From my Basic Makeup FX Workshop. It was a LOT, IT WAS A BLAST! The day looked like this . . . Learned about sanitary practices and the laws in Montana. Sculpted wounds based on pics in a real injury reference book, learning about different clays and how to make good texture and edges. Molded the sculpts and learned about different silicone shores and additives. Talked about other kinds of materials to use for casting. Safety discussion. Using reference book, made bruises on the models using gels, tested them against cream makeups and aa palettes to see the difference. Stressed SUBTLETY. The vast differences with stage makeup but also why stage makeup training comes in handy. Looked through a monitor at the bruises in different lighting using gels, and discussed adjustments to make. Discussed "last looks" and "stepping in." Went over what goes into set bags, cases, etc. and working under pressure. While the molds were setting, made direct build wounds with 3rd Degree, and learned about intrinsically coloring silicone. Over lunch, broke down a script, characters and FX. Then discussed communication with producers, director, DP, AD, talent, and other departments (especially when blood gags overlap onto set dec, costume, props, etc.) Went over the different roles in the department. After lunch we ran the prosthetics in gelatin and painted them to match the reference they chose to sculpt to. Then blood gag discussion - how to provide bids for the gold, silver and bronze versions of the gag needed, how to figure out prep hours, how to figure out set time, prep crew and actors, rehearse, and where to be during the take. Then how to clean up! Also discussed and handled different types of bloods, rigs, and propulsion options. Completed a throat slash, a gunshot wound, a stab to the arm, and a bashed head. Hands on. We carefully cleaned up our models and took care of their skin. Each student left with a coupon for 25% off at Frends Beauty Supply in L.A., a copy of The Special Effects Guide of Real Human Wounds and Injur