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Where to buy gelatin (or other) pieces to disguise someone's identity
Ben Gojer
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Hello,
I was approached by a news producer who wants me to disguise an interviewee's identity but still leave them looking like a normal person. Can anyone suggest a warehouse where I could order gelatin (or other material) pieces that would alter the shape of the subject's nose and/or cheek bones? I'm looking for pieces that don't fit into a generic "zombie" or "fantasy character" description - I need them to look like a normal person. I am trying to do this without creating a unique piece from scratch. I am in Chicago. Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thank you very much SWSCA!
Best wishes,
BenG
(817) 994-9304
I was approached by a news producer who wants me to disguise an interviewee's identity but still leave them looking like a normal person. Can anyone suggest a warehouse where I could order gelatin (or other material) pieces that would alter the shape of the subject's nose and/or cheek bones? I'm looking for pieces that don't fit into a generic "zombie" or "fantasy character" description - I need them to look like a normal person. I am trying to do this without creating a unique piece from scratch. I am in Chicago. Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thank you very much SWSCA!
Best wishes,
BenG
(817) 994-9304
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Gelatin pieces are less common, but you should be able to find foam latex or silicone pieces from a few places.
My first stop would be RBFX appliances, sold on motionpicturefx.com
https://motionpicturefx.com/RBFX-Prosthetic-Collection
RBFX has plenty of nose, brow, and other small pieces that can be used to disguise a subject's identity.
You can also look for lace facial hair appliances to take a disguise to the next level.
FX Warehouse has a few noses, but I would go with RBFX.
http://www.fxwarehouse.info/category/makeup-supplies-noses.html
And here is another option:
http://www.mostlydead.com/collections/foam-latex-costume-noses-ears-horns-forehead-appliances-brow-prosthetics
Best of luck!
/Chris