What do you think is the most important thing that will help you succeed as a trainee makeup artist in the film industry? I can hear you saying ‘talent’ and ‘creativity’ and ‘awesome makeup skills.’ And yes, those are important but what really sets you apart is your...
A career as a makeup artist working on movie sets may sound glamourous and exciting but the reality can be quite different. The working hours can be brutal – you work long days. Twelve-to-fourteen-hour days are normal. It’s also an intensely competitive industry where...
What is a makeup Set Bag? Curating, prepping, and packing your set bag can feel like a mystical art for some new makeup artists. You need to think of your set bag as your on set survival minimal kit. Your set bag should contain all you need to maintain the hair and...
The makeup department is the team responsible for the way actors and performers look on screen. Makeup Artists are responsible for creating makeup hair designs, special makeup effects and prosthetics, body makeup, facial hair, wigs, contacts lenses and even teeth –...