Transformation Makeup - Bladder FX Part 1: Design, Create & Test

Gary J. Tunnicliffe & Mike Jay Regan

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Learn how to create transformation makeups using bladder effects with master FX artists Gary J. Tunnicliffe (Hellraiser series, Sleepy Hollow, Blade) and Mike Jay Regan (Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, Men In Black, Hellraiser series). 

Tunnicliffe and Regan begin Part 1 of their 2-part course series with an overview of the history of Bladder FX. After the stage is set, they reveal, step-by-step, how to design, build and test custom-made latex balloon bladders that will later be used to achieve head-popping in-camera effects for two different RBFX prosthetic makeups: a beautiful mermaid and a change-o mutant.

If you've ever dreamed of adding a new level of life to your prosthetic characters, it's time to learn Bladder FX!

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level
4h 6m of duration
English (auto), Spanish (auto)
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Curriculum

Materials

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

 

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RBFX

Frends Beauty Supply

Naimie's Beauty Center

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Reynolds Advanced Materials

 

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Bald Cap

Hairdryer

Lifecast (optional)

Melamine Surface or Mirror

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush

EPOXYS/GLUES

Prosthetic Adhesive – Pros-Aide or Telesis

Sealer Spray

LATEX/SILICONE

Balloon Rubber – Liquid Latex

MAKEUP REMOVERS

Isopropyl Myristate

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

1” Chip Brushes

½” Chip Brushes

Assorted Makeup Brushes

PAINTS

Acrylic Paints – Assorted Colors

Rubber Mask Grease Paint – Assorted Colors

Skin Illustrator – Assorted Colors

RELEASES

Stearic Acid

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Acrylic Paints – Assorted Colors

Blending Powder

Rubber Mask Grease Paint – Assorted Colors

Skin Illustrator – Assorted Colors

SLIME/BLOOD

Methocyl

Food Coloring

Fake Blood

Water

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Makeup Sponges

Powder Puffs

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

CUTTING TOOLS

Sharp Scissors - various sizes for trimming

Scalpel/Knife

OTHER TOOLS

Hairdryer

Hot Air Gun

SUPPLIES

¼” OD Vinyl Tubing (Aquarium Tube)

3/8 OD Vinyl Tubing

Clean Formica Board/Sheets

Cling Wrap

Dishwashing Detergent

Heat Shrink Tubing - (1/8 ID x 1/4 OD) (1/16 ID x 1/8 OD)  (INSIDE DIAMETER / OUTSIDE DIAMETER)

Large syringes (200ml)

Packing Tape/Masking Tape

Rat Tail Ear Irrigation Syringes (90ml)

Sharpie Marker

Sheets of Paper

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 BiographyTunnicliffe & Regan

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