This book was written as a reference to help anyone asked to create basic Make-up Effects. No cumbersome equipment or weeks of preparation is required. All the casualty simulations outlined can be created out of a properly stocked kit. Included are 43 make-ups, 13 formulas, 6 tricks, storyboards and over 474 colour photographs comprising 196 pages of easy to follow information that will inspire countless characters and illusions.
Randy Daudlin has been a professional Make-up Artist working in the film and television industry for the past 28 years. As an instructor, he has taught at both colleges and private institutions. Over the past five years he has made the transition into writing and directing having completed two feature films. The first is "Bottom Feeder", which he wrote, and it stars Tom Siezemore. The second is, "Static", staring Kathleen Robertson. He has also wrote and directed some eposodic television. Having spent his adult life working in the industry he understands the needs of filmakers and make-up artists alike and it is reflected in his books, Hurt 'Em Reel Good and Reel Characters. When he isn't writing scripts or working on new book ideas, he is conducting seminars and workshops sharing his wealth of knowledge.
2012 marks his first foray into fiction with the release of his novel BLOOD PROMISE. An adult Vampire story he has worked on all aspects of this genre during his career and brings his unique perspective to the story.
