Mary Gilbert
Mary Gilbert
Savannah, GA
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Description

Conservatory training for Practical Special Effects including building and application. Continued education in Master's program in Film Photography and Cinematography. Looking for more professional experience in SFX and BTS photography.


Special Skills & Experience

Digital Creativity & Media
• Adobe Suite, Basic Video/Sound/Photo Editing,
DaVinci Resolve, 3D software (Blender & Nomad), Pro
Tools, Pro Create
Photography & Videography
• Experience with DSLR and Mirrorless cameras
(Canon, Sony, Fujifilm, & Black Magic products)
SFX Design & Building
• Sculpting, Mold Making, Face/Body Casting
• Wig Building & Styling, Ventilation
• Color Theory, Rendering
• SFX rigs (blood, squibs, dust hits, etc.)
SFX Makeup & Prosthetic Application
• Temporary Tattoos
• Experiences with Foam Latex, Silicone, and Tinsley
Transfer pieces
• Bald Caps and Eyebrow Covers
Management & Safety
• Budget Management, Set Documentation
• Production Management, OSHA Compliant
• Safe handling of tools and materials
• Awareness of hazardous debris and chemical
exposure
General Surface Preparation
• Surface cleaning, sanding, and degreasing
• Substrate assessment (metal, wood, plastic,
composites)
• Proper masking and taping techniques
• Identification and correction of surface defects (e.g.,
fisheyes, blisters, cracks)
Application & Finishing Tools
• Respirator and PPE selection for chemical safety,
Sanding tools (DA sanders, blocks, abrasives)
• Airbrushing
Software & Applications
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides,
Drive), PDF editors (Adobe Acrobat Pro, Foxit), Email
clients and calendaring tools (Thunderbird, Outlook),
CRM/ERP software basics (Salesforce, SAP,
QuickBooks)

Credits

  • MAKE-UP - Assistant Make-Up
  • 2025: A Good Fight
  • MAKE-UP - Special Effects
  • 2025: SIGHTING
  • PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS - All Other Departments
  • 2024: Deadly Intentions

Affiliations
  • Non-Union
  • License: N/A