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Offline Asher

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make-up for dome?
« on: January 31, 2008, 08:55:00 PM »
hey guys.  i'm a part-time actor, and i just got a big part (yes, thank you thank you) and am looking for the perfectly-shorn look.  i wanted to know if anybody has worked in film/stage and knows any good makeup techniques for covering shadow on domes, making it all blend together.  i know that guys like bruce willis have professionals do it.  anybody know of anything?



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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2008, 09:03:10 PM »
Hey Asher...I have done some production work for a thing we do every year here in my town.  Its a huge production that consist of about 300 cast members.  The one thing that we used alot was called pancake make up.  Its just a solid paste type stuff and you have to wet a sponge to apply it.  YOu might want to check with your local costume shop and see what they have.  The pancake makeup is available at walmart in the womens cosmetic department.  I know im gonna get alot of laughs out of this...but I dont care.. lol...i say no more! LOL

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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2008, 09:15:42 PM »
Hey Asher...I have done some production work for a thing we do every year here in my town.  Its a huge production that consist of about 300 cast members.  The one thing that we used alot was called pancake make up.  Its just a solid paste type stuff and you have to wet a sponge to apply it.  YOu might want to check with your local costume shop and see what they have.  The pancake makeup is available at walmart in the womens cosmetic department.  I know im gonna get alot of laughs out of this...but I dont care.. lol...i say no more! LOL


So Timmy, do you put the pancake makeup on when you're wearing the red and white shorts?  Richard Simmons would be proud of you .... ;D ;D
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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2008, 09:27:07 PM »
SEE I TOLD YOU!  It didnt take long...what?  20 minutes....

NO I wear my red lipstick wiht my white eyeshadow when I wear the red and whites....someone once asked me ....well where is the BLUE??  UMMMMM cant tell you that!
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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2008, 09:35:03 PM »
hey guys.  i'm a part-time actor, and i just got a big part (yes, thank you thank you)
asher....congrats on your acting gig.  will u b in the big screen or on television?   let us know ....so we can tune in on your performance.   O0

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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2008, 10:31:09 PM »
Asher, congrats on the gig!  I can't help you with the make up, but I'm glad Timmmmmaaaayyyyy can.
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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2008, 10:47:04 PM »
Asher, congrats on your part... I know nothing of make-up.

But somehow I knew Timmj would chine in... just dont ask him about wigs  :o

So Timmj, is that what they are calling it now.... pancake with a wet sponge??  Please don't tell us how you wet the sponge   :-X
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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2008, 10:59:39 PM »
But somehow I knew Timmj would chine in... just dont ask him about wigs  :o
champ....well said...if anyone here knows about wigs...timmy is  da man. :*))

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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2008, 07:35:35 AM »
Hey Champ....you will have to PM me about "Wetting the Sponge"  I will prolly get banned in here if i posted it in public....LOL

HUSH up you guys....So I like to have a good complextion....is there anything wrong with that.....at least I know I dont have Ed Zachary Disease.....

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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2008, 11:34:46 AM »
warhawk--it's a world premiere play that incorporates real television footage, and they're making a documentary out of the process.   so while i don't know the end results because i can't predict the success of the project, it stands to be seen on stage, on tv, and on screen....???

timmj--good idea--i'm familiar with pancake makeup.  my problem is i have a very fair complexion and i've never seen pancake makeup that's not that typical solid beige color, and the whole point obviously is to make it look like i'm not wearing any.  i will take my sister to wal-mart with me and see what they have!  i ordered some dermablend and covermark in lighter shades, and i'll see if i can find some pancake as well and i'll experiment.  thanks for the info!

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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2008, 12:31:36 PM »
SEE CHAMP!  I do know what im talkin about LOL..........
Thats cool Asher...good luck

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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2008, 12:43:16 PM »
Congratulations Asher!!!  I think it all depends on the type of lighting, but it is not my area of expertise.

Timm, don't you use make-up at the funeral home?
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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2008, 12:45:43 PM »
Hey yeah...thanks Herronm....Asher you could go to the local funeral home and ask them for some makeup.  Thats an idea...they have all sorts of tones in makeup color. 

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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2008, 05:07:41 PM »
SEE CHAMP!  I do know what im talkin about LOL..........
Thats cool Asher...good luck
Yea, but what frightens me is you never mentioned being an actor  ???     :*))
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Re: make-up for dome?
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2008, 09:19:32 PM »
I act....We do a huge production every year.  There are over 200 cast members or so....and I usually play a leading part.  SO pthhhhhhhhfffffffffffffffffffffffff! to you!