Make-up for TV & Film
Course Features
- Over 2 hours of video
- Tips of the trade and practical advice from an industry expert
- Q&A sessions with make-up artist Sue Sian and actor Mark Curry
- Unique course content developed with The Mill at Sonning Theatre
Renowned Make-up Designer Sue Sian takes you through the basics of make-up for television and film. She advises how to start out in the profession and shares her knowledge and techniques built up over 40 years’ experience. Sue has worked regularly with many famous faces including Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Sacha Baron Cohen, Lindsay Lohan, Kanye West, Rob Brydon, Joanna Lumley, Tom Allen… the list is endless.
Here’s what some of Sue’s celebrity clients have to say…
“I don‘t think I know anyone who works in television, entertainment and film who doesn’t know the remarkable Sue Sian. Her blend of experience, skill, creativity, sensitivity and personality has made her pretty much a legend in British Broadcasting.” Stephen Fry
“Sue Sian is the best in the business – it’s not just how she makes you look, it’s how she boosts your confidence. Sue is the only person who makes me look human. Without Sue you’d be horrified. What she does is magic. Not a lot of people know but I’m actually 85.” Tom Allen
“Sue has worked her magic on my tired old face for many a year and many a program. She is a consummate professional and very dear friend.” Rob Brydon
“The problem with Sue is she won’t go to the opticians!!!” Jo Brand
Interview with Sue Sian and Mark Curry - 4mins
Interview with Sue Sian
TV presenter and actor Mark Curry introduces Sue Sian and asks her about the highlights of her career.
Sue Sian
Sue tells us how she started as a makeup artist and gives us some insightful tips on how to further your career in makeup for Television & Film.
1 Natural Makeup - 20mins
The first makeup to learn about is a natural makeup. From that base you can always add more.
2.1 Natural Into Glamour Makeup - 29mins
Using the natural makeup as a base Sue shows you how to transfer that in-to a Glamour Makeup by adding to eyes, lashes, and contouring.
2.2 Adding to Glamour - 16mins
Sue adds extra sparkle and eye makeup to create an 80's disco look.
3.1 Natural Male Makeup - 11mins
Men need makeup as well for the camera. Sue shows you how to makeup a slightly more mature actor.
3.2 Male Grooming - 10mins
Male Celebs/Actors may need grooming. Sue tells you what tools you will need to tidy up hair and face.
3.3 Hands - 2mins
When doing male makeup always remember to do their hands. Look at the difference in colour between their face and hands. Also their nails may need grooming.
4.1 Contemporary Male - 7mins
Sue shows you how to make up a younger Celeb/Actor. They also may have a beard which requires special care when putting on makeup.
4.2 Contemporary Male Derig - 4mins
A derig is what you may be asked to do by the Celeb/Actor at the end of a day's shoot. Most especially for men who don't want to go on the street wearing make up. Sue shows you how to do this and also the problems of derigging a man with a beard.
5.1 Red Lips - 6mins
How do you create perfect red lips that stay all day. Sue teaches you how to achieve the impossible.
5.2 Sixties Makeup - 24mins
Sue believes that if you can create a good Sixties Twiggy Makeup, then you can do anything.
5.3 White Face - 16mins
Sue has been asked many times to create a White face for television. A Geisha, a kabuki, a clown. A useful tutorial for you to see.
What you'll get from this Masterclass:
- An insight into what you will be asked to do as a makeup trainee/artist.
- It's a great basis from which to start your career in TV/Film.
- Good practical advice about equipment, cases, makeup etc that you will need.
- If you practice as Sue suggests you will have a wonderful career in the entertainment business.
- Tips and techniques for film, television & theatre that you won't learn anywhere else.
Course Features
- Over 2 hours of video
- Tips of the trade and practical advice from an industry expert
- Q&A sessions with make-up artist Sue Sian and actor Mark Curry
- Unique course content developed with The Mill at Sonning Theatre
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Course Features
- Over 2 hours of video
- Tips of the trade and practical advice from an industry expert
- Q&A sessions with make-up artist Sue Sian and actor Mark Curry
- Unique course content developed with The Mill at Sonning Theatre
