CIARAN SHARP FILMAKING
Group makeup presentations
Makeup in the script
To start the film we will use straight makeup on 3 of the 4 characters in the film. We will use the no-makeup look on the protagonist, ego and id. However as it will be hard to cast someone much older for higher self we could use character makeup to change their age, by accentuating wrinkles or adding prosthetics.
As this injury will grow throughout the film, we will need to start with a minimalistic cut using casualty makeup, to show the change throughout the film. It will be above his temple and be very shallow. We can use fake blood to make it look more serious.
We can use body painting on the higher self to create a large bruise on their arm, as we will also have to create wrinkles to keep them looking old.
We can use lots of fake blood to create a real dead body. As this is only on the screen for a few seconds we do not need to go into detail or show their face. This means we don't have to use casualty makeup and waste time on the shoot.
We can use casualty makeup to enlarge the cut on his face, we don't need to add any new makeup, just add more of what we have already applied.
We can use fake contacts and fake blood to create Ids bleeding eyes. These will also only be on the screen for a few seconds, so they don't have to be realistic either.
We can use body painting as well as fake blood to create a bloodied face for the higher self. However as they may have prosthetics on to keep with their characters age, we don't want to use too much blood in case it affects how the prosthetics stick on the actors face.
We can use casualty makeup to enlarge the cut on his face, we don't need to add any new makeup, just add more of what we have already applied.
To emphasize how much the protagonists cut has grown, we could use a prosthetic to show that the wound has now spread over his whole face. Leaving only his eyes as they were before.
As these five people are only on screen for a number of seconds, we could either use lots of makeup to cover their noticeable facial features, add a prosthetic or edit them with visual effects
We could fake blood and glue to add small shards of fake glass to Ids face, giving the impression he has glass shards stuck in his head.
We could copy the type of prosthetics we use for the protagonist, to show that id and ego are part of him. We would need to change the prosthetic depending on the actors face shape and race.
Makeup Planning
BUdget and constraints
Constraints- We may need to use vegan-friendly make, to make it an ethical shoot if one of our actors is vegan. We will also need to do small patch tests on sensitive areas of the actor's skin, to make sure they do not have an allergic reaction to any of the products we use. We do not want any of the actor's prosthetics to fall off due to sweating so we will have to plan our shoot to make sure they are in makeup for as little time as possible.
Makeup practice
Straight makeup
The point of straight makeup is to remove blemishes and make the model's face less shiny while looking like the model isn't wearing any makeup. It also helps to stop lights making the face look flat by eliminating shadows and highlights. To achieve the straight makeup look, start by wiping the face to remove excess grease, then apply foundation, this will be used to blend highlights and shadows into. Add highlights to all the points where natural light hits, then add shadows under the jawline and cheekbones and blend into the foundation.
Aging makeup
Ageing makeup is used to make a model look older, this can be used to achieve multiple different effects in a movie. To achieve this look we applied a layer of straight makeup to our actor as a base. We then used concealer, eyeshadow and other makeup products to accentuate dark areas of the actor's skin. The idea with ageing makeup is to add to the wrinkles and bags the actor already has. Doing this looks more natural and believable than creating wrinkles in places the actor has none already, it is more noticeable it is just makeup. I think to improve the makeup on our actor we could have made his eyebrows less dark, and created more wrinkles under his cheekbones.
Applying beards
Applying fake facial hair can be used to change the appearance of a models face, making actors without a beard appear like they have one. To achieve this effect we cleaned the area around the face that we wanted to apply the beard, then we combed out the fake hair. Then, using a small amount of adhesive that we applied to the face, we pushed the ends of the hair against the skin , and held it there for a couple of seconds. After the hair had stuck to the glue we cud trim the hair to the desired length we wanted. As the fake hair we put on the model was too bright, the effect didn't look convincing. To fix this we could have brushed a small amount of darker hair into the light hair when we were coming the hair out.
creating wounds
You can create realistic wound effects by mixing petroleum jelly and cornstarch, this creates a doughy like substance you can apply to an actors skin. After leaving it for a few seconds to stick to the desired area, you can begin to manipulate it using a small spatula. Using tools you can thin it out to make it look more like a part of the actors arm, then you can cut parts out of the substance, making it look like part of the actors arm has been removed. You can then apply make up and blood to match the colour of the actors skin. To make our wound look more realistic I think we should have used less blood.
Applying prosthetics
Prosthetics can be used to create a realistic looking wound quickly as they have already been created to look like one. We used a cut prostehtic to give the impression of a slashed arm . To create this look we cleaned the surface of our actor that we would apply the prosthetic to, then applied a small amount of adhesive to stick the prosthetic down. We then dissolved the excess prosthetic away with another substance. After that , we began layering makeup to make the prosthetic match the actors skin tone, after a close enough resemblance we added fake blood and achieved our end result. To improve this process I think we could have match the actors skin tone with the makeup more closely.
We created moulds to cast our fingers in, these can be used as props. To achieve this we mixed water and alginate in a ratio of 4:1, using 100g of water and 25g of alginate. After adding together in a cup we quickly mixed together, trying to get rid od lumps. The mixture quickly turns pink, after it has done this we can add the object we want to mould, in this case our fingers. We left our fingers in the mould until the mixture turned white, this is a sign it has set. We could then heat up a small amount of gelatine in 10 second bursts until it is runny. Then we poured the gelatine into our mould and gently hit the cup against the table to try remove air bubbles. We then left it in the fridge fr 10 minutes. Once the gelatine had time to set we removed it from the fridge and cut the mould open with scissors, being careful to not damage the gelatine. After the gelatine had been removed we could powder it with baby powder to get rid of stickiness and our fnger cast had been done. To improve our figer cast I think we should have only cast one finger, to make it easier to tell what it is.
Health and safety
When handling and applying makeup on a film set, it can be dangerous to use if not properly used with caution. Some cast can have reactions to certain chemicals in makeup or hair dye, so it is important to follow the safety guidelines of websites like COSHH
One of the most important ways to handle makeup safely is to correctly clean makeup tools before and after use. It is important to clean and disinfect tools after each use. This can stop things like dead skin cells and bacteria affecting the skin, clean brushes can apply makeup better, irritate the skin less, and last longer. All of these things can help a shoot go smoother, making sure actors/actress's faces are affected potentially halting a shoot for weeks. Clean makeup tools are one way to avoid cross-contamination, another way is the correct use of labeling products, this can help the makeup process move smoother and make sure the artist doesn't apply makeup with a chemical that the cast is allergic to. Storing makeup correctly is important, this can help them last longer and work better. It is important to avoid storing makeup in direct sunlight, which can accelerate the aging process of the preservatives in the makeup. It's best to store makeup in dark, cool places. As cooler temperatures can also slow the degradation of products, however, avoid freezing temperatures. When handling makeup it is important to stay hygienic, this means cleaning hands before or using PPE like gloves or masks ( for aerosols) and not sharing makeup. It is important to test casts' skin for allergies, this means using test patches, which can help warn artists to not apply makeup to an actor's face if they are allergic. This chart shows how to do a test patch correctly.
When using solvents in makeup avoid exposure to the cast's eyes, as these can badly affect the actor's face if not used correctly, it is also important to make are the actor is not allergic to any solvents. if they are there are water-based alternatives. It is also important to use personal and respiratory protection. When working with casting and molding materials you should avoid plaster of Paris, as this is an exothermic reaction, so if the wrong strength is mixed it can burn the actors face. Ther is also a chance of suffocating while creating the cast so care has to be taken to make sure the actor can breath , like using nose holes.