Stage Makeup

by Corson, Richard; Glavan, James

• ISBN13: 9780136061533
• ISBN10: 0136061532
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Widely referred to as the "bible of stage makeup," the timely revision of this classic text addresses principles and techniques in the use of makeup for the contemporary performer.This extensive exploration of the application and use of stage makeup, and makeup for a variety of performance venues, covers all aspects in detail and contains over 400 photographs, drawings, and diagrams demonstrating step-by-step procedures. Thoroughly updated and revised, this classic text remains accurate and comprehensive, providing information from which all readers - whether students to the field or seasoned, professional makeup artists - will benefit.For anyone involved in the Makeup of theatre, dance or stage productions.

Table of Contents

Dedication	vii
Mitchell Ericson
Foreword	ix
Hal Holbrook
Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction	xiii
Uta Hagen
Illustrations	xv
Part 1 Basic Principles
Facial Anatomy	1	(5)
Bones of the Face	1	(1)
Construction of a Head	2	(1)
Modeling a Head in Clay	3	(2)
Problems	5	(1)
Light and Shade	6	(4)
Flat and Curved Surfaces	7	(1)
Hard and Soft Edges	7	(1)
Drawing with Highlights and Shadows	8	(1)
Problems	9	(1)
Color in Pigment	10	(3)
Characteristics of Color	10	(2)
Color Mixing	12	(1)
Problems	12	(1)
A System for Designating Makeup Colors	13	(3)
Organizing the Colors	13	(1)
The Makeup-Color Tables	14	(1)
Color Mixing	14	(1)
Problems	14	(2)
Lighting and Makeup	16	(4)
Color in Light	16	(1)
Light on Pigment	16	(2)
Direction of Light	18	(1)
Problems	19	(1)
Part 2 Planning the Makeup
Relating the Makeup to the Character	20	(9)
Character Analysis	20	(1)
Heredity	21	(1)
Race	21	(1)
Environment	21	(1)
Temperament	22	(1)
Health	23	(1)
Age	24	(2)
Physiognomy	26	(2)
Problems	28	(1)
Designing the Makeup	29	(13)
The Makeup Designer	29	(1)
The Actor as Designer	30	(1)
Costume Designer's Influence on the Makeup Design	30	(1)
Sketches and Drawings	30	(2)
Adapting the Makeup to the Actor	32	(1)
Quick Changes	33	(1)
Working Drawings	33	(2)
Worksheets	35	(6)
Problems	41	(1)
Part 3 Applying the Makeup
Makeup Equipment	42	(9)
The Makeup Kit	42	(2)
The Makeup Room	44	(3)
The Makeup Workshop	47	(1)
The Makeup Morgue	48	(2)
Problem	50	(1)
Applying Makeup	51	(12)
Liquid Makeup	51	(1)
Creme Makeup	51	(3)
Face Powder	54	(1)
Cake Makeup	55	(2)
Dry Makeup	57	(1)
Mascara	57	(1)
Concealers	58	(1)
Lip Color	58	(1)
Appliance Makeup	59	(1)
Airbrush Cosmetics	59	(2)
Mixed Techniques	61	(2)
Corrective Makeup	63	(14)
The Foundation	63	(1)
Facial Analysis	64	(1)
Forehead	64	(1)
Nose	64	(1)
Jawline and Chin	65	(1)
Wrinkles	65	(1)
Eyes	65	(1)
Eyeshadow	65	(5)
Eyebrows	70	(1)
Cheeks	71	(2)
Lips	73	(3)
Neck	76	(1)
Teeth	76	(1)
Hair	76	(1)
Problems	76	(1)
Stippling	77	(5)
Stippling with Sponges	77	(1)
Stippling with Brushes	78	(1)
Stippling for Texture	78	(2)
Stippling to Reduce Contrasts	80	(1)
Stippling to Add Color	80	(1)
Stippling to Conceal Edges	81	(1)
Modeling with Highlights and Shadows	82	(53)
Modeling Hard and Soft Edges	82	(1)
Modeling the Face and Neck	83	(4)
Foundation Colors	87	(1)
Highlight Colors	87	(1)
Shadow Colors	88	(1)
Forehead	88	(6)
Eyes	94	(7)
Eyebrows	101	(6)
Nose	107	(3)
Cheeks	110	(1)
Nasolabral Folds	111	(6)
Jawline	117	(5)
Mouth and Chin	122	(3)
Neck	125	(1)
Hands	126	(3)
Teeth	129	(1)
Reshaping the Face	130	(1)
Bringing the Makeup to Life	131	(3)
Problems	134	(1)
Three-Dimensional Makeup	135	(30)
Nose Putty	135	(2)
Derma Wax	137	(4)
Putty-Wax	141	(1)
Silicone Putty	142	(1)
Gelatin	143	(1)
Latex	143	(1)
Plastic Film	144	(1)
Old Age Stipple	144	(1)
Latex and Tissue	145	(1)
Spirit Gum, Tissue, and Latex	146	(1)
Latex, Cotton, and Spirit Gum	147	(1)
Cornmeal, Wheat Germ, or Bran with Latex and Spirit Gum	147	(3)
Special Constructions	150	(14)
Problems	164	(1)
Prosthetic Makeup	165	(47)
Dick Smith
Matthew Mungle
John McFall
Casting for Prosthetics	165	(7)
Prosthetic Pieces	172	(6)
Application of Prosthetic Pieces	178	(1)
Foam Latex	179	(14)
Painting Foam Latex	193	(1)
Cold-Foam Process	194	(1)
Silicone Foam	194	(1)
Foam Gelatin	194	(1)
Teeth	194	(4)
Advanced Mold Making	198	(2)
Making a Gelatin Wrap-around Appliance	200	(4)
Silicones	204	(6)
Problems	210	(2)
Beards and Mustaches	212	(18)
Crepe Hair	212	(1)
Preparation of Crepe Hair	212	(1)
Mixing Colors	213	(1)
Application of Crepe Hair	214	(3)
Beard Stubble	217	(1)
Eyebrows	218	(1)
Ventilated Pieces	219	(1)
Construction of Ventilated Pieces	220	(6)
Application of Ventilated Pieces	226	(1)
Dressing Ventilated Pieces	227	(1)
Removing and Cleaning Ventilated Pieces	228	(1)
Adapting Beards	228	(1)
Problems	229	(1)
Hair and Wigs	230	(13)
Amanda French
Natural Hair	230	(2)
Wigs and Hairpieces	232	(2)
Measuring for Wigs	234	(1)
Selecting Wigs	235	(1)
Styling Wigs	235	(1)
Falls and Chignons	235	(1)
Cleaning Wigs	236	(1)
Adding a Natural Hairline	236	(2)
Putting on and Securing a Wig	238	(4)
Removing the Wig	242	(1)
Problems	242	(1)
Creating a Likeness	243	(14)
Woodrow Wilson	244	(1)
Mark Twain	245	(8)
Stalin and Trotsky	253	(1)
The Mad Hatter	253	(3)
Problems	256	(1)
Natural Makeup for Film and Television	257	(9)
Joe Rossi
Tobi Britton
Film	257	(1)
Television/Video	258	(1)
Choosing a Foundation	258	(2)
Natural Makeup for the Female Performer	260	(3)
Makeup for the Male Performer	263	(1)
Working with a Makeup Artist	264	(1)
Conclusion	265	(1)
Problems	265	(1)
Makeup for Darker Skin Tones	266	(9)
Marietta Carter-Narcisse
Tobi Brittain
Determining Undertones	267	(1)
Choosing a Foundation	268	(1)
Concealers, Highlighters, and Neutralizers	269	(1)
Contouring	270	(1)
Powder	270	(1)
Blush	270	(1)
Eye Shadow	270	(1)
Lip Color	270	(1)
Adhesives	271	(1)
Lighting	271	(1)
Skin Types and Skin Conditions	271	(1)
The Basic Makeup Kit	272	(2)
Problems	274	(1)
Nonrealistic Makeup	275	(148)
Nonrealistic Styles	275	(3)
Nonrealistic and Nonhuman Characters	278	(7)
Problems	285	(2)
Part 4 The Appendices
Appendix A Makeup Materials	287	(24)
Appendix B Sources of Makeup Materials	311	(6)
Appendix C Contents of a Professional Makeup Kit	317	(4)
Appendix D Health and Safety	321	(6)
Monona Rossol
Appendix E Fashions in Makeup	327	(8)
Ancient Peoples	327	(1)
The Middle Ages	327	(1)
The Sixteenth Century	328	(1)
The Seventeenth Century	328	(1)
The Eighteenth Century	329	(1)
The Nineteenth Century	330	(1)
The Twentieth Century	331	(4)
Appendix F Fashions in Hair	335	(46)
Appendix G Makeups in Color	381	(24)
Appendix H Makeup Color Charts	405	(8)
Appendix I Makeup Color Tables	413	(10)
Conclusion	423	(2)
Index	425