Statis House and Its Gothic Archetecture

Great Expectations 2011: Gillian Anderson’s Miss Havisham | Jane Austen’s World on WordPress.com (2012) Available at: https://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/great-expectations-2011-gillian-andersons-eerie-interpretation-of-miss-havisham/ 

Satis House is where Miss Havisham lives. It is the main Gothic setting of the book. Its described in the book as 'old, brick and dismal, and had a great many iron bars to it. some of the windows had been walled up; and those that remained, all the lower were rustilly barred. There was a courtyard in front and that was barred...I peeped in... and saw that at the side of the house there was a large brewery. No brewing was going on in it, and none seemed to have gone on for a long time.' It is said in the book to be dirty, damp and in terrible condition. 

The house used in the picture above from the 2011 TV series has features of Victorian architecture such as the arches used on the gates, the gargoyles and the tall building. This all helps to create a Gothic feel and an eerie setting.

Inside the house is also reminicent of the themes in Gothic architecture, the theme of the supernatural reaching our world is really explored when we see Miss Havishams dining room.

This is an example of inside Satis House from the 2011 TV adaptation. Its clear that the afore mentioned theme is present here. The room is still set up from Miss Havishams wedding day. A "ghost" of her wedding day is brought into the present time as we see it still decaying around her. 

Death Masks

A death mask is a wax or plaster mask of a deceased face. This typically would be displayed in a Victorian family home to remember a dead family member.
One of the most famous death masks is called "The Unkown Woman of The Siene". A unidetifyed woman drowned in The River Siene in the 1880's. Her face was made into a death mask because of her faint smiling expression which has been likened to The Mona Lisa. 
This mask was used as the face of all CPR Dummies and is now known as "The 'most kissed' Face of All Time"  

Unkenholz, T. (2015) The L’Inconnue Siene. Available at: http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viralnova.com%2Flnconnue-seine%2F 

This is my interpretation of a Death Mask

Gothic Architecture

Gothic architecture stands out from its Georgian predecessor. From simple black and white designs came the greatly detailed buildings that arose during the Victorian period. This style of architecture is thought to have developed because of common architectural problems in medieval times. Back in the 12 and 13th century, building skills were extremely limited, meaning buildings such as stone castle were rudimentary-dark, cold and damp. They tried to solve some of these unpleasant problems during the Victorian era, creating light, pleasant and airy buildings. This introduced beautiful architecture.
Although cathedrals were the main buildings to be influenced by these new designs, other buildings including castles, churches and follies were effected too. This type of architecture features iconic gothic masterpieces such as high arches, spiral staircases and stained glass windows; which show the interaction of the supernatural and human worlds, a theme that is common in gothic novels. This is evident too in carvings. Wild carvings that depict the supernatural include demons, gargoyles, monsters and angles. these things are included into many gothic designs and shows the seperation between real life and the infinite.


According to Edd Morris, a castle enthusiast, there are 7 characteristics to gothic architecture. 

1. Grand, tall designs, which swept upwards with hieght and grandeur.
   
2. The flying buttress
   
3. The pointed arch
   
4. the vaulted ceiling
   
5. Light and airy interior
   
6. Gargoyles
   
7. The emphasis upon the decorative style and the ornate
   

Morris, E. (no date) The Seven Key Characteristics of Gothic Architecture: From the Gargoyle to the Flying Buttress. Available at: http://www.exploring-castles.com/characteristics_of_gothic_architecture_2.html 

HD TV- the effects on makeup and hair artists

HD TV is something that has become a part of almost everybodys lives. Most people have access to a HD form of entertainment and technology such as cameras are even able to capture images at their truest forms. High Definition is a resolution that is substantially higher than standard TV or film. 
although this is great quality and makes the viewing experience a lot more exciting, it does effect makeup and hair artists greatly as small imperfections in the makeup will show drastically on screen. It is such an impact that some cinematographers use techniques such as filteration, softening of the lights and finally degrading the image so its not as highly defined.
Makeup artistry has developed to format this new media using techniques such as airbrushing, as this eradicates brush strokes from the face. Although it isn't necessary it is successful. Men require more makeup as beard shadow and shine on balding areas is more visible on HD cameras.
Even prosthetics have to be of a higher quality. 
Hair artists can have trouble with the visibility of wig lace and the glue used to attach facial hair. 

Moderno Airbrush Make Up Application! — Moderno Salon & Spa (no date) Available at: http://modernosalon.com/moderno-airbrush-make-up-application/

Burns

We practised creating burns, using Gelatine. We practised with Block Gelatine from Kryolan, Gelglyk in a bottle form, and Food Gelatine by Dr.Oetker. You can decide how fresh the burn is, whether it be weeping, old, new, or shiny.

This is a burn created by my tutor on a students arm 

Kit: 

Gelatine

Microwave

Palette Knife

Supra Colours

Powder

Small Brush

Glycerine

Pus

Health and Safety

- Do a heat test before applying to the client.

-Always ask the client if they are allergic to anything. 

-Check for skin conditions/infections. 

-Always sanitise hands before working on someone. 

-Always remove product from the palette with a spatula. 

-Brushes are to be cleaned between clients. 

Method

1. Heat the Gelatine. I used the liquid form, testing every 10 seconds.

2. Using a palette knife, spread over the area of the skin that will be burnt. It is crucial to blend it out on the outside, to avoid harsh lines.

3. Pat the Gelatine using the palette knife. This will grab the Gelatine, and pull it up creating lumps, which is the burn effect. 

4. Dry with a hairdryer. Always test the hairdryer on your own skin before your clients.

5. Powder the burn.

6. Start applying the supra colour, using the depth you already have with the Gelatine. Use the supra colours to enhance this, making the burn seem deep. 

7. Fake blood, Pus and Glycerine can now be added to create a weeping blistered burn. 

I found this a lot harder than I thought I would and so would like to practice this further to make sure my technique is something Im happy with.

The Effects Of Miss Havishams Confinement

After her failed wedding, Miss havisham confines herself in her house. Because of this I wanted to look into the ways in which this confinement would have effected her body so that I could incorporate these things into my design.

Malnutrition and Drug Use (no date) Available at: http://www.thehillscenter.com/addiction/malnutrition/ 

Slender:
I imagine Miss Havisham to only eat and drink the bare minimum, there for as a result she would be extremely thin and slender. Her bones would be a lot more prominent and her face would be very hollow. With a lack of vitamins she could have developed serious diseases such as Scurvy, a disease obtained by lack of Vitamin C. The results of which could be pain in the joints, spongey gums, loss of teeth and burst blood vessels. To accentuate Miss Havisham's frail look, I would heavily contour the parts of the face in a greyish tone which would give the look of sunken hollows of the cheeks, sides of the nose and the temples. I would also contour the collarbones to make them appear more prominent.

Vitamin D Deficiency Problems and Their Treatment (no date) Available at: http://www.skinsheen.com/skin-vitamin-d-deficiency-problems-and-their-treatment-2868.aspx 

Lack of Vitamin D/Sunlight:
Sunlight is very important as it provides the body with Vitamin D. A Vitamin which is often associated with happiness and lack of which can cause depression which was most likely a factor of Miss Havishams personality due to her struggles in life. Vitamin D is essential for healthy, strong bones and a lack of this could cause Rickets, as well as Osteoporosis.

Neill Gorton

Neill Gorton (@NeillGorton) (no date) Available at: https://twitter.com/neillgorton

We had Neill Gorton come in to give us a guest lecture about the industry. Neill is a high profile industry figure who has a 25-year track record in the industry to his name, he embodies the outstanding technical standards and focused attitude for which he is renowned and respected. 
A pioneer of new materials and techniques he was happy to share his knowledge on the industry with us. He is also a long-term employer so knows exactly what’s expected of the creative staff in today’s industry which was really interesting and helpful to learn.

He has won 11 major awards for his work on shows such as Doctor Who, The Catherine Tate Show, Bodiesand Being Human. Since his career began in 1987 he has worked on hundreds of productions with performers such as Sir Michael Caine and Lady Gaga, prolific directors such as Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and Joe Johnston and impresarios like Sir Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Sir Cameron Mackintosh.

Neill has taught at many other institutions including Dublin's Dun Laoghaire Institue of Design & Technology, Arts University College Bournemouth where he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship in 2010, ACMUSE Australia, Leicester College, Grimsby Institute, The Israel Association of Cinema and Television Professionals in Tel Aviv, Perfect in Make-up Vienna, BBC Wales, Focal Zurich, Greasepaint, Brushstroke and the National Film & Television School. He is an advisor for their Digital FX Masters Degree at the NFTS and a Visiting Professor at the University of Bolton. We are very lucky he came to speak to us. 

The talk was very focused on giving us a reality check and some harsh truths about the industry. Neill told us that only 10% of students will go on to be successful make up artists in TV and film and this seemed to shock a lot of us, although we knew it was a competitive industry, we didn't think the percentage would be that low. He taught us that making contacts and persistent good work is really important and it will help to secure your future in the industry. He made a point of saying that your motivation for this career must be that you are really passionate about what you are doing, as it is hard work and long hours. Make up artists these days are mostly freelance, and so you are in constant competition, and will always be applying for jobs.

Neill also talked about some of the amazing opportunities and bonuses that come from working in the Make up industry - He has been lucky enough to travel frequently for free, has a job that he knows he won't ever get bored of as it is ever changing, and most importantly is being paid to do what he loves.

Neill Gorton (no date) Available at: http://www.celebslight.com/2948-neill-gorton/ 

Neill Gorton (no date) Available at: http://www.celebslight.com/2948-neill-gorton/