Final Make-up Idea

Film Reference
In order to develop our make-up design and perfect it to the standard we wished it to be, my group and myself researched and studied many concept music videos which included dramatic make-up and also looked at many films. A new film being advertised around this time was 'Black Swan', a ballet based film which tells the story of Swan Lake using humans (dancers). From adverts, we noticed how intense and powerful the use of facial make-up is and how is draws you, as the audience, in.

As shown by the picture, the visual impact this style of make-up has on a viewer is very gripping and almost intimidating. There is a great contrast between the pale, ghostly face and the shockingly detailed black eye make-up, it creates a slightly scary appearance. We have practised the use of white powder on the dancers' face's and the effect is very dramatic and what we were imagining when the idea first came to mind. The white, washed out face symbolises We will also use a bright lip colour so they don't get lost amongst the heavy use of colours. Overall I am extremely pleased with our final make-up idea because we are now able to use it to explain some of the connotations and hidden messages/ meaning throughout the video.