Creating special effects is one of the most exciting aspects of working as a make-up artist. The sense of achievement in having produced realistic effects is tremendous. As always, the secret of success is that the special effects do not look like make-up. This means that subtlety is required: little rather than more make-up will give best result. Experiment with tools for application-stipple sponges, hairpins, the end of a brush rather than the bristle, and a variety of modeling tools.
- Research is paramount not only for accurate coloration but to establish where the make-up should be applied. If someone has fallen and bruised his or her face, the bruise would more likely be on a prominent bone, cheekbone or forehead for instance, not on a soft area.
- Continuity must be considered and planned for. A bruise or wound doesn’t suddenly vanish overnight and the healing process needs to be considered.
- It is worthwhile checking, if possible, how it will be filmed. A lot of work could be done only to find that it was on the wrong side of the face or body. The amount of make-up required would be affected by whether it is to be filmed as along shot or a close-up.
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