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Training supervisor
Frédérique Ney
Training Goals
Understand and master prosthetic transfer special effects that meet the standards of the film industry.
Trainees
Makeup artists
Duration
40 hours – 5 days
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic makeup techniques
Price
€3,200 excluding VAT / €3,840 including VAT
Detailed Programme
9:30 a.m. Discussion on the choice of a prosthetic transfer based on: Script, actors, desired effect, work schedule, budget, etc.
- What is a prosthetic transfer?
- Presentation of the transfers:
- The positive: sculpting the prosthetic on the “master”
- The negative: the prosthetic transfer in its mould
- Collaboration with a prosthetic designer on the iconographic research work
- Introduction to the tools and materials needed to use prosthetic transfers
- The properties of a beautiful (or not!) prosthetic transfer
- Presentation of suitable makeup products to use on and around the prosthetic transfers
11:00 a.m. Demonstration
- Creating a bullet wound
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Practice and awareness of the various constraints to overcome:
- Prosthetic transfer application technique (made by Emmanuel Pitois)
- Mastering “skin juices” and knowledge of alcohol-based colours
- The choice and different techniques for bloods
- New makeup techniques on the areas surrounding the prosthetic
6:30 p.m. End of the day
9:30 a.m. Demonstration : Creating a battered face
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Practice (1st & 2nd groups) / corrections
6:30 p.m. End of the day
9:30 a.m. Demonstration
Bruises: peripheral and traumatic effects
10:00 a.m. Practice (1st & 2nd groups) / corrections
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Demonstration : Scabs on torn skin
3:00 p.m. Practice (1st & 2nd groups)
6:30 p.m. End of the day
9:30 a.m. Demonstration: Creating a battered face (Day 4)
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Practice (1st & 2nd groups) / corrections
6:30 p.m. End of the day
9:30 a.m. Demonstration : Scars
- Creation of characterisation using a scar
- The proper placement of a scar/healed wound, acknowledging constraints due to facial movements
- Prosthetic placement and makeup application
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Practical work for 1st and 2nd groups
6:00 p.m. Weekly feedback
6:30 p.m. End of the day
Teaching Methods
Various distributor catalogues related to FX products
Documents and research on facial compression exposed to the sun
Technical Equipment
Products available
Makeup tools available
Skill assessment methods
Workplace simulation
Practical assessment
Training certification
Training completion certificate
