First, a little about me. I'm a BASIS Scottsdale senior who loves to mess around with special effects makeup. I've been fascinated with the effects in movies and shows for a few years now, since I first came across the how-to videos so many people have up here and there online, and I've been working with them on and off ever since. In particular, I like creating the kinds of effects found in horror shows and movies like The Walking Dead.
If you're interested in seeing some of the things I've done, there's a link to a gallery of some of my makeup off to the right side of the screen, labeled "My makeup." Things I make from this point forwards will be put up on this blog, though.
Now, on to a bit about my project!
What is my project? My goal in this is less to research and more to learn more about makeup and special effects. I hope to figure out how to make new and better things, and to do that, I'll be looking at how-to videos and tutorials, as well as books on the subject. I'll be posting some of the videos I watch, and some videos of my own, too! I also plan to put up pictures of makeup tests for whatever piece I happen to be working on.
What do I mean by tests? When I'm first figuring out an effect, I like to figure out what works best before I try to make a final piece. I have a couple at the bottom for a piece I'm working on now as examples- more on that as it develops!
Now, on to a bit about my project!
What is my project? My goal in this is less to research and more to learn more about makeup and special effects. I hope to figure out how to make new and better things, and to do that, I'll be looking at how-to videos and tutorials, as well as books on the subject. I'll be posting some of the videos I watch, and some videos of my own, too! I also plan to put up pictures of makeup tests for whatever piece I happen to be working on.
What do I mean by tests? When I'm first figuring out an effect, I like to figure out what works best before I try to make a final piece. I have a couple at the bottom for a piece I'm working on now as examples- more on that as it develops!
I'll also be interning at Desert Stages Theatre and helping out however I can. I'll post more on that when I know more, and I'll definitely be putting up updates on what I'm doing there and how things are going!
Here are the makeup tests I mentioned. I'll talk about it more in another post, but for now, I'll say it's steampunk themed, and when I'm done, it will hopefully be a mix of the more horror-themed things I'm used to doing and some beauty makeup. There will definitely be more on this, possibly even in my next post.
These are both just concept sketches, but I'm excited to keep working on this!
That's about it for my introduction. Thanks for reading! There will more to come soon.
Here are the makeup tests I mentioned. I'll talk about it more in another post, but for now, I'll say it's steampunk themed, and when I'm done, it will hopefully be a mix of the more horror-themed things I'm used to doing and some beauty makeup. There will definitely be more on this, possibly even in my next post.
These are both just concept sketches, but I'm excited to keep working on this!
That's about it for my introduction. Thanks for reading! There will more to come soon.
This sounds really awesome Hannah! I checked out your website, everything looks so realistic. I can't wait to see more pictures!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I should have more up before too long.
DeleteThis is really awesome. I've always wondered how things in movies are accomplished. Is there any movie or show in particular that really set off your interest to begin with? You mentioned The Walking Dead, was that the beginning or did it start with something else earlier?
ReplyDeleteThank you! Honestly, there wasn't. I just kind of got interested from how-to videos online. I don't actually watch The Walking Dead myself either- it started after I started doing this stuff, and though I might look at it for reference, I mostly mentioned it because it's the best known example I could think of.
DeleteI think everyone who has seen you on Halloween can agree you're truly talented! Those pictures look awesome and I can't wait to see where your research takes you!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteHey Hannah! Your work is amazing...and scary realistic..
ReplyDeleteHave you ever considered combining horror with steampunk? (Is that even a possibility...? Can machines even get flesh wounds...)
Anyways, I'm really excited to keep reading your posts, and learn more about how you actually create these amazing special makeup effects!
Actually, that's the way this current project is headed- the idea behind it was essentially that at the place where the gears and all that are, the skin is torn open to show gears, so... It's still got a way to go before it looks like that, though.
DeleteThanks!
Ohh! That's really amazing -- I do remember you telling me about that/showing me one of your self-trials before! AWESOME! XXDD
DeleteWhat a fun research project! I can't wait to hear more about it, and see all of your work. I love the pictures you have posted so far. You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again on your last day of class! We shall miss your talent! I look forward to viewing more pictures of your creations.
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