IMATS

IMATS

The Mecca of Make-up Artists

These shows bring the heavy hitters and novices in the industry together in one place to give old and young alike the chance to catch a glimpse of what is happening in the business. Have you ever wanted to meet your make-up idols? Or wondered what the next big color trend or fx material is? Then IMATS are the shows for you. If you are lucky enough to be anywhere near these shows, do not miss it!

In August 1997, the International Make-up Artist Trade Show was first held in Los Angeles by Make-up Artist Magazine publisher, Michael Key. Since then, IMATS has grown and is now held six times annually in destinations all over the globe.

JANUARY

London

APRIL

New York

JUNE

Los Angeles

JULY

Vancouver

SEPTEMBER

Sydney

NOVEMBER

Toronto

IMATS has become the make-up industry's largest gathering, drawing in thousands of artists, vendors, and fans. There are demos by renowned artists, unveilings of new products, competitions, demos, and other activities that help to connect and educate make-up artists around the world. There are usually great deals on products and lots of freebies at booths. It makes you feel like a kid in a candy store. Bring a camera, sketchbook, pen and paper to gather inspiration and remind yourself what to research when you are down from your IMATS high. It can also be a great place to start that Christmas wish-list!

If you have never been, do your homework! Some lectures and events need to be arranged or purchased in advance, and even if you don't have to, it might be a good idea to make sure you solidify your spot. Some events are more high profile than others and you may end up waiting in long lines or stand-by if you don't make previous arrangements.

Tickets are available for purchase at Make-up Artist Magazine. Tickets are also available at the door provided they have not sold out prior to the event - which happens frequently.

• One-day ticket = $50
• Two-day ticket = $80

Prices may vary depending on time and location of purchase.
Groups of 10 or more are eligible for a group discount.
Tickets are non-refundable.

Union members receive complimentary tickets to all IMATS, provided they have a Make-up Artist Gold Pro Card from Make-up Artist Magazine

The Pro Cards from Make-up Artist Magazine are available to professional make-up artists and are good for up to two years. Some of the perks include:

• Discount subscriptions to Make-up Artist Magazine
• Discounts and offers at the Make-up Artist shop
• Expedited IMATS entry
• Special invites to pro-only Make-up Aritst events
• Year-round discounts from participating partners
• Sneak previews of new products
• And more.

Be sure to visit 

www.imats.net 

and 

www.makeupmag.com 

for more details.

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Do's and Don'ts of Wedding Show Marketing

Now that you know the 'why' and 'where' you will be marketing your business, here are some tips on how to make the most of your bridal show experience:

• Do demos. Nothing draws a crowd like a live demo. Bring some models in case brides are shy at first, but once things get rolling you should have plenty of volunteers. This could also serve for free, on-site consultations which could lead to your next appointment. 

• Make sure to have at least one person with you to hand out information, greet brides, book appointments or answer questions in case the demos get too involved. This person or persons should be a great multi-tasker and capable of flourishing in a loud chaotic space, not to mention someone fun that you and your brides will enjoy spending a full day with.

• Have a giveaway. Offer a night of beauty for the bride for the bridal shower or the bachelorette party. This serves two purposes- It gets you contact information for each bride who enters the drawing. It also gives you a chance to audition your skills and market to all of the other potential clients that might be attending the shower or bachelorette party.

• Be the face of your own destiny! Look the part of the professional: clean smock for demos and wedding finery for floor time. Keep in mind the target market is females from 19-35, so don't be afraid to throw in a little style. How you look in the show is how they will picture you at their wedding. Smile, be interested and open minded.  Do breath, teeth and hygiene checks

• Don't just talk about you and your business, let them explain themselves and their needs. Sharing is caring and brides need you to care as much about their day as they do. Find out what kind of wedding it is, if this is her first wedding, how old the crowd will be, what her style is? The more you can tailor your services to her the more likely it is that she will not be able to do without you.

• Make sure your digital media is as savvy as your booth. After the show, brides will want to refresh their memory of you. They will have spent a couple hours inundated with products and information and even after making the greatest impression, most brides will probably use the internet to keep up with all that they have seen. You should have not only a great and easy to maneuver website, but also a facebook, twitter and foursquare account. This will also help spread your word of mouth to the bridesmaids and brides that might not have been able to attend. If the show has a website make sure there are links to your pages on theirs.

• Take a break. Sometimes staff gets overwhelmed and lose sight of the prize if they are too tired.  Coffee breaks can keep you focused. Also, eating at your booth can be unsightly and come off as rude. Brides and Grooms will feel odd about approaching you if it seems you are preoccupied and you want to invite an open dialogue as much as possible.

• Don't badmouth the competition. Resist the urge to gossip. The industry is not that big and everything you say gets around. Artist relationships are so important - when they are booked they might throw business your way and vice versa. Spend your time letting your work speak for you and theirs for them. It is a client turn off and will only take up time that you could have used to market yourself.

• Follow up. A lot of shows pre-register their brides so they can accumulate all of the follow-up contact information for you. However you get it, make sure you contact them again. Try to make it personalized and varied. If at first postcards aren't getting a reaction, try e-mail, and keep trying every so often throughout the year until the wedding date. Sometimes it can take as much as 12 contacts before you get that sale.

These are the tricks of the trade and now that you are in the know, you can market like the pro's.  Now get out there and give it all you've got! Make us proud!

Which Wedding Show Works for You?

Welcome back makeup professionals! This week is our second week in the three part series about wedding show marketing. This week we will help you determine which wedding show is right for you and your business.

Marketing at a wedding show does involve investment which can seem risky, especially if you have never tried paid advertisements before. However, in the grand scheme of things, it is incredibly effective. It should only cost about the same as one traditional advertisement like tv, radio or newspaper ads, but have more impact and immediate results. Still, we want you to get the most out of your investment. Here are some tips to finding the right show or shows to plan your attack:

• Find out how many years the show has been going on. Wedding shows are best known from word-of-mouth. The longer the show has been around, the more familiar brides are with them and the more likely they are to return. They may have attended years before as a bridesmaid and will be likely to want to return as a bride.

• Check out the shows' marketing campaign. Make sure they are advertising their show as effectively as you  market your business. They should be investing not only in regular media resources, but also social media, like Facebook and banner ads. We can't remind you enough of the stats about brides being in the 19-35 demographic, so the show should be advertising as such. 

• Research the shows' attendance records. Find out past years' attendance.  We don't need to tell you more brides means more reach. Make sure that when you are getting the tally of brides. Usually only 1/3 of show attendance numbers are actually brides. The rest are usually bridesmaids and Moms because brides love an entourage. 

• Find out if admission is free. You would think that the lower the cost of attendance, the more brides. While this may be true in a lot of cases, sometimes it's not always the quantity, it's the quality. You want to attract brides serious about the process. You want brides who are there to book. It also keeps out the mock brides and random hotel guests looking for something to do. Charging keeps it a professional environment. 

• Look for references. Past exhibitors are usually all too happy to tell you about their experiences with a show's staff. This can speak volumes about the level of professionalism you are dealing with and how organized the show itself is. The staff is the first face your potential clients see and if it's an unhappy or confused one, you usually end up with unhappy and confused brides. 

Other factors to look into once you have decided on a venue:

• Is there a fashion show? If so, who is doing the makeup? This could be another strategy within a strategy. Doing the makeup for the show's fashion show is a very captive audience, a walking portfolio.

• Is parking included and is it close? Thiswill help you be prepared on the day of the show. You always want to start a show stress free and focused.

• Where am I located on the floor? Try not to be too close to another makeup artist or salon. Nothing is more annoying as a presenter than dueling demos. The prime spots are on the ends of the rows.  Marketing is always about location. Usually there is an extra charge to pick your spot, especially on the ends.

Research any investment you make, especially when it comes to your business. These suggestions should help you get on your merry way. Next week we will spotlight some do's and don't for wedding show presenters. Knowing the ins and outs can make for a very successful bridal season for your business. Good luck out there!

Wedding Season!

"What do you like better: Christmas or wedding season?"

"The answer would be, um, wedding season!"

We concur, wedding season is the best for our industry.  It is one of those times when a great make-up artist is indispensable. It's almost as unavoidable as death and taxes so, as a beauty make-up artist, it is our bread and butter.

Whether you work for a salon or freelance for yourself, getting your name in the hands of this season's brides can be crucial...and easy. If you look back to our April blog about networking, we talk about the importance of getting around to trade shows in the industry to scope out trends and mingle with other artists.  Artist relationships can often times be mutually beneficial. To do this you have to go get out there.  So why not market yourself or your salon directly at one or more of the dozens of wedding shows happening throughout the year?

The next couple of weeks we are going to take you on a whirlwind tour of why beauty make-up artists  should utilize bridal shows, which bridal shows are the right shows, and Dos-and-Don'ts for marketing your make-up business at a wedding show.

First we tackle the why.  Below are just a few of the many reasons to think about investing in one of the greatest marketing opportunities in our industry:

• Direct Link - These shows give you access to heaps of consumers looking for the exact service you provide. They allow you to meet brides face-to-face and exchange contact information instantly.  
• No matter how you go about accumulating bridal contact information make sure of two things - 
• (1) get multiple lines of communication - having multiple ways of communicating not only increases the chances the bride-to-be will see your work but also gives you numerous outlets in which to reach out to her
• (2) write down something personal - this will not only help you in remembering details such as the date of their wedding and future spouse's name but also any anecdotes you shared that can trigger your memory of your interaction so your follow-up is more personalized.  This attention to detail could mean the difference between your voicemail getting deleted or returned right away.

• Securing Your Spot in the Budget - Many brides start their planning stages by attending wedding shows and a lot of times don't consider working make-up into their wedding budget.  Seeing make-up artists at wedding shows reminds them of the importance of that aspect. There may only be room in the budget for one luxury item and these shows allow you to plead your case as to why looking your best on the big day is more important than pretty toes or a massage.   This is something that is best done in person as it establishes an intimacy with your potential client that you can't get through email or social media marketing.  

• Make Deals On-the-Spot - Sometimes, even with contact information, brides are so busy with other planning stages that they are impossible to get on the phone or nail down for an appointment. If you can sign contracts and schedule appointments at your first meeting you can cut out a lot of the chase and prevent your service from getting cut from the budget or passed over. Don't be afraid to be bold and ask for the job.  If you don't ask you definitely won't get it.

• Immediate Feedback - Marketing at wedding shows also gives you a unique opportunity to receive immediate feedback about what brides are looking for and that information may help you get ahead in future wedding markets. Knowing what brides are want can help you zero in on their interests for your sales pitches. 

Next week's blog in this series: How to decide which wedding show is right for you and your business.

Finding Inspiration

Sometimes as an artist you may find it hard to develop a concept or feel like your art is becoming repetitive and stagnant.  As makeup artists we can only give the good old "smoky eye" so many times before we need to make a twist. So, as with any art, it is good to flood your system with new inspiration to keep your craft new and fun, and who knows what new trend you might start.

If you find yourself getting stumped or bored with your work try some of these methods for mustering inspiration:

- Observe your surroundings.  You may be surprised what could spark an idea.  Those mini-blinds on your bedroom window, the colors reflecting on the wall from the restaurant lighting, the texture of a new dress are all things you can find a way to translate into your creation.

- Research fellow artists.  Study other make-up artists and their work.  Begin to recognize their unique style and how they manage to branch out beyond that to create unique looks for every project. Try and put your own take on their classic looks.

- Immerse yourself in other art forms.  Don't just focus on make-up artistry.  Listen to new genres of music, go see a musical or ballet, catch an art show, read a book.  New interests can lead to new inspiration.

- Partner up.  Don't feel like you have to work alone, bouncing ideas off someone else is a great way to grow a new project.  Collaborate with a fellow make-up artist or photographer or designer and help one another. Come up with a project for yourselves and set a deadline.  Build your portfolio and help your art community at the same time.

- Experiment.  Test out different mediums like painting or sculpting or drawing.  Purchase new products from a cosmetics line you've never used before and practice new looks.  Attempt a look you have never done before. Online tutorials are a great way to test the waters.

- Change your perspective.  Look at a painting upside down.  Zoom in to an almost microscopic level of a plant.  Limit your focus to only one element of a pattern. Use color combinations that you never have before. Let the world be your muse.

- Take classes.  Never assume you know it all.  Take make-up seminars.  Take art classes.  Take computer classes so you can learn to design looks virtually.  All experience is good experience and relatable in the art world.

- Research other countries.  Not every country is sporting the same make-up, clothing, and hair styles we are in the United States.  Gather inspiration from their choices, who knows where your art might end up?
       *Scandanavia
       *Bulgaria
       *Italy
       *Sweden
       *New Zealand
       *Bangladesh

Never get too comfortable with your medium.  You should be constantly evolving just like the art world.  New materials are being invented, new methods are being developed.  Boundaries are being pushed every day.  Don't get left behind.  Always push yourself.

Dancing With the Stars

Each week over 16 million viewers tune in to watch ABC's hit series "Dancing with the Stars". The show, now in its 14th season, has been sustained by a revolving door of celebrities, loveable hot bodied professional dancers, flashy, flesh baring costumes, and dramatic stage make-up. With each musical number and theme change, viewers have come to expect a high level of intensity from each of these components every week, culminating in the final three couples dancing for the mirror ball trophy.

Just two weeks away from this season's dance-off, we were curious about the team behind those double faux lashes and bedazzled lids. Turns out, we were not alone. The "Dancing with the Stars" make-up team received so much fan-mail that they have started their own Facebook page where they break down trade secrets.

Here's what we have learned:

Each star gets around 3 to 4 hours of hair and make-up before show time. Forty-five minutes is spent on body make-up alone and the remaining time is split in half between hair and face make-up.

Contestants are not only spray tanned each week, but hand stained, covered in GLEAM, and dusted with a layer of glitter as well.

The show is shot in High Definition which means the camera will pick up and magnify any flaw so there is no room for mistakes.

The make-up on DWTS takes a cue from real ballroom competitions, where professional dancers have been using extreme make-up for decades to stand out in a room full of competitors.

Show nights are the most intense with anywhere between 7 and 10 artists working in the make-up trailer at a time, most of which are powdering down contestants from sweat and oil after dancing under the lights.

The woman who gets to make the final decisions on the hair and make-up is Department Head, Melanie Mills. Mills has been with the show since Season Two and credits the show's producers with trusting her instincts on how much to "go for it" and when to draw the line.

She served as Department Head for the 2010 Academy Awards as well as the Nickelodeon series iCarly, and Victorious.  She was nominated for an Emmy four consecutive years (2007-20010) for her work in make-up artistry.

The talent and creativity on the show speaks for itself. If you want a sneak peak the day of filming, the team posts photos to Facebook from inside the make-up trailer and break down exactly what products and colors they have used. Checkout their page here:  Dancing with the Stars Make-up Team

Good luck Semi-finalists, we'll be looking forward to seeing what the team has created next week!



http://www.facebook.com/dwtsmakeup
http://www.melaniemillsmakeup.com
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/entertainment&id=5191881

AGING MAKE-UP

This week at the Joe Blasco Make-up Artist Training Centers, students are learning the techniques necessary to execute the effects of old age.  From age spots, to vein work, and accentuating highlights and shadows, the students begin to transform each other into their future selves for better or for worse. This is often considered by makeup artists to be one of the most difficult tasks in their craft.

Our students work mainly with paint & powder and stretch & stipple techniques to begin replicating the effects that environment, heredity, psychology, and many more elements have on the aging of a person.

There are many considerations to take into effect when approaching an aging make-up.  How old is the performer?  How old is the character they are to be playing?  What environment did they live in - farmer vs. businessman?  Were they happy or bitter?  Did they suffer any illnesses or addictions?

All of these questions, and more, will play a part in shaping the final look of the character.

Becoming a master of the aging technique takes a lot of time, practice, patience, and research.  You have to observe people around you, study the differences between males and females and how the aging process differs between the two, understand which features illustrate age the most. One of the most difficult things to understand and appreciate about aging makeup is how it's the subtlety that makes it believable.

A couple of artists who have become well known for their abilities to execute a realistic aging make-up include Greg Cannom and Matthew Mungle. Cannom is responsible for the Academy Award winning aging makeup on Brad Pitt in the Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and along with Mungle, the Academy Award for Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Cannom recently appeared on this season of SyFy's reality show, Face Off, as a consultant and judge for the contestants' aging make-ups in the episode "Triple Threat."  Groups of artists had to age triplets 50 years, 75 years and 100 years.  (View the episode here: "Triple Threat")

Fans of the hit show, "How I Met Your Mother,"  may recall an episode where the Barney character was disguising himself as an older man in order to win a bet in the episode "Intervention". Mungle was hired on on for this episode to do a realistic aging makeup.  (A glimpse of his work can be found here "Intervention.")

Both Cannom and Mungle are featured on the Joe Blasco Online Professional Make-up Seminars Website, The Make-up Space, sharing their knowledge of aging make-ups.

• Matthew Mungle - Aging Make-up Using Stock Gelatin Appliances
• Greg Cannom - Old Age Make-up Using Encapsulated Gelatin Appliances

Now here is a challenge for you:
Try to think of five films in which the aging make-up was incredibly subtle and believable.  Now check out this slideshow at Celebrities in Old Age Make-up to see how many of your favorites made their list

ADVANCED BEAUTY SEMINAR

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

Joe Blasco Make-up Artist Training Center in Orlando is preparing for their annual 

Advanced Beauty Seminar 

and would like to invite you to join them!

JUNE 11 - 16

Monday - Friday 

(6pm - 10pm)

Saturday 

(9am - 6pm)

Participants are asked to bring their own make-up supplies but will also be receiving select products during the seminar.

The cost of the seminar is $950, a deposit of 50% is due no later than Friday, May 11th to secure a seat.

Topics covered in the seminar, by Ms. Cordi Frei, include:

• Color Theory
• Working in HD
• Mixing Mediums
• Product Types
• Ethnic Make-up Techniques
• and Conceptualization

Feel free to contact us for more information and to save your spot!  

407.363.1234     orlando@joeblasco.com

** Also mark your calendars for the Airbrush Seminar, September 24-29, $1,200 (includes airbrush, compressor, and sample silicone-based make-up)**

NETWORKING

People who have succeeded in the entertainment industry attribute different things in their success, one of which is often luck.

"Luck is where preparation meets opportunity."

When you learn how to market yourself, you create your own luck. Sitting at home hoping someone will call you for your services is a risky move and 99 times out of 100 the phone won't ring.  You have to get your name out there.  Meet people.  Let them know what you are offering.

Step one is to research.  A great way to begin the marketing process is to see how other artists in your area are getting their name out there. Are they advertising?  Are they attending events?  From there you can incorporate those successful methods and combine them with new and innovative ways that work for you and what you hope to accomplish.

Beauty and make-up trade shows are a great way to scope out the competition and see what's happening in the industry as well as market yourself and network with others in the industry.

Opportunities can range from not only Beauty shows but Bridal and Cosplay shows as well.  Cosplay is a whole new area that make-up artists are really starting to become a part of. Getting your foot in the door of a new trend like Cosplay can put you at the top of the list for several clients. These shows are ever changing and can be found in virtually every city.

But Bridal Expos and Cosplay shows are only one avenue.  There are endless opportunities to get your name out there and start networking with fellow artists, producers, performers, designers, and more at the trade shows and expos happening all over the country

Here is a little sampling of what's happening here in Central Florida:


APRIL

• 11th Metro West Golf Club,  Metro West Bridal Showcase
• 13th -15th Daytona Beach Resort, Florida Steampunk Expo East
• 13th -15th Doubletree Hotel Tampa, Khatotic Kon Anime and Sci-Fi
• 13th-22nd Enzian Theater Maitland, Florida Film Festival
• 15th Rosen Center Hotel Orlando, 2012 Bridal Show Spectacular $7 adv. $10 at door
• 24th-26th Urban Flats Downtown Orlando, Orlando Fashion Week
• 27th-29th Swan Hotel Lakeland, Pariah Con Anime and sci-fi
• 29th Coco Civic Center Coco Beach, Coco’s 7th Annual Bridal Show Free

MAY

• 6th Estates at St. John’s Lakes Oakland, Bridal Showcase at Estates at St. John’s Lakes $3
• 16th-18th Loch Haven Park, Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival
• 25-28th Miami Airport Hotel and Expo Center, Florida SuperCon

JUNE

• 2-4th Orange County Convention Center, Premier Orlando Beauty Show
• 17-19th Orange County Convention Center, Mega Con (comic, sci-fi, anime) $25/1day $60/3days
• 19th Winter Park, Winter Park Bridal Stroll $15 adv.
• 24th Space Coast Convention Center, Brevard’s Best Summer Bridal Show $7 adv. $10 at door

JULY

• 1st Orlando Hilton, Perfect Wedding Guide Wedding Show
• 15th The Coliseum Downtown St. Pete, Tampa Bay Bridal Show
• 14-18th Raleigh Hotel Miami, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami

AUGUST

• 3rd-5th Wyndham Orlando, Anime Festival Orlando 13
• 12th Fairwinds Alumni Center, 3rd Annual Un-Veiled Bridal Expo $5
• 19th Hilton Daytona Beach Ocean, 10th Annual Summer Bridal Show $8 adv. $10 at door
• 23rd-26th Orange County Convention Center, Star Wars Celebration VI

GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT

GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT

Nancy Mendoza

Upon graduating from Orlando's, Joe Blasco Make-up Artist Training Center in September 2010, Nancy Mendoza hit the ground running.

Since the completion of her program she has worked on such projects as Rock of Ages, starring Tom Cruise and Catherine Zeta Jones, ABC's brief series Charlie's Angels, and USA's Burn Notice television series.

On the set of  Charlie's Angels , Mendoza served as the make-up third on set.  This meant she worked with the villains and guest stars and even got to do Bosley's (Ramon Rodriguez) make-up for a few episodes.

Everyday she learned something new.  Her department head, Judy Lovell (The Mentalist, The Vampire Diaries), was an amazing teacher and mentor.  One particular technique she picked up from Lovell was being able to make people look like they were crying by using cherry chapstick.  

Mendoza even got to apply a Tinsley Transfer tattoo on one of the villains for an entire episode.  She said it was a huge challenge dealing with extremely hot temperatures and water.  The villain had a fight scene which involved him jumping into the water so she had to re-touch his tattoo time and time again.  After about two days of using an alcohol activated tattoo palette to re-draw the giant spider web, Lovell introduced Mendoza to the tattoo ink pen which saved, not only her time, but her sanity as well.

Meeting all of those people on the sets of  Charlie's Angels  and  Rock of Ages  led her to eventually land a job on the set of  Burn Notice .  She was called in to work the last two episodes of Season 5.  "It was such an honor to be asked to work for such a great show."  On the season finale, Mendoza had the privilege of working with Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman).

Mendoza attributes a lot of her success to the instruction she received at Joe Blasco Make-up Artist Training Center.  It was those instructors who helped prepare her for everything she has faced since entering the television and film world.  Special thanks go out to all of her teachers for being so instrumental in helping her find jobs right out of school, "Thank you for preparing me so extensively for the real world."

Check out Nancy's work at www.nancymendoza.com.

If you are a graduate of one of our Joe Blasco Make-up Artist Training Centers feel free to contact us at orlando@joeblasco.com to share your experiences for a chance to be featured in one of our next Graduate Spotlights.

The Iron Lady - 2011

THE IRON LADY - 2011

IMDB LINK

Directed By:

Phyllida Lloyd

Starring:

Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Richard E. Grant

Brief Synopsis:

Margaret Thatcher talks to the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband as she struggles to come to terms with his death while scenes from her past life, from girlhood to British prime minister, intervene.

Artist(s):     

MARK COULIER

IMDB Link

Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Coulier:

• British make-up artist and special make-up effects designer
• Has nearly 20 years experience creating prosthetics for over 50 features films and numerous commercials
• Began his career at the end of the 1980s as a special make-up technician for Clive Barker's Hellhoud, the first sequel to his Hellraiser saga
• Founded Coulier Creatures, Ltd. in London in 1996.  Now one of Europe's leading make-up FX companies, supplying make-up effects to film, television and theatre.  The company won an Emmy Award in 1997
• One of those responsible for the creature effects on Alien.
• Served as Head of Make-up unit for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and returned to later installments as an animatronic model designer.
• Acted in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace as Aks Moe - a professional actor did the voiceover

J. Roy Helland
IMDB Link

Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Helland:

• Has done hair and make-up for Meryl Streep in all of her movies since Sophie's Choice in 1982.
• Ms. Streep thanked two people during her acceptance for the Iron Lady - her husband and J. Roy Helland.

MORE ON THE MAKE-UP FOR 

"THE IRON LADY"

Theatrical Trailer


Ms. Streep comments on her make-up

Excerpt from Make-up Artist Magazine


J. Roy Helland discusses make-up/wigs

The Wolfman - 2010

THE WOLFMAN - 2010

IMDB LINK

Directed By:

Joe Johnston

Starring:

Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt

Brief Synopsis:

The night his mother died, Lawrence Talbot's father sent him to an insane asylum.  When his brother's fiancee tracks him down to help find her missing love, Talbot returns to his father's estate to learn his brother's mauled body has been found.  Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother's killer and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself.

Artist(s):     

RICK BAKER 

IMDB Link

Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Baker:

• Known for his incredibly realistic creature effects
• Trade mark - long hair pulled back in ponytail
• Formed Cinovation Studios in 1981
• Appeared in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video as the hobbling zombie whose arm falls off
• Michael Jackson's song, "Threatened," (2001) is dedicated to him.  They worked together on Thriller and Captain EO
• Actor in films such as "The Thing with Two Heads," "Into the Night," "Planet of the Apes," "Men in Black II," "King Kong," "Dark Reel," "The Wolfman

DAVE ELSEY
IMDB Link

Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Elsey:

• Worked on several music videos during the 90's and was nominated at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Special Effects.
• Along with his wife, Lou, they own and operate Igor Studios.

MORE ON THE MAKE-UP FOR 

"THE WOLFMAN"

Make-up Wizard, Rick Baker, Talks Wolfman Tech


Entertainment Weekly - First Look: Benicio Del Toro as the Wolfman

Featurette of Rick Baker's transformation of Benicio Del Toro

Star Trek - 2009

STAR TREK - 2009

IMDB LINK

Directed By:

J.J. Abrams

Starring:

Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Peg

Brief Synopsis:

Chronicle of the early days of James T. Kirk and his fellow USS Enterprise crew memebers.

Artist(s):     

BARNEY BURMAN

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Burman:

• Grandson of Ellis Burman, Sr. who made prosthetics and special props for films like "The Wolf Man" (1941), animatronic animals for "Jungle Book" (1942), and much more.
• Son of make-up artist Thomas R. Burman ("The Island of Dr. Moreau," "The Goonies")
• Brother of make-up artist Rob Burman
• Artistic Director and Lead Make-up Artist for Proteus Make-up FX (2004)

MINDY HALL

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Miscellaneous Information about Ms. Hall:

• Co-Author of "The Make-up Artist Handbook: Techniques for Film, Television, Photography, and Theatre"

JOEL HARLOW

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Harlow:

• Also a painter, jewelry designer, and fine art sculptor.
• Formed the company HARLOW FX, which has since evolved into JOEL HARLOW DESIGNS
• "Joe has an exceptional talent.  There is not a soul to whom I wouldn't recommend his services.  His ability to realize what could have previously only been imagined is quite simply staggering.  His work stands alone.  I suspect he's capable of just about anything." - Johnny Depp

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"STAR TREK"

Check out the following "Exclusive Secrets" from the film:

PART I

PART II

PART III

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - 2008

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON - 2008

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Directed By:

David Fincher

Starring:

Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton

Brief Synopsis:

Recount of Benjamin Button's life in which he ages backwards.

Artist(s):     

GREG CANNOM

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Cannom:

• You can view his online seminar for old age make-up at Joe Blasco's Make-up Space

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"THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON"

The extraordinary transformation of Brad Pitt throughout the film is a wonder to behold so we've gathered several sources for you to view to gain more insight into the movie and make-up magic that went into creating such a monumental effect.

Benjamin's Make-up

Daisy's Make-up

CG Society look into the graphic effects

Video of the graphics

La Vie en Rose - 2007

LA VIE EN ROSE - 2007

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Directed By:

Olivier Dahan

Starring:

Marion cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory

Brief Synopsis:

A look at the life of the Little Sparrow, Edith Piaf.  Constant companions are alcohol and heartache.

Artist(s):     

DIDIER LAVERGNE

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"LA VIE EN ROSE"

Read more on the making of "La Vie en Rose" including a section regarding the aging make-up.

Pan's Labyrinth - 2006

PAN'S LABYRINTH - 2006

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Directed By:

Guillermo del Toro

Starring:

Ivana Baquero, Ariadna Gil, Sergi Lopez

Brief Synopsis:

In 1944 fascist Spain, a girl, fascinated with fairy tales, is sent along with her pregnant mother to live with her new stepfather, a ruthless captain in the Spanish army.  During the night she meets a fairy who takes her to an old fawn in the center of a labyrinth who tells her she is a princess but must prove her royalty by surviving three gruesome tasks.

Artist(s):     

DAVID MARTI

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Marti:

• One of four make-up artists invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2007

MONTSE RIBE

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Ribe:

• One of four make-up artists invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2007

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"PAN'S LABYRINTH"

Due to his technical background, Guillermo del Toro, is able to understand how an effect is going to work, for the most part, before filming even begins.

Faun's make-up took an average of five hours and consisted mostly of foam latex.  The last piece applied was the pair of horns which weighed 10 pounds and were extremely tiring to wear.  The legs were a unique design wtih the actor standing on eight-inch-high lifts with the lower leg eventually digitally erased in post production. Doug Jones, Faun, also played Pale Man and had to look out of the nostrils.

Visit the films official website.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - 2005

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION THE, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE - 2005

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Directed By:

Andrew Adamson

Starring:

Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley

Brief Synopsis:

Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it from the evil White Witch with the guidance of a mystical lion. 

Artist(s):     

HOWARD BERGER

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Berger:

• One of the famous trio that make up the KNB EFX company (Robert Kurtzman and Greg Nicotero)

TAMI LANE

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Miscellaneous Information about Ms. Lane:

• Worked with Howard Berger for four years after graduating Bradley University in 1996 before heading out on her own.
• Led a team of 42 make-up and prosthetic experts for Chronicles.
• Appeared on the first episode of the NBC show Identity.
• They had to chopper a nose in during filming for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
• I Am Entertainment magazine interview

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"THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE"

More on the creatures from Chronicles: VIDEO 
Berger talks about the make-up from the film  VIDEO

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events - 2004

LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS -2004

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Directed By:

Brad Silberling

Starring:

Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Meryl Streep

Brief Synopsis:

Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire.  When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out he is plotting to kill them and seize their fortune. 

Artist(s):     

VALLI O'REILLY

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Miscellaneous Information about Ms. O'Reilly:

• Canadian born
• Did not intend to work in the film business but rather planned to apply her Fine Arts Degree to a career in the art world.
• Begin doing make-up with friends for New York TV commercials and fashion to earn extra money and eventually moved to LA where she worked on artistic, low-budget independent films.
• Visit her Fanpage on Facebook 
• Zenobia

BILL CORSO

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Corso:

• Resume

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"LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS"

View the TRAILER. 

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - 2003

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING-2003

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Directed By:

Peter Jackson

Starring:

Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen

Brief Synopsis:

Former Fellowship of the Ring prepare for the final battle for Middle Earth while Frodo and Sam approach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring.

Artist(s):     

RICHARD TAYLOR

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Taylor:

• Dubbed Sir Richard Leslie Taylor, KNZM (Knights Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit) in 2010 for his services to film.
• Creator and head of New Zealand film prop and special effects company Weta Workshop.
• Had a cameo appearance in the special extended edition of "The Return of the King" as a Corsair pirate.
• Appears in documentary film, "Reclaiming the Blade," where he discussed the creative and technical process of how movie props (specifically swords) are created at Weta Workshop.
• Founder and owner of Kukeko Pictures, a new children's entertainment company. 
• When he was young, he briefly had a job designing board games but soon quit to concentrate on making props, models, and sets for television advertisements and the occasional stage play. Bio

Frida - 2002

FRIDA - 2002

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Directed By:

Julie Taymor

Starring:

Selma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Geoffrey Rush

Brief Synopsis:

Biography of artist Frida Kahlo who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.

Artist(s):     

JOHN JACKSON

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Jackson:

• One of four make-up artists invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2007

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - 2001

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: 
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING - 2001

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Directed By:

Peter Jackson

Starring:

Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom

Brief Synopsis:

An ancient ring, thought lost for centuries, has been found and given to a small Hobbit named Frodo.  When Gandalf discovers the ring belongs to the Dark Lord Sauron, Frodo must make an epic quest to the Cracks fo Doom in order to destroy it.  He is joined by several others who assist him on his journey.

Artist(s):     

RICHARD TAYLOR

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Taylor:

• Dubbed Sir Richard Leslie Taylor, KNZM (Knights Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit) in 2010 for his services to film.
• Creator and head of New Zealand film prop and special effects company Weta Workshop. (http://www.wetanz.com/richard-taylor/)
• Had a cameo appearance in the special extended edition of The Return of the King as a Corsair pirate.
• Appears in documentary film, Reclaiming the Blade, where he discussed the creative and technical process of how movie props (specifically swords) are created at Weta Workshop.
• Founder and owner of Kukeko Pictures, a new children's entertainment company (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Taylor_%28filmmaker%29)
• When he was young, he briefly had a job designing board games but soon quit to concentrate on making props, models,a nd sets for television advertisements and the occasional stage play.  (http://www.nzonscreen.com/person/richard-taylor/biography)
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PETER OWEN

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Responsible for the wigs in the film.

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"THE LORD OF THE RINGS: 
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING"

A brief excerpt regarding hair and make-up for the film.

Make-up and Wigs for the Film

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - 2000

DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS-2000

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Directed By:

Ron Howard

Starring:

Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor

Brief Synopsis:

Outside Whoville lives the Grinch, a nasty creature that hates Christmas and plots to steal it away from the Whos which he equally abhors.  Yet, small child, Cindy Lou Who, decides to try and befriend the Grinch. 

Artist(s):     

RICK BAKER

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Baker:

• Known for his incredibly realistic creature effects
• Trade mark - long hair pulled back in ponytail
• Formed Cinovation Studios in 1981
• Appeared in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video as the hobbling zombie whose arm falls off
• Michael Jackson's song, "Threatened," (2001) is dedicated to him.  They worked together on Thriller and Captain EO
• Actor in films such as "The Thing with Two Heads," "Into the Night," "Planet of the Apes," "Men in Black II," "King Kong," "Dark Reel," "The Wolfman

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"DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS"

Special features from the "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" DVD regarding the special make-up effects.  

Make-up Application

Topsy-Turvy - 1999

TOPSY-TURVY - 1999

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Directed By:

Mike Leigh

Starring:

Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Dexter Fletcher

Brief Synopsis:

After Gilbert and Sullivan's latest play is critically panned, the frustrated teams threatens to disband until it is inspired to write the masterpiece, "The Mikado."

Artist(s):     

CHRISTINE BLUNDELL

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TREFOR PROUD

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Proud:

• Zimbabwean
• Website 

Elizabeth - 1998

ELIZABETH - 1998

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Directed By:

Shekhar Kapur

Starring:

Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston

Brief Synopsis:

The early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, focusing on the attempts of her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her, and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.

Artist(s):     

JENNY SHIRCORE

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Men In Black - 1997

MEN IN BLACK - 1997

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Directed By:

Barry Sonnenfeld

Starring:

Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino

Brief Synopsis:

Agents K and J, members of a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth, find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies.

Artist(s):     

RICK BAKER

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Baker:

• Known for his incredibly realistic creature effects
• Trade mark - long hair pulled back in ponytail
• Formed Cinovation Studios in 1981
• Appeared in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video as the hobbling zombie whose arm falls off
• Michael Jackson's song, "Threatened," (2001) is dedicated to him.  They worked together on Thriller and Captain EO
• Actor in films such as "The Thing with Two Heads," "Into the Night," "Planet of the Apes," "Men in Black II," "King Kong," "Dark Reel," "The Wolfman

DAVID LEROY ANDERSON

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Anderson:

• Married to heather Langenkamp who played Nancy Thompson in Nightmare on Elm Street
• Charlie Sheen was the best man in his wedding.  They were friends from High School.
• Longtime collector of silver jewelry, he decided to transform his sculptures into a line of jewelry.  "Leonis Rex" and "Ocean Nouveau" 
• He and his wife own and operate AFX Studio, a full service make-up effects company that designs and manufactures special make-up effects for film and television. 
• Started out working for his father at Lance Anderson Make-up Designs.  He and his father were later nominated for an Academy Award for their work on "Cinderella Man."

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"MEN IN BLACK"

Baker says MIB was a really fun project because it had a little bit of everything that he's done during his life, "...make-up, creature suits, mechanical monsters."   

Rick Baker article regarding make-up for MIB

Photos from Make-up Artist Magazine

The Nutty Professor - 1996

THE NUTTY PROFESSOR - 1996

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Directed By:

Tom Shadyac

Starring:

Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn

Brief Synopsis:

Overweight, but good-hearted, Professor Sherman Klump, desperate to lose weight, takes a special chemical that turns him into slim, but obnoxious, Buddy Love.

Artist(s):     

RICK BAKER

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Baker:

• Known for his incredibly realistic creature effects
• Trade mark - long hair pulled back in ponytail
• Formed Cinovation Studios in 1981
• Appeared in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video as the hobbling zombie whose arm falls off
• Michael Jackson's song, "Threatened," (2001) is dedicated to him.  They worked together on Thriller and Captain EO
• Actor in films such as "The Thing with Two Heads," "Into the Night," "Planet of the Apes," "Men in Black II," "King Kong," "Dark Reel," "The Wolfman

DAVID LEROY ANDERSON

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Anderson:

• Married to heather Langenkamp who played Nancy Thompson in Nightmare on Elm Street
• Charlie Sheen was the best man in his wedding.  They were friends from High School.
• Longtime collector of silver jewelry, he decided to transform his sculptures into a line of jewelry.  "Leonis Rex" and "Ocean Nouveau" 
• He and his wife own and operate AFX Studio, a full service make-up effects company that designs and manufactures special make-up effects for film and television. 
• Started out working for his father at Lance Anderson Make-up Designs.  He and his father were later nominated for an Academy Award for their work on "Cinderella Man."