Description
Special Effects (SFX) & Technical Skills
These skills show you can handle "out of the kit" effects and character breakdowns:
• Casualty Simulation: Application of realistic bruising, fresh/dried blood work, and basic cuts or abrasions.
• Skin Texturing: Creating "illness" looks, pallor, sweat, grime, and weather-beaten skin.
• Prosthetic Application: Experience with applying and blending pre-sculpted silicone or latex appliances.
• Tattoo Cover-up: Using high-pigment palettes and alcohol-based inks for seamless coverage under HD cameras.
• Character Aging: Using stretch-and-stipple techniques or highlight/shadow to age actors for specific roles.
Vintage & Period Makeup
Listing specific eras shows you understand the historical accuracy required for period dramas:
• 1920s: "Cupid’s bow" lips, thin downward-sloping brows, and smoky kohl eyes.
• 1940s: War-era minimalism, matte skin, and the classic "victory" red lip.
• 1950s: High-glamour winged liner, defined brows, and flawless complexion.
• 1960s: "Mod" looks, heavy cut-crease eyeshadow, and individual lower lash application.
• 1970s/80s: From disco-shimmer and bronzed skin to bold, geometric "New Romantic" color palettes.
• Period Hair: Skills in wet-setting, finger waves, victory rolls, and beehives.
Special Effects: Casualty & injury simulation (bruising, blood, cuts), prosthetic application & blending, skin texture/aging, tattoo camouflage, and character breakdown (dirt/sweat/illness).
Vintage & Period Specialist: Expertise in historically accurate makeup and hair styling from the 1920s through to the 1990s. Proficient in period-specific techniques including finger waves, victory rolls, and era-correct color palettes for HD film.
Technical: Script breakdown, continuity logging, and maintaining character looks across multi-day shoots.
Special Interests
Special Interests & Additional Assets
• Film Genres: I have a deep passion for Period Dramas, Horror/Slasher (SFX heavy), and Sci-Fi character builds.
• Historical Research: I enjoy researching era-specific beauty standards to ensure 100% accuracy for vintage productions.
• Set Experience: I am comfortable working in varied environments, from controlled studio sets to remote, outdoor locations and night shoots.
• Mobility: Full UK driving license and own reliable transport. I am happy to travel for on-location work across the UK.
• Health & Safety: I hold a Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certificate (useful for cross-contamination awareness) and maintain a strictly sanitized, COVID-conscious kit.
• Sustainability: I am committed to using eco-friendly, cruelty-free, and sustainable products where possible to align with Albert (sustainable production) standards.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in digital continuity logging to ensure seamless transitions between scenes and shooting days.
Genre
Action, Comedy, Corporate, Fantasy, Horror