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The Technique of the Professional Make-Up Artist [Paperback]

Vincent Kehoe (Author)
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0240802179 978-0240802176 July 31, 1995 1
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, and he has written several articles on advanced make-up research for the Journal of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). As president and director of the Research Council of Make-Up Artists since 1963, Mr Kehoe designed and produced the entire Color Process line of RMCA Professional Products. He lives in Somis, CA.

A classic text updated for the next generation of make-up artists.
Covers all studio methods and lab techniques.
Contains information on many types of exciting new visual effects.

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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, he details 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

About the Author

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, and he has written several articles on advanced make-up research for the Journal of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). As president and director of the Research Council of Make-Up Artists since 1963, Mr Kehoe designed and produced the entire Color Process line of RMCA Professional Products. He lives in Somis, CA.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 290 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (July 31, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240802179
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240802176
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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75 of 76 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Three Best Books for Any Make-Up Artist, January 7, 2000
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Mr.Kehoe presents his work in a pricise format. He covers just about anything you want to know in the art of make-up application, not just the trend in fashion/beauty. All the topics are covered: Lighting, character make-up, age, period, monster, bald caps, lab techniques, special effects, hair and beard laying, just to name a few. This book contains lots of illustrations and photos. Even for the make-up artist who only wants to persue a career in the fashion industry this book is a must read.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A very thorough textbook...Highly recommended, July 5, 2005
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This book is recommended in several pro makeup sites [...] and for a good reason. This book is a must-have for all the professional makeup artists. The book talks about all aspects of makeup- from straight beauty makeup, to special effects, appliances and hair techniques (applying moustaches and beards). The appendix itself is worth the price of the book. It talks about what should be in a makeup kit, product recommendations and comparisons, and what to expect when trying to get into a union. I love, love, love this book. I can't say enough good things about it, and have constantly relied on it for accurate information regarding makeup applications.
For those who are cosmetic addicts and are only interested in beauty makeup, this book might be a bit too technical though. I would recommend to you the Bobbi Brown Beauty book, and of course, Kevyn Aucoin's works. But for those who are really into all aspects of makeup, this book should be in your library.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Mostly Black & White Photos!, February 2, 2006
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You would think that a book on makeup -- especially at this price -- would contain many more color photographs. After all, successful makeup is dependent upon illusions of color as well as light and shadow.

That said, I did learn a great deal from the book, particularly the chapter on human aging. This is a good book if you are as interested in makeup theory as you are technique.
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TO BECOME A KNOWLEDGEABLE, COMPETENT, AND COMplete professional make-up artist requires, first, a sincere desire to learn everything there is to know-and more-about make-up procedures, products, ingredients, lines, comparative work, and how it is or was done. Read the first page
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Color Process, Dick Smith, Prosthetic Adhesive, Stan Winston, Rick Baker, Matte Plasticized Adhesive, American Indian, Ben Nye, William Tuttle, New York, Tom Burman, Adhesive Remover, United States, Lon Chaney, Werner Keppler, Eastman Kodak Company, Special Adhesive, Tony Randall, John Chambers, Max Factor, Universal Pictures, Carl Fullerton, Gary Boham, Jack Pierce, Robert Ruder
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