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This up-to-date, full-color makeup manual is designed to lie open on the makeup table right as a guide for student, amateur, or professional performers.
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My hope is to bring a fresh approach to this subject.
I had been teaching in theatre for a number of years and, like many other costume designers who teach stage makeup, I was disappointed in the available makeup texts. Many cover too many types of makeup: film, tv, and theatre--many have black and white photos, many do not have step-by-step instructions. I saw a need for a book that was teacher/student based and not written for the professional makeup artist.
I had been teaching in theatre for a number of years and, like many other costume designers who teach stage makeup, I was disappointed in the available makeup texts. Many cover too many types of makeup: film, tv, and theatre--many have black and white photos, many do not have step-by-step instructions. I saw a need for a book that was teacher/student based and not written for the professional makeup artist.
I hope that teachers and students alike will find my book interesting and exciting. This is a book, a guide for the beginner. Each chapter builds on the skills taught in the one before. The photos are of real students in a real classroom situation. I have used some of my students' own designs as well. Keep in mind that the makeup examples show application techniques and finished products for makeup that would be seen on the stage--not for a camera or for the street. I use the 10 foot rule--move ten feet away from the mirror as you do your work and see if the makeup "reads"--is effective. If it convinces at that distance then you have achieved the desired result. I am always aware of how different theatrical makeup is from film and television makeup which has to be more subtle.
I hope that you find my book exciting and a valuable tool as a theatre artist. And I would love getting feedback from readers. Enjoy!
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Before sitting down at your dressing table to create makeup for an acting role, there are a number of questions you should ask yourself about the character you're going to play. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Before sitting down at your dressing table to create makeup for an acting role, there are a number of questions you should ask yourself about the character you're going to play. Read the first page
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is a good starting point if you are considering a stage makeup career, as it sets out very clearly techniques for stage makeup, as well as fantasy designs and how to create your own. Well worth the buy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this as a present for a teenage girl who is mad about the theatre and makeup and she was thrilled with it as she also got her first stage make up set. Be prepared to be practised on if you buy it for your own child! However, it is a grown up book and would be very good for theatre companies to use.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book on the basis of its glowing reviews. I'm at university studying Special Effects Development and have been doing fx makeup as a hobby (with some paid work) for many years. This book is full of what appears to me to be facepainting. I understand the nature of the exaggerated makeup required for stage productions but it was all a little too simple, with nothing of interest to me.
That's not to say it wouldn't be great for beginners.
That's not to say it wouldn't be great for beginners.
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I bought this for my daughter who is studying A-level Theatre Studies and is doing the makeup for it. Read more
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I bought this book as a christmas present for my grandaughter who does makeup for productions. I have looked throught and realise how comprehensive and helpful it will be for... Read more
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