Makeup Artist

     Makeup Artists can turn young into old, beautiful into ugly and human into non-human all using just a few tools!  There are several different types of makeup used in films and for other occasions.

Fashion Makeup is used in magazines and on the runway.  It is also generally used in television and film and is used to create natural beauty and sophisticated looks.

Theatrical Makeup is obviously used in plays and is meant to go in accordance with the lighting and to also highlight and make it easier for the audience to see the actor's emotions and expressions.

Special Effects Makeup is used to enhance or change physical features on an actor.  Prosthetics and plaster casting are often times used to create these changes.

High Definition is a new for of makeup which involves the use of light and minerals to give the skin a flawless finish and glow.

Makeup Artists apply makeup and prosthetics for theatrical, television, film, fashion, magazines and several other different types of productions including modeling and weddings.  Makeup Artists and actors have to be able to work well together.  This is especially relevant if it is makeup that will need to be applied many times and that can easily get messed up and need fixed.  Makeup Artists have a tough job and have to also be able to deal with high  stress situations!

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