Fauxtex

Thanks to a Facebook reader of the Lost in Schlocko Facebook page, I have recently discovered Fauxtex.  In my research of Fauxtex, I have found this great video tutorial that I would like to share:

Special Effects Make-up How-to: Bites and Scratches

This is a great duo of tutorials on how to create either bite or scratch marks using very basic make-up materials that you can easily obtain.

Full tutorial here.

Art Creature

Here is a cool mini documentary on indie make-up and special effects artist Jeremy Selenfriend:


ART CREATURE: Jeremy Selenfriend from LUNARCY PICTURES on Vimeo.

How to Create a Slashed Wrist Make-Up Effect

Here is a cool and every effective tutorial on using latex and toilet paper to create a realistic and gory slashed wrist make-up effect.

Click here for full tutorial.

25 Make-Up How-To's You Can Do Yourself

Here is a nifty collection of 25 make-up and fx tutorials that you can do and on a relatively low budget.  Included in the collection is how to replicate the Lady Gaga Skull make-up from the BORN THIS WAY video, a zombie how-to, Voldemort and much more.

Link

My Summer Slaycation Updates

For those wondering why there are fewer posts these past few weeks it is because I have been busy working on a short film called CRAZED for Joe Sherlock's TRULY DEADLY TALES anthology.

Here is the current update on that project.

Weekend Links: 8-13-11

Here are a few links you may have missed here or on the Facebook page:

Take a look at how forced perspective has been used in films from the past to the present

Discover how Silicone Paste can be used to create some nasty scars and wounds

Learn how to revamp a cheap plastic Halloween cauldron and turn it into something far more unique

Be amazed by this Wheatley puppet inspired by the hit video game PORTAL 2

Have your mind blown by this dragon puppet by the upcoming HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON live show.

How-to use Silicone Based Pastes for Gore Make Up FX

Here is a cool how-to look at using silicone based pastes to create some nasty gore make-up effects including scars and wounds.  The end result can be quite realistic and downright nasty.  The perfect thing for your horror film or haunted attraction.

How-to here.

(Found via Haunt Project)

Make-Up FX: Gorey Scratch Marks

Here is a fantastic tutorial on how to create a very painful looking series of scratch marks using eye lash glue and toilet paper:

Inspiration: I Am Legend

From Steve Johnson's Youtube channel is another amazing behind-the-scenes video.  This time around it's a look at a early make-up/animatronic test for what could have been the monsters from I AM LEGEND.  For those who do not know in the film they decided to go the CGI route with the monsters which audience members didn't exactly approve of.

As much as I like phsyical creature fx over CGI.  I have to admit that the creature design here looks a altered version of actor Michael Berryman.  Judge for yourself if the right decision made:

Silicone Pastes for Quick Make-Up FX

Here is an amazing tutorial on how to create silicone pastes for quick make-up FX whenever needed.  A very useful how-to for any filmmaker or make-up artist needing to save time and money.

Full tutorial here

Learn How to Give a Actor a Black Eye - The Safe Way

Here is a cool vid from Cinema Makeup School which shows you how to create a impressive black eye effect.  There are also tons of great tutorials and other vids to be found on their Youtube channel as well..

Behind-the-Scenes: Movie Magic

Update:  The links below are now dead.  Here is the new link:  http://www.joda-entertainment.nl/mm

Over at Slash Film is a super-cool collection of twelve episodes of the 1994 Discovery Channel show Movie Magic;

Snipped from IMDB:

Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes descriptions of the creation and technical problems of the effects, and interviews with effects technicians, directors, stars and other crew. Each episode deals with one topic, effect or technician (eg theme park rides, CGI, Stan Winston), concentrating on one or more current or recent films. Written by Cynan Rees


Each episode is still a treasure trove of useful information for anyone interested in visual or special effects, prop building, creature fx, and miniatures.

Go here to see the vids.

How to Make Blood Sponges

Over at Eric Hart's prop blog is this cool how-to article on making blood sponges for those moments when you need your actor to squeeze something and desire to see blood spurt and dribble from their hands.  It's a gruesome effect that can be used in all sorts of horror films and even a home haunt for a special scare.  Go here and see how it can be done.

Make-Up FX: How to Make a Stitch Effect Without Wax

Here is a cool tutorial from LeafOfSteel on creating a stitch effect without the use of any wax or putty:

Learn How to Make Fake Tattoos with Henna

Someone named grimsqueaker from Instructables has posted a cool tutorial on using Henna ink to create a fake Harry Potter Death Eater tattoo.

The neat thing about this tutorial is that the same process can be used for your own project for characters needing to be inked which is how the kids say it these days. Go here to see how it can be done.

Gore FX: Compound Fracture

Indy Mogul's newest host, Zack, shows you how to pull off a compound fracture make up effect also known as the ol' bloody and jagged broken bone sticking out of the arm or leg trick.

How to Create A Zombie Bite Gore Effect