Make-Up Artist Magazine

Prosthetic designer, Morten Jacobsen tells us about his process for creating the compelling zombies for Handling The Undead. Hear his stories and see Morten's photos and video of the techniques he used. Discover how they made this award winning film.

Makeup artist, Rebecca Lee and Hairstylist, Sanna Seppanen take us behind the scenes of the hit show, Shogun.

Department headed make-up departments on over 40 films (Terminator, True Lies, The Scorpion King) plus over 300 episodes in television (Lost, Hawaii Five-0).  Worked with Dwayne Johnson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone. 

Talking beards with Gail Kennedy, Dept Head Makeup Artist for Under the Banner of Heaven.

This episode is with  Ann McEwan.  She is a veteran make-up artist that is based in Scotland and is currently the makeup and hair designer for the hit series, Outlander. Ann has also contributed to successful franchises such as, Clash of the Titans and Game of Thrones. We caught up with her in Glasgow Scotland to discuss pregnancy bellies, prop babies, vintage wig dryers and her extensive career. Enjoy!

CHAPTERS

00:15 - BBC

4:45 - Starting in Television

10:25 - Outlander

14:00 - Facial Hair

15:10 - Aging

18:35 - Sam's back scars

20:40 - Locations

22:25 - Native Americans

24:00 - Pregnancy bellies and babies

25:45 - Other projects

27:38 - Vaccination scars

28:25 - Wigs

32:00 - Most difficult challenges

41:20 - Trainees

45:25 - Mistakes new people make

47:50 - COVID

51:50 - Time commitment of TV

Interview with make-up artist, Kevin Yagher about his work on Bill & Ted Face The Music plus The Hidden, Nightmare on Elm Street, Chucky and more.

This episode is with Leonard Engelman.  He has been a leader in our industry for over 50 years. Leonard has been a governer of the Academy of Motion Pictures and was the first makeup artist to serve as an Academy vice president. He has been a personal makeup artist to Cher, Meg Ryan, Val Kilmer and Sylvester Stallone. On many films Leonard has been the department head and is highly skilled in everything from beauty to prosthetics. You should check out his IMDB because because his credits are too many to mention. On a personal note, Leonard has been a mentor to me my entire career. I never stop learning from him. I'm delighted and honored to have him on our podcast.  Enjoy!

A candid conversation with sculptor extraordinaire, Randy Bowen.  He began as a garage kit creator and in his 20's was director of Product Development at Dark Horse comics. Randy went on to create his own company, Bowen Designs that has produced over 500 statues and busts of licensed Marvel characters.

His sculpture of Superman was regularly seen on Seinfeld. He has collaborated with such luminaries as Frank Frazetta, Frank Miller and Ray Harryhausen. 

Make-up artist, photographer, innovator and educator. His multifaceted career spans three decades that includes years on the road with Patt Mcgrath and contributing to numerous brands including MAC, Kett and he is the founder of his own brand, Cozzette.

This episode is with makeup artist, Vivian Baker who's credits include Avengers Endgame, Jurassic World, Oz the Great and Powerful and Bombshell. She has been a personal makeup artist to Chris Pratt, Blake Lively, Hillary Swank and Bryce Howard.