Book description
An introductory guide for students learning professional make-up, hairdressing and wardrobe skills and `front of camera' professionals needing an understanding of the techniques.Written by an experienced professional, this manual offers a step-by step approach for the complete beginner with diagrams to show procedures for a variety of make-up effects, from corrective and character make-up, to period dramas, special effects and prosthetics. It describes the skills required of the job, introduces special make-up products and how to apply them for different effect and sets the context for the make-up artist's role, by considering technical requirements such as lighting, camerawork and chroma-key backgrounds.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Working in the Media
- Working in Studios
- Working on Location
- Technical Operations
- Preparation for Production
- Job Opportunities
- Make-Up Skills
- Working with Hair
- Hairdressing Skills
- Working with Wigs
- Special Effects
- Costume Department Skills
- Miscellaneous
- Glossary
- Further Reading
Product information
- Title: Make-Up, Hair and Costume for Film and Television
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2013
- Publisher(s): Routledge
- ISBN: 9781136055614
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