Creating black eyes and cuts

Black eye

When creating a black eye it is a good idea to use an image of bruising as a guideline to analyse the colour when creating a black eye/bruise. Firstly apply foundation around the  area or the eye and onto the face and blend out using a buffer brush. Next apply several colours such as reds blacks purples blues and yellows to the area and blend out using a blending brush.

If you are creating a bruise which is red and slightly swollen apply a small amount of Vaseline to the area to make the bruising appear more sore.

Cut

Firstly I created a fine line with a fine make-up brush and a light red from my  supracolour pallet.

Next I used my blending brush to blend the line out into the skin.

Then I applied a darker layer of red over top of the faded line and blended the line out with the blending brush. Finally  I started to create broken lines with my fine line brush and dark red mixed with a small amount of black.

In order to make the cut appear more realistic I had to really blend the product into the skin and keep layering up the supracolour.

Death Mask

To create my death mask I firstly started off by applying a thin layer of Illamasqua base colour which gave me quite a pale complexion. Then using eyeshadows from my Kryolan eyeshadow pallet I shaded the darker areas of my face using a balck and a grey and to lighten certain areas of my face I applied a white from the pallet to act as a highlighter.

I was very happy with the death mask I created as I felt applying a light base colour really helped the shadowed areas to come out and by using a powder product opposed to paint I feel it made my make-up appear more subtle and realistic.

Late Victorian hairstyles

During the 1870's the hairstyles particularly the style of buns became more elaborate and complicated hair was braided and then tied back into a bun  . long loose locks became popular as an eveningwear hairstyle for women and they sides of the hair started to become more sleek whereas at the beginning of the Victorian era ringlets were situated at the sides of the head and the rest of the hair was portrayed as sleek. Fringes also started to become more popular with Victorian women towards the later part of the Victorian era.

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During the 1870s Victorian mens hair became significantly short, and oil became a popular product to sleek back the hair . Oil was also used on heavy moustaches. . Facial hair during the later Victorian era, became more varied , beards and full moustaches were still very popular.

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Towards the end of the Victorian era hair become more curly and elaborate and fringes became even more popular during the 1880s however towards the end of the era fringes were styled in a centre prating a grown out to become long fringes, some women even wore false fringes in order to follow the trend. Victorian women started to also use hot metal tongs in order to create waves in their hair which was created by marshelle in 1872 and was commonly known as the 'Gibson Girl' style.

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Mens hair still remained short and sleeked back with a centre parting as they did in the 1870s, the clean shaven look and the walrus moustache still remained popular and the long sideburns were also supported in a Victorian mans hairstyle.

Source Information:

http://victorianeracnr.blogspot.co.uk/2011/01/fashion.html. Last accessed 03/02/15.

http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/1870-victorian-photo-gallery.php. Last accessed 03/02/15.

http://www.ehow.co.uk/info_8507544_hairstyles-18801890.html. Last accessed 03/02/15.

http://www.ehow.co.uk/info_8507544_hairstyles-18801890.html. Last accessed 03/02/15.

Here are some late Victorian hairstyles which I created myself. Firstly I sectioned the front of the hair into two parts and created four curls on each side. I then pinned the curls into place in order for them to call down. 

Secondly I brushed the rest of the hair back and tied it with a hair band. I then plaited the hair tied in the hair band and wrapped it round creating a bun which I kept in place using kirby grips. I then gently placed the flowers on top of the bun.

Finally I took out the front curls and loosened them and then started pinning them back to create a nice natural Victorian look.

Wounds and Burns

I applied wax putty to the back of my hand in order to warm up the product to make the wax easier to use. Then I applied the wax to the arm and smoothed out the wax using a spatula. I made sure the wax was evenly spread across the area and the edges were smoothly blended into the skin to make the wound seem more realistic. Then I applied a small amount of moisturiser to the edges of the wax to help to smooth out the edges of the wax. Next I shook the bottle of latex well before using then I poured it into a small bowl and reapplied the lid. I applied the latex over the wax and carried out this process at a fast pace as the latex starts to peel. Using the hair-dryer at a cool temperature I waved it over the top of the latex until the product became clear. I applied several layers of latex in order to make the would seem more realistic. Using my Kryolan foundation pallet and foundation brush I applied the colour which best suited my models skin to the wound and around the area and made sure I blended it well. I then applied wound filler to the inside of the cut and finally to finish I applied fake blood to the cut.

When removing the product I used the flat end of the spatula to peel off the wax and rinsed the latex off under running water and then applied a barrier cream to the arm.

If you are using gelatine slab cut of a small amount into a bowl and heat in the microwave for approximately 20 seconds until its a runny liquid.

If you are using bottled gelatine but the bottle in a bowl full of water and heat in a microwave a whole bottle usually takes a minute to melt count for 20 seconds take the bottle out of the microwave and shake then heat again in the microwave until a runny liquid.

If you are using granules pour the granules into a bowl add a small amount of water stir and put into the microwave until it a runny liquid.

Ageing make-up

To age the skin I used a variety of different make-up products to gain an effective outcome. I firstly applied a foundation base to the face, neck and ears making sure it was completely blended by using my blending brush. I then shaded specific areas of the face such as the temples, cheekbones and under the chin using a brown eye-shadow from the viva brilliant color medley matt make-up pallet. I then applied a brown colour to the lines on the face which were already visible using a brown which I created by mixing yellow, red and green from the supracolor make-up pallet. I then got my model to raise her eyebrows and smile which enabled me to go over the lines to make them look more dramatic but blending them as well in order to keep them looking natural and as realistic as possible. I then used a lighter colour from the supracolor make-up pallet which I applied under each line to act as a highlighter and make the wrinkles look more defined. I also got my model to squeeze her lips in to enable me to define the lines around the lips and make them look more visible. 

As I created the ageing look a few times I also found that using a sharp brown eye brow pencil also worked well to create the lines around the face.

Locations relating to Gothic Horror

This week I visited a variety of different places in Dorset where I live looking for Images that relate to Gothic Horror. The Images that I took are places that scare me and wouldn't like to be alone.

Bournemouth graveyard 

Corfe Castle

 Heignsbury Head

 Bournemouth Balloon - Bournemouth Gardens

 Poole Quay

 Mansion

Gothic Architecture

In Northern France around 1140 was when the first style of architecture emerged which we now call Gothic. It began throughout the construction of great churches in the Paris region in a move towards greater height, light and volume. Later on it was used for palaces, castles, bridges, gates and city walls. The main features are the pointed arch, the rib vault, buttresses and window tracery. In time Gothic became a family of related styles throughout Europe. 

In the early 15th century interest for Gothic became a lot smaller, firstly in the city states of central Italy where it hadn't ever really been that popular. Although in Northern Europe it did carry on into the 16th century.

Early Gothic

Interior of the upper of Saite-Chapelle, Paris, France. Photograph by Steven Ballegeer.

Local adaptations of Gothic

South side of the nave of the church of St Catherine, Oppenheim, Germany, begun after 1317. Photograph by Sylvia Buettinger.

Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy. Photograph by Kieran Lynam.

Later Gothic

Cloister, San Juan de los Reyes, Toldedo, Spain, founded 1476. Photograph by Andy Carson.

Upper part of the south transept facade, St Vitus Cathedral, Prague, begun around 1371.

Castles

Bellver Castle, Majorca, Spain, 1309-40. Photograph by Salvador Busquets.

Caernarfon Castle, Wales, begun 1283.

Below are some pictures of the main features of Gothic Architecture:

Pointed Arch

Source: http://www.exploring-castles.com/characteristics_of_gothic_architecture.html

The Vault

Source: http://www.exploring-castles.com/characteristics_of_gothic_architecture.html

Buttress

Source: http://www.exploring-castles.com/characteristics_of_gothic_architecture.html

Window Tracery

Source:http://www.basiccarpentrytechniques.com/

Source Information: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/g/gothic-architecture/

High definition Broadcasting

High definition (HD) broadcasting is a television which gives you exceptionally clear, crisp pictures with vivid colours and up to five times more detail than a standard television. It is the fastest and most clearest digital format to watch television in.

How High definition (HD) broadcasting effects Makeup/Hair:

It is always important to prepare the skin before applying the make-up because too much make-up can appear really obvious on HD, so therefore it is essential to always cleanse, tone and moisturise beforehand to even out the hydration of the skin as this is extremely important for HD.

Most of the make-up in a make-up artists kit will work fine for HD, although by having airbrush techniques will give you a distinct advantage so it is definitely good to invest in an airbrush kit.

Airbrush cosmetics are made from micronised pigments that are less detectable on camera.

The length of wear with airbrushing is great as it lasts a lot longer than conventional make-up and doesn't need touching up as much throughout the day.

Airbrushing blends very easily and doesn't leave any hard lines of demarcation. If you have hotspots then you are able to dust the area lightly with a bit of transparent powder to make it less shiny.

Blusher which is blended badly can look really bad in HD but by using airbrushing it can smooth out any imperfections. It is also really good for highlighting and contouring.

Setting powder is a product that can often be a problem in HD as non-micronised powders can often give the skin an ashy, dull look on camera. You are able to purchase specialised HD setting powders.

A lot of make-up artists are used to checking their work in a mirror, however with HD it is also important to eyeball the make-up closely because if there are any apparent imperfections to the naked eye then this will also be very apparent on HD.

Below are some videos about HD make-up which I have found very interesting and useful:

Source Information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/production/article/art20130702112136285

Satis House

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2064629/GREAT-Expectations-Gillian-Anderson-leads-star-cast-BBCs-festive-adaptation-Charles-Dickens-classic.html

Satis House is a Gothic setting which is of old brick and dismal and some of the windows had been walled up whilst others had iron bars on them. The house is severely neglected and falling apart. The crumbling, dilapidated stones of the house, as well as the darkness and dust that spreads through it signify the decadence of the lives of its inhabitants and of the upper class as a whole. Next to the house is the brewery which shows the link between commerce and wealth. Miss Havisham's fortune is not the product of an aristocratic birth but of a recent success in industrial capitalism. 

The interior of the house has no sunlight and is just lit by wax candles. On Miss Havisham's long table is her wedding cake which is covered with dust and cobwebs and there are mice running around. Miss Havisham herself never sees sunlight and always stays in her wedding dress which represents death and degenerations and symbolises her past. She wears a long white veil and has bridal flowers in her white hair. Everything in view should have been white, but because Miss Havisham has not changed anything for so long, it was now yellow and looked very faded as everything had lost its lustre and nothing had any brightness left. The stopped clocks throughout the house show her strong-minded attempt to freeze time by refusing to change anything from how it was on her wedding day when she was jilted.

Below are some quotes from the novel which describe Satis House:

• "On this day of the year, long before you were born, this heap of decay", stabbing with her crutched stick at the pile of cobwebs on the table but not touching it, "was brought here. It and I have worn away together. The mice have gnawed at it, and sharper teeth than teeth of mice have gnawed at me". (Chapter 11).

• "So!" she said, without being startled or surprised; "the days have worn away, have they?" (Chapter 11).

• So unchanging was the dull old house, the yellow light in the darkened room, the faded spectre in the chair by the dressing-table glass, that I felt as if the stopping of the clocks had stopped time in that mysterious place, and while I and everything else outside it grew older, it stood still. (Chapter 17).

Source Information: www.sparknotes.com/lit/greatex/themes.html

www.shmoop.com/great-expectations/time-quotes.html