Issue 3 Spring 2016

This popular issue combines gorgeously detailed and involved images from amazing film and TV series effects wizards with an array of information on mould making, amongst other unmissable technical information.

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• Barrie Gower on the baptism of fire (and ice) that was setting up for Game of Thrones
• Crimson Peak and DDT Efectos Especiales gothic ghosts
• How to block nostrils for a successful positive life cast

Issue 4 Summer 2016

From incredibly popular franchise productions and those who have had an integral part in them, to the foundational processes that every artist must know inside out, this issue covers a broad swathe of knowledge, profiles, and techniques.

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• Academy Award winner Joel Harlows 56 new alien races for Star Trek Beyond
• A retrospective of the career of Oscar, Emmy, and BAFTA-winning Mark Coulier
• Part one of a profile of how the X-Men franchise has challenged the FX makeup industry

Issue 5 Winter 2016

An issue with considerable inspiration and information on the systems and techniques needed for seriously impressive effects, from the sculpture stage to the film set and beyond.

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• Spectral Motions Mike Elizalde and Mark Setrakian on their pioneering animatronics
• Academy Award winner David Mart on DDT Efectos Especiales large scale work for J. A. Bayonas A Monster Calls
• The second instalments of the X-Men retrospective and Joel Harlow on Star Trek Beyond

Issue 6 Spring 2017

More animatronics, creatures, and concealment from contact lenses to art of disguise makeup join top industry artists for useful tips and information across areas like contact lenses and ovens, and take in the second parts of profiles and tutorials.

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• A trip through the Elseys amazing career ride see where saying yes can get you!
• The considerations, skills, and psychology behind successfully concealing identity
• Love Larson and Eva von Bahr on ageing and character makeups

Issue 7 Summer 2017

The features in this issue cover such a variety of design and execution from the blockbuster to the anime crossover, along with body paint basics, from the fundamentals to the far out!

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• Background on Wolverine and beautiful images in Logan
• Unmissable detailed tutorial on Bondo transfers, including all the pros and cons of different materials
• The second part of the Elsey partnership feature (lots of Wookiees)

Issue 8 Autumn 2017

The 80s retro anthology! Not only does this issue include a host of big makeup FX names talking about the Golden Age of the creature effects revolution (and a hilarious Dear Neill advice column), but also a section of personal memories from makeup FXs enduring leaders on their 80s experiences. Not to be missed.

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• From The Thing to Thriller: the 80s revolution in creature effects
• Ridley Scotts Alien: Covenant aliens, artefacts and effects from a combined effort across the globe
• A tricky brief for Legacy Effects on Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2

Issue 9 Winter 2017

This issue contains a number of feature articles so detailed and focused they could almost be tutorials, along with real tutorials which take you through careful step-by-step processes. Scary clowns from Bart J. Mixon, and if you really dont like clowns there is a blood blaster tutorial!

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• Provocative prosthetics on Eduardo Casanovas Skins by Oscar del Monte
• Davina Lamont and Gran Lundstrms amazing character and ageing work on Genius
• Brilliantly detailed examination of Akihito Ikedas Zombie Boy for Monsterpalooza 2016

Issue 10 Spring 2018

This wide-ranging issue highlights the variety and scope of opportunities for prosthetics work in todays screen industry, along with our trademark tutorials and tips.

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• Rogier Samuels return to Middle Earth for a series of commercials for Shadow of War
• The complex challenges facing Arjen Tuiten in his actor-driven makeup on nine-year-old actor Jacob Tremblay in Wonder
• A legion of sea fiends brought to life by Arturo Balseiro for sci-fi horror Cold Skin

Issue 11 Summer 2018

The Apes Issue! An insight into the appeal of apes and the challenges of creating primate characters, an industry staple as well as the focus of many passion projects.

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• Planet of the Apes original makeup team reminisce about a cultural phenomenon
• A retrospective not just on, but by, Rick Baker, on a subject that has featured many times in his magnificent career
• Master sculptor Don Lannings take on finding your path in life

Issue 12 Autumn 2018

Some gore, some sci-fi, some real character ageing, and some infectious Norwegian whimsy, alongside the usual essential tutorials, tech specs and tips, and a foray into haunt territory.

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• Davina Lamont and Gran Lundstrm on transforming Antonio Banderas into Pablo Picasso for the second series of National Geographics Genius
• The rise and rise of the haunt and scare attraction industry in the USA
• Bill Corso and the Deadpool 2 team transform Josh Brolin into a time-travelling cyber-assassin

Issue 13 Winter 2018

This issue showcases some of the pioneering work being done in fields beyond film and TV truly ground-breaking prosthetics skills and applications. Of course, there are the usual fantastic behind-the-scenes stories and images that youve come to expect as well!

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• Academy Award winner Christopher Nelson and his FX makeup co-designer Vincent Van Dyke on becoming part of the Halloween legacy
• Mike Defeo and Josh Turi collaborate on creating a practical prosthetic using a digital process
• Justin Raleigh and his Fractured FX teams incredible work on medical simulation with Boston Childrens Hospital

Issue 15 Summer 2019

Luckily all the gore in this issue is silicone, because theres plenty of it! If you want to know anything about the development of silicone as a medium in the prosthetics world, theres no better place to start. Plus: more monsters and mavericks, and some Marvel to boot.

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• All the hot details on Hellboy from Joel Harlow
• A marathon of alterations and alternatives for Adrien Morot on The Revenant in this issues B-Sides
• Twilight Creations Jrn Seifert on mutilations, expectations, and borrowing a dead dog for Netflixs series Perfume

Issue 16 Autumn 2019

Journey to Westeros with our extended feature, but stop off on the way for swamps, floods, snap moulds, steampunk, lookalikes, fine art, museums, and extreme old age. Something for everyone in issue 16!

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• Barrie Gower of BGFX on the juggernaut that was Game of Thrones, from delicate detail on the Children of the Forest to bulk burn effects and battle scenes
• Joel Harlow talks extreme old age makeup effects creation techniques as he ages Zachary Quinto from his fortie