Evaluation of great expections /gothic horror

Throughout this project I've learnt new processes and techniques such as theatrical ageing also I found a passion for special effects which I really enjoyed doing as i found the process fun and how there was no boundaries although some of the processes I struggled with such as when using the products blending in with out it pealing it off I also have to step back from going theatrical with cuts etc to make them appear more realistic especially using molds because I found that difficult to blend into my clients skin .Watching and reading great expectation was also eye opening as I had never watched or read it before I really enjoyed the story line and it inspires me to look further into Charles Dickens as I feel it could help my work in the future. Learning about the importance of continuity will really help me in the future as I'm more drawn into the theatrical side of make-up and Film side I will really need to learn to be very precise with my notes and setting up my station. As I learnt from my hair mistake which I am disappointed in but I'm going to take it as a learning curve also that being organised is the key and that is proberly one of my main flaws of having a scatter brain but I'm improving by double checking and I've found making lists pinning that up where I see every day helps and also putting notes on my phone as I always have my phone on me. Learning about the Victorian Era was interesting as I previously learnt some from school so it was nice to be refreshed and I also understand that history will always influence current styles and processes so its important to know. I also really enjoyed the freedom of developing further into characters and looking at them in depth not just reading the obvious for example Estella not just seeing her as a spoilt stuck up child but seeing that she had been manipulated and almost groomed into a heartless men hating syncical being by someone who was ment to protect her and teach her right from wrong. Overall I feel this project went well I've learnt that keeping on top my work is key and that for next year I will try even harder so I can reach my full potential as I dont feel I've hit it yet and there is still room for improvement. I found that hair is a weakness of mine which I aim to improve and just because it isn't my favorite part of the course I shouldn't neglect it so next year I will concentrate more on that.