makeup department

Film set transformers

The makeup department is the division of a film, television, or theater production responsible for applying cosmetics and prosthetics to performers.

This includes everything from basic foundation to elaborate aging effects, wounds, or creature designs: She started in the makeup department before becoming a director.

The term also refers to the physical space where this work happens.

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foundation · base coat · skin tone · wig caps · costume design · brushes · blending · airbrushing · touch up · theatrical production · call time · sponges · photo shoots · actor · waterproofing · camera ready · color matching · continuity

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Opposites
film/theater production departments

makeup departmentpost-production

After-the-shoot work phase

set design · special effects · art department

enhancement versus removal/naturalism

makeup departmentmakeup removal

Cleansing cosmetics from skin

natural look · unretouched · au naturel · stripped down · cleansing

Family

makeup, department, make, made, making, maker, makers, remade, remake

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G