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    Default Got a job doing makeup on lesbian porn!

    Well, I'm not actually getting paid since I'm just helping a friend who is starting to produce lesbian porn in Toronto. But they are buying a bunch of items I need for my kit that are rather expensive, so it works out. This is my first work as a makeup artist, so I am very excited. As long as I do a good job, I'll have more work with them in the future and having my makeup kit complete will allow to look for other work. Esp now that I'll have experience!!! (Part of me is just super ecstatic that I'll have something to put on a resume for the first time in awhile!!)

    So do any of you have any advice for me? I want to do a really good job and was told that some sets don't even have makeup artists, so not to be intimidated. Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect on the set? How are the girls? Are they nice or is there usually some drama? Do you usually let the MA (makeup artist for the rest of this thread) do what she wants or do you tell her what usually works best for you? Any brands/products that work really well for porn? There is one shower scene, so I need to be water-proof prepared. Is body makeup expected? I know some sets can be just awful and I really want the girls to be happy and comfortable, so they perform well. Is there anything I should bring with me that producers may have not thought of (mouthwash, douche/feminine products, tiny sewing kit, etc)?

    Basically, what makes you have a good, happy, comfortable day, when you are performing? What makes the MA good, specifically on a porn set? Anything shocking I should expect?

    Thanks lovelies!!

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    I'm not in porn or anything I can only tell you from my experience with makeup artists... make sure that your breath is really good, although I'm sure you probably have no problem with this, but when someone is up in your face and has rank breath...ugh torture.

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    I'm not in porn either, but maybe have a small cooler with a bottle or two of chilled water and some fresh fruit? Would cost you less than $5 and would make a nice impression. If you want to break into a business, make good first impressions.

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    I never tell them how to do my makeup..I trust their professional judgement(unless they are doing something really bad!)

    Fake eyelashes are key..they show up really well on camera. It depends too on the type of porn..is it PORN(like the girls should look like porn stars) or is it supposed to be reality based?

    Kepp in mind that while stage makeup needs to be heavy and overdone to show up well in dark clubs and under bright stage lights....everything on film shows up..so lighter is better.

    And yeah..water is nice, douches, baby wipes...mabe a shaving kit in case one of the girls has forgotten to that day...or she come in with a landing strip and the producer wants her bald(happened to me once).

    Body makeup is a definate possibility...esp to cover tats. If the girl has any tats that are a logo(playboy bunny, Taz, erc..) it cant show on film and will need to be covered. Plus you'll want to cover stretch marks, bruises,etc...that may show up.

    Lotion...I always appreciate it when they have a nice sheer lotion available since my skin is always dry(and you dont have to worry about it like you would in a club where lotion=bad!)

    Congrats honey! Have fun!

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    I've only casted, directed, produced, and distributed but....

    Waterproof/sweatproof makeup is a great thing when you have such bright lighting (this depends a lot on how much and what quality lighting they're using). As said above, darker makeup isn't needed since it isn't the dim and blacklit ambiance of a strip club. It's key to know what the production company wants to do with each specific shoot. Do they want Vivid quality girls? If so, then the photo shoot for the cover tends to have more glamorous makeup, whereas the shoot itself has glamorous but slightly toned down makeup. If they want the girl next door look... make the girls look pretty but obtainable. Not so much glamorous as just fresh faced and pretty. Sometimes, and not so much in lesbian porn, they like to go for the running mascara look at the end of the sex scenes. I really doubt they're gonna want that, they usually save that for money shots in hetero porn but... can't hurt to ask too.

    Try looking at some porn sites! Not so much watch the porn, but look at pictures. thehun.net has a LOT of porn sites, some lesbian ones, but it will give you a LOT of links to see variety on. It should give you ideas of what types of porn use what types of looks.
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    you must tell us the name of the video when it's ready.

    Just curious...what are you getting for your kit from them? I want to know what my makeup hero covets.

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    Lol, I'll let ya know once I get everything. As of right now, not much MAC. I need to acquire products from professional focused brands rather than consumer ones. Makeup For Ever face and body foundations, some brushes (maybe MAC), more blushes in a palette from either MUFE or Cinema Secrets. Lipsticks, some more shadows, glosses Some Kryolan, esp their face sealant spray. Body makeup from a pro brand. Disposable applicators. Buying lots of stuff from b/c they are local and will give a discount same day with application.

    Thanks for your comments ladies, if you think of anything else, let me know!!

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    Thanks for all of your suggestions. Watching some lesbian porn is a great idea. For research of course They don't necessarily want a porn star look, but more than totally natural. So not totally glammed up, just naturally pretty. I'm going to try to concentrate on making their skin look beautiful and glowy with lighter eye makeup, more natural false lashes, and pretty glossy lips.



    If you asked MAC, these are the suggestions for a makeup kit:

    STUDIO MOISTURE FIX: a great moisturizer for any skin type and an excellent
    primer for our concealer and foundations.

    STUDIO TECH FOUNDATION: provides a natural, matte finish with medium-full
    coverage. It feels weightless on the skin and it will allow you to create a
    flawless canvas without looking heavily made-up. Studio Tech is also the ideal
    foundation to use for photography. Studio Tech is broken down into NW shades
    (neutral with red undertones) and NC shades (neutral with yellow undertones).

    BLOT POWDER: provides excellent shine control without added colour or texture.
    This silky pressed powder is excellent for setting foundations and for quick
    touch-ups during the day. It feels weightless and it won't build-up on the
    skin.

    STUDIO FINISH CONCEALER SPF 15: a creamy concealer in a pot that is easy to
    blend and provides amazing coverage.

    MAC WIPES: these alcohol-free cleansing wipes are great for quick lipstick
    changes, smudges or just an overall face cleaning.

    The MAC Line is very extensive and we are always coming out with beautiful new
    shades. However, here are some great basics to start with:

    Eye Shadow:

    BRULE (a creamy bone ivory)

    PRINT (a deep grey/black)

    HAUX (a soft rosy brown)

    SHROOM (a shimmering tan champagne)

    BRONZE (a shimmering bronze with copper sparkles)

    SKETCH (a shimmering deep burgundy)

    BLACK TIED (an intense black)

    MALT (a matted beige pink)

    CARBON (matte black)

    CHILL (satin white) NYLON (an icy pale gold)

    MELODY (a matte turquoise)

    ELECTRIC EEL (a vivid blue)

    SUSHI FLOWER (a bright coral pink)


    Blush:

    PRISM (a matte brownish/pink)

    CUBIC (a soft pink)

    DESERT ROSE (a soft reddish burgundy)

    STYLE (a shimmering golden coral-peach)

    TAN TONE (a neutral golden brown)

    FRANKLY SCARLET (a vivid red)

    FEVER (a deep rich plum red)

    PINK SWOON (a bright pink)

    PEACHES (a rich peach)


    Basic Brushes and Tools:

    #252 Large Shader Brush for all-over lid application of eye shadows

    #239 Eye Shading Brush for detailed lid blending of eye shadows

    #224 Tapered Blending Brush for contouring the crease

    #266 Small Angle Brush for eye lining and filling in brows

    #204 Lash Brush for separating lashes

    #116 Blush Brush for applying powder blush

    #150 Large Powder Brush for applying loose or pressed powder

    #321 Lip Brush for applying lipsticks and gloss

    #190 Foundation Brush for applying liquid, cream and powder foundations

    #194 Concealer Brush for precise application of concealers

    WEDGE SPONGES

    FULL LASH CURLER

    MAC PENCIL SHARPENER

    MAC BRUSH CLEANSER

    CLEAR BROW SET

    Eye Liners:

    SMOLDER (a smudgy rich black)

    TEDDY (a smudgy rich bronzed brown)

    COFFEE (a rich deep brown)

    GREY UTILITY (a smudge proof grey)

    FOXY LADY (a smudgy rustic red)

    FASCINATING (white)


    Lipsticks

    TWIG (a brownish/pink)

    MYSTIC (a neutral berry/red)

    DEL RIO (a brownish/plum)

    VERVE (a brownish/wine)

    VIVA GLAM (a true matte red)

    DUBONNET (a rich burgundy red)

    COSMO (a soft pinkish/beige)

    "O" (a reddish/plum with beautiful copper-gold shimmer)

    BUBBLES (an icy white pink)

    MYTH (a pale nude beige)

    FILM NOIR (a deep black brown)

    SO CHAUD (a rich red orange)

    MEDIA (a deep currant)

    COCONUTTY (a shimmery soft bronze brown)


    Lipglass:

    PRRR (a shimmering pink)

    LUST (a glossy pinkish/brown)

    SHOCK-O-LATE (a shiny deep chocolate brown)

    DESIRE (a shiny sheer berry/wine)

    CRYSTAL BEACH (a shimmery pale gold)

    OH BABY (a sheer shimmery bronze)

    FLORABUNDANCE (a pale nude peach pink)

    CLEAR LIPGLASS (a high shine clear)


    Lip Pencils:

    SPICE (a warm pinkish brown)

    CHESTNUT (a deep brown)

    PLUM (a neutral plum)

    MAHOGANY (a reddish/brown)




    --Who knows, I may go with more MAC since they are cheaper than some of the pro brands But I will not use their face products at all.

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    The most important part of a movie makeup artist's job isn't makeup. It's estimates. You need to know how long it's going to take you to do a particular actor, give a reliable estimate when they ask for one, and then stick with it. Speed is key. You can't just play with makeup; time is money!

    You also have to remember continuity. Take photographs of every look before they film it, and make sure it matches from scene to scene. This might not be a big deal in porn, but you want to get into the habit of keeping continuity photos now so it'll come as habit later.

    Congratulations! It sounds like fun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yekhefah View Post
    The most important part of a movie makeup artist's job isn't makeup. It's estimates. You need to know how long it's going to take you to do a particular actor, give a reliable estimate when they ask for one, and then stick with it. Speed is key. You can't just play with makeup; time is money!
    YES YES YES!!!!!!!! I had one MA who kept me in the chair for an HOUR AND A HALF!! She spent 10 minutes JUST on my eyebrows. Mind you...every other MA for this company did my makeup in about 15-20 minutes. TOPS. The whole production was held up for an hour waiting for me to get out of makeup. And even though I kept telling her it was too much and I needed to get out faster she ignored me.
    Plus...she was told it was an outdoor,natural beachy scene. So what does she do? Tons of Hot pink eyeshadow and HUGE fake lashes. With heavy lined lips and neon barbie pink lip gloss. Umm...where did she think we were shooting ..whore beach?? I took one look at myself when she was done..went to the bathroom, took off half the eye and lip makeup and the lashes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Emily View Post
    you must tell us the name of the video when it's ready.

    Just curious...what are you getting for your kit from them? I want to know what my makeup hero covets.
    *ahem* What do YOU need a lesbian porn video for Em? It sure as hell won't be for makeup tips







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    Wow, congradulations! This is right up your alley and I'm sure it'll open many doors for you.

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    Ugh, Cameron, what an incompetent. The guy I hired to do makeup on my short was like that and it drove me nuts! I finally just quietly asked the actors to do their own, letting him do a few hair touchups. I even did a couple of actors myself.

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    I'm estimating 30 minutes per girl and that was fine with them. I don't even think it will take that long since we're not going for the extreme porn star look. Like real lesbians rather than girls playing them, lol. Do you think the girls will let me take a couple digital pics for my portfolio??

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    Quote Originally Posted by LatinaRose View Post
    I'm estimating 30 minutes per girl and that was fine with them. I don't even think it will take that long since we're not going for the extreme porn star look. Like real lesbians rather than girls playing them, lol. Do you think the girls will let me take a couple digital pics for my portfolio??
    30 minutes is more than enough time.You'll be fine! Pics should be ok... I mean, I wouldnt mind if you took pics for your port...but just ask them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cameron_keys View Post
    YES YES YES!!!!!!!! I had one MA who kept me in the chair for an HOUR AND A HALF!! She spent 10 minutes JUST on my eyebrows. Mind you...every other MA for this company did my makeup in about 15-20 minutes. TOPS. The whole production was held up for an hour waiting for me to get out of makeup. And even though I kept telling her it was too much and I needed to get out faster she ignored me.
    Plus...she was told it was an outdoor,natural beachy scene. So what does she do? Tons of Hot pink eyeshadow and HUGE fake lashes. With heavy lined lips and neon barbie pink lip gloss. Umm...where did she think we were shooting ..whore beach?? I took one look at myself when she was done..went to the bathroom, took off half the eye and lip makeup and the lashes.
    I laughed.


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    Quote Originally Posted by cameron_keys View Post
    YES YES YES!!!!!!!! I had one MA who kept me in the chair for an HOUR AND A HALF!! She spent 10 minutes JUST on my eyebrows. Mind you...every other MA for this company did my makeup in about 15-20 minutes. TOPS. The whole production was held up for an hour waiting for me to get out of makeup. And even though I kept telling her it was too much and I needed to get out faster she ignored me.
    Plus...she was told it was an outdoor,natural beachy scene. So what does she do? Tons of Hot pink eyeshadow and HUGE fake lashes. With heavy lined lips and neon barbie pink lip gloss. Umm...where did she think we were shooting ..whore beach?? I took one look at myself when she was done..went to the bathroom, took off half the eye and lip makeup and the lashes.
    ah.. whore beach.. been there. the views and the pina colada's are great.. but oh the drama...
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    Don't ignore the body. I hate hate HATE it when women have nasty razor burn or assne in porn. Make sure ALL their cheeks are lovely and glowing

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