Technical File - SFX injuries

SFX Cut

Products Used:

• Cinewax
• Liquid Latex
• Creme foundation (Kryolan)
• Glamour Glow Palette (Kryolan)
• Wound Filler
• Liquid Blood

Method:

Firstly, I applied and smoothed out the Cinewax using a spatula and then sliced down the middle.

Secondly, with a old brush, I covered the wax with liquid latex to seal it. I dried the liquid latex using a cool hair dryer.

I then coloured over the fake wound with coloured powder with the kryolan glamour glow palette (later realising the kryolan foundation should have been applied first).

Once I realised that the Kryolan foundation should have been applied, I then tried to recover it by applying the foundation over the top, although this was unsuccessful as the wax was still visible due to my mistake.

Using the end of a hair pin, I then filled in the open cut with Wound Filler and then followed this method with the liquid blood.

Health and Safety:

• As liquid latex was used, you have to ensure that the model is tested for any allergic reaction prior.
• When using a hair dryer to dry the latex, test on yourself first to ensure it is a suitable temperature and won't burn your model.
• Make sure all product is decanted and not used straight from the palette/bottle to keep good hygiene.
• Use clean brushes.

Evaluation:

Overall, I am not 100% happy with the appearance of my cut as the wax is very visible and not as blended as I would have liked, Next time I would spend more time blending it and would make sure I apply the foundation first and then powder over after.

SFX Graze

Products Used:

• Black coarse stipple sponge
• Liquid Blood (Dark)

Method:

Using the corner of a black stipple sponge, I dipped it in dark liquid blood and lightly swept it on the arm in the desired area.

Health and Safety:

• Make sure all product is decanted and not used straight from the palette/bottle to keep good hygiene.
• Use clean brushes/sponges.

Evaluation:

I love this method as it extremely easy to do and looks very realistic and effective. I am happy with the results.

SFX Keloid Scar

Products Used:

• Tuplast
• Kryolan Creme foundation

Method:

Apply a line of Tuplast directly on to the skin. Allow it to dry and then apply foundation (of a correct shade) over it with a soft brush. 

Health and Safety:

• Make sure all product is decanted and not used straight from the palette/bottle to keep good hygiene.
• Use clean brushes/sponges.

Evaluation:

This effect was extremely easy and effective to do. By accident, I applied the foundation just before it was dry which made some areas dip in slightly. Although this was a mistake, I felt it made it look even more effective. 

SFX Deep Scar

Products Used:

• Collodion
• Kryolan Creme foundation
• Illamasqua translucent powder

Method:

Apply a line of Collodion with a brush and allow it to dry while gently holding the skin together. Apply an appropriate shade of foundation and then powder over it.

Health and Safety:

• Make sure all product is decanted and not used straight from the palette/bottle to keep good hygiene.
• Use clean brushes/sponges.

Evaluation:

Although I am quite happy with the results from this, I feel I didn't need to apply the foundation over it as it dried clear anyway and felt it reduced the reality of it's appearance.

SFX Bruising

Products Used:

• Kryolan Bruise Wheel 
• Red Greasepaint

Method:

Firstly I applied the lightest shade girls and worked my way to the darker shades. I made sure to add red as this is very common in black eyes. I left the inner eye light as this would have less impact and darker shades around the eye socket. I applied these shades with a porous sponge. I also experimented with bruising to make the nose appear broken and a bruise under the jaw.

Health and Safety:

• Make sure all product is decanted and not used straight from the palette/bottle to keep good hygiene.
• Use clean brushes/sponges.
• Be careful with product when working around the eye area.

Evaluation

Overall I am very happy with this bruising and feel that it looks very realistic. I am pleased with my method but would have liked to have experimented with vaseline to add shine.