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This is a comprehensive guide to learning the important techniques of film and television makeup. Beginning with a section on tools and materials, the author goes on to explain basic makeup procedures. He then discusses how to achieve specific "looks", whether youthful or old-aged, and how to apply various kinds of wigs, beards, and latex face pieces. A section on special effects deals with the creation of bruises, tattoos, scars, and other exaggerated physical conditions. The book concludes with a reference gallery of makeup examples, showing memorable roles of classic performers like Laurence Olivier, Lon Chaney, Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor and current stars. It is a companion volume to "Stage Makeup".
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Film and Television Makeup, Herman Buchman
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- Released
- 1973
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- Title
- Film and Television Makeup
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Herman Buchman
- Publisher
- Watson-Guptill Publications
- Released
- 1973
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0823017842
- ISBN13
- 9780823017843
- Series
- Description
- This is a comprehensive guide to learning the important techniques of film and television makeup. Beginning with a section on tools and materials, the author goes on to explain basic makeup procedures. He then discusses how to achieve specific "looks", whether youthful or old-aged, and how to apply various kinds of wigs, beards, and latex face pieces. A section on special effects deals with the creation of bruises, tattoos, scars, and other exaggerated physical conditions. The book concludes with a reference gallery of makeup examples, showing memorable roles of classic performers like Laurence Olivier, Lon Chaney, Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor and current stars. It is a companion volume to "Stage Makeup".