The Complete Make-Up Artist: Working in Film, Television and Theatre (Paperback)

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This is a guide to media make-up that meets the syllabus requirements of the NVQ/SVQ in Media Make-up. It includes step-by-step instructions, activities and questions to test students' knowledge and understanding. The book also provides insight into the film, television and theatre industries. The book is also of use to NVQ/SVQ Beauty Therapy/Hairdressing students who are studying the subject as an integral part of their course (City and Guilds, BTEC, ITEC, IHBC and CIBTAC). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This completely revised edition of Penny Delamar's essential book for all make-up enthusiasts contains everything a student needs to know to embark on a career in media make-up. The Complete Make-Up Artist provides a wealth of information, activities, and advice.
Special features include:
An attractive, easy-to-follow format for ease of reference
Color and step-by-step illustrations throughout
Hints, tips, and health and safety notes
Activities and questions to test your knowledge and understanding
A genuine insight into the film, television, and theatre industries
NEW in this updated edition:
More photographs and step-by-step illustrations
Illustrations by two former students who are Oscar winners
More detail on the role of the make-up artist featuring four case studies
Enlarged chapter on camouflage make-up
Highly illustrated chapter on body painting
Professional index
The Complete Make-Up Artist is the only workbook needed to build the skills and experience to become a qualified, professional make-up artist.

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Product Details Paperback: 212 pages Publisher: Northwestern University Press (March 1995) Language: English ISBN-10: 0810112582 ISBN-13: 978-0810112582 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,081,496 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 66 of 73 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Lacking in advanced details in lighting and technique., April 15, 1999 By A Customer As a professional makeup artist I was hoping to find some answers to film and television lighting and camera effects but found none. I also find the book lacked any really good info about how to apply maakeup. The techniques listed were so general and basic they could only be for a novice. The real shocker is in incorrect historical references. For example, the author states that "Gone With the Wind" was set in the 1770's. The civil war, however, took place in the mid 1800's and is the setting for that movie. 37 of 41 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Makeup Artist Book written by Penny Delamar, March 1, 2000 By A Customer There are step by step photographs in this book that are truly amazing; as a whole it is a comprehensive assembly of all the information that a makeup artist needs and is essential both for the novice and professional. The author makes the point that the makeup in 'Gone with the Wind' was designed for a 1930s audience. The website for the author's training school (the make-up centre.co.uk) claims Oscar nominees amongst her graduates; this is the info they started with. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Good for learning the basics, February 28, 2006 By  Makeup Artist, PA - See all my reviews This review is from: The Complete Make-Up Artist : Working in Film, Television, and Theatre (Paperback) The book covers the basic principals of makeup, both staight and character makeup. I especially liked the activities (hands-on practice) that accompanied the chapters. These were things that were not touched on in cosmetology school. The book also contains student profiles, examples of their work and how they got started. The book is a good reference for anyone beginning a career, but would probably be to general for an accomplished, working artist.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful. I bought this book because it was required in my theatrical makeup class. Turns out I diodn't really need the class. All I had to do was buy this book. Read more Published 12 months ago by stephanie perez 3.0 out of 5 stars Good Starter for Makeup Newbies This was the first makeup book I ever bought. I think it was great and I've read and reread it many times. Read more Published 16 months ago by margaretannem8s 3.0 out of 5 stars A good beginners book I would recommend this book for someone that is just starting out in their career to keep as a refresher (i.e. Read more Published 19 months ago by Margo Orsatti 5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Make-Up Artist The service from Amazon was great! It came earlier then expected w/free shipping. Now I know why Amazon is the only way to buy! Published on August 21, 2005 by Annette Neer 5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS AMAZING WOW, THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY!IM PLANNING TO BECOME A MAKE UP ARTIST AND HAIRSTYLIST FOR MOVIES AND TELEVISION!! Published on June 4, 2001 5.0 out of 5 stars the complete make up artist Good taste,tecnical skils, impressive creativity,that resume all Published on November 19, 2000 by wagner scholze 5.0 out of 5 stars A very thorough book This book is very thorough on every area of makeup. It's a valuable resource tool. Published on September 1, 1998 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Northwestern University Press (March 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810112582
• ISBN-13: 978-0810112582
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,081,496 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lacking in advanced details in lighting and technique., April 15, 1999

By A Customer

As a professional makeup artist I was hoping to find some answers to film and television lighting and camera effects but found none. I also find the book lacked any really good info about how to apply maakeup. The techniques listed were so general and basic they could only be for a novice. The real shocker is in incorrect historical references. For example, the author states that "Gone With the Wind" was set in the 1770's. The civil war, however, took place in the mid 1800's and is the setting for that movie.

37 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Makeup Artist Book written by Penny Delamar, March 1, 2000

By A Customer

There are step by step photographs in this book that are truly amazing; as a whole it is a comprehensive assembly of all the information that a makeup artist needs and is essential both for the novice and professional. The author makes the point that the makeup in 'Gone with the Wind' was designed for a 1930s audience. The website for the author's training school (the make-up centre.co.uk) claims Oscar nominees amongst her graduates; this is the info they started with.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for learning the basics, February 28, 2006

By	Makeup Artist, PA - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Make-Up Artist : Working in Film, Television, and Theatre (Paperback)

The book covers the basic principals of makeup, both staight and character makeup. I especially liked the activities (hands-on practice) that accompanied the chapters. These were things that were not touched on in cosmetology school. The book also contains student profiles, examples of their work and how they got started. The book is a good reference for anyone beginning a career, but would probably be to general for an accomplished, working artist.