Bibliography

Websites:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosthetic_makeup
http://study.com/articles/Special_Effects_Make-up_Artist_Employment_Info_for_Becoming_a_Special_Effects_Make-up_Artist.html
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=special+effects+makeup&biw=1517&bih=741&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjz4rHbprvJAhWHuBQKHS60AWsQ_AUIBigB&dpr=0.9
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=special+effects+makeup&biw=1517&bih=741&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjz4rHbprvJAhWHuBQKHS60AWsQ_AUIBigB&dpr=0.9#tbm=isch&q=special+effects+makeup+before+and+after
http://www.forensicmed.co.uk/wounds/firearms/gunshot-wounds-rifled-weapons/
http://www.exploreforensics.co.uk/entrance-and-exit-wounds.html
http://what-when-how.com/forensic-sciences/evaluation-of-gunshot-wounds/
http://www.mussenhealth.us/gunshot-wounds/shotgun-injuries.html

http://www.sianjeffriesjones.com/2012/08/29/a-little-prosthetic-history-part-1/
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chambers_(make-up_artist)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BkKijD3Wfw
http://www.movieinsider.com/photos/19465/ 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Jones_(Pirates_of_the_Caribbean)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Voldemort
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-09-11/who-said-it-lord-voldemort-or-the-master
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_(biology)

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=what+is+a+hybrid&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwih5O3H0rbJAhXG0xoKHbVvBRsQ_AUIBygB&biw=1517&bih=692&dpr=0.9#tbm=isch&q=real+hybrid+animals+liger&imgrc=L305gi9_2vrieM%3A

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reptilians

http://www.lizardtypes.com/flap-necked-chameleon/#ZBlCMx2LSYpwguVL.99

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=flap+necked+chameleon&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjN_5XXw6fJAhVCvhQKHZ0ICPMQ_AUIBygB&biw=1517&bih=692&dpr=0.9#imgrc=_ 

http://www.lizardtypes.com/knight-anole/#Vh2YOPjIClHFBGsW.99

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=knight+anole+lizard&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiGgI3cxafJAhUDvBoKHZT2BD8Q_AUIBygB&biw=1517&bih=692&dpr=0.9#imgrc=cPZa6CTDGisV9M%3A

Technical Evaluation

I found that from technical lessons in this unit my skills have advanced, not a lot of makeup artists have the opportunity to be taught about prosthetics and therefore found it really beneficial. When I started the term I was completely new to special effects makeup and went in only knowing a few things from lessons in first year. During our technical lessons I made sure that I wrote down everything that was said and payed key attention otherwise I would have really struggled. I had no idea the process that went into making silicone moulds, and am really glad that I have learnt this skill; for example learning about measuring about Silicone A&B and making sure the measurements were right to make the mould. Also during the lessons learning about cross contamination, that when handling the silicones having to be really careful; changing gloves, labelling sticks and wearing a mask when using Petrolease and fixing spray. I found learning about cross contamination really worthwhile because even I don’t want to go into the prosthetics industry I can use this for anything in makeup as it is such an important part. The technical side to special effects plays such a big part, I took so much time to design my mould to then create them not knowing whether it would turn out right. Taking my time, not rushing anything helped. If I made a mistake I wouldn’t be too far ahead and could just figure out how to correct it. I struggled mostly with blending away edges of the flat piece with alcohol, it took a long time to make sure it blended into the skin and I felt that with both of my assessments I should have taken more time to make sure it looked as seamless as possible. 

Brave New World Evaluation

Overall I found the Brave New World unit interesting and challenging, I learnt some really useful new skills that I will be able to take with me for when I enter the industry. Although I enjoyed having the opportunity to learnt how to apply prosthetic makeup I have learnt that I don’t want to go into the prosthetic industry, which has been beneficial to learn early on. I really enjoyed learning about the background of special effects makeup and the different ways they used as many different materials as possible to achieve looks they wanted without using silicone. I found it quite challenging remembering the different measurements for the silicone moulds and having to make sure they were all correct, I aimed to solve these problems by writing down the measurements on my phone so every time I had to measure out the silicone I was using the right amount. I liked that the unit was split into 2, the first part creating our wounds I enjoyed learning about how different guns and where they are shot from can impact the skin in different ways. For the second part; I found creating our hybrids more exciting, although challenging to create I really enjoyed seeing my design go from paper to creating my character in class.  I am really glad that I had the opportunity to try out special effects, and even though I will not be pursuing a career in the industry I still felt it was really beneficial.