Robert Smith (Special Make-up Effects) Ltd. - Prosthetics for the film, television

Specialist in the design, fabrication and application of prosthetics for the film, television and theatre industry for over 25 years.

Supplier of "industry standard" super-realistic fake blood.
Prosthetics & Fake Blood are most usually portrayed in the context of horror, but is also used in other genres, such as medical dramas or war films. It is used primarily either to shock or fascinate the audience of a film, or to add a sense of realism to a film.

Early in his career Rob Smith created prosthetic pieces for Robert Downey Jr. in Richard Attenborough's 'Chaplin' and has since worked on everything from Blockbuster movies to TV series, commercials, pop videos and prestigious West End shows (Andrew Lloyd-Webber's 'The Woman In White' and 'The Wizard Of Oz' included).


His artificial blood formulae are considered the best by makeup artists worldwide. 200 gallons were spilled in Saving Private Ryan!

Recent work includes creating and applying silicone prosthetics for Oscar winner Jim Broadbent in 'Filth'.

Previous work includes werewolf transformation effects, ageing, casualty simulation, likeness, character and disguise make-ups, as well as the creation of props such as severed heads and limbs.

All aspects of prosthetic production are regularly undertaken:

• Lifecasting
• Sculpting and mouldmaking
• Running super soft/dense foam latex in third party moulds
• Production of silicone appliances and props
• Applying prosthetics on set