Gore & Casualty FX Makeup Application

$500.00

This Saturday intensive workshop offers participants an opportunity to delve into the secrets of applying and painting convincing wounds, bruises, cuts, and other distressing effects. The workshop covers a wide range of techniques, including the use of film quality prosthetics, special effects makeup application methods and realistic blood effects.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, September 16, 2023; 11AM – 7PM
Saturday, January 20th, 2024; 11AM – 7PM
Saturday, April 27, 2024; 11AM – 7PM
Saturday, June 8, 2024; 11AM – 7PM
Saturday, November 16, 2024; 11AM – 7PM
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Description

Discover the horrific world of special effects makeup in the one-day workshop “Gore & Casualty FX Makeup Application,” taught by film industry FX artist, Dallas Harvey. In this intensive and hands-on Saturday course, participants learn the art of creating realistic gore and injury effects for film, theater, cosplay, halloween or just for fun!

Whether you’re an aspiring makeup artist, a horror enthusiast, or simply curious about the magic behind gruesome movie scenes, this workshop promises to be an unforgettable learning experience.

Students will delve into the secrets of applying and painting convincing wounds, bruises, cuts, and other distressing effects. The workshop covers a wide range of techniques, including the use of film quality prosthetics, special effects makeup application methods and realistic blood effects. Throughout the day, participants will gain hands-on experience, bringing their creative visions to life by experimenting with various materials and tools used in the FX industry.

Safety is a top priority in this workshop, and participants will be guided through the proper use, handling and sanitation of makeup products, tools and materials. Whether you’re a seasoned makeup artist looking to expand your skillset or a complete beginner with a passion for special effects, this workshop caters to all levels of experience.

Upon completion of the “Gore & Casualty FX Makeup Application” workshop, participants will not only leave with a newfound appreciation for the artistry behind special effects makeup but also with the confidence to explore and create their own imaginative gore FX. Get ready to unleash your creativity, embrace the darker side of makeup art, and step into the captivating world of special effects!

The tuition fee covers all necessary products, materials, and tools required for the course. We encourage you to bring a notepad and camera to document your progress as you learn.

Additional information

Choose Your Starting Date

Saturday, September 16, 2023, Saturday, January 20th, 2024, Saturday, April 27, 2024, Saturday, June 8, 2024, Saturday, November 16, 2024

Course Outline

Topics covered in this class include:

  • Special Effects Makeup Kit & Products
  • Types Of Prosthetics & Application
  • Special Effects Makeup: Cuts, Bruises & Wounds
  • Creating Realistic Blood FX
  • Application Safety & Removal

Instructor

Vancouver FX Studio Founder and Lead Instructor, Dallas Harvey, is a special effects artist who works with both practical and digital mediums, with over 15 years of digital concept and CGI experience, Harvey has been credited with roles including lead special effects designer, key makeup effects artist, and puppeteer on many film, television, and music video productions.

In addition to taking role as author and previous-instructor of the Digital Make-Up Design curriculum for Blanche Macdonald Centre, Harvey was also responsible for curating the IMATS Vancouver Make-Up Museum 2012-2014 and featuring some of his work in Make-Up Artist Magazine, including written columns in the magazine’s Lab Tech section!

Most recently, Harvey designed special effects for The Exorcist Season 2 for Fox TV network including puppeteering custom builds, creating realistic props and silicone body duplicates, blood rigging, dental acrylic teeth creation, as well as custom sculpting fabrication and concept design.

To contact him by email click here.

View Harvey’s full credit list on IMDB.

View Harvey’s Linked-In Profile here.

About The Instructor

Dallas Harvey – Instructor & FX Artist

Dallas Harvey is a special effects artist who works with both practical and digital mediums. He has over 15 years of digital concept and CGI experience and has been lead special effects designer, key makeup effects artist and puppeteer on many TV, Film & Music video productions.

His special effects make-up designs have been published numerous times in the world-wide publication Make-up Artist Magazine. In addition, Harvey is a twice published author in the Lab Tech section of the magazine, and was curator of the IMATS Vancouver Make-up Museum 2012-2014. Harvey has also authored and instructed the Digital Make-up Design curriculum for Blanche Macdonald Centre. In 2015 he was a LEO Award nominee for Best Make-up in a Short Drama for Telefilm Canada sci-fi production Gord’s Brother.

Most recently Harvey designed special effects for The Exorcist Season 2 for Fox TV network puppeteering custom builds, creating realistic props, silicone body duplicates, blood rigging, dental acrylic teeth, custom sculpting fabrication and concept design.

Dallas Harvey is the founder of Vancouver FX Studio where he designs and consults on local and international TV, Film & Music Video productions.

To contact him by email click here.

View Dallas full credit list on IMDB.

View Dallas linked in profile here

Class Dates & Times

This is an 8-hour intensive workshop.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, September 16, 2023; 11AM – 7PM
Saturday, January 20th, 2024; 11AM – 7PM
Saturday, April 27, 2024; 11AM – 7PM
Saturday, June 8, 2024; 11AM – 7PM
Saturday, November 16, 2024; 11AM – 7PM