make-up artist

Description

Make-up artists assist and support artists before, during and after the performance and filming of movies or television programs to ensure the make-up is in line with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team. They create images and characters through make-up and prosthetics. They maintain, check and repair prosthetics and assist with quick changes.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

cosmetics make-up techniques skin types art history photography lighting techniques

Practical Skills

analyse the need for technical resources perform quick make-up changeovers understand artistic concepts safeguard artistic quality of performance work ergonomically ensure continuous styling of artists gather reference materials for artwork determine skin type follow directions of the artistic director prepare personal work environment finish project within budget repair prostheses follow work schedule translate artistic concepts to technical designs make up performing artists contextualise artistic work test make-up analyse a script work with respect for own safety adapt to artists' creative demands work safely with chemicals define artistic approach draw make-up sketches apply body paint maintain wigs manage personal professional development attend rehearsals create lifecasts develop the look of a production decide on make-up process participate in artistic mediation activities manage consumables stock maintain prostheses keep personal administration plan art educational activities prevent fire in a performance environment work with the director of photography advise client on technical possibilities work with the lighting crew develop professional network present exhibition develop artistic educational activities work with the camera crew develop artistic project budgets design make-up effects draft styling schedule develop educational resources document your own practice