Makeup does not necessarily unveil itself at the first glance; it awaits to be invested with thoughts and senses.”
Training supervisor
Stéphanie Orillard
Training Goals
Master the techniques of various special effects for films.
Understand the different techniques to sculpt silicone directly onto the skin to create cutaneous and surgical effects.
Trainees
Maquilleur / Chef maquilleur / Technicien intermittent du spectacle
Duration
40 hours – 5 days
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic makeup techniques
Price
€3 200 excluding VAT / €3 840 including VAT
€2,080 excluding VAT / €2,496 including VAT
Detailed Programme
Introduction & Small Cuts Following an Impact on a Bony Part of the Face
9:30 a.m. Interview and Round Table Meeting
- Discussion around the different silicone moulding compounds and/or prosthetics to apply, depending on the following parameters: the script, work schedule, actor, weather conditions, budget, etc.
- Research and documentation work (historical and medical)
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Demonstration
- Small cuts caused by impacts on a bony part: (fractured nose, opened cheekbones, and brow bones)
- Silicone sculpting
- Makeup and blood
2:30 p.m. Practice – 1st & 2nd Group
6:30 p.m. End of the Day
Traumatic Effects & Torn Skin
9:30 a.m. Demonstration
- The different traumatic skin effects after an impact
- The consequences of an injury and peripheral effects
- Mastery of bruise gels, alcohol-activated pigments, and “Maqpro fard crèmes” (trompe l'oeil work using colours and adequate placement)
- Symptoms: traumatic dark circles, bruises, redness, shine (increased collagen and perspiration)
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Practice
6:30 p.m. End of the Day
Deep Cuts and Bullet Wounds
9:30 a.m. Demonstration
- Deep cuts (e.g. stab wounds)
- Creation of a second skin in pure transparency and cutting it
- Silicone sculpting techniques with a thicker layer
- Dealing with shine
- Different blood types (alcohol or not)
10:30 a.m. Practice
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Demonstration
- Bullet wounds using Third Degree (modelling silicone) and makeup
2:00 p.m. Practice
6:30 p.m. End of the Day
Open and Infected Wounds
9:30 a.m. Demonstration
- Open wounds
- Other silicone sculpting techniques
- Wound makeup, alcohol-activated makeup, working with skin flesh, mixing blood, patina
11:00 a.m. Demonstration
- Infected wounds
- Sculpting unsmoothed silicone with rough edges
- Working with skin flesh, different blood types, pus, and patina around the wound
12:30 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Practice
6:30 p.m. End of the Day
Scars
9:30 a.m. Demonstration
Strategic Locations:
- Hollow and keloid scars
- Colour choices for traumatised skin
- Choice of Maqpro fard crèmes
- Scars over time, their evolution
- Different types of blood according to the desired effect
11:00 a.m. Practice
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Practice with Different Scars
6:30 p.m. Debriefing and End of the Day
Teaching Methods
Various distributor catalogues related to FX products
Documents and research on facial compression exposed to the sun
Technical Methods
Products available
Makeup tools available
Skill Assessment Methods
Workplace simulation
Practical assessment
Training certification
Training completion certificate
