For shoot five i wanted to create a look which i haven’t done before. To do this i chose to create a look on my own face using tape and makeup. I got this idea from a video on Instagram by @sfx_makeup_mariana who created a mask using the base as tape and placing it over her mouth and eyes leaving a little cap so that she could see. This look interested me and i wanted to try it out myself and possibly learn a different skill.
This look was definitely a look to do on a model as it was really challenging to create it on myself as i had cover most of my eyes which really effected the application. I used tape, latex and tissue for the base which was also a difficult job which again needed to be done on a model. I think with practice and patience this look would work really well for creating all different sort of masks. But i wouldn’t ever do this concept on tv/film as i don’t think its a good quality piece compared to if it was made out of silicone but its a good trick if i’m wanting to do something quick and fun. Next time i would definitely sculpt this piece out of clay and then fill it with silicone as i wasn’t happy with it.
Costuming would have played a big roll in this look. I Would have liked to had a big black cloak with a hood, it would have made it more professional making the final image a higher standard. I think this photo would of been great if it was taken in a dark room with a flash to achieve an eerie effect or even outside within the tress. I didn’t do much editing to this piece apart from putting an effect on the photo to make it look distorted.
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