As a group we were given the opportunity to have a workshop session with Christine Blundell and Cliff Wallace who are professional make up artists within the film and television industry. Many of the films they have been apart of include Sherlock Holmes, Finding Neverland and Closer. During the session we were able to see a number of prosthetic arms and torsos that have been used in films to create the illusion of a cut or infection. Additionally, I volunteered to be apart of experiencing what it is like to have a prosthetic cut. Christine applied petroleum jelly on my cheek bone followed by a previously prepared mould that was shaped into a cut. She then applied the mould followed by sin colour foundation and blood to give the authentic appearance.
After being able to experience a mould being applied as well as seeing some previously used dummies, and a portfolio of Christine's and Cliff's work we closed with a question and answer session relating to general questions about the industry and advise on how to create an equally effective illusion on our own trailers. We were given advice on a number on areas however, one of the main pieces of advice that we used was how to create the illusion of blood. Christine recommended mixing golden syrup and food colouring, we used this method in the second day of filming. Below shows a number of photos taken from the filming sessions. 
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