Make up DesignMake up Design

Technical TheatreTechnical Theatre

Why do we use Stage Why do we use Stage Makeup?Makeup?

To identify a characterTo identify a character To make someone older on stageTo make someone older on stage To make the facial features visibleTo make the facial features visible To create a character (an animal, a To create a character (an animal, a

hunchback, the phantom of the hunchback, the phantom of the opera)opera)

What do you need in a Makeup What do you need in a Makeup Kit?Kit?

FoundationFoundation Clown whiteClown white Face powderFace powder RougeRouge LinersLiners LipstickLipstick Liquid body makeupLiquid body makeup PuttyPutty

Makeup pencilsMakeup pencils MascaraMascara Makeup removerMakeup remover BrushesBrushes Powder puffPowder puff Spirit gumSpirit gum Hair colorHair color Face wipes, hair pins, Face wipes, hair pins,

etc.etc.

Who applies the Makeup?Who applies the Makeup?

Most actors are trained to do their Most actors are trained to do their own makeupown makeup

However, extreme designs will However, extreme designs will require a makeup artistrequire a makeup artist

Makeup CrewMakeup Crew

Applies the makeupApplies the makeup Make sure all the actors have the Make sure all the actors have the

right amount of makeup (not too right amount of makeup (not too much or too little)much or too little)

Assists actors in the dressing roomAssists actors in the dressing room Good practice to become a makeup Good practice to become a makeup

designerdesigner

Basic Application: Step 1Basic Application: Step 1

FoundationFoundation: need correct color, may : need correct color, may have to blend two colors to make it look have to blend two colors to make it look naturalnatural

Two types: crème and cake (crème blends Two types: crème and cake (crème blends better)better)

Crème: can be applied with fingers or Crème: can be applied with fingers or sponge; blend it into neck linesponge; blend it into neck line

Cake: (motion picture), applied with damp Cake: (motion picture), applied with damp sponge or brushsponge or brush

Basic Application: Step 2Basic Application: Step 2

Highlighting and ShadowingHighlighting and Shadowing (chiaroscuro)(chiaroscuro)

Brings out, corrects, or changes Brings out, corrects, or changes featuresfeatures

Shadow: five shades darker or brown Shadow: five shades darker or brown or reddish-brown, or maroonor reddish-brown, or maroon

Highlight: five shades lighter, yellow Highlight: five shades lighter, yellow or whiteor white

Basic Application: Step 3Basic Application: Step 3

RougeRouge Oval face: apply in a cresent shape to Oval face: apply in a cresent shape to

the cheekbone and blend up and outthe cheekbone and blend up and out Round face: blend along cheekbone Round face: blend along cheekbone

and downward closer to the noseand downward closer to the nose Long face: place high on cheekbone Long face: place high on cheekbone

and blend out toward the templesand blend out toward the temples

LipstickLipstick Female: match to hair, foundation, Female: match to hair, foundation,

and costumeand costume Male: brown or reddish-brown lining Male: brown or reddish-brown lining

colorcolor You can change the shape of the lip by You can change the shape of the lip by

blocking out the outer edges with blocking out the outer edges with foundation and outlining the new foundation and outlining the new shape with a lip pencilshape with a lip pencil

Basic Application: Step 4Basic Application: Step 4

Eyes and EyebrowsEyes and Eyebrows Eye Shadow is used to beautify the Eye Shadow is used to beautify the

eye, make it larger, and indicate eye, make it larger, and indicate charactercharacter

Apply to upper lids onlyApply to upper lids only Eye liner: will accent the eye and make Eye liner: will accent the eye and make

it largerit larger Eye brows should frame the eye and Eye brows should frame the eye and

not attract attentionnot attract attention

Basic Application: Step 5Basic Application: Step 5

PowderingPowdering Use translucent or one tone lighterUse translucent or one tone lighter Sets the Makeup, prevents it from Sets the Makeup, prevents it from

runningrunning Softens the linesSoftens the lines Powder should be pressed into the Powder should be pressed into the

makeup gently or patted onmakeup gently or patted on Do not rub or smearDo not rub or smear

Basic Application: Step 6Basic Application: Step 6

Finishing TouchesFinishing Touches You may want to touch some areasYou may want to touch some areas Restore color that the powder dulledRestore color that the powder dulled Apply mascara or false eyelashesApply mascara or false eyelashes Mascara: Brown, unless you have Mascara: Brown, unless you have

dark brunette hairdark brunette hair

ExamplesExamples

Page 62Page 62 How Does the Show Go On?How Does the Show Go On? By By

Thomas SchumacherThomas Schumacher

How will the process work?How will the process work?

First, you will create a design by tracing First, you will create a design by tracing the faces and adding your own detail and the faces and adding your own detail and colorcolor

Second, you will write a paragraph Second, you will write a paragraph describing your design and your rationaledescribing your design and your rationale

Third, you will come into class and apply Third, you will come into class and apply the design to your facethe design to your face

Fourth, the instructor will take a picture of Fourth, the instructor will take a picture of your designyour design

Fifth, Clean up!Fifth, Clean up!

Make up Morgue Make up Morgue

A morgue is a reference file that designers use to A morgue is a reference file that designers use to develop their designs. For this assignment you will need:develop their designs. For this assignment you will need:

1) 3 ring binder1) 3 ring binder2) Dividers2) Dividers3) A variety of pictures from each category3) A variety of pictures from each category

The morgue should begin with a The morgue should begin with a typedtyped title page and title page and table of contents. Then each category should be divided table of contents. Then each category should be divided and labeled, so that it is easy to find. You may change the and labeled, so that it is easy to find. You may change the order of the categories as long as it corresponds to the order of the categories as long as it corresponds to the table of contents. The Morgue should be well-organized table of contents. The Morgue should be well-organized and neat. For each category below you will need to find and neat. For each category below you will need to find 3-3-5 pictures5 pictures. At the end of our unit all of your own designs . At the end of our unit all of your own designs will be added to the Morgue.will be added to the Morgue.

Morgue CategoriesMorgue Categories

Fantasy and Fantasy and GlamourGlamour

ClownClown AnimalAnimal Ethnic and TribalEthnic and Tribal Chinese OperaChinese Opera

Hero/IngénueHero/Ingénue God/DemonGod/Demon

CharactersCharacters CelebritiesCelebrities People/FacesPeople/Faces

WomenWomen MenMen

Old AgeOld Age Cuts and BruisesCuts and Bruises Facial HairFacial Hair

ResourcesResources

The Stage and The SchoolThe Stage and The School, 7, 7thth edition edition by Harry H. Schanker and Katharine by Harry H. Schanker and Katharine Anne OmmanneyAnne Ommanney

How Does the Show Go On?How Does the Show Go On? By By Thomas SchumacherThomas Schumacher