*** Notice: For the protection of property rights, this catalog is available for online browsing only. Please drop us a line if you would like to receive a copiable version of this catalog. Thank You!
Film, Theater, Performing Arts<
Top Hollywood makeup artist Christina Rodriguez, demonstrates one of the most popular and requested looks on a set, the clean face. This program shows how to create a flawless complexion by highlighting the face to look natural as if the person has no makeup. Christina takes you through the transition from a clean face to an old school Hollywood look, layering makeup to create a classic look for red carpets including dramatic eyes, how to apply fake lashes, how to contour the face with shadows and apply powders that will photograph under heavy lighting. Color techniques are also shown, including a color wheel for concealing blemishes as well as the colors that should be used on both light and dark complexions. Techniques include: foundation and concealing for a clean look, natural application of eyes, blush and lipstick for a clean face, application of glamour features (shadows, fake lashes, classic lipstick) using shadows to contour the shape of the face, color technique for light and dark complexions.
DVD / 2013 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 58 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Top Hollywood makeup artist Christina Rodriguez, teaches makeup artists and parents how to use makeup and body paints to create exciting artistic themes and colorful characters for childrens theatre and parties. She demonstrates what kind of materials should be used to create colorful childrens characters including color mixing techniques (sponge and brush detailing), along with a demonstration of all the tools needed to make face painting a quick and enjoyable process for young kids. Multiple pictures of Characters and techniques are also featured for you to follow and copy. Techniques include: A demonstration of face color and body paint, color brushes and paint sponges, base coloring and fading, texture technique, detailing of characters and example designs for artists to follow.
DVD / 2013 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 20 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Hosted by Michael Berryman. This program breaks down serveral techniques that can be used to create a multitude of monsters and FX characters. Top Hollywood makeup artist Christina Rodriguez, demonstrates how to approach monster make-up and special effects including how to create a zombie look (deformation of the skin, color technique for different layers of dead flesh, shadow contouring to create facial structure), techniques to complete monster characters (sickly eyes, rotting teeth and tongue) and a detailed demonstration of gashes with skin structure and color modeling to create blood and scaring. Techniques include: skin preparation, coloring for different layers of dead flesh, sponge and brush color technique, creating veiny and discolored eyes, creating a rotting mouth and tongue (including secret formula for zombie mouthwash), sculpting skin to create cuts and gashes, molding gashes into existing skin, blood modeling, color technique for blood and scarring skin).
DVD / 2013 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 43 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Top Hollywood makeup artist Christina Rodriguez, provides a detailed tutorial for creating award-winning makeup kits for under $100. You'll learn how to create a makeup kit for classic Hollywood makeup that includes multiple colors, powders and the tools necessary to complete the top looks for red carpets and film sets. Christina demonstrates makeup kits that include the items needed to create special effects makeup, including her inside secret products that can be found affordably at drug stores. Also walks you through the tools, paints and glitters needed for a childrens face painting function. Covers three different makeup kits including a Classic Hollywood Kit, a Horror and Special FX kit and a Childrens Face Painting kit.
DVD / 2013 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 22 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Featuring Rob Burman
Hollywood make-up effects artist & 30 year prosthetic veteran Burmans work includes legendary films; The Thing, Ghostbusters, The Fly, Super Mario Bros & Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Even in this digital age, one cinematic art that requires the hand-on skills of the artist at all phases of the process is the start-to-finish creation of old-age makeup. While various stages for film and video can be achieved non-prosthetically, the process requires specific detail in the creation and application of facial and bodily prosthetics. Teaches:Life casting, sculpting & mold making, Fabrication stage of the prosthetic pieces, Final stage - application of keup on the performer life casted.
DVD / 2012 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 30 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Making movie-like special effects doesn't have to be difficult. Our experts show you how easy it is to make your own using 6 step-by-step training tutorials! Learn how to make realistic blood, design elements, light sabers, and more. Teaches: Basic Movie Effects, Creating Fake Blood, Design Elements: Ink Drops and Spreads, Stop-Motion Light Painting, Light Saber FX, Simple Special FX (realistic looking rain, shoot during the day to make it look like night).
DVD / 2012 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 26 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
With an emphasis on Airbrush Techniques for Higher Definition
Bradley Look shares his award-winning techniques and applications to create masterful makeup and special effects.
"It's about time someone finally designed airbrush stencils with the makeup artists in mind & share their award-winning experience." - Michael G Westmore.
Emmy-winning makeup artist (for Star Trek: Voyager's Threshold), Bradley Look, takes you behind the scenes of the Hollywood makeup artistry to show how to airbrush more effectively, in the growing age of High Definition format, using Makeup FX template stencils. Demonstrates prosthetics, special effects and beauty application using the airbrush. Follow the step-by-step process, using freehand spray & Makeup FX template stencils.
Teaches:
Beauty application
Application of foam appliances
Use of the ZazzoR Makeup FX Template series
Character Troupe? & Beauty ensemble?
Creation of mixed medium makeup
DVD / 2010 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 37 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
With an emphasis on Airbrush Techniques for Higher Definition
Bradley Look shares his award-winning techniques and applications to create masterful makeup and special effects.
"It's about time someone finally designed airbrush stencils with the makeup artists in mind & share their award-winning experience." - Michael G Westmore.
Emmy-winning makeup artist (for Star Trek: Voyager's Threshold), Bradley Look, takes you behind the scenes of the Hollywood makeup artistry to show how to airbrush more effectively, in the growing age of High Definition format, using Makeup FX template stencils. Demonstrates prosthetics, special effects and beauty application using the airbrush. Follow the step-by-step process, using freehand spray & Makeup FX template stencils.
Teaches:
Beauty application
Application of foam appliances
Use of the ZazzoR Makeup FX Template series
Character Troupe? & Beauty ensemble?
Creation of mixed medium makeup
DVD / 2010 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 40 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
An in-depth docudrama exploring the Westmores' Legendary Legacy In the history of the modern American cinema, there are but few legacies of makeup artists. While the legendary Burman and Dawn each include three generations of makeup artists, there is but one lasting family that features four working generations: the Westmores of Hollywood. With ties to virtually every studio in the annals cinema, the Westmores have created classic monster makeup in top contemporary film and TV shows back to the earliest years of silent film, including Fredric March's Mr. Hyde, Charles Laughton's Hunchback of Notre Dame, and James Cagney's Thousand Faces (of Lon Chaney).
DVD / 2010 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 30 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Watch as a group of talented artists work their magic behind-the-scenes to bring Chaney's (the great silent movie actor) characters to life. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Clown from He Who Gets Slapped, the Phantom and Chaney himself are all recreated in great artistic detail.
DVD / 2008 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 15 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Stopmotion animator and filmmaker Ray Harryhausen's achievements and influence are incalculable. Numerous giants in the world of cinema have cited his work, especially in The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958) as the most profound reason that they attempted a career in films. This program reflects on his pioneering career and the future of animation. Loaded with rare stills from throughout his many films and those of his key influence, Willis O'Brien (King Kong).
DVD / 2008 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 19 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Features a rare behind-the-scenes from the set of STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE. Makeup enthusiasts, students and Star Trek fans will be fascinated to witness the application of makeup and paint to create the marauding Martok. Watch the entire makeup process from beginning to end as effects master Dave Quashnick transforms actors J.G. Hertzler into Klingon general, Martok. Also features a slew of interviews with makeup artists old and new, filmed over a ten-year period, including Rick Baker, Dick Smith, Kevin Haney, Craig Reardon, John Chambers, Greg Cannom, Rob Burman, Jennifer McManus, Michele Burke, Lance Anderson and actor Robert Picardo. Features Of the Program: Creature People interviews, Making Martok and Behind-the-Scenes with John Chambers Tribute.
DVD / 2007 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 30 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Ideal for Special Effects Artists & Makeup Enthusiasts.
From the original Jack Pierce Tribute, this short production features a step-by-step demonstration featuring the makeup and application in creating the Frankenstein Monster. Learn the techniques of the special effects artists and visual effects techniques from Kevin Haney, one of the industries finest.
DVD / 2007 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 9 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
A Great Historical Program for a Visual Effects Class. Twilight Cameraman gives a rare glimpse into the remarkable craft of optical printing which was of great importance in the field of visual effects. It demonstrates the step-by-step procedures used to shoot film opticals. Before his transition into digital, Visual Effects cameraman Mark Sawicki documented the old style craftsmanship of the traditional optical cameraman. This program is a wonderful companion piece to the Albert Whitlock: A Master of Illusion as Sawicki worked as cameraman for Whitlock's protege's Bill Taylor and Syd Dutton (now effects supervisors). This program pays homage to an exciting craft that was handed down from one camera person to another in the last age of apprenticeship.
DVD / 2007 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 14 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
A must for students of special effects. This unprecedented documentary features footage and behind-the-scenes material from Wolvy - a six-character fantasy film. Learn how effects master Todd Tucker used a variety of methods, including facial prosthetics, puppeted creature suits, remote control "animatronics," special costumes, and puppeteering to realize his unique vision.
DVD / 2006 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 24 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Explore the entire process from first conceiving your masks through preparing and finishing each project. Teaches: Trimming the mask, Masking repairs, Using the air brush, Shading & highlighting, Painting veining, Teen & eyes, Final finishes.
DVD / 2006 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 60 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Learn the secrets of how the award-winning Hollywood special effects artists make great looking latex masks & special effect props. Special effects artists Omar Sfreddo & Anthony Giordano team up to cover all the basic techniques as well as many studio tricks for latex casting. Teaches: Preparing clay walls, Creating the plaster mold, Building pry points, Demolding, Pouring the casting, Demolding the finished mask.
DVD / 2006 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 60 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Special Effects Supervisor: Also known as the Special Effects Coordinator, the sfx Supervisor is the head of the department and designs and directs all the special effects needed on the job. This position requires special skills in pyrotechnics, rigging, engineering and safety. Construction Coordinator: The head of the crew responsible for constructing all the sets in a production. Locations Manager (LM): The head of the department responsible for scouting locations, for securing permits and for making sure that each location is ready for the fi lm crew before filming and is left in a decent state after filming.
DVD / 2005 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 22 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
Featuring John Chambers, Dick Smith & Jack Dawn
This program features exclusive interviews of Dick with his closest proteges, including Rick Baker, Kevin Haney, and Craig Reardon. It includes dozens of rare photos and film clips of Dick and his rarest make-ups, many from his early days in television, plus photos and footage from his classic films, including The Exorcist, Amadeus, and many others. Jack Dawn: A special behind-the-scenes look at the tribute to honor the makeup genius of Jack Dawn and his team, from the 60-year-old classic film - The Wizard of Oz. Watch the authentic recreation of seven characters from the film, led by a dream team of make-up artists. This unique celebration also features current creature king Rick Baker, director Ron Underwood and Howard Smit (who applied Munchkin makeups in the original film).
DVD / 2005 / 90 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
This unique program leads several students through an actual make-up workshop illustrating make-up preparation and application through simple stepby- step demonstrations and revision sequences. Each student is consulted individually with their character's design and application. Covers supplies and tools, corrective make-up, middle age make-up, old age make-up, special effects and more.
DVD / 2004 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 90 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
A behind-the-scenes look at how they "make it" happen. This program features stuntmen and special effects co-ordinators as they show and tell how stunts are created and co-ordinated. Includes: gun fights, a human burn, high fall, jerk, fight scenes, squibs and explosions.
DVD / 2004 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 30 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
One of the cinematic pioneers & masters of make-up of the 20th century & the legendary monster-maker. This program re-creates 15 of Pierces characters with makeup wizard Robert Burman. Watch as costumes were created, sets constructed and the many hours of makeup preparation. Actors were lifecasted, makeups were sculpted, molds were made and makeup appliances were fabricated in prosthetic materials.
DVD / 2002 / 72 minutes
[Go top]
>>> Add Cart <<<
***Price on web-site may not be current and is subject to modification by quotation***
