I am new to your channel but I am very interested in working towards becoming a makeup artist for film and television. I appreciate the solid do's and don'ts. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Looking forward to watching more of your channel. You two are fantastic!
I love your videos! I check my subscriptions regularly for any new videos by you guys! Thanks for being so open and honest. I was really happy when Melissa replied to my emails in detail & helped me out. No one else seems it fit to share their knowledge & experience like you guys do! I really hope you guys make videos more frequently but then I think it is the quality that matters not the quantity. Keep them coming! Good luck with everything in thing life!! Love you both...Your biggest fan :)
This is great! Thank you so much for sharing. You guys are so informative and professional. I truly appreciate the both of you taking the time to do great videos.
Kim and Melissa, thank you so much for this video! I'm relatively new to this industry (eight months out of mu college) and this helped iron out a lot of insecurities about my place on set. It's so funny that the first you thing you spoke about was massages-I worked with a relatively well known Australian actor and he asked for a massage, I did it because I didn't know how to say no haha. Needless to say it won't happen again. Thanks for all the tips!
Ha I love you girls!! Sounds like common sense to me but I know what you ladies are talking about. Haven't been on high budget sets but I have still seen unprofessional ladies at their finest! Some good information thank you!
Hahahaha! Brilliant! But the main point of this video, for me, was the kit in the background! I have 2 of them from 35 years ago! Great job Kim and Mel...oh the drama!
Hi there - thank you very much for your comment! We try to bring out as many videos as we can - we are still working artists so sometimes we are on film sets, etc., and can't get as many videos up as we want too, but we appreciate you remaining a faithful subscriber! Glad to always help! - Mel & Kim
Wow, this was enlightening! But how similar that these rules apply to MOST professional client/provider environments. I worked in a restaurant that had a regular celebrity presence and not once did I ask to take a picture, etc. But was amazed at how many co-workers would blatently invade a celebs space. So if I ever get on a set for makeup I know now to get in, get it done, and get on my way!
Great video. I never knew about back massages? I would have said nooooo. but I do mainly editorial shoots. I also had a few occasions when the client came to me asking for my business card. I was very happy but then I didn't know what to do...I gave it to them but then I felt it wasn't right. But then I feel...well it's business too...it's a tough one. X
Thanks this was very helpful...! I am ready for film school but they don't teach this...I wanted to know how often I would have to have makeup retouched
In our business you have to develop a "thick skin" as they say, however handling people who are "difficult" is something that you will master over time as you continue to develop your career and become more confident on set. We will put your request on our list - thanks so much for your suggestion and we wish you continued success.
back massaging the talent?? never seen that before good grief! i'd go mental if i saw an assistant do that. More than anything I hate when an assistant asks to leave early, especially on a live show, that pisses me off the most. Such true insight Mel, we are seen as a necessary evil and the best mua's don't provide any additional fuel to think that. fab video ladies.. i could go on for days!
Love these tips. Question about biz cards: I often get hired as the only artist for 1-2 day jobs. I often hand out my card to producers or agency people on set at the end. Still bad set etiquette? I've had them ask for it, since I'm in Ohio and they often have traveled into town and don't have a contact here.
I need to see the contracts for in costume work...I am developing a show I am a makeup artist and I am also developing a production company and I need to handle the business side.
If the job is yours - meaning you are not filling in for someone or working as someone's assistant - then it is ok to pass out your card when you are asked for it. - Melissa
Hi another great video, i enjoy watching you two. Could you talking about when you got started how u dealt with negative people, was it hard when you first starting working, were you nerves on set?, How do u deal with bitches girl, i have come across women who think there gods gift because they no how to look 'pretty' with make-up. Thanks Love from England :) x
Back massages should not be initiated by you. It's really not professional unless you are very good friends with the talent - but remember other people are watching you and may not know that you are friends. If you are filling in on a set and someone asks for your business card you should refer them to the artist you are filling in for and maybe ask him/her for their card & you can pass it on to the MUA you are filling in for. - Mel
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I am new to your channel but I am very interested in working towards becoming a makeup artist for film and television. I appreciate the solid do's and don'ts. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Looking forward to watching more of your channel. You two are fantastic!
I love your videos! I check my subscriptions regularly for any new videos by you guys! Thanks for being so open and honest. I was really happy when Melissa replied to my emails in detail & helped me out. No one else seems it fit to share their knowledge & experience like you guys do! I really hope you guys make videos more frequently but then I think it is the quality that matters not the quantity. Keep them coming! Good luck with everything in thing life!! Love you both...Your biggest fan :)
Wow... so glad I found your channel. You ladies are true professionals, and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
This is great! Thank you so much for sharing. You guys are so informative and professional. I truly appreciate the both of you taking the time to do great videos.
Fab as always! You're both very generous to be sharing such fantastic and relevant advice :)
Thanks for your comment - it really boils down to common sense and being professional and respectful and that is something you get for sure!
Kim and Melissa, thank you so much for this video! I'm relatively new to this industry (eight months out of mu college) and this helped iron out a lot of insecurities about my place on set. It's so funny that the first you thing you spoke about was massages-I worked with a relatively well known Australian actor and he asked for a massage, I did it because I didn't know how to say no haha. Needless to say it won't happen again. Thanks for all the tips!
Ha I love you girls!! Sounds like common sense to me but I know what you ladies are talking about. Haven't been on high budget sets but I have still seen unprofessional ladies at their finest! Some good information thank you!
Hahahaha! Brilliant! But the main point of this video, for me, was the kit in the background! I have 2 of them from 35 years ago! Great job Kim and Mel...oh the drama!
Hi there - thank you very much for your comment! We try to bring out as many videos as we can - we are still working artists so sometimes we are on film sets, etc., and can't get as many videos up as we want too, but we appreciate you remaining a faithful subscriber! Glad to always help! - Mel & Kim
Wow, this was enlightening! But how similar that these rules apply to MOST professional client/provider environments. I worked in a restaurant that had a regular celebrity presence and not once did I ask to take a picture, etc. But was amazed at how many co-workers would blatently invade a celebs space. So if I ever get on a set for makeup I know now to get in, get it done, and get on my way!
Loved this video filled with very helpful tips. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
So true. It really does apply to most professional situations!
I need to see you guys behind the scenes...this would help...!
Great video.
I never knew about back massages? I would have said nooooo. but I do mainly editorial shoots.
I also had a few occasions when the client came to me asking for my business card. I was very happy but then I didn't know what to do...I gave it to them but then I felt it wasn't right. But then I feel...well it's business too...it's a tough one.
X
Thanks this was very helpful...! I am ready for film school but they don't teach this...I wanted to know how often I would have to have makeup retouched
In our business you have to develop a "thick skin" as they say, however handling people who are "difficult" is something that you will master over time as you continue to develop your career and become more confident on set. We will put your request on our list - thanks so much for your suggestion and we wish you continued success.
back massaging the talent?? never seen that before good grief! i'd go mental if i saw an assistant do that. More than anything I hate when an assistant asks to leave early, especially on a live show, that pisses me off the most. Such true insight Mel, we are seen as a necessary evil and the best mua's don't provide any additional fuel to think that. fab video ladies.. i could go on for days!
Still lov this video!
I might just add that sitting on directors/ actors chairs is an absolutely no no... Thanks girls , great video as usual :)
Love these tips. Question about biz cards: I often get hired as the only artist for 1-2 day jobs. I often hand out my card to producers or agency people on set at the end. Still bad set etiquette? I've had them ask for it, since I'm in Ohio and they often have traveled into town and don't have a contact here.
AWESOME! YES!
Lol, I need the mentor corner ha ha I am sorry I posted so many questions I am booking now...!
Best video yet! You two look amazing!!! Lots of helpful tips! Though common sense prevails lol.
I need to see the contracts for in costume work...I am developing a show I am a makeup artist and I am also developing a production company and I need to handle the business side.
I need to learn about contracts can you send me a template or an old one with the personal info removed...?
If the job is yours - meaning you are not filling in for someone or working as someone's assistant - then it is ok to pass out your card when you are asked for it. - Melissa
Hi another great video, i enjoy watching you two. Could you talking about when you got started how u dealt with negative people, was it hard when you first starting working, were you nerves on set?, How do u deal with bitches girl, i have come across women who think there gods gift because they no how to look 'pretty' with make-up.
Thanks Love from England :) x
Lol, I hope I be a great production to work for...! Ha ha this is funny
Ha! Eagle eye...you are probably the only one who will know the history of those cases!
...or you are not "subcontracted out" by a makeup artistry company that hired you :) (Great points on your video, btw! Thanks!)
Back massages should not be initiated by you. It's really not professional unless you are very good friends with the talent - but remember other people are watching you and may not know that you are friends. If you are filling in on a set and someone asks for your business card you should refer them to the artist you are filling in for and maybe ask him/her for their card & you can pass it on to the MUA you are filling in for. - Mel
THANK YOU!! You would think these things are common sense lol