Makeup and Costume

On Monday the 15th of September, we found out our production roles. Mine was the one I applied for, Makeup and Costume. I am working with Chey, Lashay, and Erin. So the first thing we decided to do was split into two teams. Erin and I are doing makeup. Dividing into two teams will help us focus more time into either makeup or costume, hopefully making our work better. We will talk about our ideas as a group to have a range of opinions, then split into two teams to work on the ideas. As being in charged of all makeup for the show, Erin and I have a lot of responsibilities.
Some of which are listed below:




Responsibilities Of a Makeup Artist

• To make sure no one is allergic to the makeup
• To have the correct shades for each person
• To have planned out the products we will be using and have tested them
• To have and keep to the budget
• To have all the prices listed and get the best offer
• Reading scripts/knowing the plot to ascertain the materials and the look required
• Work through budget implications
• Identifying areas where research is required
• Completing face charts and designs for reference
• Liaising with other members of the design team to ensure the overall look/effect is consistent
• Demonstrating and implementing a practical understanding of lighting, the photographic process, colours and the impact of special effects/make-up processes on the skin
• Maintaining awareness of health and safety issues and legislation
• Ordering materials and equipment
• Time management, knowing how long a subject will take to be made-up
• Working quickly and accurately in time-pressured conditions
• Taking detailed notes and photographs of work, maintaining an up-to-date portfolio of work

We also have to think about ideas for fundraising, as part of the money we raise will also go to War Child. One of my fundraising ideas was to have a mufti day of a certain colour, and everybody could donate a pound. Or we could perform one of the routines at lunch time, and see how much we can raise!