Successful Freelancing as a Hair & Make-up Artist

What does it take to make it as a freelance hair and make-up artist in film and television? This comprehensive two-day workshop will provide delegates with a deeper understanding of both the craft and practicalities of working as a professional artist.

Register to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/successful-freelancing-as-a-hair-make-up-artist-knowledge-bites-tickets-36714933354

Day 1 - Hair and Make-up for Film & TV
The tutor, a top industry practitioner and trainer at the Iver Academy, will demonstrate the artistic decision-making and techniques involved in transforming an actor into a period character, as well as outlining the particular demands of close-up filming, lighting and HD. The session will also demo basic SFX techniques used by make-up artists such as cuts and bruising, and discuss paths into and the realities of working in the industry.

Day 2 - Freelancer Toolkit
Participants will come away with tools and techniques for organising themselves and managing their time, and money, effectively. They will understand the importance of planning a route within the industry and the best freelance options, such as working PAYE or as a sole trader.

This course is part of Knowledge Bites, a strand of activity from the Hertfordshire ProConnect programme, which is fully-funded by Creative England and the European Regional Development Fund.
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