Take Me Back! Period Pieces with Accurate Make-Up
In my last blog, I voiced my frustration that so many period pieces throw a modern wrench into the accuracy of the make-up in films.… Read More »Take Me Back! Period Pieces with Accurate Make-Up
Shades of Cinema
There’s a Period in Your Period Piece
When I was in my early 20s, many of my favorite films were all period pieces. Movies were a time machine for me, and I… Read More »There’s a Period in Your Period Piece
Rise of the Machines: CGI Make Up
Human technology is a true wonder. It has elevated us away from focusing our day to day activities on the plight of survival and allowed… Read More »Rise of the Machines: CGI Make Up
Deconstructing Villainous Make-Up
If you are like me, you have always held an esteemed fascination with the villains of film. My love of bad boys aside, (I’m talking… Read More »Deconstructing Villainous Make-Up
Hurry Up…and wait! Movie Set Etiquette
In most work places, there are unspoken rules that everybody follows. They are the no-brainers that somewhere along the way you learned from peers, school,… Read More »Hurry Up…and wait! Movie Set Etiquette
Chameleons of Cinema
Artistry in transformative make-up doesn’t just refer to the talent of the person applying it. Successful portrayal of a character and use of good make-up… Read More »Chameleons of Cinema
For the Love of Red
Red, crimson, scarlet, rouge, ruby, vermillion, and cherry! No other color has the same impact, strength, or call to emotion as red! My personal favorite… Read More »For the Love of Red
An Interview with Cinema Magician: Lisa Cotterill
For this week’s blog on Shades of Cinema, I am bowing my brushes to the fabulous and absolutely gorgeous Lisa Cotterill, an accomplished make-up artist… Read More »An Interview with Cinema Magician: Lisa Cotterill
“Makeup Films” I Love!
Effective story-telling in film relies entirely on two dominant senses, sight and sound. And while a beautiful score and creative sound design pack a punch,… Read More »“Makeup Films” I Love!
The Do’s and Don’ts of Becoming a Makeup Artist for Film
In my non-Geek life, I am an educator and representative for an illustrious skin care line. I love this career, not only because it is challenging and offers… Read More »The Do’s and Don’ts of Becoming a Makeup Artist for Film