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Film and Theater Make Up
The professional application of
makeup is so important to Hollywood films
that there is an Academy Award given just
for this category. The right makeup can
transform an actor's looks. Make up is used
to make actors look tan, pale, glamorous,
down on their luck, older, younger, and
even like someone else altogether. For example,
a combination of makeup and a prosthetic
nose transformed the actress Nicole Kidman
into the famous early 20th century writer
Virginia Woolf in the 2002 movie "The
Hours."
To create their designs, makeup artists
consider many factors. The age of the characters
and the setting and time period of the production
affect the way actors and actresses should
appear. Even the lighting is important when
deciding what makeup to use. Makeup artists
often must research the hair, make up, and
clothing styles of specific time periods.
Then they draw sketches or collect photos
to show the designs they have in mind. Sometimes
they make prosthetic devices. These items
are used to change the appearance of performers.
For example, artists might create a beard
for an actor, or fleshy face parts to make
him look older. Makeup artists also consult
with directors and technicians about their
ideas and designs at various stages of the
process.
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