The Importance of Prosthetics Makeup in Special Effects
In the world of special effects, prosthetics makeup is the technique that gives characters real depth and lifelike presence. It helps artists create believable injuries, age transformations, and imaginative creatures that appear natural on screen. By adding physical texture and precise detail, prosthetics deliver a level of realism that digital effects often cannot match. The […]
Makeup Courses for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
Learning new makeup techniques can be exciting, but it’s easy to realise that there’s more to mastering the craft than social media tutorials suggest. Beginner Makeup Courses teach essential skills from the beginning, proper skin preparation, base building, colour theory, face structure, product selection, and hygiene standards—all fundamental to becoming a proficient makeup artist. You […]
7 Must-Have Tools for Special Effects Makeup in Film & TV
Gain insider knowledge on the essential Tools for Special Effects Makeup used by top industry professionals. Curated by Christine Blundell Makeup Academy in London—led by Oscar and BAFTA-winning makeup designer Christine Blundell—this guide reveals the 7 must-have tools every aspiring SFX artist should master. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in film, TV, and theatre, this expert resource is your trusted starting point for building a professional special effects kit and advancing your career in screen makeup.
Why a Professional Makeup Artist Course is Key to Career Success
Becoming a professional makeup artist requires more than just a passion for beauty—it requires a solid foundation in makeup techniques, skincare, color theory, lighting, and the ability to work with various tools and products. Enrolling in a makeup artist course provides you with these essential skills, making you industry-ready. Whether you’re starting your career in […]
Key Differences Between SFX Makeup and Prosthetic Makeup
Learn the difference between SFX and prosthetic makeup at CBMA Academy. SFX makeup creates temporary effects like wounds using materials like latex, while prosthetic effects makeup transforms actors with durable materials like silicone. Master both techniques with expert-led, hands-on training at CBMA Academy and launch your career in makeup artistry.
How to Find the Best Makeup Course in London? 10 Things to Consider
So, you have decided to train as a makeup artist in Film, TV or Theatre and you now want to find the best Makeup Academy to study at. Regardless of your professional background, the first step is choosing the right makeup school and course FOR YOU. You want a place where you feel supported while learning new skills and […]
Our Principal Christine Blundell Talks About Designing Hair & Makeup for ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”🪲
Our Principal’s and Oscar & BAFTA winning Hair & Makeup Designer’s, Christine Blundell’s latest film ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ was released in UK cinemas on the 6th of September this year and it continues to beat box office records in its first month. The sequel of Tim Burton’s 1988 classic was eagerly awaited by fans all over the […]
Q&A with Satinder Chumber: SFX Makeup Tutor & BAFTA Nominee
Q-1 What was your pathway into the film industry? I wouldn’t say my pathway was an ideal pathway into the industry, I spent a lot of money and time doing a not so great degree in Special Effects, this was after I went to art college. Me, like many others put a lot of trust […]
Graduates Coco and Meem Join Christine Blundell on New Film
No Other Makeup Academy Can offer Guaranteed Paid On Set Experience to Their Graduates! Our Principal Christine Blundell interviewed our recent graduates , Coco & Meem, who have joined her Makeup team after graduating from our Academy in December last year. They both studied with us for 4 months last year and did our flagship 4 month Film, TV […]
Why London is the Best Place to Study at a Makeup Academy?
So, why is London the best place? The is no getting away from it London is one of the greatest capital cities in the world. With at least 2000 years of “modern” history it has made London a deeply cosmopolitan and varied place to live. There are a plethora of museums, art galleries and ALL […]
