Posts tagged makeup

• 24 Aug

  Episode: Backyard FX

  Chemical Burn Effect Final Destination

  The final build for the Death's Last Stop special is a Chemical Burn effect.  Need to make someone's skin bubble, ooze and burn?  We've got it covered!  Come back tomorrow's Original Short test film and Part 3 of the Death's Last Stop special event, where Death claims his final victim!htt

• 13 Jul

  Episode: Backyard FX

  Harry Potter Voldemort Make-up

  Harry Potter comes out this week, so Backyard FX responds to numerous viewer request to do Voldemort makeup.  Julie, one of the members of the new BFX Build Team, shows you how to recreate this makeup effect from the new Harry Potter movie for cheap!   The techniques used for this build can be ap

• 25 May

  Episode: Backyard FX

  Gory Prosthetic Wounds and Special Effects : HFX

  Erik visits Synapse FX in Southern California for this edition of Hollywood FX.  Get a behind-the-scenes look at how this special fx shop creates some amazing effects for independent film.  They're experts of it all and show off some of the latest prosthetic technology used to create realistic wou

• 06 Apr

  Episode: Backyard FX

  Dragonball Z Piccolo Costume and Make-Up : Build

  The Dragonball Evolution movie trailer has left us skeptical about a live-action remake of the beloved cartoon series, so Backyard FX had to make things right.  As a true Dragonball Z fan, Erik had no choice but to build the Piccolo costume and make-up that is true to the original cartoon!  Also,

• 05 Jan

  Episode: Backyard FX

  Frozen Actor Make-up Build

  The cold weather in NYC gave us the perfect opportunity to create a 'Frozen Actor' effect to make it look like a person is ice cold or frozen solid.  Erik shows you the appropriate techniques of applying makeup, and which household spices to use to create a realistic frozen effect.  Also, watch th

• 04 Feb

  Episode: Backyard FX

  Create Realistic Demon Makeup

  Do you need to look like the devil in "Legend"? How about Hellboy? Well you've come to the right place. All you'll need is $35 dollars and some patience.

• 16 Jul

  Episode: Backyard FX

  Aging Makeup

  Tired of paying full price for things? Start getting the senior discount with the help of aging makeup. Using stipple latex, crepe hair, makeup and a fishing hat, Erik makes his 24 year old friend look like a AARP recipient. Check out the blog for in-depth instructions.