Theatre makeup
Theatre makeup is the use of cosmetics, plastic materials, and other substances to paint, enhance, or alter the face, hair, and body of actors in theatre productions. The purpose of theatre makeup is to make the actors look their best, transform their appearance, and to ensure that they are seen and recognised on stage by the audience. The makeup used is normally thicker, more pigmented, and more colourful than ordinary makeup, and it can create visual stereotypes or cliches of the characters.
FILM MAKEUP
Film makeup artists apply makeup to actors to enhance the director’s and writer’s story line or specific scenes, and they work closely with the production team. The purpose of the makeup is to aid in taking on the appearance appropriate to the characters they play.
There are three main categories for film makers.
- Basic: Skin is naturally oily and can reflect lights. Basic makeup reduces shine and works great in conjunction with lighting.
- Corrective: Used to cover or reduce blemishes and imperfections in the skin that might occur more prominent on camera
- Character: A spectrum of styles that can be used to alter the appearance of an actor or character to fit into the narrative.