Filled with easy-to-follow descriptions and full-color artwork, Bloody Brilliant: How to Develop, Execute, and Clean Up Blood Effects for Live Performance offers methods and techniques for delivering this special effect on the stage.
With all the blood in Shakespeare in the Park or Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson I wish I had this book as a guide to help me navigate some difficult situations. Jen has included some very insightful guidance and great techniques on ago-old problems so they don't become bloody messes. I suggest every props and special effects and educator have this on their shelf.
Jay Duckworth, Adjunct Professor at Pace University, Props Designer, and Founder of Props Summit
Jennifer McClure is the Properties Supervisor for the Yale Repertory Theatre and a lecturer for the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale.
1. Planning Blood Effects 2. Choosing a Blood 3. Containing and Delivering the Effect 4. Specific Blood Effects 5. Alternate Blood Effect Options and Basic Prosthetics 6. Putting It All Together 7. Cleaning Up the Scene of the Crime