Make-up Designer

Wow! It Doesn't Even Look Like You!

The Make-Up Designer's job is to create character defining features on the actors face or body to help further the plot by using:

1.) All different kinds of make-up application and powder (aging, corrective and/or glamour)

2.) Various hair attachments - mustaches, beards, eyebrows, etc.

3.) Prosthetics - noses, ears, chins, brows, horns, etc. (or even full mask applications)

4.) Bald caps

5.) Colored contacts

6.) Fake teeth

7.) Glitter

8.) Fake tatoos

9.) Gore - bruises, cuts, burns...etc.

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ALWAYS BE SAFE!

KEEP ALL MAKE-UP OUT OF MOUTHS AND EYES!

and AVOID SHARING MAKE-UP!

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Pre-Production Duties

Read the play several times:

Make lists of
a.) All the Characters and the make-up that will be needed
b.) Personality traits and age of all the characters
c.) Background and lifestyle
d.) Any other special requirements or FX

Determine the setting and location(s) the show covers.

Determine the time period
a.) Research the make-up styles from that era(s)

b.) Gather a collection of photo references for the make-up

Determine all the fast make-up applications needed in the show.

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THE DESIGN

The purpose of the make-up is to help the audience understand the character and situation of the plot more clearly.

The Desinger must:

1.) Get a budget from the production manager
2.) Take pictures of the actors needing specific make-up.
(or use a headshot)
3.)  Color the make-up chart with the design using actual make-up or other color methods
4.) Shop for all the necessary make-up. 
5.)  Practice the application with the actor if possible.
6.) Put all the designs in a labelled binder protected in clear plastic sleeves. (labelled for easy reference by the artists)
7.) Prepare the make-up kit for the show 

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TECHNICAL WEEK

The designer applies make-up on the neccesary actors

            1.) The actors go on stage under the lights
            2.) The director gives any notes for adjustment
            3.) If necessary the actor is made-up a sceond time
            4.) Make notes or changes to the initial designs.

REMEMBER!

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EACH THEATER IS DIFFERENT

and

THE LIGHTS CHANGE FOR EACH SHOW!!

GOTTA RUN A TEST APPLICATION!

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