Practice of cut

My character features a cut on the forehead from the cause of his death. This will be the main aspect of my look and I will focus my full attention on this. This will be the hardest aspect to look the same twice. To ensure this, I will take a range of photographs and look at where I am creating the cut in relation to the rest of the face. The skin colour of my character will not be skin toned, therefore I will have to begin creating the cut first and then applying the white base afterwards. 

I first applied the wax to the skin and ensured that this was blended evenly to the skin. I kept looking back at my notes of when we created cuts in class to make sure I was using the correct techniques. I decided to practice the cut on my hand so I could easily see what I was doing and to perfect the correct techniques.

I first applied the wax to the skin and spread it as evenly as possible. It was then easier for me to build up all the product and create the thicker section that would be the cut. Where the cut was positioned I placed the wax in a line and then spread it outwards. I do not want a large cut, due to the main aspect of continuity, therefore I kept it very simple. My character will have pale skin therefore, when I had completed the basis of the cut and applied the latex, I cover the skin with the white skin base. I applied this lightly, because I do not want a bright white colour. I powdered this slightly to keep it in place. Over the top I then lightly added a mixture of red toned colours that I had mixed. Nearer the cut I made the colours darker and more precise to give the most realistic effect of a cut. I made sure these colours were blended with the original white colour. In the cut I added the woundfiller and the fake blood. I felt the cut needed to be darker, therefore I created a dark red colour and applied this on top and around the cut. 

Reflection
I was really happy with how this went and will use these techniques and colours for my assessment. When applying the wax again, I will try to make it as evenly spread as possible. When I added the white colour over the top, you could see the areas that had more product. This is not a big issue though, because the red colouring over the top makes this less visible. When completing the cut again, I will create certain colours and apply these after one another. This way I will be able to see if I need different tones of colour. I decided to add black to the cut and at first thought this was a bad idea, however when the cut was completed I felt that it worked quite well. My character will have black on the skin, therefore the two will connect. Looking back at the finished cut I feel that it needs more blood and splattered colours to make it even more realistic. I will create this by using a sponge. Overall, I am really happy with how my practice of the cut went. I am not confident that I can create my character profile in the time provided and to a standard that I am happy with. 

Design Notes

In preparation for my assessment, I decided to write a list of the products that I would be using and the process that I would go through. I feel that this would make the assessment easier for me because I would not be worrying about what I needed to do next. 

Design notes for Make-up:

Products 
- Ben Nye wax
- Liquid latex
- Acetone
- Woundfiller
- Fake blood
- Spatula 
- Illamasqua skin base
- Kryolan eyeshadow palette
- Supracolour palette
- Nyx red pencil
- Illamasqua matte primer
- Kryolan concealer palette
- Illamasqua eyeshadow - obsidian
- Cotton buds
- Hairdryer
- Mascara wands
- Hair clips
- Sponges
- Spatula
- Range of brushes

Make-up Notes
- Start by applying matte primer to the skin
- Check for any spots or blemishes that will need covering. These need to be as covered as possible as they do not count as continuity. 
- Using a spatula, place the wax on the back of your hand to warm up the product. This will make it more maneuverable on the skin
- Apply this to the area where you want the cut to be. Ensure that it is applied evenly and slowly build up the product. Where the cut will form, apply slightly more product as you will be cutting into this
- Create the cut in the direction and length that you want it using the same spatula
- Over the top of this apply the liquid latex and dry until clear. 
- Using the acetone, you can blend the edges into the skin to make it more realistic
- Over the top of the cut, apply the skin base to the skin and ensure that it is evenly placed
- Then you can start to create the cut by apply the wound filler and blood. You can add some colour over the cut and around it to make it more realistic
- Then add the colour onto the eyes
- Start by adding the red across the crease and under the eye. You should create a circular shape around the eye. Build up the colour to the intensity that you want
- Then add the purple and blue to the eye make the colours darker and more intense. Focus each colour more into the crease of the eye
- To intensify even more, add the black into the crease and close to the eye
- Using the red pencil add this under the eye and in the waterline
- Apply the black eyeshadow to the face to accentuate the features. This should be applied under the cheek bones, the forehead and under the chin. Ensure that it is blended evenly
- To the lips add a mixture of the red and blue shades 
- Using a mascara wand add white into the eyebrows

Hair design notes

Products
- Comb
- Water
- Hairdryer
- wax
- Talcum powder

Design Notes
- Wet down hair to make it easier to style
- Once wet, create a side parting using the comb and dry hair in the direction that you want it
- Apply a small amount of wax to the hair to keep it in place
- To this add the talcum powder to the hair. Make sure that more is applied to the scalp as you want the skin to appear white
- Evenly distribute it around the hair to make it look grey

#2 Practice - Hair and Make-up

After practicing my look for the first time, I felt that I needed to be more confident in the look as a whole. This way I could complete my character design in the time available and to the best of my abilities. I practiced the design on myself and used the same products and brushes as before.

I thought about how my first practice went and ensured that I focused on the areas that I wanted to improve. I applied a matte primer to the skin beforehand to prepare the skin. When working with the white skin base I made sure that I buffed the product as much as possible to create the most even base. I also made sure that I had a brush at hand to easily fix any sections that may become smudged.This really helped with the overall appliance of the base.  I was really happy with the eyes from the first practice and I worked from the pictures that I had taken from the first completed practice. I thought this would help me with the continuity of the look because this is what I will be assessed on. I built up each colour till I thought it was correct and each eye was the same. From the first practice I was not fully happy with the black that I added under the cheekbones, chin and forehead. It was too heavy on the face and made the base turn grey. I used a smaller brush this time and applied less product to the face. I made sure to blend the black colour into the base. I was really happy with how this turned out and will definitely use these techniques in my assessment. My products for the cut have still not yet arrived, therefore I will practice the look again with the addition of the cut on the forehead. 

Hair

I decided to practice the hair for my design as well as the make-up. The Victorian hair is very sleek and precise, therefore this is something that I want the hair of my character to look like. My model has mid-length hair which makes it easier for me to style. I wetted the hair down and created a side parting. I then dried this in the direction that I wanted the hair to go. I then applied a small amount of wax to the hair to keep it in position. Due to my character being a ghost I wanted to add white into the hair. I decided to use talcum powder as I felt this would be the easiest to apply and create the best effect. When completing the hair I had the idea to add more product to the roots of the hair. His face will be white, therefore his scalp would be white as well. This worked really well and added to the profile of the character. I then moved the product around the hair and made sure it was placed evenly. I was really happy with how this went and will use the same products and techniques in my assessment. I will take extra care when applying the powder to the hair as I do not want to apply to much. 

#1 Practice of Final Character Look

I decided to practice my final design to test out the products and see what works best. I wanted to see how bright the colours would appear on the skin and then photograph the final outcome, because in my final assessment the focus is on the continuity of the look at two different times. 

Products used:
- Illamasqua matte primer
- Illamasqua skin base
- Kryolan eyeshadow palette - red, purple, blue
- Illamasqua eyeshadow pigment - obsidian
- Nyx red lip liner pencil

In my practice I wanted to see how well the white base would work on the face. I do not want a completely pale face as I think it would be to white. I want to apply the white colour to the face and blend thoroughly. By applying small amounts of product to the face I can then build up the colour to the perfect tone that I want it to be. In my photographs you cannot see the colour as much as I would have liked due to the lighting, however I was happy with the colour in person. 

For the eyes I want a range of colours. Quint is a ghost, therefore I want the eyes to be tired looking and worn out. I looked at building up the colours starting off with the red. I used a blending brush to place the colour in the crease and under the eye. I want the colours around the eyes to be in the shape of a circle. I took the red colour out past the eye and used circular motions. I want the red to be visible on the final outcome therefore I placed it down a lot lower on the eye. Each colour I then place over the top will be higher up. I kept building up the colour until I was happy with it. Over the top I then applied the purple shade in the crease more and blended it with the red that I had already placed. Here I began to start adding definition to the eye and focusing the colour in the crease. I felt adding this colour really started to add to the look. To make the eyes look more tired and bruised I added a navy blue shade into the crease of the eye using a smaller brush. This definitely added definition to the eye and worked really well the other colours. I made sure to blend all the colours together and that they were similar in tone. This was important as I would be looking at continuity. I felt that the look needed to be even darker, therefore I added black into the crease. This completed the look and made the eyes look tired and lifeless. Due to the personality of Quint I added a bright red colour under the eyes and in the waterline to intensify the eyes. I feel this will help show his evil side and will make the eyes stand out when photographed. To add an ageing effect to the look, I added a small amount of white into the eyebrows. 

To accentuate the features of the face, I added black into the contours of the cheeks, under the chin and around the forehead. This added definition to the face and I really liked the final outcome. It accentuated the lifelessness of my character and how little colour was in the skin. On the lips I had already applied the white base over them, however I then added a mixture of blue and red over the top. This worked well with the red and blue on the eyes. 

I wanted to practice the cut that would be on the forehead, however I have not yet received all of the products for me to complete this. When they arrive I will make sure I practice this. 

Reflection
For my first practice of my character profile, I was really happy with the final outcome. I loved the eyes and how they turned out. Before practicing I was unsure of the overall colouring of the eyes, however I like the influence of the red and feel this works really well. I loved the intensity that the bright red gave the eyes and I feel this will really help show the evil side to his personality that I want the audience to know about. When applying the white base I was unsure whether to powder over the top in case it made the skin look dry. When completing the eyes, some of the eyeshadow transferred onto the white base and finger prints were visible. Sue has always said to never powder a mans face though. I think that I will just have to have a brush at hand to clean up any areas. When applying the black contour I found that the brush I used was too big and the product was going on to too much of the face. When I practice again I will use a smaller brush and apply less product. This way I can then blend it a lot more and apply more if needs be. 

Dirt and Dirty Teeth

In our next special effects lesson with Sue we looked at creating dirty teeth and a dirty face or hand. She spoke to us about all the products and the health and safety rules we should follow as we would be placing some products in the mouth. Sue then demonstrated to us how to create each of these looks.

Dirty Teeth
Health and safety
- When applying the surgical spirit to the tooth to remove the product, ensure that you do not apply too much. This is not damaging but if it gets into your clients mouth it is entirely nice for them.
Products -  Cotton bud, kryolan tooth enamel (yellow and black), surgical spirit

- Ask client to lift up their top lip and make sure they do not place it back down over tooth. You can use your finger to make sure it does not touch
- Using the cotton bud wipe away any moisture on the teeth where you will be applying the product and make sure they are as dry as possible
- Dip the cotton bud in the product and place on the teeth that you want to cover
- You can black out the teeth or apply a mixture of colours. A yellow colour can give the effect of nicotine stained teeth
- To remove the product apply surgical spirit onto the tooth with a cotton bud and wipe away until all the product is removed. This will not harm your client but make sure you do not place a lot on the tooth

Dirty Hand
Products -  Fullers Earth, water, coloured sprays (kryolan), hair dryer, supra colour palette, range of brushes
- Take Fullers Earth and mix with water to create more of a paste and then apply to area of the body that you want to cover
- Dry using a hair dryer until it appears paler in colour
- Using a range of coloured sprays add them over the top to add texture and tone
- When applying colour over the fingers always bend them to make sure product goes into the cracks
- To add even more colour add colours from the kryolan supra colour palette over the top making sure to blend it in
- You can crack the product and layer over the top to give the affect of scaly skin
- Make sure to add some product on the nails and underneath so that it seems as realistic as possible

Reflection

I found the dirty teeth quite simple to do as you only had to apply product in small areas. I found out that you have to make sure the tooth is completely dry otherwise the product will not apply to the tooth as well. The black tooth worked really well and did give the illusion of a missing tooth. I found mixing the black and yellow together gave a really good effect and would look good on more than one tooth. If I were to do this again, I would apply the product on more teeth to see the full effect. I also feel that using a smaller brush would be useful as you are applying product onto a small area. 

I really enjoyed creating the dirty hand. The products we used were really effective and worked well together. I found rubbing the product and cracking it to work really well as well. Layering up the products allowed me to create texture and adding darker colours in some areas added to the realism of it. The only thing that I would struggle with if I were to incorporate this into my design would be the continuity of it. The spray was very unreliable and often came out very quickly and in varying amounts. To make sure it was the same this week I think you would have to take a range of photographs and try to get it as similar as possible. Overall, I found these products to be really effective together. I will not be using these techniques however in my final design as they do not relate to my character. I have really enjoyed learning how to complete this though as I think it is always important to learn a range of new skills.

Face Charts and Research

I have now reached the stage where I am beginning to pull together a range of ideas for my character. We have to create a traditional look based on their storyline in the book. I initially knew that I wanted my look for Peter Quint to include a cut on the forehead. He came to his death by falling and hitting his head. I therefore want my character to come back as himself but it is known to the viewer that he is a ghost. For my research I looked into a range of videos that showed modern interpretations. 

Many ghost make-up looks feature a white/grey base to help portray the 'ghostly' feel. This is something that is effective in the audience knowing what kind of character you are creating. Typically, ghosts then have dark, tired eyes that is conveyed through using reds,blacks and blues. The contours of their face are very dark and they have pale lips. They are basically made to seem lifeless with as little colour on the face as possible. I feel it is important to go down the neck as essentially, their whole body is that colour. I will also look at placing the colour on the hands and dusting black over the knuckles and the fingers. I am still unsure of how dark I want the eyes. I feel the face will need some colour in it to make it stand out to the audience. 

Research inspiration
To help me with finding the perfect ghost look, I decided to look at modern day make-up of people trying to create different ghost looks. I feel like I could easily make this traditional to the Victorian era and fit with my character's profile. I decided to specifically look at men's make-up as I will be creating my design on a male. I thought that this would help me better rather than looking at applying the make-up on a woman. I really like the darkness of the crease and feel this really brings out the eyes. The look that he created is very dark and features very little colour. For a character in a film, I feel there needs to be something that stands out and would catch the attention of the audience. 

GHOST MAKE-UP INSPIRATION

I then decided to look at a range of images and I picked which ones I liked the best and found most inspirational. I really liked the darkness of the image on the left and the contrast with the paler skin, however I feel like I could create a look that would portray the character of a ghost more. The image on the left portrays the Victorian era as they are wearing similar clothing. It has been whiten down to help show that he is a ghost. I feel that he is quite a wealthy man as only rich people could afford to wear this type of clothing. I really like the eye make-up as it has a red influence to it and does not just feature black. His face is mainly white a features a little contouring to the cheeks. I feel this works well as it is not too overpowering on the face. I will look at incorporating these two images for my final character profile. 

Design 1

When creating my first face chart I had a rough idea of the look that I wanted to create. The look is partly created for you in the book, therefore you can design the other aspects yourself. Quint died by hitting his through a bad fall, therefore I knew immediately I would feature a cut on the head. This look is simple yet effective and the eyes are covered mainly with red tones. I find building up the colours will help create a better look for my character as he will be able to look more like a ghost. The crease is very defined and all the colours used a bought down below the eye as well. This make him look more drained and technically 'dead'. I have chosen to go with a white base as I feel this would be more effective in portraying the character. This colour will be placed on the neck as well. Black will also be placed under the cheek bones to help them stand out more, on the neck and also on the forehead. 

Design 2

My second design is a lot darker on the face and the eyes. I wanted to see whether to make the main colour of the eyes red or blue so I thought I would make a design incorporating both. When creating this design, I felt that it was becoming too dark. I then had the idea to add red onto the tops of the cheeks and down the neck to add a slight warmth to the face especially as blue is the main focus on the eyes. The darkness of the eyes will help to convey a 'ghostly' feeling. Similar to the first design, there will be a cut on the head. I am aware of not making the cut to big, as I want it to look exactly the same each week as we are being marked on continuity. 

Reflection

When comparing both of my designs, I think I prefer the first one. I feel like the second design is too dark and I do not want to over-complicate it. I think the red works better on the eyes, due to the fact that I have been focusing on showing the controlling and manipulative side of his personality. I think the red would also look good with the blood of the cut and will hopefully bring the whole look together. 

References

Alex Faction (2014) Ghost makeup | Halloween makeup Tutorial | Alex faction. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96raoEtqzuk (Accessed: 24 February 2016).

Hair Charts and Research

When thinking about the hair that I wanted my character to have I decided to research into Victorian hairstyles for men. Due to my book being set in the late Victorian era, I will be styling the hair in a certain way. In all the images that I found online, the hair was parted to the side and often sleek. Wax and oils were used to keep the hair in place. Some were seen with slight curls in the hair as well. 

I have a few hair ideas for my character. The first idea is to have the hair parted at the side and then slicked down creating a very neat and sophisticated look. I will wet the hair first and part the hair using a comb. I will look at using a wax to keep the hair in place. To add a 'ghostly' effect to the hair I will add talcum powder to this to create a grey effect. I will pull it through the hair and focus it on the roots. 

My second idea is to have the hair in a side parting, however I will curl the hair. Mens hair was sleek from the parting outwards but at the ends it often curled. I have never curled a mans hair before therefore I would have to practice. 

Thirdly, I created a design that was simple yet effective. I would simply just wet the hair and pull it all backwards using a comb. To keep this in place I would apply a wax. I really like this idea, however when I researched into men's hair in the Victorian era it was clear that most men had their hair in a side parting. I therefore think I will create a hairstyle with a side parting to keep my design in the style of the Victorian era. 

Depending on the look that I pick I will look into adding a grey colour into the hair. My character is a ghost therefore I want to make the whole look, look as realistic as possible. Personally, I like the first look more as I think it will suit the character and is simple to do. I therefore can focus on the make-up. 

Final Character Profile

When first reading The Turn of the Screw, I knew immediately that I wanted to chose the character of Peter Quint. The book gave a range of descriptions, including his personality and his appearance. I knew that I could work with both of these in creating my own character profile of Quint. 

Styling, Make-up and Hair
- As the book is set in the late Victorian era the styling and hair would be very specific. In the Victorian era, men were always seen dressed smartly and professionally. They would often wear a shirt, jacket and waistcoat and some were even seen with a tie or cravat. Men took the way they looked very seriously. When thinking about what I would want my model to wear they were many aspects that I had to take into consideration. Quint was not a rich man and worked at the country estate house for the master. He was therefore lower down in society. This made me then think that he would not be seen wearing the most extravagant and expensive pieces of clothing. He still however works at a rich family house and would therefore be expected to dress fairly smartly. Due to these reasons I am thinking of making my model wear a simple white shirt with a collar. This way he would still look smart but he would not look highly superior and wealthy. 
- When thinking of the make-up for my character, I am unsure of how dark and ghostly I want him to be. Firstly, I could completely white out the face and make it obvious to the audience that he is a ghost. As well as this I would accentuate his features by apply a grey colour to the contours of the face. However, I could just darken the face slightly by adding black and grey to the face to show his menacing and dark side as he is said to have dark features and arched eyebrows in the book. I think the audience would take longer to realise that he is a ghost if I do not whiten the face of my model. Due to this I am more likely to create a white base, but I am not completely sure yet. In the book, Quint is described as having a pale face with very icy features, so I think a pale face would work well.  I feel that the eyes will really help to portray the personality and feel of the character. I want these to be very dark and almost tired looking. I am unsure on the colourings of the eyes at the moment because I do not know whether to make them more red or blue. I know that I want the creases of the eyes to be very defined, therefore I will apply a dark grey/black colour. I will bring the colour under the eyes as well as not just on the eyelid. To show his evil and controlling traits, I want to add a bright red around the eyes and in the water line. I feel this will really make the eyes stand out, especially when the final look is photographed. The lips will be very pale, as he is a ghost. I will focus on using blues and purples to help portray this. The main part of the character profile will be the cut on the forehead. I am going to portray Quint as himself yet coming back as a ghost. The cut will signify how he died. This will be on the right side of his head coming down the side of his eye and partly on the forehead. This will be created with a range of special effects products. 
- Victorian hair for men was always very similar. It was often parted at the side or slicked back from the front with no parting. I think a side parting would work better as I will then be able to slick down the hair using a wax or oil. To help portray to the audience that he is a ghost, I am thinking of adding a dry shampoo or talcum powder to the hair. This would work well with a white face. Also, in the book Quint is said to be clean shaven which I think will work well with the face being white as it will accentuate the colour and the dark features. 

Character traits
I feel through the use of make-up I will be able to portray the character traits of Quint. He is known throughout the town as being a ladies man, however it is believed that when he died no one seemed to miss him. He thought that he was popular in the town, however I do not think that this was the case. He was also very menacing and manipulative. When working at the house he became very close to Miles and Flora. When he died he wanted to keep this close relationship, as well as having some control. This was a different side to his personality and I began to realise that he may not actually be that nice. I want to portray this side of his personality through the eye make-up. I am looking at featuring a bright red close to the eye and in the water line. I feel in a character the eyes can really tell a story. This is why I want the attention of the audience to be bought here. 

Impact of Character Design 
I feel the design of my character would increase viewing figures as the design that I am thinking of is very striking. If you were to see his face on an advert, I think people would stop and look to see what the film is. I think the character design will also appeal to a younger audience as well, even though it is quite menacing. Children are often fascinated by dark and scary characters which is everything that Quint portrays. Having thought about the character in a more in-depth way, I am really pleased with how the design process is going. 

Portrayals of The Turn of the Screw

For more inspiration for my character of Peter Quint, I decided to look at other film and tv adaptations of The turn of the Screw. I wanted to look at how each different adaptations portray the character of Quint. I will focus on the clothes, hair and make-up. I found a video on Youtube of four different adaptations of The Turn of the Screw. 

FOUR INTERPRETATIONS OF THE TURN OF THE SCREW - Video

The Innocents (1961)

This adaptation of The Turn of the Screw was created in 1961 and was directed by Jack Clayton. The character of Peter Quint was played by Peter Wyngarde. I watched the trailer of film and researched into it. The character has dark hair and is seen with very simple make-up. From seeing the character you would not be able to instantly tell that he is a ghost. However, to portray an eerie and menacing character they have chosen someone with very dark features. I have chosen a model that has dark hair and eyebrows as I think it helps to portray the storyline of the character more. Also, it will photograph a lot better and create the look that I want. I however do not want to keep the face looking 'normal' because this will not help the audience know anything about the character. I want them to immediately know that he is a ghost which I will convey by using dark make-up, accentuating the features and creating a pale face. 

The Turn of the Screw (1974)

The 1974 version of The Turn of the Screw was directed by Dan Curtis. This was the first coloured film interpretation of the book. Quint was played by actor James Laurenson. Due to this being a coloured film, I was interested to know how they portrayed him through the make-up as this is something that I am working on for my final idea. In the film he has longer hair that has a slight wave to it and is slicked back from the front with no parting. The lighting is key in this film, to help portray the 'ghostly' feeling. Due to him being seen from a window the light can shine directly on him to help whiten his face. From watching the trailer I can see that he clearly has make-up on his face to make him seem paler than normal. He is almost grey with his features accentuated with a darker colour. I think this is definitely the style of look that I want to go for as I feel it helps to convey the characterisation more. Making my model look paler will hopefully make the audience know that he is a ghost. 

The Turn of the Screw (1992)

The next adaptation of The Turn of the Screw was directed by Rusty Lemorande. Actor Olivier Debray played the role of Peter Quint. When watching the trailer of this film I felt that he was being portrayed as a lot more menacing than the other adaptations of Quint. When he is seen at the window he shows a lot more emotion a looks some what menacing. Through reading the book, I did learn that Quint was in fact trying to control Miles, therefore the evil portrayal does make sense. He too is seen with a paler face and longer hair. I think the use of a pale face helps the audience to automatically know that he is a ghost and has something different about him. 

The Turn of the Screw (1999)

The director of the 1999 version of the latest The Turn of the Screw was Ben Bolt. Peter Quint was played by actor Jason Salkey and famous actor Colin Firth was also part of the film and played the Master of the house. When I first saw Quint in the film the first thing I noticed was the ginger facial hair. The other actors portraying Quint in the other films have had obvious dark hair or dark features. I think they may have wanted to create a different take on the character and see they effect he had on the audience. I personally think he works well as a more serious and menacing character due to his facial expressions and facial hair however I would not immediately be able to tell that he was a ghost. From looking into this film, I now know that I want my portrayal of Quint to have a pale face. It will make him stand out and I can then darken the look to help show the menacing side. 

Reflection

Through looking at other portrayals from a range of different years, I have been able to take aspects from each one that I like and see other parts that I do not. I will definitely be making up my character to look pale as this shows the audience that he is a ghost. To help show the menacing and evil side to his personality, I want to feature red around the eyes. The colour red has connotations of danger and fear which is what he portrays. Looking at other portrayals of my book has helped me massively in finalising my idea. 

References

The innocents (1962) Directed by Jack Clayton .

The turn of the screw (1974) Directed by Dan Curtis .

The turn of the screw (1994) Directed by Rusty Lemorande .

The turn of the screw (1999) Directed by Ben Bolt .

TOTSenthusiast (2009) Quint at the window: A comparison of 4 different film versions of TOTS. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0LtqWZ02kg (Accessed: 24 February 2016).

Research into cuts and bruises

My chosen character Peter Quint, died from slipping and hitting his head, therefore I want to create a cut on his forehead when I create my character using make-up. I therefore wanted to research into cuts and bruises to help me gain knowledge about them. I want to focus on the colours as I know the the age of something will cause it to change. 

Bruises
A bruise is something that can appear on all parts of the body and is discoloured due to bursting blood vessels under the skin through someone bumping this part of the body. A bruise will change colour depending on how old it is. In the early stages a bruise will appear red and turn purple and blue. During the healing process it will become green/yellow. Through researching this I now know that if Quint was to bruise his face, the immediate colour of it would be red with dark purple and blue in it. I think looking at this is important as I want to create something that is as realistic as possible. 

Cuts
A cut is an opening of the skin that has been created by a sharp object. They can be in a variety of sizes and are often fatal. Minor cuts can be treated easily by stopping the bleeding and leaving it or if it is larger in size then it may have to be stitched up. An open wound can be easily infected so it is important to get it checked and cleaned. A fresh cut will be very red in colour and often containing blood which will be bright red. This blood will often be dripping down the cut or around the area. For Quint I will be creating a large deep cut that is new to the head. Due to this being the cause of his death it needs to be large in size as well as red in colour. 

References

An overview of bruises (2005) Available at: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/bruises-article (Accessed: 17 February 2016).

Sweating, fever and tears

In our next SFX lesson, we focused on sweating and fevers. Sue showed us all the products we would be using and a range of images that we could look at. She explained to us the areas of the body we would be applying the product and achieving something that looked realistic. 

Health and safety
- Stipling sponges can be quite rough on the skin, therefore do not press down to hard otherwise you may hurt your client
- Make sure that when applying the glycerin for the sweat, that this does not fall into your clients eyes if you accidently apply to much. Asking them to shut their eyes may help just in case
- Before applying the tears ask your client if you are okay to do so. They may find it easier to apply this to themselves if they are cautious of you doing so


Fever
When someone has a fever they can often end up with a rash across their body. This will include the eyes, mouth, lips, neck and hands. 
Products - Moisturiser, alcohol, supra colour palette, stippling sponge, small brushes, latex, eyelash glue

- Using a stipling sponge apply a mixture of moisturiser/alcohol with the supra colour palette. Use reds, oranges and pinks. 
- Stiple the colour around the face focusing on the cheeks, forehead, chin and neck. 
- You can also apply the colour to the ears
- You are trying to achieve a blotchy look so ensure that you use a mixture of colours. It is often easier to blend the colours with your fingers
 - Using a small brush apply the colour to the eyes. Ensure this is placed all the way down to the lash line and under the eye. 
- It is important to keep building up the colour
- Also apply around and on the lips and ensure you use a range of colours
- You can add latex/eyelash glue to the lips to create a dry look which can be a result of dehydration. If this is the case add slight hints of blue/purple to the lips. 

Sweating
Having a fever is most likely going to cause you to sweat. This will be in areas such as your forehead, cheeks and above the lip. To intensify the sweating you can spray water on the hair. 
- Using glycerin to create the sweat, place this in the areas where you are more likely to sweat with a stippling sponge. 
- You can build up the amount depending on the intensity you desire. 

Tears
You can also create a watery eye or tears. This should be done at the last minute before they are placed in the camera.
- You can add glycerin to the tear duct of the eye to create a tear. Ensure it does fall into the persons eye. 
- To create a watery eye you can apply eye drops. Make sure you only use one set of eye drops on one person as you do not want to risk exchanging bacteria. 
- If needed, the client may apply the eye drops themselves if they do not want you to do it. 

Reflection
I thought creating this would be quite simple, however Sue made emphasis on not making it too theatrical. This was therefore at the back of my head when I was completing the look. When applying the colour I found using my fingers helped to blend a lot more. I tried to not place the colour in certain areas but across all the face and thought about areas where the colours would be darker. Next time I would try and build up the colour even more to create an even more realistic look. I found adding the glycerin as sweat really added to the whole effect. I really enjoyed completing this however it is not something relatable to my character. 

High Definition in the Make-up and Hair Industry

High Definition relates to the detail in a photograph or on the screen. This will look better and appear clearer than a standard form, therefore making everything a lot more detailed. As technology has improved most television companies are now showing their programme's in high definition. The same improvement can be seen in the film industry. Films are now being shot in the highest definitions possible. This may be incredible but it has had consequences in relation to the make-up and hair industry. 

Due to the enhanced detail that we are now able to see films and images in, make-up artists have had to change and learn a new set of techniques. When viewing someones face, their pores, blemishes, wrinkles and spots are now highly visible. Make-up artists now have to not apply large amounts of make-up to actors and models faces because it can appear too heavy on the skin. High definition now focuses on the most natural look possible but still creating a flawless look. Many make-up artists are now beginning to use the method of airbrushing to create a high definition look. The finish is lightweight and often lasts longer than a liquid foundation or product. 

Make-up brands are having to change their formulas and how they make their products. They are often sheerer in consistency and therefore do not appear thick on the skin. They are however high in coverage to achieve the 'flawless' look. Make-up brand Make-up Forever recently released a HD range specifically to be used on Tv and film. They wanted the formula to appear invisible on the skin, yet create the best coverage and complexion that they could. It is now one of the most popular brands to be used behind the screen. 

In relation to hair, everything now has to be even neater and precise. The cameras can now capture every misplaced hair or every pin that is out of place. Wigs can now look less real if they are not applied to the head properly and extensions should be the exact coloured and pinned to the head as precisely as possible. Extra planning now has to be made when styling and designing the hair. 

References

best, best of the (2016) Ultra HD foundation. Available at: http://www.makeupforever.com/us/en-us/make-up/face/foundation/ultra-hd-foundation (Accessed: 16 February 2016).

BBC (2016) Tips: Make-up for HD. Available at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/production/article/art20130702112136285 (Accessed: 16 February 2016).

Jacinto, S. (2015) #Beautytips - what is HD makeup? Creating perfect skin for studio, film and television. Available at: http://williamspromakeup.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/what-is-hd-makeup-creating-perfect-skin.html (Accessed: 16 February 2016).

Gothic horror: Monster Mash

In class today we looked at a range of monsters and villains that are commonly known in the gothic horror genre. We briefly explored the traits of each one and then as a group we were given a monster. We were given psychopathic killer. Kat wanted us to explore the characteristics of a killer and then write down films or tv programmes which featured them. We believed that most psychopathic killers looked like normal people and would almost have an alter ego that was the killer. They normally dress in everyday clothes and would not be seen as different from anybody else from a first glimpse. Mental illnesses are often connected to these killers because it is not out of their own doing to kill someone. People may have voices telling them to do so or have a change in personality that allows them to act so differently. We believed that they live a very lonely life on their own with very little contact with the outside world.  It is almost as though killing someone gives them a thrill and an excitement that they usually do not experience. They often kill using the same method. This usually includes torturing their victim. With them killing in the same way it makes it easier for the police and investigation teams to track the killer down. When thinking of films and programmes that featured psychopathic killers there were a few that stood out immediately. Dexter features a forensic technician called Dexter Morgan who lives a secret life of a serial killer. He exhibits most of the traits that we wrote down in class. When thinking of films, most of them included a killer that was possessed by a ghost or spirit that lead to their personalities changing and them having no realisation of what they were doing. Films like this include Insidious 2 and Amityville Horror.