Mark Rappaport (creature Effects Artist) - I Am Legend

For I Am Legend, starring Will Smith Mark Rappaport developed full body, silicone makeups for the primal, aggressive beings known as "Darkseekers". The translucent makeup creates the look of infection and spiked metabolism desired by director Francis Lawrence. The makeups were to be applied to very thin performers to create the look of zero body-fat and protruding veins. The makeups included rotting teeth dentures and full dilated pupil contact lenses. In addition to the creature makeups, Mark's studio created animatronic, likeness puppets of "Sam" the German Shepherd, a digital scan model for the infected dogs, scar and knife wound appliances for Will Smith and numerous other effects for the production.