ADVENTURES OF A MAKEUP ARTIST 2: MUSIC VIDEO: STONE BROKEN "HEARTBEAT AWAY"

Hello my loves! I hope your March is marching on nicely!

Today I'd like to take you behind the scenes on a music video I worked on recently for local rock band Stone Broken, released exclusively on March 2nd by Kerrang!

 #Repost @themockingbirdfilmco with @get_repost ・・・ Incredible 2 day shoot for @stonebroken huge result and thanks to everyone involved @dfrancoissmith @miss_rhiannonjlawson @jasonsegade @jurassica85 @charlie19899 @rosssyner_director (nice slippers) @pererauk & Becky! Looking forward to the edit! 🎥 #filmakers #behindthebird #filmmaking #musicvideos #rockvideo #spinefarmrecords #creativedirector #actor #acting #band #cinema 🎥

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I had such a lovely time working with The Mockingbird Film Co on this project, who selected the perfect cast for a challenging subject, the main theme of the video being domestic abuse. At times I confess it was difficult to watch the action on set, as Becky, our victim, was such a sweetheart... and Jason played the part of the abuser so authentically he had us all flinching, despite being one of the nicest actors I have met!

Fresh bruise FX Makeup by Jessica "Jurassica" Biddle on actor Becky Fowler 

Also on set were the band, who just released their debut album "Ain't Always Easy" this week on Spinefarm records ❣️
And it's already ranking at #15 on the midweek national album chart!!!!🤘 I'm so happy for them, the story of how the band formed is a real meet cute! It's wonderful to see some local talent getting recognition, and it couldn't happen to a lovlier bunch!! I'm excited to see what the future holds for them! Check out the album here and catch them on tour this Spring/ Summer here❣️

And now to the video!!




Catch the feature in Kerrang here! And more behind the scenes on the Heartbeat Away music video can be found on the Mockingbird Film Youtube channel! 

I hope you enjoyed it! I'll be back with more on set antics soon! Be sure to follow me for updates on my FX Hacks series, fresh bruises are next!

Love, love, love!

FX HACKS: INJURY SIMULATIONS USING BEAUTY MAKEUP

Hello my lovelies!! Welcome to the first of my new series of special FX makeup hacks and tutorials; "Injury Simulations Using Beauty Makeup"!

I've got so many fun tricks to show you, all of which can be adapted and built on to create many different FX, and all created using products found in most beauty makeup kits! You'll be a pro by the time Halloween comes around without having spent a penny!

So let's get stuck in to the first tutorial... cuts and scratches! 

* Apologies for the low video quality, it makes me sad, but I am restrained to using my phone while I raise funds for a decent camera. *

PRODUCTS

• PS...Beauty. Colour Corrector Concealer stick in "Lemon"
• Makeup Revolution. "Fierce as Fire" Eyeshadow/ Palette
• PS...Beauty. "Stay All Day" gel eyeliner (black)
• Makeup Revolution "Retro Luxe" Matte Liquid Lipstick in "Regal"
• MUA Luxe Velvet Matte Liquid Laquer in "Reckless"
• BARRY M "Berry Good" Lip Oil

TIPS

1. Use concealer, buffed out with a blender brush, to highlight around the area of the injury. This will simulate swelling. 
2. Use pink or well blended out red eyeshadow around the cut for "sore" skin
3. Outline the shape of the cut with eyeliner and a thin brush, before going over it with deep red eyeshadow. Eyeliner underneath red eyeshadow will add depth to the wound
4. Mix lipsticks to create a "blood" colour if your lipstick isn't the right shade. Apply with a thin brush. 
5. Use gloss/ lip oil to add shine to the "blood" and create the illusion of blood flow.

And there we have it! If you have a go at creating your own injuries, please share them/ tag me, I'd love to see them! And if you have any questions, requests or comments please leave them below!

Follow me for details on the upcoming second part of the series "Fresh Bruises", on the way soon! 

Love, love, love