This year's Tampa Bay Comic-Con is to be held on August 7th at the Double Tree on West Cypress Street in Tampa Florida. It is one in a long string of comic-themed conventions held annually here in Florida. Some may ask why the makeup artist community should take notice? The biggest answer is marketability.
These days it has become all too popular to show up dressed to the nines as your favorite comic book hero or villain, and no costume is complete without top notch makeup. That is where you come in. There is no better way to display your work than on a live model walking through a stadium-sized audience or, better yet, taking a costume prize in a sea of amateurs.
Don't believe in the promotional powers of comic-cons? Just look at the way these conventions are populated by celebrities. It is the hottest way to promote new media projects and everyone has taken note. It is not just your average zombie and character make-up anymore. These costumes are showing up in magazines and international publications. It's not even just for the boys, girls are rocking looks from hot heroine to glamour goddess at comic con.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Airbrush Seminar
Summer is in full swing, which means that the Joe Blasco Make-up Artist Training Center in Orlando, FL is getting ready to host their annual Airbrush Seminar. This extremely popular yearly event will be held September 26-30th. Hosted by international make-up artist, Cordi Frei, the class will be Monday-Friday from 6-10PM. The course cost of $1,000 will include an Iwata Eclipse HP-BCS airbrush and compressor. Those interested in participating in the course, but already have airbrush equipment, may take the class for $800.
Participants will learn safety, airbrush maintenance, and basic drills before advancing into make-up application. Once initial orientation of the airbrush is covered, they will begin base matching and application, highlight and shading, and experimenting with various stencils and effects.
Space is limited and filling up quickly so call to reserve your spot today!
orlando@joeblasco.com ::: 407.363.1234.
Airbrushing is an extremely popular make-up application technique that has become more and more sought after in the make-up industry for anything from weddings to prosthetics to HD. Make-up artists wanting to stay current and on top of the competition should know at least some basic airbrush application techniques.
Ultimately, the choice is up to you. Let us know your thoughts on the subject.
Would you rather roll out your brushes or plug in your compressor?
Below are some common arguments on the Pros and Cons of airbrushing.
PROS:
Lower concern for bacteria transfer
More even coverage
More natural/translucent look
Great for oily skin and skin that tends to absorb foundation quickly
Lasts 10-12 hours
Great for HD
Quicker application
CONS:
Must always have a power supply
Expensive start up costs
Gun can clog
Only able to use airbrush-specific foundations
Not as precise - takes the brush out of the artist's hand
Mixing colors can be more challenging
Constantly breathing in particles, if not wearing proper respiratory equipment, can be harmful to health
Resources:
www.bellasugar.com/airbrush-makeup-3629776
www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Airbrush_makeup-_the_evolution_of_beauty.html
www.informationlove.com/airbrush-makeup-kits
Participants will learn safety, airbrush maintenance, and basic drills before advancing into make-up application. Once initial orientation of the airbrush is covered, they will begin base matching and application, highlight and shading, and experimenting with various stencils and effects.
Space is limited and filling up quickly so call to reserve your spot today!
orlando@joeblasco.com ::: 407.363.1234.
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Ultimately, the choice is up to you. Let us know your thoughts on the subject.
Would you rather roll out your brushes or plug in your compressor?
Below are some common arguments on the Pros and Cons of airbrushing.
PROS:
Lower concern for bacteria transfer
More even coverage
More natural/translucent look
Great for oily skin and skin that tends to absorb foundation quickly
Lasts 10-12 hours
Great for HD
Quicker application
CONS:
Must always have a power supply
Expensive start up costs
Gun can clog
Only able to use airbrush-specific foundations
Not as precise - takes the brush out of the artist's hand
Mixing colors can be more challenging
Constantly breathing in particles, if not wearing proper respiratory equipment, can be harmful to health
Resources:
www.bellasugar.com/airbrush-makeup-3629776
www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Airbrush_makeup-_the_evolution_of_beauty.html
www.informationlove.com/airbrush-makeup-kits
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
"Deep Seeded"
The new disturbing horror film, "Deep Seeded" has roots close to home for the Joe Blasco Make-up Artist Training Centers.
CS Studios (www.csstudiosfx.com), owned and operated by Advanced Prosthetics instructor and graduate, Ashli Szymanski along with fellow graduate Kurt Combs, served as head of the make-up and effects department for the film. Lindsay Hill and Sarah Okun, also graduates of Joe Blasco and on staff at CS Studios, assisted with the production.
According to Ms. Szymanski the film, which was shot in just 8 days, has a pretty high gore factor which would explain how they went through over 10 gallons of blood creating the effects for the film.
Be sure to check out the latest issue of Revolver Magazine to read more about the upcoming film.
CS Studios (www.csstudiosfx.com), owned and operated by Advanced Prosthetics instructor and graduate, Ashli Szymanski along with fellow graduate Kurt Combs, served as head of the make-up and effects department for the film. Lindsay Hill and Sarah Okun, also graduates of Joe Blasco and on staff at CS Studios, assisted with the production.
According to Ms. Szymanski the film, which was shot in just 8 days, has a pretty high gore factor which would explain how they went through over 10 gallons of blood creating the effects for the film.
Be sure to check out the latest issue of Revolver Magazine to read more about the upcoming film.
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