How Do You Become A Special Effects Make-Up Artist?
If you love make-up or the idea of creating intricate and gory masks for friends on Halloween then becoming a special effects make-up artist may be for you. Working in film or TV, special effects make-up artists are responsible for the cool characters and creatures you see in many major films or on the small screen. It’s a great career and one you may be able to call your own. Step 1 Start practicing on your family and friends. Be the person who applies all of the Halloween make-up and create masks for your friends. Offer to do the make-up for school plays and other productions. Rick Baker (“Planet of the Apes,” “Gorillas in the Mist,” “Men In Black”) used to bake prosthetic limbs in the oven as a kid. Step 2 Find a university that offers a specialization in stage make-up. Some of the better theater programs will offer a major or minor in stage make-up and most offer at least a series of classes. Step 3 Work on your school’s theatrical productions as a make-up artist and if your school
