Special Effects & Theatrical Makeup Flashcards

The SFX technique of creating a realistic bruise uses which color layering sequence?

Answer: Yellow/green base → Red/purple mid-tones → Deep blue/purple shadows

Realistic bruises show green/yellow at healing edges, red-purple in the middle, and deep blue-purple at the center of impact.

In body painting for artistic or theatrical purposes, which type of paint is formulated specifically for skin safety?

Answer: FDA-approved cosmetic-grade body paint

Only FDA-approved, cosmetic-grade body paints are formulated and tested to be safe for extended skin contact.

The technique of 'stippling' in SFX makeup is used primarily to create what effect?

Answer: Texture such as stubble, pores, or rough skin

Stippling applies product in a dotted, dabbing motion using a stipple sponge to mimic skin texture, pores, or beard stubble.

Which theatrical technique involves painting dark shadow on the nose sides and a light stripe down the center to alter the nose's apparent shape?

Answer: Nose sculpting through highlighting and shading

Highlighting the nose bridge and shading the sides creates the illusion of a narrower, more prominent nose through light and shadow principles.

When creating an aged skin effect using latex, the technique of stretching the skin while applying latex achieves what result when released?

Answer: Fine wrinkles and crepey skin texture that mimics aging

Applying latex to stretched skin and releasing it causes the latex to wrinkle, creating realistic fine lines and aged skin texture.

An airbrush makeup system delivers product using which mechanism?

Answer: Compressed air propelling fine droplets of product

Airbrush systems use compressed air to atomize liquid makeup into micro-droplets, creating a fine, seamless film on skin.