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Special Effects (SFX) Makeup Masterclass

A 7-day special effects makeup masterclass in Quezon City covering bruises, burns, wounds, wax and scar work, blood staging, old-age effects, and prosthetic application, with a set-ready portfolio.

Professional · Special Effects · 7 days · PHP 40,000

Who this course is for

Production-focused artists who want credible, set-ready effects work in their portfolio for film, TV, theatre, and events.

PHP 40,000

per student · all materials included

Tuition includes all training materials, certificate, portfolio images, and OJT opportunities.

What you will cover

01

Composition and Design

Plan effects from reference to final design.

02

Bruises and Burns

Create realistic bruising at every stage of healing and first-, second-, and third-degree burns done right.

03

Skin Details

Moles and freckles in alcohol for transferable durability; wet and dry blisters at every stage.

04

Wax, Scars, and Wounds

Sculpt scars and tissue damage with professional wax; build set-ready cuts, scratches, and scabs.

05

Blood Works and Staging

Fresh, drying, and staged blood for realistic scenes.

06

Teeth, Eye Effects, and Facial Hair

Dental and ocular effects that finish the character, plus mustache and beard making that reads on camera.

07

Old Age for HD and Stage

Aging makeup that holds up at close-up and stage distances.

08

Supplies and the Industry Review

Know exactly which SFX tools and brands to invest in, and how effects work fits real productions.

What you will receive

  • All training materials provided
  • Certificate of completion
  • Portfolio images of your work
  • OJT at film, TV, stage, and theatre performances
  • 10% discount on succeeding courses
  • Makeup Academy Manila welcome gift

How training works

Seven days in the studio, one effect family per day, each practiced to set standard. The program closes with a professional portfolio pictorial of your finished effects.

Course Details

Tuition

PHP 40,000 per student

Duration

7 days

Level

Professional

Discipline

Special Effects

Format

Hands-on, materials included

Location

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Intake dates

Open as seats fill; ask for the next available

Succeeding courses

10% discount

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Admissions

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Studio days
Monday to Saturday
Class size
Small groups, direct instructor time
OJT
Film, TV, stage and theatre bookings