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Let memories of tacky, unsuccessful Halloween costumes go to the grave (R.I.P.): it’s time to resurrect your supernatural side. Are you ready to stand out this year? These tips are guaranteed to give you that extra spooky flair to help scare, impress, and fascinate, all by using only two things: makeup and items found in your kitchen.

In our recent interview we spoke with Matiki Anoff, the makeup designer on The Book Of Clarence, the film by Jeymes Samuel. The Book Of Clarence follows Clarence, who is struggling to find a better life for his family while fighting to free himself of debt. Drawn by the power of the rising Messiah, Clarence risks everything to create his own path to divine life, only to realize that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.

When it comes to creating realistic horror and special effects makeup, it's extremely important to keep the character's story and existing physical features in mind. Try using these tips to help bring more realism to your FX makeup.

Sundance 2022 select God’s Country follows Sandra (Thandiwe Newton), a grieving college professor, who confronts two hunters she catches trespassing on her property and is drawn into an escalating battle with catastrophic consequences. It will premiere at Sundance on January 23rd.

We recently spoke with Emmy-winning and ADG award-nominated production designer, Adam Rowe, about his work on Netflix’s newest comedy series Glamorous.

We recently spoke with Kristy Strate, the makeup department head of the SXSW Select Babes, which premiered on March 9th at the festival. Produced by Ilana Glazer, Babes follows Eden as she leans on her married best friend and mother of two, Dawn, to guide her after becoming pregnant from a one-night stand.

In our latest conversation, we spoke with Syretta L. Bell, who just recently served as the makeup department head for both Tyson's Run, which premiered on Friday, March 11th and Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming which has been in Top 10 on Netflix since its release on February 25th.

In the world of video game production, there's a lot of time that goes into elements such as designing landscapes, people and the wardrobes, which is a major part of bringing characters to life. Makeup artist Kelton Ching is responsible for creating all of the wardrobes and masks for the upcoming Lovecraft-inspired open world game from Frogwares, The Sinking City, during E3. What goes into wardrobe for video games? Is it much different than wardrobe design for film? Kelton answers these questions and more.

In the Costume department, along with character and circumstance, we usually concern ourselves with fit and appearance. But injury effects take a whole other level of wardrobe prep. While the payoff for an effects shot done well can be invigorating, injury effects in action and inserts take resources, planning and collaboration.

R-rated superhero movie, Deadpool, heated up the big screen last month, captivating viewers and fans of the comic book character, whose dark, twisted sense of humor takes him on a search to find the man who nearly destroyed his life. Rodeo FX, a team of creative, passionate people, devoted to VFX, had an extraordinary hand creating outstanding special effects. The studio, led by VFX Supervisor, Wayne Brinton, worked on complex sequences that included grotesque skin alterations, fire, set alterations and more. Wayne talked to ProductionHUB about the process, how he transformed Wade, and the ideas he brought to the table for the film.