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Stage Makeup Tips

Theatre Makeup:

Within the many parts that actors play, many different kinds of

makeup are required. The type of lighting used and the size of
the theatre will let you know how much makeup you should wear.
Skin can look washed out and pale without the right kind of

traditional pancake makeup. Foundation used for stage needs to
have a lot of pigment in it, and should be able to hold up under
hot lighting and activity. It needs to be sweat and smudge-

resistant, too.

Features tend to get blurred on stage, so you need to bring them

out. You want the audience member in the very back of the theater
to be able to hear you as well as see the color of your lips and
the shape of your eyes, so apply more eyeliner, blush, and
lipstick (use a lip liner to precisely shape your lips) than you

would normally wear.

Special Effects Makeup:

As a special effects makeup artist, Rick Baker is known for his
work in creating realistic looking creatures. Two of his most

notable movies are Star Wars and An American Werewolf in London,
for which he won his first of six Academy Awards for ?Best
Makeup?.

If you have aspirations of being the next Rick Baker, start with

school. Special effects makeup is not at all like doing regular

makeup. The techniques and oddities of special effects makeup
takes intense training to master. Your best bet is to find a
school that specializes in this art form, but in this case,
location is also key. You need to be in the location that is

eventually going to get you the most work.

The Cinema Makeup School, Studio Makeup Academy, or Elegance

International are all located in the Los Angeles area and
specialize in teaching special effects makeup. Your classes
will include advanced work in character makeup, prosthetic

applications, sculpture breakdown, and digital FX makeup. These

courses help prepare students to work in the film and TV industry.

Could you be the next Rick Baker?

Stage vs Everyday Makeup:

Stage makeup is different from everyday makeup in that it is
heavier in formulation. Max Factor cosmetics began years ago as

makeup for the stars. Pancake makeup was used to create flawless

skin. In order to see makeup from a distance (stage to audience),

bright, intense colors and false eyelashes are necessary. Also,

heavy makeup is needed so it doesn't run with perspiration.
Makeup is then set with powder.

How to apply stage performance make up:

Stage performance make up is similar to regular make up. The

difference is when you are performing on stage you need your
face to be seen. If you don't apply your make up right for a

performance you will look pale/washed out and your face will
blend into the light.

The first step to applying stage make up is to start with a
clean moisturized face. Put foundation over you entire face and
neck . A thick pancake make up works well because it will cover

everything and provide a skin color to your face.

After the foundation you should apply the blush. Using a cream
or stick blush will give you long lasting color.

The eyes can be a little tricky. Depending on your role you
want to accentuate the eyes with a dark line and put on plenty
of mascara. The shadows should be natural looking or colorful
(again depending on the role).

Last but not least are your lips. Use a little foundation or

concealer on your lips before you apply the lipstick. Line your
lips with a dark color and fill it in with matching lipstick.

Your make up needs to be exaggerated in order to show up under
the bright lights. Even though it may look like a lot when you
are doing it, you will look fabulous on stage.


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