Cinema
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Conducted By Ena Azevedo
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Advance Your Cinema Makeup Journey - From Sculpting to Screen-Ready Looks
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
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Fundamental Skills: Master the products commonly used in the cinema makeup industry.
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Safety Knowledge: Learn how to handle various chemicals, when to wear a safety mask, and which types of masks are required.
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Limb Making: Practice working with different types of silicone and impression materials used in prosthetic limb creation.
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Coloring: Explore multiple techniques for coloring silicone to achieve both set-ready and long-lasting effects.
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Clay: Understand the different types of clay, how to prepare and use them, and how they interact with various materials.
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Tools and Sculpting: Get hands-on experience with sculpting tools and techniques while sculpting your first realistic prosthetic.
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Moulding, Demoulding & Silicone Running: Learn about various silicones, their uses, and how to mould, demould, and run silicone effectively.
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Pre-Coloring Silicone Prosthetics: Discover pre-coloring techniques and the different types of mediums used.
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Application: Practice proper application, skin preparation, and safe prosthetic removal.
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Frostbite Effects: Learn to create realistic frostbite effects using specific chemicals and products.
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Blood Effects Part 1: Sculpt realistic blood effects elements.
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Blood Effects Part 2: Create fake bladders and apply blood effects in a realistic manner.
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Chemical Burns: Understand the types of chemical burns, how to create them, prep the skin, and execute practical work on a model.
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Airbrush: Learn the basics of airbrushing and explore different types of airbrushes used in cinema makeup.
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Old Age Makeup: Master techniques for aging effects on various ethnicities, skin tones, and skin types using different materials and safe removal methods.
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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.Â
Wounds & Special Effects: Basic Blood FX
Special Effects & Practical Techniques
Skin preparation and color theory basics.Â
Hands-on practice: Creating realistic bruises and cuts using makeup techniques (such as stippling and color layering).Â
Wound CreationÂ
Step-by-step demonstration of simple wound and scar applications.Â
Hands-on practice: Participants will create their own simple wounds using liquid latex and face paints.Â
Creating a bald headÂ
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
After Course Benefits
Career guidance, alumni network, continued support, access to exclusive industry events, and exclusive offers on makeup products & Portfolio.
Price
AED 5,250 Inclusive of VAT
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