How do they match: Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

  • Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

  • Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Hair and Makeup Designer

  • Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
  • Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene.
  • Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
  • Create character drawings or models, based upon independent research, to augment period production files.
  • Demonstrate products to clients, and provide instruction in makeup application.
  • Evaluate environmental characteristics, such as venue size and lighting plans, to determine makeup requirements.
  • Study production information, such as character descriptions, period settings, and situations, to determine makeup requirements.
  • Write makeup sheets and take photos to document specific looks and the products used to achieve the looks.

  • Collaborate with others to determine production details.
  • Review production information to determine costume or makeup requirements.