A comprehensive, practical guide to professional make-up, this text has a special emphasis on creativity and developing individual style and skills. Also covers: creating fashion and photographic image, cosmetic camouflage and body art, hairstyling and wigs, and how to run a successful business as a make-up artist.

In this comprehensive handbook author, makeup artist, and educator Christine Sciortino offers a detailed introduction to the conceptual foundations, techniques, and on-set practices of the makeup design process, going beyond technique-centered makeup education to provide an in-depth look at the workings of the film and television world. Through personal stories, interviews, demonstrations, and insights from Sciortino and her colleagues, this book explores the business of makeup artistry, including tailoring a resume, building a kit, self-marketing, breaking down a script, researching and creating makeup looks, working as part of a production team, and different ways to get paid. It further delves into on-set procedures and theory such as anatomy, skin science, color theory, and lighting design. With high-quality step-by-step photo tutorials, this book will help readers to learn and hone techniques for beauty makeup, character makeup, and light special effects including aging and dirtying, grooming, bruises and prosthetics, tattoos, and more. An emphasis is placed on working with actors of all ages, skin tones, and gender identities. This approachable and engaging blend of practical techniques and professional practice is ideal for both introductory-level and established artists. An online resource also offers downloadable templates and sample paperwork for on-set use and practice.

Create the foundation for a successful career in the theatrical and media make-up industry with this new textbook, endorsed by City & Guilds for theatrical, special effects and hair and media make-up artistry qualifications at Levels 2 and 3. - Study with confidence, with content covering the latest qualifications and industry standards, including the 6010 specifications. - Get ready to work in make-up, film, TV or theatre with handy hints from experienced professionals. - Hone your practical skills with hundreds of photographs showcasing creative ideas from look books and industry portfolios. - Understand complex topics such as anatomy and physiology with ease with simple explanations and all of the important terminology explained. - Prepare effectively for the written exams and practical synoptic test with practice questions, scenarios and invaluable guidance.

A history of printed cosmetics advertising throughout the 20th-century, this study charts the growth of mass-circulation magazines and how they led to a huge increase in advertising space and, by beginning of the 21st century, had to compete with those in other media such as television and the internet. Showing how advertising became the engine of capitalism that directed political destinies and even influenced international conflicts and military victories by means of propaganda, this references pays special attention to the ways in which the cosmetic advertising industry became a dominant driving force in Western culture. Eighty beautiful, full color reproductions of ads, taken from the Library of Historic Advertising, are also included in this fascinating look at the history of how cosmetics have been sold.

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"Find out which products live up to their claims and which ones are a waste of money. If you are fed up with mascaras that flake and smear; 'all-day' lipsticks that don't last all day; and outrageously expensive 'wrinkle' creams that don't work, then this is the book for you. Paula Begoun's honest reporting and clear, concise product reviews will help you look great and save money. The cosmetics industry has been misleading consumers long enough - with a copy of Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me in hand, you will finally have the information you need to find skin care and makeup products that really work and don't cost a fortune."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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