Prosthetic Makeup History

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Prosthetics makeup also known as special make-up effect is molding and casting techniques to create an advanced cosmetic effect using prosthetic sculpting. It was revolutionized by John Chambers and Dick Smith but began before. During the 1930’s makeup artist were not known skillful techniques in bringing the features of fictional characters to reality. Many of the first to use prosthetic makeup learned by applying their own makeup for film/ theatre and consisted of stunt workers, circus performers, and actors. Face makeup began with the application of facial hair, colors, the use of physiognomy, and skilled makeup artist. Time after they began to experiment on physically changing facial features. Early use of prosthetics were basic and simple

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