Hello Infamous Blogger Fans.  Just put up a new video on how we are doing our Makeup.

In any Sci-Fi / Comic Book Series, Makeup can be very involved.  With limited resources in an Independent Web Series, it becomes increasingly difficult to produce any high quality practical prosthetic or Makeup apparatus that can be replicated and cost effective.  Add on top of this the difficulty of finding a Special Effects Makeup Artist and you are left with ingenuity.  Elizabeth "Liz" Bowen, has taken on the daunting task of learning Special Effects Makeup from the ground up.  With a little help from YouTube, a bit of medical research, an ability to create as an artist, her kids to practice on, and a drive not to quit, Liz has created a Makeup Design that is unique and professional.  In this Behind the Scenes video of Infamous Web Series, Liz talks about herself, the Makeup, difficulties, and how a full time mom became a Special Effects Makeup Artist for our show.  On top of all of this, Liz continues to help in crew, coordination, transpo, Craft Services, and... she is acting in the piece as the dark character of Morgan. 

Independent Film is something that is not for the light hearted.  With low to no budget, creating a look that is real and that will captivate with common products, and some easily found affordable Ben Nye Makeup, will add to any production requiring blood and prothetics.  With Ben Nye products we are able to use a wide range of different things to create and layer a look that is impressive and real.  Powder, latex, and a wide color pallet offers flexibility.

To ensure that there is a consistency, Liz uses her iPhone to take pictures for continuity.  This product has been great, as we have integrated it into so many different aspects of our production.  It is easy, good battery life, and with the multifunction of a computer in hand, internet, and video applications, we not only stay in contact with each other, but have the opportunity to work fast and to proof anything we do almost instantly over the internet.  Smart Phone tech has come a long way and with the viewing ability of the phone and its pictures, which we are able to look instantly if there is a question of what needs to be done to the Makeup, Hair, and Wardrobe. 

It is important to say that while Liz is doing all she can and more for the show; she is also a full time mom, works two jobs, and has a dog... the last of which is probably the easiest to handle.  She believes that if you want it bad enough, you can do it: Makeup, acting, Parent... not in that order.  It is great to have her on the team to produce something professional and exciting. 

Be seeing you.