Published by Neill Gorton between 2015 and 2022, Prosthetics Magazine is beloved by film industry artists, enthusiasts, and students of the subject. It focuses entirely on prosthetics, special makeup effects, and related fields, with rich, expansive features and a sumptuous design aesthetic.
Much of the content is written by high profile, international practitioners who share their experience, knowledge, and skills generously through in-depth articles and technical tutorials, and each issue offers advice from Oscar, Emmy, and BAFTA-winning industry leaders.
Below: The Fractured FX team on set with Jessica Chastain filming The Eyes of Tammy Faye (Fox Searchlight), featured in issue 23.
The digital library comprises all 23 published issues, creating a captivating body of unique material that’s perfect for citation and quotation in written assignments and theses, as well as containing a wealth of technical information and guidance.
Go behind the scenes on major film and TV productions to see how prosthetics artists do their jobs, study the careers of pioneering artists past and present, take tours of their workshops, hear their views on the changing nature of the industry, and discover what happens when productions go wrong!
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The ultimate resource for learners and staff, we offer a combined subscription package for the Prosthetics Magazine digital library PLUS our online courses at a further reduced price, making our whole range of learning and research content available to your users 24/7.
Our online courses complement the magazine perfectly with easy-to-follow, demonstration-based teaching by Neill Gorton that can be streamed at any time. The content is flexible: full courses provide a comprehensive and progressive learning experience, and the individual lessons they comprise can be used to teach specific techniques. Ideal for student tuition – as an integrated part of curricula or self-directed learning – for staff training and continuing professional development.
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“I am definitely very happy with my subscription and grateful to have easy access to online affordable learning. The videos are super clear, easy to understand, great camera angles, we can see in detail what is being done, and your explanations cover all your hand moves and great hints. And the download transcripts are brilliant and to be able to print them and go back to them whenever needed. These videos and transcripts are excellent.”
PROSTHETICS MAGAZINE
“It’s the single best publication that focuses on prosthetic makeup. Every issue is a knockout.”
MASTER’S DEGREE
“I wanted to thank you for all the support and help throughout this amazing academic year. The immense amount of knowledge I gathered this year is unparalleled and I am extremely grateful for this opportunity.”
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“SFX pioneers don’t come more experienced or diverse than Neill Gorton. Not only is his experience in the SFX industry as comprehensive as it gets, but his clear passion for sharing his experience, talent and common-sense approach is a rare and gracious one.”
DICK SMITH: THE GODFATHER OF MAKEUP
“If you haven’t already ordered it do so now and quickly. The complete history in text, photo and anecdote of one of the greatest Makeup Artists to ever live. A Superlative work.”
“All my prosthetics skills and knowledge are due to the Gorton Studio Online Courses. They were so resourceful…my skills have improved a lot, which has strengthened my work portfolio, and I am getting hired on great projects. All credit to Neill Gorton and the knowledge he has shared in his online classes.”
“Best mag on earth!”
“Brad and Neill, I wanted to let you both know that you have absolutely changed my life – coming onto this course was the best decision I’ve ever made. You have both been an endless source of inspiration throughout the year, while de-mystifying processes I never thought I would learn… my brain has exploded with new ideas, and I feel like I finally have direction. I am a huge advocate of you both & the course and your work. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
“I have recently purchased access to your online courses. I wish to thank you for providing these videos. These have been the best I have seen online and are such an asset to me and fantastic value. I’ve never reached out to an online provider to compliment them, so this just shows how impressed I am!”
“A must read. Best magazine in the trade, hands down!”
“Neill and Brad, I have just been reflecting upon the last year and how amazing the opportunity to study with you was…thank you. It has been a pleasure to have studied under you, and I have taken away so much from the year. Both of you were fantastic tutors, and always so patient!”
“Neill Gorton and his amazing team came up with a prosthetics module for us and the students always engage with every aspect of it. Gorton Studio instils the highest technical, creative and professional standards.”
“No one has contributed more to the art of movie makeup and makeup effects than the Godfather of makeup Dick Smith. This book takes an in depth look at his career, his extensive technical innovations, and why he still inspires generations of professional makeup artists all over the world. For anyone interested in movie makeup this book is a must have.”
“These courses are fantastic! For someone who is new to prosthetics Neill provides a clear path from idea to final product. It’s great to have online prosthetics courses based in the UK, as the materials are far easier to obtain.”
“This magazine is beyond what I hoped it would include, from hints and tips to life stories.”
“Coming onto the Prosthetics MA has been a really positive experience, it’s allowed me to refocus my career prospects towards something I’ve always wanted to get into! My best takeaways from the course are the friends and connections I have made and learned from throughout the year and hope to work with in the future in industry.”
“Love the new service Neill!!! I’ve been watching the online lessons and like your magazine articles, I learn more each time I watch and read. Greetings from the USA.”
“Love this magazine, it has many helpful articles and tutorials!”
“My time on the MA Prosthetic Effects course was fantastic, and throughout the year and its three projects I was able to build a diverse portfolio and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in the effects industry. Coming from BA(Hons) Film, the course and its tutors enabled me to turn my interests into reality and gave me the confidence I needed to achieve my personal and academic goals. I would recommend the course to anyone who would like to do the same.”
“Neill is an outstanding teacher; he took us through the important areas we needed to know about, including the importance of understating the materials. He is a fountain of knowledge and gave us so many tips on all aspects of the industry. He really built our confidence and gave us an excellent foundation to work from.”
“Outstanding service, great book, highly recommend.”