How do you get a model dirty and sweaty?

[JClishe]

Get your mind out of the gutter

Seriously, what are some effective ways to achieve a dirty and sweaty look? I've read that applying black face paint with a baby wipe will leave some nice dirt-looking smears. What about getting the sweaty look?

 

[SoCalTiger]

I always thought they sprayed models with a water bottle. You could have the model use baby oil and then spray water to enhance the beading. Just a thought.

 

[Austin Greene]

oooo yeah, thats right, oil em up and GET DIRTY!

Just kidding

But really, I'd say get them with a misting spray, some black facepaint smudged around, and then maybe sprinkle some dirt on them. ​

 

[Derrel]

Use glycerine and water mixed to make the water beads stay put. You can get glycerine at most pharmacies. Dirt is more readily available. And it's free.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Use glycerine and water mixed to make the water beads stay put. You can get glycerine at most pharmacies. Dirt is more readily available. And it's free.

That's how you do it. Also, any product shot you've seen of something covered in water..It's about a 1:2-1:4 water/glycerin mix.

 

[mikeduk]

This has got to win the prize for the best forum topic!

Interesting tip about the glycerine, think I might head to the pharmacy and see if I can get some.

 

[Mo.]

Make them run for a mile and than throw them in a mud pit. Easy, free and effective.

Good luck.

 

[JClishe]

Use glycerine and water mixed to make the water beads stay put. You can get glycerine at most pharmacies. Dirt is more readily available. And it's free.

Thanks Derrel. So something like this? Buy CVS Pure Glycerin USP online at CVS.com

 

[Village Idiot]

What I do is make them run laps while I set up my lights. At the same time, I pretend that I've never used the lighting gear before so it takes and extra long time. If they stop, I throw rocks at them.

 

[Garbz]

Just use them in the field a bit. They get really dirty that way:

Oh wait you meant people models? Yeah the same still applies ;-)

Spray bottle is the usual method but you need to be careful in the application. It's very easy to make a model look sprayed rather than sweaty.

 

[ghache]

you would be surpised what this does. give it a try.

 

[JClishe]

Interesting, I've heard that about the PAM. Guess I'll pick up some PAM and glycerine and see if my wife will let me practice some of each on her.

 

[proberok]

I say make her carry all the gear and then Throw a mud pie in her face.

 

[punch]

i always thought it was baby oil... i would prefer that over the PAM, methinks.

 

[o hey tyler]

Use champagne. According to 100% of rap music videos, champagne is the answer.