Special Effects Make-up (Backstage)

You can learn a lot of good special effects, specif you are just starting make up artistry

In recent months my intention to run a horror based murder mystery event for an adult audience has led me into researching special effects make-up. My search led to this book, and I ordered my copy and awaited its arrival.What can I say about this book? In a word; Excellent!This valuable book will teach you how to do everything from a black eye to a severed limb.. The effects in this book are gory and incredible to look at, be warned some may turn your stomach.Not only that but with the step by step instructions I've discovered that in fact this kind of make-up isn't that difficult at all!I've already experimented with several of the effects and the looks of disgust from friends can only vouch for the realistic nature this book demonstrates. The book also advises on how to do the effects both simply and cheaply but also gives options to use more advanced techniques and materials to enhance the results.The book does have some specific character make-up instructions in the back to do such characters as Freddie Kruger, Dracula or Pinhead but to be honest most of these are pretty mediocre and the results shown look very amateurish which in my mind is what takes this book from a 5 to a 4. There are however still a few character effects that would perhaps give ideas and tips so its not all wasted.This book really is a must for any amateur interested in creating effects such as burns, cuts, severed digits or limbs, bullet holes or a whole host of wound style effects.

Fabulous book, bought as a birthday gift 🎁

It's good , a present for Xmas for my grandaughter

I bought this book with the expectation of it giving me great insight into the world of special effects makeup; a book that would provide me with the knowledge to create some creative pieces of my own. Do not buy this book with the same expectations.I can't say i was blown away by the level of imagination and the amount of valuable advice Janus Vinther offers, instead i was left a little disappointed. There is nothing particularly special about it and in all honesty it presents itself as if its been created by an amatuer.If you are interested in creating basic special effects makeup then this could be a good starting point; the burns and brusing makeup is well executed and well described but the character makeup and prosthetic pieces are just terrible. No A-Symmetry, no imagination and overall looks like something a child put together on a school project.Overall an adequate read and informative to a certain degree, but perhaps not suitable for those who are truly interested and passionate about Special Effects Makeup. This book is probably only best suited for someone who wants to create quick and simple halloween effects. If you really are serious about Special Effects i would suggest 'Special Makeup Effects: for stage and screen' by Todd Debreceni.

I was very disappointed when I received the book only to find that there are few illustrations, and the pictures that are in the book are black and white. Not ideal when dealing with makeup and artistic creation. I think at £20 it is very overpriced for what you get.

Item was as described Fast delivery thank you

I have to say after reading some of the previous reviews that gave it one or two stars. I thought they were a little harsh to say the least.Yes the book is very simple, but really if you want to learn basics of this field and work off what's there to create your own style then this is a perfect book!I am at university studying a Theatre design course and am interested in a going into theatre make up and prosthetics myself. As my course doesn't cover this area much I needed to learn things for myself and was recommended this as a starting block and what better way to do that with this book!It gives detailed and simple instructions of how to create things from wounds and scars, blown off limbs to body painting! Like anything its more trial and error to get things right, especially with the materials that are being used! The book also includes a glossary of materials and utensils and lists a few suppliers of good make up in the UK and USA.Overall if your just getting started in this area its an ideal purchase!

For what it is, it's not bad. I make monsters, prosthetics, and masks, and there are some neat tricks, but I do agree that the makeups towards the back of the book are very subpar at best.

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c'est l'ouvrage parfait pour débuter dans les effets spéciaux. Beaucoup de schémas c'est bien expliqué. Un ouvrage à posséder aux cotés du Grand Illusions 1 et 2 de Tom Savini et de Do it Yourself Monster Make up de Dick Smith.

Good book for the most part, although the character makeup at the end is a joke.

This book is absolutely amazing when it comes to its gore effects, prosthetics for the face and mouth, and essential but often forgotten special fx like corpsing a human body, making organ props, and creating odd yet simple effects like acne. He really knows how to work with a budget, and at the same time he doesn't cut any of the quality. I've been in the FX job for 3 years, and I have to say that THIS is a book you're gonna want if you are looking for producing your own slasher films and slabbing down the blood for Halloween and the Theatre. Get this book and Grande Illusions: A Learn-By-Example Guide to the Art and Technique of Special Make-Up Effects from the Films of Tom Savini and you can start killing people in no time!BUT- it does have its faults, and boy are they obvious. (one of them is the fact that the products he uses have branded names instead of the traditional ones most of use might be used to, like Mastix and ProStick are actually Spirit Gum and Pros-Aide, respectively, but that can be forgiven because she gives a quick translation at the end of her book with EVERYTHING)The author decides to end his book with a chapter on Character Makeup, and most of them look LAUGHABLE (and really impractical to create and use by his instructions). the rest leave you scratching your head wondering if he ever seen the movies of the characters hes "recreating." some of the worst ones include classic favorites like Frankenstein, Pinhead, Freddy Krueger, The Wolfman, and others just look horrendous altogether, like the Minotaur (which looks more like Hefer from Rocko's Modern Life). It's also obvious that some of her research is flawed with typos and errors that would probably sting the Horror Film fan's heart (Remember that 'Freddie' movie, Wes 'Gravens' New Nightmare?).BUT- Do NOT judge this book by the last chapter! I recommend this to anyone as a helpful handbook to really good gore and injury makeup! Forgive the character Makeup, if you want monsters pick up Dick Smith's Do It Yourself Monster Make-Up a classic for quick and awesome monsters!Final Vote: This is an awesome book for the beginner and a handy side arm for the experienced!Janus knows his gore! This book rocks!