Special Effects Stage Make-up Ms. Salo
Different Effects New bruises New bruises Old bruises Old bruises Simple cuts Simple cuts Complex cuts Complex cuts Cuts with stitches Cuts with stitches Black eye Black eye
Materials Translucent powder Translucent powder Spirit gum Spirit gum Wax Wax Concealor color wheel/foundation Concealor color wheel/foundation Cream color Cream color Stage blood Stage blood Stippling sponge Stippling sponge Spatula Spatula
First and Foremost Cleanse and moisturize area Cleanse and moisturize area Powder area to remove shine and stickiness Powder area to remove shine and stickiness
Bruises Bruise Color Wheel 1. Red 2. Blue 3. Purple 4. Yellow 5. Brown 6. Green
Bruises KEEP IN MIND 1. Blend, but don’t overblend 2. Make impact areas darker 3. Cause will determine shape NEW BRUISES 1. Apply red = soreness effect 2. Add darker red and purple 3. Blue adds depth OLD BRUISES 1. Apply yellow first, then green and brown
Black Eye Bruises Highlight around eye Makes eye look smaller and swollen Using brush, draw red cream line under eye Blend to soften Stipple brownish-red color Under outer corner Eyelide Brow bone/temple Or on other impact area Add other color for newer/older bruise Add tiredness shadow
Simple Cuts 1. Clean surface and powder Or else color will smear 2. Smear red for pale pink soreness Use very little 3. Stipple line to desired/appropriate position 4. Use same color and end of brush/spatula and dab color down center of pale red Keep it thick to add texture
Examples of Simple Cuts
Complex Cuts Clean surface and powder Brush on spirit gum as glue Apply wax with finger tip and lip spatula Blend with foundation Use cream color to add drama and dimensions Stipple Translucent powder to set color and texture Stage blood
Examples of Complex Cuts
Students in Action
Clean-up Recycle as much wax as possible in ‘recycle container’ Use ‘spirit gum remover’ Wipe off stippling sponge and spatulas Not just yourself Put everything back in proper container No baby wipes or paper towels DONATIONS EXCEPTED!!
Project Cause and Effect Project Groups Create story that utilizes special effects Bruises Cuts Complex Cuts Black eye Bullet wound Staples/Stitches/Props Stage blood
Project Everyone must be involved and creating something Not just a fight played out Performing Wednesday and Friday
5 th Hour Projects WEDNESDAY Felicia’s Group: Cheerleader Fight Brittani’s Group: Ice skating accident Emily’s Group: Motorcycle Accident FRIDAY Zamara’s Group: Gas Explosion Tierra’s Group: C-section Barbara’s Group: Drunk Driving Katie’s Group: Abusive Relationship
7 th Hour Projects Amber’s Group: Rollercoaster Katie’s Group: Bear Chase Jen’s Group: School Project Fight Crystal’s Group: Flashbacks Meraj’s Group: Cops and Robbers Quinna’s Group: Pranks