Cinema
Makeup Level 1
Conducted By Ena Azevedo
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Your Journey into Cinema Makeup Starts Here
Step into the world of movie magic with our Cinema Makeup Level 1 course! Whether you’re dreaming of working in film, enhancing your existing skills, or creating stunning looks for cosplay or content creation — this course has it all. Dive into sculpting, prosthetics, gore effects, old age makeup, and more. Guided by industry professionals, you’ll transform imagination into jaw-dropping reality.

What You Will Learn
- Fundamental Skills: Master the products commonly used in the cinema makeup industry.
- Safety Knowledge: Learn how to handle various chemicals, when to wear a safety mask, and which types of masks are required.
- Limb Making: Practice working with different types of silicone and impression materials used in prosthetic limb creation.
- Coloring: Explore multiple techniques for coloring silicone to achieve both set-ready and long-lasting effects.
- Clay: Understand the different types of clay, how to prepare and use them, and how they interact with various materials.
- Tools and Sculpting: Get hands-on experience with sculpting tools and techniques while sculpting your first realistic prosthetic.
- Moulding, Demoulding & Silicone Running: Learn about various silicones, their uses, and how to mould, demould, and run silicone effectively.
- Pre-Coloring Silicone Prosthetics: Discover pre-coloring techniques and the different types of mediums used.
- Application: Practice proper application, skin preparation, and safe prosthetic removal.
- Frostbite Effects: Learn to create realistic frostbite effects using specific chemicals and products.
- Blood Effects Part 1: Sculpt realistic blood effects elements.
- Blood Effets Part 2: Create fake bladders and apply blood effects in a realistic manner.
- Chemical Burns: Understand the types of chemical burns, how to create them, prep the skin, and execute practical work on a model.
- Airbrush: Learn the basics of airbrushing and explore different types of airbrushes used in Cinema makeup.
- Old Age Makeup: Master techniques for aging effects on various ethnicities, skin tones, and skin types using different materials and safe removal methods.
- Bald Cap: Create realistic bald caps, including skin tone matching, blending, and color correction.
- Recap: Full Course Recap.
What you can become
Cinema & TV Special Effects Makeup Artist
▸ Work on film and television sets creating lifelike wounds, burns, aging effects, fantasy creatures, and character transformations. Collaborate closely with directors, costume departments, and lighting teams to achieve realistic, camera-ready makeup.
Prosthetic & Character Artist
▸ Specialize in sculpting and creating prosthetic limbs, facial appliances, and full-body transformations using silicone and other effects materials. Be part of creature creation for horror, fantasy, and sci-fi genres.
Theatre & Stage Makeup Artist
▸ Bring characters to life on stage with high-impact, durable makeup suited for live performances. Use your skills in old-age makeup, bald caps, and fantasy effects for plays, musicals, and operas.
Cosplay Makeup Artist
▸ Design, sculpt, and apply prosthetics and character makeup for cosplay events, competitions, and conventions. Build a strong online presence or business offering custom effects makeup and prosthetics to the cosplay community.
Content Creator
▸ Create high-impact, visually stunning makeup transformations for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Gain sponsorships, build a following, or start offering tutorials and courses online.
Course Modules
Foundations of Cinema Makeup Effects
▸ Overview of cinema makeup and career opportunities.
▸ Familiarity with industry-grade makeup products and tools.
▸ Safety protocols: handling chemicals, using protective masks.
▸ Sculpting basics: working with different clays and tools.
▸ Creating limbs and prosthetics using silicone and impression materials.
▸ Moulding and de-moulding techniques for realistic effects components.
Special Effects & Practical Techniques
▸ Skin preparation and color theory basics.
▸ Hands-on practice: Creating realistic bruises and cuts using makeup techniques (such as stippling and color layering).
▸ Wound Creation.
▸ Step-by-step demonstration of simple wound and scar applications.
▸ Hands-on practice: Participants will create their own simple wounds using liquid latex and face paints.
▸ Creating a bald head
Character Transformation & Career Skills
▸ Old age makeup: Techniques for different ethnicities, skin tones, and types.
▸ Bald cap creation and application: Achieving realistic skin tone and seamless blending.
▸ Final recap and project work.
▸ Portfolio development and client readiness.
Duration
15 Days
Demo:12 Hours
Practice:48 Hours
Prerequisite
No prior experience required
Certification
Course Material
Student Makeup Kit Provided