Masks & Mirrors

Duration: 23

Year Published: 1993

Creator: Gary R. Benz

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Examines how special effects makeup is created for a movie. Shows the steps for building fitted molded masks for several of the characters from the film Cabin Boy. Talks with several makeup artists, including Academy Award winner Rick Baker, about the craft. Traces the history of special effects makeup in film, beginning with Lon Chaney and the classic monster movies.