This introductory guide is for students on professional make-up, hairdressing and wardrobe courses and front of camera professionals needing an understanding of make-up and costume techniques. It offers a step-by-step approach for the complete beginner with diagrams to show procedures for a variety of make-up effects, from corrective and character make-up, to period dramas, special effects and prosthetics. It describes the skills required of the job, introduces special make-up products and how to apply them for different effect and sets the context for the make-up artist's role by considering...