Online Special Effects Prosthetic Makeup Course
Learn Professional Prosthetic Makeup, Injury Effects and Character Transformations
Build practical special effects skills for film, television, theater, events and creative productions through flexible online training with an included professional SFX prosthetic makeup kit.
Vizio Makeup Academy SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course Overview
Vizio Makeup Academy’s online SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course focuses on practical prosthetic application, realistic injury effects, character transformations and production-minded techniques. Students train with professional instruction from Jonah Levy and Gabriel De Cunto, complete practical assignments, receive feedback, retain lifetime course access and practice with an included Infinite Chroma SFX Prosthetic Makeup Kit.
| Course Specification | Included Details | How It Supports Your Training |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | 100% online and self-paced with lifetime access | Study around work, family and creative projects, then revisit lessons when needed. |
| Experience Level | Beginner-friendly progression into advanced prosthetic applications | Start with sanitation, safety and products before moving into complete effects. |
| Approximate Duration | Approximately 230 hours of online special effects education | Work through foundations, practical projects, prosthetic applications and career topics at your pace. |
| Included Practice Kit | Infinite Chroma SFX Prosthetic Makeup Kit and SFX brush set | Practice appliance application, blood effects, texture, coloration and removal with course materials. |
| Core Techniques | Cuts, bruises, fake blood, 3D transfers, bald caps, foam latex and silicone prosthetics | Build a varied portfolio of realistic injury effects and character transformations. |
| Instructors | Jonah Levy and Gabriel De Cunto | Learn production-focused techniques and professional insights from experienced Hollywood SFX artists. |
| Course Completion | Practical coursework, instructor feedback and certificate of completion | Document successful completion of the required Vizio Makeup Academy specialty course. |
Learn Professional Prosthetic Makeup From Hollywood SFX Artists
Enter the creative world of practical special effects with structured training in products, safety, realistic injuries, prosthetic appliances and character transformations.
The course features instruction from Jonah Levy and Gabriel De Cunto, experienced special makeup effects artists whose professional backgrounds span major film and television productions.
Jonah brings more than 25 years of professional makeup and special effects experience, helping students understand durable, believable foam latex and silicone prosthetic applications.
Gabriel guides students through production-minded effects such as cuts, bruises, bald caps and character applications, connecting each technique to the precision and continuity expected in professional environments.
Professional Special Effects Makeup Kit
The included Infinite Chroma SFX Prosthetic Makeup Kit gives students the core materials used throughout the course for prosthetic application, blood effects, texture, coloration, tools and safe removal.
Students can follow the demonstrations and practice repeatedly with foam and silicone appliances, adhesives, sealer, scar wax, blood products, sponges, brushes and precision tools.
The kit supports both beginners building foundational control and experienced artists expanding into production-style prosthetic work.
View Every Product Included in the Professional SFX Kit
Silicone Prosthetic for Witch/Old Person
Experience the magic of transformation with the Silicone Witch/Old Person Prosthetic. Exquisitely crafted, this prosthetic accentuates features like elongated noses and pronounced chins, bringing characters to life with unmatched realism. Made from high-quality silicone, it blends seamlessly with the skin, ideal for fantasy and horror.
Foam Prosthetic for Zombie/Vampire
Delve into horror with the Foam Zombie/Vampire Prosthetic. This piece embodies terror with detailed wounds and decaying textures, essential for transforming actors into nightmarish creatures in horror cinema and themed attractions.
Latex Foam Prosthetic for Alien/Creature
Elevate your SFX makeup with the Latex Foam Alien/Creature Prosthetic. This prosthetic sculpts distinctive features with exceptional realism, perfect for crafting otherworldly beings, essential for sci-fi and fantasy characters.
Prosthetic Adhesive
Ensure durability in your creations with Prosthetic Adhesive. This robust adhesive is perfect for securing various prosthetic elements, providing a strong bond that withstands performances and shoots.
Prosthetic Adhesive Remover
The Prosthetic Adhesive Remover offers a gentle solution for removing adhesives like spirit gum. Formulated to prevent skin irritation, it’s essential for safe prosthetic detachment and cleaning.
Prosthetic Sealer
Protect your prosthetic applications with a Prosthetic Sealer. It forms a protective layer that seals makeup against external factors, enhancing durability and appearance and being compatible with various materials.
Liquid Latex
Liquid Latex is a staple in SFX makeup, used to create a range of effects. Its flexible nature supports creative endeavors, making it essential for realistic effects.
Scar Wax
With Scar Wax, you can achieve ultra-realistic effects. Its pliable texture is perfect for sculpting scars, cuts, or altering facial features, making it indispensable for detailed character makeup in film, TV, and theater.
Scar Wax Oil
Improve the workability of scar wax with Scar Wax Oil. This enhances malleability and smoothness for precise makeup application, refining special effects for a flawless finish.
Ash Powder
Create survivor or aftermath looks with Ash Powder. Expertly formulated to replicate the look of ash, dirt, and grime, it allows for flexible application on skin and fabric.
Fake Blood
Add realism with fake blood, perfect for body and prop applications. Its fluid consistency mimics real blood, which is essential for portraying injuries and violence authentically.
Spray Fake Blood
For dynamic blood splatter effects, use Spray Fake Blood. It imitates natural splatter patterns, enhancing film, theater, and LARP authenticity.
Coagulated Fake Blood
Coagulated fake blood simulates older, clotted blood. Its dense consistency is ideal for deep wound effects, adding depth and realism to gory makeup applications.
Tooth Paint
Match teeth to character requirements with Tooth Paint. It allows for simulating various dental conditions or applying unnatural colors for fantastical characters.
Metal Spatula
The Metal Spatula is essential for precisely mixing makeup and adhesives. It ensures the perfect consistency and color blend, which is indispensable for detailed makeup applications.
Rounded Point Scissors
Featuring blunt tips for safety, Rounded Point Scissors are ideal for sensitive cutting tasks in makeup artistry, SFX applications, and medical settings.
Small 30ml Cup
Ensure minimal waste and freshness with Small 30ml Cups designed for single-use mixing of makeup materials. They are perfect for creating bespoke shades efficiently.
Cotton Swabs
Essential for detailed work, Cotton Swabs are versatile for tight-space applications, edge cleanups, or texture effects. They are a staple in any makeup toolkit.
Sponge
A Sponge is crucial for applying base layers, smoothing colors, creating textures, and supporting professional makeup applications.
Texture Sponge
Add specific textures with a Texture Sponge. This sponge is ideal for stippling effects and simulating skin conditions and is crucial for realistic makeup artistry.
Color Wheel
The Color Wheel is an essential tool for mastering color theory in makeup. It aids in color correction, blending, and choosing complementary colors for comprehensive makeup looks.
SFX Brush Set
Tailored for SFX makeup, the SFX Brush Set supports meticulous application, blending, and texturing, which is essential for working with various products and prosthetics.
SFX Prosthetic Makeup Portfolio and Practical Effect Examples
Practice realistic injury effects, appliance placement, blood work, texture and character transformations using the materials and techniques featured throughout the course.
SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course Curriculum
The curriculum progresses from sanitation, safety and material knowledge into blood effects, injuries, 3D transfers, bald caps, foam latex and silicone appliances, complete character transformations, portfolio development and professional marketing.
Course Access and Professional Foundations
- Unlimited Student Access
- SFX Makeup Artist Feedback
- eBook
- Introduction to SFX Makeup
- Sanitation
- Safety and Product Patch Testing
Products, Prosthetics and Industry Guidance
- Prosthetic Appliances
- Infinite Chroma SFX Makeup Kit
- Industry Production Insights
- SFX Makeup Pro Tips
- Instructor Technique Demonstrations
- Professional Product Resources
Injuries, Blood and Transfer Effects
- The Art of Fake Blood
- Cinematic Bruises
- Cuts & Bruises
- 3D SFX Transfer
- Foam Latex Prosthetic Bruised Eye
- Latex Bald Cap
Character Prosthetics and Career Development
- Silicone Prosthetic Goon
- Foam Latex Prosthetic Zombie
- Silicone Prosthetic Witch
- SFX Industry Advice
- SFX Marketing
- Certification
Advanced Silicone and Foam Latex Prosthetic Makeup Training
Begin with sanitation, product safety and patch-testing principles before learning how adhesives, removers, sealers, blood products, texture materials and prosthetic appliances work together. The included kit helps students connect each lesson to hands-on practice with the same categories of materials demonstrated in the course.
Guided by Jonah Levy and Gabriel De Cunto, students progress through fake blood, bruises, cuts, 3D transfer effects, a foam latex bruised-eye application, a latex bald cap and complete silicone and foam latex character transformations.
The course also introduces production expectations, professional workflow, portfolio presentation and marketing concepts that help students understand how technical skill connects to creative opportunities.
By the end of the program, students have practiced a broad collection of injury, appliance and character effects while developing greater control over preparation, placement, edge blending, coloration, continuity and safe removal.
Learn, Practice and Complete Professional SFX Assignments Online
Move through demonstrations and written resources, practice with the included kit, document your work and use instructor feedback to improve each application.
Study the Foundations
Begin with sanitation, safety, product knowledge, patch testing and professional setup.
Watch the Demonstrations
Follow clear video instruction for injury effects, transfers, bald caps and prosthetic characters.
Practice With the Included Kit
Repeat the techniques using the supplied appliances, adhesives, blood products, tools and brushes.
Create Practical Effects
Build cuts, bruises, blood effects, texture, bald-cap applications and complete transformations.
Submit Your Work
Document practical applications through the course platform for review and completion tracking.
Use Feedback and Complete the Course
Apply instructor guidance, finish the required assignments and earn your certificate of completion.
Meet Hollywood SFX Instructors Jonah Levy and Gabriel De Cunto
Learn techniques, professional insights and industry advice from Emmy-nominated artists whose work spans major films and television productions.
Jonah Levy
Emmy-Nominated Hollywood SFX Instructor
Jonah brings more than 25 years of professional makeup and special effects experience, with expertise in prosthetic application, character creation and production-ready practical effects.
Gabriel De Cunto
Four-Time Emmy-Nominated SFX Artist
Gabriel brings decades of special makeup effects experience across film and television, helping students develop realistic injuries, bald-cap applications and prosthetic character work.
SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course vs. Elite Makeup Course with FX
Both programs include professional special effects education, but they serve different creative goals. Compare their primary focus, techniques, kits and instructor teams before choosing your course.
| Course Feature | SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course | Elite Makeup Course with FX |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Advanced foam latex and silicone prosthetics for film, television, character work and practical special effects. | Comprehensive beauty artistry plus fantasy makeup, face and body painting, stage, editorial and dramatic effects. |
| Techniques | Prosthetic appliances, adhesives, blood effects, cuts, bruises, 3D transfers, bald caps and character transformations. | Beauty, bridal, editorial, airbrush, fantasy, paint-based effects and a limited number of zombie and character looks. |
| Included Kit | Infinite Chroma SFX Prosthetic Makeup Kit with a stated value of $699. | Professional beauty makeup kit for the complete Elite beauty and FX curriculum. |
| Instructor Team | Prosthetic training led by Jonah Levy and Gabriel De Cunto. | Full beauty and FX instructor team: Argenis Pinal, Phoebe Dawson, Liv Rideg, Jonah Levy and Gabriel De Cunto. |
| Best For | Students focused on practical prosthetics and production-style SFX applications. | Students seeking broad professional makeup education with beauty, airbrush, fantasy and paint-based FX training. |
SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course FAQs
Review common questions about the included kit, course level, practical exercises, certification, instructors and the difference between prosthetic and paint-based SFX training.
How long is the SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course?
The current Vizio Makeup Academy tuition listing describes the FX Prosthetic Makeup Course as approximately 230 hours. Because the course is self-paced and includes lifetime access, completion time varies according to each student’s schedule, practice time and assignment pace.
What is the difference between the Elite Makeup Course with FX and the SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course?
The Elite Makeup Course with FX is a complete beauty pathway that includes Intro, Master and Premier before adding fantasy makeup, face and body painting, stage, editorial and limited character effects. The SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course is a focused specialty program centered on foam latex and silicone appliances, blood effects, injuries, 3D transfers, bald caps and prosthetic character transformations.
Does the SFX Prosthetic Makeup Kit come included with the class?
Yes. The included Professional Special Effects Makeup Kit is the Infinite Chroma SFX Prosthetic Makeup Kit referenced in the curriculum and carries a stated value of $699. It contains prosthetic appliances, adhesives, remover, sealer, blood products, scar wax, tools, sponges, a color wheel and an SFX brush set.
How do I receive my professional certificate?
After completing the required course work, students can download and print a PDF certificate. Students may also review the academy’s current printed-certificate request process on the original certification page.
Is this course for beginners or advanced students?
This course is meticulously crafted to cater to both beginners embarking on their journey into the world of special effects makeup and advanced students seeking to refine and expand their skill set. For newcomers, it offers a solid foundation, breaking down complex techniques into understandable segments, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of SFX makeup’s fundamental aspects. Meanwhile, seasoned artists will find advanced lessons challenging and enriching, pushing the boundaries of their existing expertise with innovative techniques and professional insights. Regardless of your starting point, this course promises a transformative learning experience, guiding you from basic concepts to high-level applications, making it an ideal platform for artists at any stage of their career to flourish and excel in the SFX makeup industry.
What if I want to take the course for fun and not necessarily for a career?
The SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course is designed for aspiring professionals and enthusiasts looking for a creative outlet. If you’re interested in exploring the world of special effects makeup purely for fun, you’ll find the course equally rewarding. It offers the chance to unleash your creativity, learn a unique skill set and perhaps even ignite a passion you didn’t know you had. With guidance from industry experts, you’ll enjoy a hands-on learning experience that enriches your artistic abilities, whether you choose to pursue it as a career or embrace it as a fascinating hobby.
Are practical exercises included in the curriculum?
Yes, practical exercises are a core component of our SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course. Students engage in hands-on projects, from basic applications to complex character creations, under the guidance of their instructors. These exercises simulate real-world scenarios, ensuring students are well-prepared for professional work in the industry.
What makes the SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course by Levy and De Cunto stand out?
The course features instruction from Jonah Levy and Gabriel De Cunto, an included prosthetic makeup kit, structured practical projects and lifetime access. Their production experience helps students connect technique with durability, continuity, camera readiness, safe material use and professional workflow.
What skills will I learn in an SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course?
Students practice product safety, appliance preparation and placement, edge blending, coloration, blood effects, bruises, cuts, 3D transfers, bald-cap application, foam latex and silicone prosthetics, character transformations, safe removal, portfolio presentation and professional marketing concepts.
Begin the SFX Prosthetic Makeup Course Online
Study prosthetic appliances, blood effects, bruises, cuts, 3D transfers, bald caps, silicone and foam latex character applications with guidance from Hollywood SFX artists Jonah Levy and Gabriel De Cunto.
