Books - Stage Makeup

A classic in its field since its original publication, The Technique of the Professional Make-Up Artist is now revised, updated and paperback for a new generation of professionals. This encyclopedic resource covers all of the current studio make-up methods and lab techniques, with text and art contributions from some of the leading experts in the industry.

The author explains clearly and precisely the differing approaches to stage-lit, audience-attended television taping; studio-lit, no-audience taping; live television with natural outdoor lighting; live stage make-up ; and the innumerable techniques and methods of film make-up. In addition to detailing the basic, day-to-day ‘paint and powder’ procedures that are the bulk of any professional make-up artist’s work. He also describes exciting new visual effects that can be achieved using puppetry, digital computing, and electronic coloration. Included in this paperback edition are:
* Revised make-up charts for men and women
* New special effects make-up photographs
* New information on contact lenses and dental work
* Updated information on film types
* Revised appendices.

Vincent J R Kehoe has been working in the professional make-up field since 1940. He has been in charge of make-up for more than 3000 major television, film, and stage productions, and was head of the make-up departments for CBS-TV in New York and the NBC Hallmark Hall of Fame series. His previous books include Special Make-Up Effects (Focal Press), The Technique of Film and Television Make-Up, and Photographic Make-Up for Stills and Movies.

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This book includes information about the following-

• About makeup and what it can do
• Facial Anatomy
• Straight and Corrective Makeup for women, men and children
• Character Makeup
• Old Age Makeup
• Stage Makeup
• Makeup for different national types
• Period and historical characters
• Popular and special character types
• Special Effects Techniques
• Casting Molds
• Texture and Effects
• Hair goods
• Working with hair
• About different makeup products

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Are you a smart makeup artist and would you like to build your business following your passion?

This is the right book for you.

Through my experience as a makeup artist and as a cosmetics seller, I wanted to enclose everything I have learned in recent years in this guide. I hope it helps you to build your business as a makeup artist, educator or as an online cosmetics seller.

Once you have started a big business, you can think about producing your own line of cosmetics and making sure that your business is booming, enjoying your success.

Thanks to this simple guide you will find out what are the steps to follow and avoid unnecessary waste of time and money.

This guide includes:

• USE SOCIAL MEDIA AS A FREELANCE MAKEUP ARTIST
• START A MAKEUP BUSINESS
• IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE
• BUILD YOUR REPUTATION
• PROVEN SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS FOR STARTUPS
• BUILD YOUR CUSTOMER NETWORK
• SHOW YOUR TALENT AS MAKEUP ARTIST
• MAKE APPOINTMENTS FOR IMPORTANT OCCASIONS
• SELL COSMETICS TO YOUR CUSTOMERS
• BUILD YOUR OWN COSMETICS BRAND
• GET SUCCESS!

Stop thinking about it… click on the buy button and get ready to organize your own business!

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Being a successful makeup artist isn’t only about applying good makeup, but being able to run a business efficiently, and professionally. A must-have for those looking to constantly improve, and learn about the business side to makeup. Includes setting goals, social media, situation handling, attracting new clients, banking, tax, and day-to-day administration.

Learn to recognise what your clients want, how to make them happy, and generate a loyal, happy customer base while also attracting fresh bookings every day.

Guaranteed to help you maximise you’re income, and change the way you think about business.

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