dimanche 23 février 2014

General Information On Freelance Makeup Artists

By Krystal Branch


Makeup artists are people who use the human body as their canvas, especially the face. They are often hired to apply makeup and prosthetics for fashion, magazines, theatre, television, film and other major entertainment productions. The might also work in the modeling industry. Freelance makeup artists refers specifically to those who do this work independently, whether they be full- or part-time artists.

Some of these people do freelance work as a side job for extra money. Often times this is done as side work and may not interfere with what they do as a full-time job. Most production companies do hire artists for in-house work and add them to their payroll. However, there are other companies that may opt to hire freelancers as they need them for various projects.

There are numerous techniques that are used when it comes to application of these products. The action of doing this is considered an art form. The methods employed will depend on many factors. Airbrushing, bridal, high definition, special effects, theatrical and fashion are some of the main categories of makeup application. These each have their own purpose and an artist may be an expert within a certain category.

Those looking to hire a professional of this kind should request to see his or her work beforehand. Most of these individuals keep portfolios that show previous jobs they have done. It is also important to find out pricing early on as well. Because these are independent contractors, they set their own prices. The cost of services will range from person to person and job to job. Sometimes the pricing is based on makeup type, time it takes to complete the job or the products used. Price might also be determined by the number of people who are being made up.

Fashion makeup refers to that which is commonly done with magazine photography kept in mind. It may also be done solely for runway and fashion shows. This kind of application may also be seen in television and film. It is sometimes extremely natural and simple or very sophisticated and elaborate. Bridal is the style done for weddings. Usually this involves working on multiple clients, such as the bride and her bridesmaids. These looks are expected to differ in many ways and are often determined by the requests of the clients.

For high definition, light reflections and multiple ingredients are employed to give a flawless finish. Stage or theatrical makeup is usually done based on stage lighting. That is, the way the lighting is set up on the stage determines the application process. This style usually involves a lot of highlighting so that the face of an actor can be seen by people in the audience who are sitting at a distance.

Special effects involves addition of prosthetics, plaster casting and other accents that are elaborate. Airbrushing refers to the technique of application in which the products are sprayed onto the body. Many times this technique is associated with a smooth, clean finish.

Many times the best freelance makeup artists are the ones who have received training and education. It is also ideal when they have a lot of experience. These professionals may find that it is difficult to get work at first. However, once they can build a solid portfolio, reputation and client list, the work will become more available.




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