting the T-800 Metallic Prosthetics - 9min

10. Demolding the Makeup Appliances - 16min

11. Prepainting the T-800 Makeup Appliances - 20min

12. Creating the Terminator's LED Eye - 17min

13. Overview of the T-800 Prosthetic Pieces - 4min

14. Student Q & A - 6min

15. Vacuum Formed Face Templates - 5min

16. Lining Up the T-800 Silicone Pieces - 6min

17. Student Q & A - 12min

18. Wrap Up - 24s

Materials

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

Coast Airbrush

Reynolds Advanced Materials

FOR YOUR WORKSTATION

Airbrush Compressor
Fitting Template
Molds
Silicone Pad
Vacuum Chamber
Vacuum Pump

AIRBRUSHES

Single- and Dual-Action Airbrushes

LATEX/SILICONE

BJB Enterprises F-116 REV 1 Part A (Urethane)
BJB Enterprises F-116 REV 1 Part B (Urethane)
PlatSil Gel-20

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol
244 Fluid
Acetone
Baldiez liquid by MPFX
Deadener/Slacker (for Platsil)
Water

RELEASES

MPFX Pro-Release (Liquid Wax Mold Release)
Mann Release Technologies Ease Release 200 (Mold Release Agent)

CLAYS/PLASTERS

ULTRACAL ® 30 Gypsum Cement

PAINTS/PIGMENTS

Aluminium Powder by Mehron
Black pigment for urethane
Black pigment for silicone
Chrome Markers
Createx-Colors Bloodline Colors by Tim Gore
Createx-Colors Multi-Surface Airbrush Colors
Createx-Colors Quicksilver and Candy Box Set by Craig Fraser Studios:
- Createx-Colors candy2o Water-Based Aniline Dye Colors
- Createx-Colors 4011 Reducer
- Createx-Colors 4040 Bleed Checker
- Createx-Colors 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear
Red Felt Flocking

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Chip Brushes
Paint Brushes
Powder and Shadow Makeup Brushes

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Revlon ColorStay
Talcum Powder or Corn Starch

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Powder Sock

TOOLS

Clamps
Mold Opening Pliers or Screwdrivers
Small Trimming Scissors

ELECTRONIC TOOLS

3V Red LED
Battery Holder
CR Battery (CR2022 or CR2032)
WC10 Wired Connectors by Evan Designs

MEASURING TOOLS

Gram Scale

SUPPLIES

Brush Cleaner
Nitrile Gloves
Paper Cups in Various Sizes
Paper Towel
Popsicle Sticks
Red Transparent Round Dome Lens
Stirring Sticks or Spatulas
Water Sprayer

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 BiographySteve LaPorte

Academy Award and Emmy-winning Makeup Effects Artist

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