I need a makeup kit for Actors faces in HD recordings.

1. domineaux
   Member

   

   Yikes!

   Recording videos in HD and did I get a shock.  I need to acquire some kind of make-up kit for talent/actors in the videos.

   Since, I'm a man... I wouldn't know where to start or what to buy.  I have to do somthing, because HDTV is very hard on faces.

   I could also use some information some basic ideas of how apply makeup.  I'm not talking about turning people into beauty queens.

   If you watch HDTV news, you'll know the kind of basic stuff I need to do.  The women I interview will have to do their own for the most part, unless I really learn how to do this.  That I seriously doubt. LOL

   I mainly need to make the guys look better, hide some stuff on their faces, get the shine off their faces, etc. 

   I'd sure appreciate some feedback and especially someplace to buy something like a make-up kit, that will handle a lot of different faces.  Probably need some links to information on applying makeup for film/videos as well.

   Again, I won't be doing women... so I probably just need some basic stuff and basic instruction. Mostly, improving them some will be a lot.  LOL

    Thanks

   Posted 3 years ago #

2. BruceMol
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   Re: Makeup

   Bad makeup is worse than no makeup. I carry a little bag with a hand mirror, cotton pads to dab on sweat and a neutral powder (RIMMEL Stay Matte) to reduce forehead and nose shine. I also carry a wide tooth hair brush that makes it easy for me to pick out people hair after use - nothing worse than a used brush! For guys I just straighten their hair and recommend only a flat lip balm which I also carry and dispense by wiping the top with a tissue and having them run their finger along the top and then put it on their lips. Trying to do anything else for a guy just doesn't work until you get to studio work. Really, get a pro to help if you are in for a bunch of high profile men on video.

   Posted 3 years ago #

3. domineaux
   Member

   

   BruceMol

   I'm doing mostly studio work, but the budget isn't there for hiring someone just to do makeup.

   I don't think it will take too much, makeup wisde. Covering up some moles, blemishes, dark circles around the eyes would definitely help.

   Not trying to rework the guys, just make them more presentable.  The women for the most part know how to use makeup. I run a few test shoots on them, and they work out the issues.

   I don't need a full pro pack of makeup stuff, but powders, creams, pencils, brushes have me a little overwhelmed.  I've been watching some videos around on the web.  IF some guy needs alot of makeup work I may have to move him further from the camera.  LOL

   Regardless, the HD recording really exposes faces, especially if lighting is good.  Whew! I never realized.

   Posted 3 years ago #

4. BruceMol
   Member

   

   "I don't think it will take too much, makeup wisde. Covering up some moles, blemishes, dark circles around the eyes would definitely help."

   It's not easy to accomplish what you think you need to do. Women who wear makeup spend a lot of time finding the right colour for their skin tone. It's not a one colour fits all proposition to reduce but shine. That's why I only carry the matte, I can't carry or mix colours to suit everyone blemish or mole or dark circles.

   Go with a girl to a "makeover" and ask a bunch of questions. Try different camera angles and lighting, there are some post filters that blur a little, I haven't tried those though.

   Now I'm wondering if other videographers think it's an issue. I mean, you do want your talent to look their best, it makes you look good too, but how much time and fuss do you put into it when you are on a low budget?

   bruce

   Posted 3 years ago #

5. Don
   Member

   

    I use a translucent talc powder. alcohol wipes work on sweaty males.

   now:

   can you hide flaws with make-up? ...yes

   can you hide flaws with lighting? ...yes

   softboxes, striplightlights, umbrellas, ringlights (eg on axis fill)....etc.

   think soft light, low contrast, and straight on axis (to the lens) fill light. 

    

    

   Posted 3 years ago #

6. domineaux
   Member

   

   The HD brings out every little sweat gland.  Look at the national news on HDTV.  My gosh, those poor anchors have gotta be beautiful

   It wouldn't surprise me to see alot more women anchors, just because the men just don't look that good on the HDTV.

   Course... I'm definitely partial to pretty women.

   Posted 3 years ago #

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