Occupation information for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Postsecondary certificate

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
• Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects.
• Cleanse and tone the skin to prepare it for makeup application.
• Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.
• Study production information, such as character descriptions, period settings, and situations, to determine makeup requirements.
• Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
• Assess performers' skin type to ensure that makeup will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.
• Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene.
• Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers to determine desired effects.
• Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits.

Tools:

• Air brushes
• Contact lenses
• Costumes or accessories
• Digital cameras
• Makeup kits

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