Makeup artists and fans of makeup artistry, do we ever have a treat for you today: two incredible videos about the use of silicone in makeup design and in our one-year Makeup Design for Film & Television program… plus the talent and craft that makes the most of this essential tool.

First, here’s an absolutely mindblowing timelapse of an aging makeup application demo by VFS graduate Michael Nickiforek using silicone. Michael, who by day works on blockbuster films, gave this demo to attendees at IMATS Vancouver. Everyone who saw it was blown away. We know you will be too.

And in this video, Head of VFS Makeup Design, veteran film makeup artist, and our in-house expert Stan Edmonds gives you insight into the role of silicone prosthetics in the industry and its unmatched place in the curriculum at VFS. Also look for commentary from Oscar-winning makeup artists Howard Berger and Tami Lane!

You can read more about silicone prosthetics training at VFS here.

We’re at IMATS Los Angeles this weekend! Come to booths #329 and #331 to see Michael in action and meet Stan yourself!