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Off the Walls FX is a comprehensive “how-to” guide for creating film and television–quality makeup effects. Led by Emmy Award–winning makeup artist Adam Walls, this series takes viewers step-by-step through the process of designing, sculpting, and applying makeup, prosthetics, and tattoos — all while sharing the essential do’s and don’ts learned from years of industry experience. Whether you’re a beginner experimenting at home or a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills, you’ll gain insider tips, techniques, and creative inspiration.

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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.
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 designs, creates and applies a custom temporary tattoo from scratch!
Is it faster to apply and paint a clear transfer vs. a tinted one? I often find that the clear ones make life a lot easier especially when you’re short on time and you don’t know the skin tone of the actor you’ll be applying it to. On a side note, it’s kinda fun racing yourself during a makeup application, ha!
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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 tests a blood rig underneath a silicone appliance. Stick around toward the end when he goes through the removal process as well.
Watch makeup artist Adam Walls as he applies paints and dresses a silicone injury prosthetic!
Join makeup artist Adam Walls as he creates a blood tube for use with a silicone prosthetic!
Join makeup artist Adam Walls as he pre-paints a silicone wound!
Join film and TV makeup artist Adam Walls as he runs a mold in order to create a silicone wound makeup appliance.
Join film and TV makeup artist Adam Walls as he runs a mold in order to create a silicone wound makeup appliance.
Creating a Sculpture for a Silicone Prosthetic