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During the making of a television series, the Makeup
Department are given special designs and instructions
to recreate a professional and special 'look’ required
by the Executive Producers. They then use their specialist
skills and techniques to enhance that image. Atlantis
High required a bronzed and tanned image which meant
the cast had to be body washed with a fake tan. The
extras were also covered in a beige/bronze makeup for
that tanned effect. Bright lipsticks and blush were
also used on the "extras" in order to create
a glowing and rosy 'look'.
- Other interesting features
the Makeup Department had to recreate were latex body
parts, i.e. noses and ears. For example, Violet had
a nose made entirely of latex, which, while looking
real, was also meant to look as fake as possible for
better effect and to enhance the gag! At one point she
even ripped her nose off!
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Beanie had ears that protruded way beyond the normal
length. They were almost alien-like and had to be attached
every day before filming. These ears had to look real
as they were an essential part of his bizarre character.
- The Aliens’ makeup
was the most intricate of all and sometimes took up
to three hours to apply. Heads were shaven and skull
caps used to create that bald look and one whacky alien
had his hair laquered into strange designs. Make-up
was applied heavily to include special veins, colours,
additional skin, and some actors also wore coloured
contact lenses.
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