Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen: Making and Applying Prosthetics 2nd Edition

“Crammed with cutting edge information on materials and techniques, formulas, suppliers, how-to’s, and more, this is a book I wish I had when I first started!- Christopher Tucker, Emmy award nominated & BAFTA winning Special Effects Makeup Artist

Todd’s book is always the first thing I recommend to people that want to learn special effects. From the hobbyist, to beginner, to expert, there is always great information and new things to learn on every page! – Frank Ippolito, Makeup effects artist

In an age of information overload Todd distills the art and science of special effects makeup, providing insights into the reasons behind specific techniques. – Kazuhiro Tsuji, Oscar nominated makeup artist for Click (2006) and Norbit (2007); BAFTA winner for How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and BAFTA nominee for Planet of the Apes (2001)

The most relevant, up-to-date, and useful information that is out there right now, peppered with keen insights from the author. Highly recommended! – Thom Floutz, Oscar nominated makeup effects artist for Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008); Emmy winner for Six Feet Under (2001)

I purchased the first edition of Todd’s book for all the producers of the show ‘Face-Off,’ so they could truly understand the current state of the art. From silicone prosthetics, to ‘bondo’ transfers, this book has it all! – Matt Singer, Inventor of 3rd Degree and Dermaflage

Right now, I think if you ask any of the older, successful and well known spfx makeup artists what helped and inspired them early on, they’d say, ‘Richard Corson and Dick Smith’s Monster Makeup Handbook’. But I think if you could somehow go into the future 20-30 years or more and ask the same question of spfx artists in that day, they’d say, ‘the Debreceni books.’ Heck, everybody’s saying that now… – Bob Brown, makeup effects artist and designer

I wanted to be the Tooth Fairy when I grew up but Larry the Cable Guy already knew how to do that so then I wanted to be a makeup artist after I saw Todd’s book. I thought if he could figure it all out so could I. – Livvy (7yrs; Bob Brown’s granddaughter)

With so many new techniques and materials developing these days in the makeup FX world, this is one book I find myself referring to regularly. – Steve Wang, makeup effects artist, creature designer

Praise for the first edition

“I’m now insanely jealous of all the people who will learn from this book because this is the book I would have killed to have had when I was starting out……. IT’S NOT FAIR!!! -Neill Gorton, BAFTA winner for Best Makeup and Hair Design Help (2005), nominee for Best Makeup and Hair Design The Catherine Tate Show (2007), Royal Television Society (UK) winner for Best Makeup Design Help (2005), and nominee for Best Makeup Design Doctor Who (2005, 2006)

“Among the most exhaustive and thorough tomes on the subject of special effects makeup there is, written with a likable and easy-to-understand style that is accessible to all ages. -Jordu Schell, Creature and Character Designer

“The techniques and education in this book are inspiring. Creating believable character make-ups on human faces is a challenging, rewarding art form.-Matthew W. Mungle, Oscar winner & BAFTA nominee for Best Makeup Dracula (1992), Oscar nominee for Best Makeup Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), and Oscar & BAFTA nominee for Best Makeup Schindler’s List (1993)

“Crammed with cutting edge information on materials and techniques, formulas, suppliers, how-to’s, and more, this is a book I wish I had when I first started!- Christopher Tucker, BAFTA winner for Best Makeup Artist Quest for Fire [La Guerre du feu] (1981), BAFTA nominee for Best Special Visual Effects & Best Makeup Artist The Company of Wolves (1984), and Emmy nominee for Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or Special War and Remembrance (1988).

In the world of film and theatre, character transformation takes a lot of work, skill, and creativity. Dedicated solely to special effects makeup, this book gives you tips and techniques from a seasoned artist with years of film, TV, and theatrical experience. Special Effects Makeup for Stage and Screen begins with a full discussion of how human anatomy relates to sculpture and continues to show you how various effects are achieved, and takes you through the many genres that need an SFX makeup artist.

This heavily illustrated, four-color book will show you how to: Decide what kind of tools you ll need Care for your actors skin Create lifecasts and apply prosthetics Create and sculpt special effects with makeup Advice on how to create your own portfolio Maintaining your toolkit And most importantly, how to develop a character for the stage or the screen The accompanying DVD contains step-by-step tutorials, a gallery of illustrations from industry experts, and additional exclusive resources.