I really liked this blog for potential makeup-artists. Anyone makeup artists care to comment on this analysis? http://oneofus.net/2014/11/the-dos-and-donts-of-becoming-a-makeup-artist...
Filmmaking / Directing : The Do's and Don'ts of Becoming a Makeup Artist for Film by Stage 32 Staff - Julie
The Do's and Don'ts of Becoming a Makeup Artist for Film
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Yes, pretty accurate. Indeed the market is over saturated full of people looking to make a quick buck and not dedicated to what it takes to work in tv and film. As well as foljs undercutting and charging what is equivalent to working a 9 to 5 job. And thats absolutely unacceptable and shouldnt be happening.
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Genell- do you feel like the work suffers? Meaning undercutting brings in less talented artists?
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Somewhat. I'd say it's a mixture between uneducated (not saying they need to go to a makeup school) but definitely need to seriously immerse themselves in the art of makeup. Undercutting which comes from artist just trying to get the gig or who think we'll if I charge this I can just do f gigs like this. When they are really bringing the standard pay down. So people that do the hiring think oh well if she did it for this why not you.
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How incredibly frustrating for you. Completely understand.