Makeup Research

For makeup ideas, I wanted to look into possible injuries that could occur on the victim. I found videos that would help me to see how to do this and if it would work with my trailer. These videos include burns and cuts/wounds - something I think I could incorporate into my trailer to make it look realistic and effective.

The first video I looked at focused on cuts and wounds across the face, something that I think I could use in my trailer to add intensity to the victim's character and the story. This video was helpful in showing me how to complete cuts and wounds without having to use latex or any other professional equipment. From about 2:16 onwards is the part I would use as this is where it tells me how to do the cuts rather than the full makeup look. The only thing that might not look as effective in the actual film is the fact that it is not 3D, which might enhance the fact that it is makeup and not an actual wound.

The next video I looked at focused on cuts on the hand/body, which is also something I am considering using, especially if I use horror conventions, such as tripping over in the woods. This video is a from a professional special effects artist working for the BBC. This video is more complex than the other one as it included the use of wax/latex to get a more 3D effect for the wounds. This seems like it would be more effective and look more realistic in my film if I were to show cuts and wounds. The video is also more in-depth about the process of getting a realistic looking wound on the hand - something I would need, as I have never done special effects makeup before.

The final video I looked at focused on burns to the skin, which is something that could be considered in my trailer, but probably not as useful as the previous videos. This video may not be necessary, however, a burn could always be an option for my film. The video is effective in clearly showing the steps needed for this, which is helpful in showing me how I could increase or decrease the intensity of various wounds. The burn looked realistic, however, I could add more red paint, for example, to make it look more painful and recently done. This type of wound might be harder to convey in a horror film as a cut/wound would be a lot more common.