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SFX Makeup Artist Reviews SFX Makeup in Film, from ‘The Godfather’ to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

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September 14, 2020

SFX makeup artist Howard Berger reviews SFX makeup from films including ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ ‘The Godfather,’ ‘An American Werewolf in London,’ ‘Kill Bill Vol. 1,’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ ‘Bombshell,’ Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and ‘The Exorcist’ and analyzes their believability, technique, and execution.

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SFX Makeup Artist Reviews SFX Makeup in Film, from ‘The Godfather’ to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

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30 Comments

Sweet Priyanka Chopra

September 14, 2020 at 4:11 pm

Nice n sweet

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Sailor Sam

September 14, 2020 at 4:17 pm

Wow those Marlin Brando comparison pictures are crazy. He really did an amazing job. I always forget that Marlon Brando was so much younger!

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koro

September 14, 2020 at 4:18 pm

yes, i enjoy it

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Arnav Gupta

September 14, 2020 at 4:26 pm

I honestly came for gamora
Lol

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Water Me Loan 64

September 14, 2020 at 4:26 pm

Howard Berger is Amazing!

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Gabriel Campos

September 14, 2020 at 4:29 pm

This is my favorite part in movies. I’m always stunned about it.

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#1 Superhero Fan

September 14, 2020 at 4:31 pm

If you are reading this I want to let you know that your sooo special to me and god. And, I hope you guys are Okay during this pandemic and the traumatic times of the year 2020. Love you, Whoever is lucky enough to read this! 🙂

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Rebecca Robinson

September 14, 2020 at 4:42 pm

he looks like les grossman

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John Lenin

September 14, 2020 at 4:43 pm

Gamorra is the worst makeup I’ve seen since the 50s. It’s just green paint with no shading or contouring.

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- John Lenin
  
  September 14, 2020 at 6:23 pm
  
  @13strong Like paint on skin. Real skin has translucency and a million subtle shades.
  
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- 13strong
  
  September 14, 2020 at 6:24 pm
  
  @John Lenin Yes? I’m just saying that the even, non-contoured green of her skin is similar to the even, non-contoured flesh tones of most humans. If you want her to be dolled up for a night out then that’s your weird expectation, but she’s an alien warrior. I don’t think she’s breaking out the slap before a battle. I thought her make up was excellent and so did the expert in this video.
  
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- John Lenin
  
  September 14, 2020 at 6:27 pm
  
  @13strong She looks like a mannequin.
  
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- John Lenin
  
  September 14, 2020 at 6:28 pm
  
  @E. S. Rigby Which is why they spray painted paper plates silver for the spaceships.
  
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- E. S. Rigby
  
  September 14, 2020 at 7:25 pm
  
  @John Lenin Hey, you do what works. It was a good-looking film with an entertaining story and fun character acting. I’m not here to argue that it broke the very limits of SFX and it’s the greatest film ever made, but it was good. Its practical effects were perfectly serviceable, looked good on camera, and worked with the visual aesthetic. I don’t know why this is so important to you.
  
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luckystrke

September 14, 2020 at 4:46 pm

Love this! Thanks 🙂

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13strong

September 14, 2020 at 4:53 pm

Does he explain how he got that trained badger to sleep on his chin?

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Angel Sarah

September 14, 2020 at 5:00 pm

*Vanity Fair* Perfect as always. Have a good day :p

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PAKTRA PRODUCTIONS

September 14, 2020 at 5:03 pm

Did anybody else see the video as 5 and 1/2 hours long when they clicked on it?

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Tom Morgan

September 14, 2020 at 5:05 pm

I saw bombshell in theatres and 100% noticed the makeup lol. On Charlize it was incredibly subtle, perhaps the best likeness I’ve ever seen crafted out of prosthetics before, but on literally every other character it was terrible to the point of farce. (Look up Richard Kind as Rudy Giuliani if you don’t believe me.)

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silver surfer

September 14, 2020 at 5:10 pm

No Doug Jones?

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Stephanie Mol

September 14, 2020 at 5:27 pm

Loved this video!

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Mitch Ravenport

September 14, 2020 at 5:40 pm

Really great and insightful video. Love your beard, too.

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Justen Harden

September 14, 2020 at 5:47 pm

This is incredible. Nice to see a guy who has such passion and appreciation for his craft! Respect.

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Akhil T_T

September 14, 2020 at 6:01 pm

Why does he look like vsauce

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Katie Elspeth

September 14, 2020 at 6:10 pm

Yes, thank you more please

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Fraser McCready

September 14, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Anyone else think he has a really cool beard ?

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Farah

September 14, 2020 at 6:38 pm

Anyone else skip the exorcist bit bc you got scared 😂

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SQNC

September 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm

Amazing reaction videos !!

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Issi Keyman

September 14, 2020 at 7:13 pm

Everyone’s talking about his beard, but he has a nice house.

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Alijah Sefchick

September 14, 2020 at 7:49 pm

Amazing video. Never realized some of these movies even had those prosthetics

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