In this video, I break down my full professional process for creating realistic burn makeup for film and television. Whether you’re a makeup artist, FX student, or just curious about how on-screen burn injuries are designed and executed, this video walks through the exact techniques I use on set. I take you through my 5-step burn makeup workflow, starting with design and ending with safe, professional removal: What you’ll see in this video: Designing a realistic burn makeup in Procreate using reference photos of my model - Planning prosthetic placement with Morphstore silicone appliances - Prepping and distressing wardrobe to match the injury and story - Pre-painting and pre-gluing silicone prosthetics for faster, cleaner application on set - The full burn makeup application process, including blending, painting, and texture work - My safe removal process to protect the skin after long wear. This is the same workflow I use when creating burn effects for film and TV productions, balancing realism, continuity, and on-set efficiency. I also talk through why I make certain choices so you can adapt these techniques to your own projects. If you’re interested in burn makeups, silicone prosthetics, FX makeup techniques, or professional on-set workflows, this video is for you! - Shout out to Morphstore for providing their silicone burn prosthetics (www.morphstore.com) - Shout out to LuxeSkinFX for the use of their alcohol palettes (www.luxeskinfx.com) 👇 Let me know in the comments if you’d like a deeper dive into burn types, appliance design, or on-set time-saving tips.

Ever wondered how a professional FX makeup artist packs their kit for set? In this video, I take you inside my full makeup kit and break down exactly how I organize, pack, and prep for jobs — whether I’m day playing locally or heading out on a remote or international production. I walk you through every major section of my working kit, including: ✨ Beauty Makeup Kit – My essential complexion, eye, and lip products, plus the tools I never go on set without 🩸 FX Kit – Sealers, adhesives, bloods, paints, and trauma essentials for on-camera effects 🪒 Shave Kit – Everything I carry for all your on set grooming needs 🎨 Airbrush Kit – My airbrush setup, compressors, paints, and cleaning must-haves 🎬 Set Bag Essentials – The small but critical items I keep on me at all times while working on set - At the end of each section, I share a shopping list so you can build your own kit from scratch or upgrade what you already have — perfect for students, beginners, and working artists alike. I also dive into the real-world logistics of kit packing, including: ✈️ How packing changes for day playing vs. remote and international jobs 📦 Shipping vs. flying with your kit 📝 Customs forms and international travel tips for makeup artists ⚠️ Common mistakes, do’s and don’ts when traveling with makeup and FX gear. - Whether you're just starting out or refining your professional workflow, this video is packed with practical advice to help you stay organized, efficient, and production-ready.👇 Let me know in the comments what’s in your kit and what you’d like me to cover next!

HLearn how to create a realistic “punched glass” injury makeup using my Off the Walls FX Small Cut Transfer Kit — step by step. In this tutorial, I walk through how I apply the pre-made transfers and later add the fake rubber glass to build depth, texture, and believable story-driven damage on the hand. Along the way, I share tips I’ve learned working on film and television sets, and show examples of how I’ve used these same prosthetic cuts on past projects — from this quick demo to makeups from massive films. Whether you’re a makeup artist, filmmaker, student, or horror FX fan, this breakdown will help you get cleaner edges, more realistic wounds, and faster application times. 📧 Interested in purchasing the Small Cut Transfer Kit or have questions? Email: adam@adamgwalls.com 🔥 Useful for: • Injury and wound makeup tutorials • Indie film and short film FX • Cosplay and Halloween realism • Set-ready prosthetic workflows - If you enjoyed this, hit like, subscribe, and drop a comment — I love hearing how you use these techniques in your own projects!

Create realistic scar makeups fast — with my new “Make Your Own Scar Kit.” In this video, I walk you through the entire process: sculpting, molding, running, and finally applying the prosthetic transfers to my face — so you can see exactly how they perform on camera. I also introduce you to my new "Make Your Own Scar Kit", a kit consisting of 12 premade, self adhesive scars. Whether you’re working in film, television, cosplay, haunt, or indie projects, having premade scars, cuts, and scratches ready to go can save your day when production throws you a curveball. This new kit gives you 12 different sizes you can customize, layer, and combine to build totally unique looks. 👇 Watch to learn: • Why premade scars are essential on fast-paced sets • How I sculpt and mold professional scar appliances • Tips for running prosthetic transfers • Blending + painting for realistic results • Final application demo on my own face 🔥 About the “Make Your Own Scar Kit” ✔ 12 self adhesive, prosthetic transfer appliances ✔ Mix, match, and customize ✔ Designed for realistic skin texture and flexibility ✔ Universal for all skin colors ✔ Perfect for injuries, scratches, healed scars and story continuity

n this video, I break down my full process for creating realistic burn scars — from a digital design to the final on-camera look. You’ll see how I design a scar makeup in Procreate, apply the silicone prosthetics, and use professional painting techniques to achieve a realistic burn scar. In this video, I cover the different types of burn scars, how the injury source influences texture and color, and how to create the subtle transitions between the makeup and the actors skin. I also share several FX scar examples from TV and film projects over the years to show how these looks translate to screen. 🎨 What You’ll Learn: How to design burn scar concepts in Procreate - Applying silicone prosthetics and blending them into the skin - Painting techniques for depth, damage, and color realism - The difference between fresh vs. aged scars - How injury type affects final appearance - Industry examples of scar makeup used in film and television - Whether you're an FX artist, a makeup student, or just curious how professional scars are made, this tutorial breaks down every step with clear detail and real-world tips. 👍 If you enjoy behind-the-scenes FX content, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with what look you want to see next!

n this episode of Off the Walls FX, I’m taking you through the complete build of one of my favorite makeup projects — the Rock and Roll Unicorn I created for my daughter. From her original Halloween idea, all the way through lifecasting, sculpting, molding, fabrication, and three full applications over the years, this makeup has evolved right along with her. Whether you’re a SFX makeup artist, cosplayer, parent of a creative kid, or someone who loves practical effects, this video shows the entire process of creating a character from scratch. What You’ll See in This Video: ✨ The original concept behind the Rock and Roll Unicorn 🦄 Lifecasting individuals while keeping them calm 🎨 Sculpting the unicorn features + horn design 🔧 Molding challenges (including breaking the mold!) 💡 Fabricating a lightweight, LED-lit unicorn horn 🧪 Running silicone appliances with Platsil Gel 10 + deadener 🧵 Three different full-face applications and what we learned each time 👧 How the character evolved as my daughter grew up 🎭 Thoughts on performance, character work, and why prosthetics matter. This project means a lot to me as both a makeup artist and a dad. Watching this character change over the years — from a cute kid unicorn to a grunge-leaning teenager — has been a truly special experience, and I hope it inspires you to create something unique of your own. If you enjoy behind-the-scenes SFX builds and character creation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. It really helps the channel grow so I can keep making more videos like this. 👉 Have you ever applied prosthetics to a kid? 👉 Would you try building a character from scratch like this? Tell me in the comments — I’d love to hear your stories! Keep making cool stuff!

In this video, I take you behind the scenes of the Scene Makers Collective — a community of artists, makeup professionals, and FX creators working together to keep Georgia’s film industry thriving. As part of this event, I showcased my latest build: a custom unicorn prosthetic makeup featuring a resin horn lit from within by LEDs powered by a 9-volt battery. You’ll see every step of the process — from lifecasting my daughter, to sculpting, molding, and applying the silicone prosthetic, and finally the glowing live demo at the Scene Makers event. Between the 2 events, we also highlight incredible makeups from other artists, including: Foam latex horns and ears by Midian Crosby -https://www.instagram.com/monstermidian - Website: https://www.monstermakeupfx.com - Beetlejuice transformation by Alex Burns https://www.instagram.com/alexburnsfx - https://www.tiktok.com/alexburnsfx - Silicone werewolf prosthetic and Viking Makeup by Morphstore’s Andy Wright - https://www.instagram.com/morphstore - Website: https://morphstore.com - https://www.tiktok.com/morphstore.com - Vampire brow demo by Liquid Octopus’s Jessica Paige Goodin - https://www.instagram.com/liquidoctopuscreations - Website: https://www.liquidoctopus.com - YouTube: @LiquidOctopuscreations - Pintrest: liquidoctopuscreations/ - Jessica Paige Goodin: https://www.instagram.com/facesbyjessicapaige - Artists on Display: Art by Palko - https://www.instagram.com/artbypalko - Website: https://artbypalko.square.site/ - Vanity by Alexis - https://www.instagram.com/vanitybyalexis - Website: https://vanitybyalexis.com/ - https://www.tiktok.com/vanitybyalexis - SweetMatic - https://www.instagram.com/sweetmatic_magnets - Website: https://sweetmaticshop.com - Jordon Venetis - https://www.instagram.com/jayvmakeup - Sarah Okun - https://www.instagram.com/sarah.okun - Additional Photography by: Ellen Arden: https://www.instagram.com/ellenardenphoto - Jennifer Denise Bennett: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdenise_makeupartist - Special shoutout to the Makeup Artists helping on site: Lauren Killip: https://www.instagram.com/lkdoesmakeup - Jan Rooney: https://www.instagram.com/jannieroons - Cathrine Fouts: https://www.instagram.com/acfxmakeup - Shoutout to Atlanta Films and Friends ( https://www.instagram.com/atlfilms_n_friends) for hosting the short film evening and to Scorched Earth Entertainment (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scorchedent/) for inviting The Scene Makers Collective to the event! The Scene Makers Collective, founded by Devin Morales (https://www.instagram.com/scenemakerscollective, https://www.instagram.com/moreluxeevents, https://www.instagram.com/devinshayla, https://www.moreluxeevents.com/), brings together local film artists and small business owners to collaborate, create, and strengthen Georgia’s creative community. 🎥 Whether you’re into special effects makeup, prosthetic builds, or film industry artistry, this video dives deep into the process and the passion behind it all.

In this out of kit corpse makeup tutorial, I take you through the complete process — from concept to creation. Watch as I design the look using Procreate on the iPad, prep custom Baldiez sheets, and use old age stipple to add eerie, textured realism to the skin. This makeup was built entirely out of kit — no prosthetics needed — using quick, practical FX techniques for a decayed, corpse-like finish. You’ll see the full transformation, get product details, and makeup artist insights into creating believable horror looks straight from your kit.💀 Perfect for: FX makeup artists, Halloween and horror creators, On-set quick build makeups

In this video, I bring a full character transformation to life using foam latex prosthetics from Morphstore! 🎭 We take our appliances that we created in Part 1 and put them to good use in Part 2. I start with Procreate and design the look based on our prosthetics and create stencils with a Cricut Maker. From there, we move into the full process — applying a bald cap, gluing down and painting the foam latex prosthetics, and finishing the makeup for a complete transformation. Once the look is done, we jump into removal to clean up our actor and I share a few pro tips for safely removing the makeup. If you love makeup transformations, movie-style special effects, or just want to see how these creations come to life from start to finish — this one’s for you.

Join me on a behind-the-scenes trip to Morphstore where we explore the entire foam latex prosthetic making process. In this video, you’ll see how professional FX artists create the lightweight, flexible appliances used in movies, TV, theater, haunted houses, and cosplay. From mixing the foam latex, to running molds, to curing and finishing — this is a full walkthrough of how prosthetics are made. If you’ve ever wondered how special effects makeup comes to life, this video is for you. Whether you’re a makeup artist in training, a film FX enthusiast, or just a fan of practical effects, you’ll get an inside look at the artistry and science behind foam latex prosthetics.

HWatch me transform into Dumbledore from Harry Potter using silicone prosthetics, wig restyling, and advanced SFX makeup techniques! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I: ⚡ Run and apply old-age silicone prosthetics ⚡ Fix up a cheap Halloween wig and beard for a realistic look ⚡ Create custom hair transfer pieces ⚡ Apply and blend everything for a seamless transformation ⚡ Reveal the final look at Dragon Con! Perfect for cosplay, film, or aspiring makeup artists who want to level up their skills. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more makeup transformations and FX tutorials! #Dumbledore #HarryPotter #MakeupTransformation #CosplayMakeup #SFXMakeup #DragonCon #makeupFX #halloween

It's that time of year again and Halloween is right around the corner! To get into the spirit over the next few months, we’ve got a handful of videos that we’re working on. During the fall and Halloween season, we’ll have videos showcasing a variety of makeups like Character and burn makeups. We’ll be tinkering with and applying foam latex prosthetics. We’ll even take some time to hang with the owner of Morphstore to learn about the ins and outs of foam. It’s going to be a fun season so keep your eyes peeled for more updates!

Makeup artist Adam Walls takes us through the process of aging an actor using a stretch and stipple technique. This tried and true makeup technique has been used for decades and is still used today. This handy skill is a must know for any makeup artist working in film and television!

Have you ever struggled with a thick edge on a prosthetic? Are you looking for a few new ides to help you in your prosthetic makeups? Join makeup artist Adam Walls as he demonstrates a few techniques that can help you in your makeup applications!

Join makeup artist Adam Walls as he takes us through the entire process of covering a tattoo with an airbrush! Adam explains concepts and color theory behind the technique of covering a tattoo. He also takes the time to show off industry standard products and how to make your tattoo cover look like real skin!!

Join makeup artist Adam Walls as he takes us through the entire process of creating a fake tattoo from design to application! Adam explains the details of the process and shares tips and tricks in how to make your tattoos and look camera ready!

Have you ever found yourself frustrated in a makeup trailer when you’re given a prosthetic that doesn’t match your actor? Does it cause your stress level to go up because you’re worried about the makeup is going to turn out in the end? Join makeup artist Adam Walls as he takes us through the process of using a color wheel to color correct a prosthetic!

Join makeup artist Adam Walls as he demonstrates the makeup application process used for Red Guardian in Marvel Studios Thunderbolts. In this "how to" guide, he applies the same style cuts and scratches used in the film. In addition to the wounds, he also goes through and explains best practices when applying dirt and sweat. This video is a great resource for artists trying to achieve similar makeup looks!

Join makeup artist Adam Walls as he takes us through the advantages and disadvantages of prosthetic transfers. Watch as he demonstrates different techniques for applying Prosaid / bondo transfers and listen as he shares a story or two from his days on set!

Come along with makeup artist Adam Walls as he goes through the process of creating, applying, painting and running a silicone prosthetic with an added blood gag. Adam takes us through the entire process starting with pouring and tinting the silicone and ending in a bloody mess as he tests the gag out!

Have you ever wanted to create and mold a sculpture to make your own silicone prosthetics? Come along with makeup artist Adam Walls as he takes you through these initial steps into creating your very own makeupFX prosthetics!

Join Emmy award winning makeup artist Adam Walls as he discusses the Off the Walls Fx channel. Off the Walls FX is a basic "How To" guide for working as a makeup artist in the Film and Television industry.