Weta Contact

I've decided who I'm going to contact at Weta! She doesn't do Prosthetics but she does sculpting; which is one of the main parts of prosthetic makeup. Her name is Lindsey Crummett. On Sunday the 28th of June, I posted a comment on her blog (http://crummettcreatures.blogspot.co.nz/). This is what I said:

Hello Lindsey,

My name is Isis and I go to Selwyn House School and I am in year 8. In year 8, we do a big project called Passion Project. I have chosen to learn about and make a Prosthetic Makeup as I have have a passion for art and costume. This will be a big challenge for me. I have looked at your work and it’s amazing and so inspiring. I know you are a sculptor, but I know that when making a prosthetic makeup you need to sculpt. I was wondering if you would be able to help me with my project by sharing your experience and knowledge with me? I’d love some advice and help. My email adress is: isisward@selhouse.school.nz

Thank you,

Isis 

I haven't had a reply yet but it was only yesterday. 

Court Theatre Visit 3

Finally on the 2nd if June, I had my visit to the Court Theatre!! I arrived at 9:00 and met Christy in the foyer. She showed me around the whole theatre. I saw props, bits of set, the set of the play they're doing at the moment and dressing rooms. Finally we went to the costume bit and I met the costume people. I talked to Sarah, who said that they don't really have mush to do with prosthetic makeup but she's happy to help. I asked her where she got her inspiration from and she said some of the places she got inspiration from are from the script, directors notes, what the character thinks, time period and the internet. Then she took me up the the costume storage. Not very many people get to go in there so I'm really lucky. I saw a coat made out of ripped fabric, a leafy material that I liked, an old style dress that was cool, some big masks and some amazing headdresses. Here are some photos I took:

Sorry about the delay of this post. We had camera cord problems.

Court Theatre Visit 2

We've finally organised a time for me to visit the Court Theatre! I'm going on Thursday at 9:00 until 10:00. I'm really excited.

The main point of my trip is inspiration and a bit of makeup tips. I hope I get some good ideas.

Court Theatre Visit.

Recently I've been organising a trip to visit the Court Theatre. The original time was this morning, but I've just come back from a scholarship test so it was postponed till tomorrow. In the weekend we remembered about choir in the morning so I can't go then. I'm trying to organise it for Friday, so fingers crossed, I hope it works.

My favourite idea

I've finished drawing/colouring my new idea and taken a photo. Unfortunately, it doesn't look nearly as good as it does in my head. Here's the picture:

Second Mentor Meeting

Today I had my second mentor meeting. It was supposed to be yesterday but Miss Fairhall was really really busy so it couldn't happen. 

We talked about my ideas and next steps. I have a really cool idea that I like that is based on a book that I'm writing. I haven't drawn it yet so I can't put up a picture. Miss Fairhall said that doing something from the book I'm writing would give it a whole lot more meaning.

Christy and I are organising a time for me to go to the Court Theatre soon so I'm looking forward to that.

My next steps would probably be to keep generating ideas, the more the better! Also to contact someone at Weta Workshops and/or Minifies.

First Contact.

Today I sent my first email! I was really nervous and had been stressing about it for a while and putting it off. Then finally today I composed and sent it! The email was to my classmate's mum, Christy, who works at the Court Theatre. Here is what I wrote:

Hello Christy,

For my Passion Project I am doing prosthetic makeup. Prosthetic makeup is where you mould and cast a face to make a rubbery foam mask. I am also probably going to do a costume to match.

I was wondering if I would be able to come to the Court Theatre some time to get some inspiration and tips. Would you be happy for me to come and visit an when would be a good time?

Thanks,
Isis.

I was really glad when it was over and now I feel much more confident.