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Format:
Book
Title:
The complete make-up artist : working in film, fashion, television and theatre
ISBN:
9780810119697

9781861528902
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Evanston, Ill. : Northwestern University Press, ©2003.
Physical Description:
xii, 275 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Contents:
1. Media make-up as a career -- 2. Straight make-up -- 3. Working in fashion and beauty -- 4. Body and face painting -- 5. Working in theatre -- 6. Working in television and cinematography -- 7. Historical make-up and hair -- 8. Hairdressing and wigmaking -- 9. Facial hair -- 10. Casualty effects -- 11. Prosthetics -- 12. Character make-up.
Summary:
This volume presents the fundamentals and basic techniques needed to apply theatrical makeup for a variety of media situations. Theatrical makeup refers to makeup that is used to assist in creating the appearance of the characters that actors portray during a theater production. This work provides color and step-by-step illustrations throughout; hints, tips, and health and safety notes; activities and questions to test readers' knowledge and understanding; insight into the film, television, and theatre industries; step-by-step illustrations; detail on the role of the make-up artist featuring four case studies; and information on camouflage make-up and body painting.
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