The Australian Society of Make-up Artists

Brian Sipe to Teach at ACMUSE and demo at IMATS

2010-08-28T14:39:00.007+10:00

ACMUSE

Presents …

Emmy Award Winning Makeup Effects Artist

Brian Sipe

It's true, Emmy award winner Brian Sipe will be at ACMUSE.

Don't miss your opportunity to be involved in his exclusive workshop on 3D Tattoo effects.

For only $900 spend 3 days with a master of the industry.

Limited spots available call to reserve your place on 02 9518 9000.

Course Dates; 1st course 15/9 16/9 17/9

2nd Course 20/9 21/9 22/9

Emmy® award winning makeup artist Brian Sipe has been working professionally since 1989 as a freelance artist and through his company, Gamut Studios. Several major Hollywood makeup effects companies and production studios have taken advantage of his extensive knowledge and experience as a character effects designer and project manager.

The scope of his artistry can be seen in film and television projects such as Syriana, Ali, Son of the Mask, Big Momma's House 1 and 2, VanHelsing, The Passion of the Christ, Friends, Will and Grace, Friends and many others. His groundbreaking makeup design for the FX Network’s reality television show "Black. White." personally garnered him an Emmy Award in 2006.

Brian' work on David Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, helped nab the BAFTA and Oscar for Best Makeup.

Most currently, Brian was a part of the Makeup FX crews for JJ Abrams addition to the Star Trek franchise, McG's Terminator : Salvation, Cirque du Freak, and Cabin in the Woods.

http://www.easysite.com/gamutstudios

Kevin-James Bennett to teach at ACMUSE

2010-08-16T18:18:00.000+10:00

Multiple Emmy Award winner Kevin James Bennett has spent over 20 years exploring and mastering the many faces of the world of makeup. From backstage to boardroom, his carefully honed skills have secured his place as an elite industry expert and has garnered accolades from corporate peers and viewers of his work in television, film and print.
In 1994 he landed in Daytime Drama (better known as “soaps”). He became Key Makeup Artist for two network programs ("Another World" and "As The World Turns") and over the next 9 years received Five Nominations and Two Emmy Awards for his creative vision. He is also recognized as the artist who introduced "airbrush makeup" to daytime drama in 1999.
n late 2003 KJ left daytime to diversify his makeup experience. He worked on primetime shows like "Law & Order", lifestyle-reality shows for Discovery, "E", Style and Scripps networks, national commercials, independent and feature films. He also began consulting on product development and promotional marketing for a few high profile cosmetic companies.

In 2004 he consolidated his cosmetic experience and began developing his consulting company, MADE NYC. In 2005 he furthered his immersion into cosmetic culture by launching IN MY KIT, a professional makeup review and reference website. It developed a cult following and has become a pro makeup artist "bible". Today it is referenced and linked to internationally and is quickly approaching 1 million unique visitors.

In 2007 KJ became Director of Artistry & Development for MAKE UP FOR EVER. In December of the same year he appeared for the first time on HSN (Home Shopping Network). These appearances sparked a "following" and he began appearing regularly as an On-Air Makeup Expert.

Today, KJ devotes his full energy and focus to MADE NYC

ACMUSE has Limited Spots available so Call 02 9281 0003 to secure your spot.
2 Day workshop $600
1 Day Workshop $300

Course Dates; 1st course: 16/9, 17/9
2nd Course: 20/9

Airbrush Demo and Q&A cancelled

2010-05-29T18:16:00.001+10:00

I have had to cancel the demo on the 31st and will reschedule it later in the year.

Airbrush Equipment Q&A and Demo Night

2010-05-06T19:07:00.003+10:00

Would you like to know the difference between an airbrush and spray gun or which compressor you are going to need to get the job done? Wondering what the differences between the airbrushes are. Then come along to the Airbrush Equipment Q&A as there will be many different types of airbrushes and compressors on demo.

Subjects covered will include:

Types and styles of airbrushes
The different types of compressors
Which fittings you need to connect everything up
What you need to clean it all

Product will be provided to try all the equipment, however make-up products and application technique will not be covered.

ACMUSE has agreed to provide the space free of charge

Date: 31 May
Time; 6-7:30 pm
Place: 5 The Crescent Annandale
Cost: Free

Numbers will be limited to 30, please email me at amfx74@gmail.com if you are interested.

IMATS Sydney Student competition

2010-03-20T17:27:00.000+11:00

This year's beauty/fantasy competition theme is Alice in Wonderland, inspired by director Tim Burton's re-imagining of the classic story, and the character/prosthetic competition theme is Grimm's Fairy Tales, which pays homage to the classic stories from childhood. All entries must be postmarked by July 9 to allow time for mail services and judging. For complete details on the student competition, including rules, go to http://imatsshow.com/sydney_student_competition.php

IMATS Sydney 2010

2010-03-20T17:26:00.001+11:00

The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show—better known as IMATS—will bring world-class make-up talent to Australia September 18-19, 2010 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year will be bigger and will have the student competition.

New posts coming soon

2010-03-20T09:09:00.001+11:00

IMATS SYDNEY

2010-03-03T00:16:00.001+11:00

#IMATS Sydney tickets are now available to purchase online https://makeupmag.com/imats_tickets/cPath/194/ #fb
web • 2/03/10 8:10

Kett Cosmetics

2009-12-31T11:08:00.001+11:00

Makeup4you.com.au now carries Kett Cosmetics water based foundations. Kett was my second choice after Aircraft, now with Aircraft pretty much gone they are now my number 1 choice. Used with brush sponge or airbrush. Good range of colours. I will post a review on their use through the airbrush.

New updates to come in the holidays

2009-12-13T10:23:00.001+11:00

Sorry for the lack of updates, been very busy. I will be putting up reviews starting these coming holidays, so check back in the next coming weeks.

Green Lantern

2009-10-26T23:57:00.001+11:00

For financial reasons the superhero feature 'Green Lantern' will no longer be filmed in New South Wales but will most likely move to Mexico an eastern Europe.

IMATS Sydney 2009

2009-10-05T11:18:00.001+11:00

The first IMATS SYDNEY went very well and will be back bigger next year. The student competition will be running with an Alice in Wonderland theme, so all students out there get thinking.

IMATS Sydney

2009-08-02T13:50:00.002+10:00

Thousands of make-up artists, vendors, manufacturers and enthusiasts convene for the make-up world’s biggest gathering to discuss, display, discover and collect the best the industry has to offer. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the techniques or experiment with the products, or if you just have an interest in the art of make-up, then Sydney is where you need to be. The show is open to the public. No make-up artist credentials are required to get you in the door.

The Sydney Convention Centre (located on Darling Drive near Darling Harbour) will host IMATS, presented by Make-Up Artist magazine. On September 12 and 13, 2009, make-up pros will come together to provide the finest education and demonstrations in the world— ideas will be exchanged, products tried, and make-up secrets revealed.

Along with the keynote presentations, IMATS Sydney will feature more than 50 international cosmetics vendors and educational seminars held throughout the weekend. A gothic theme has been chosen for the IMATS student competition’s beauty/fantasy component; the prosthetic/character competition has an X-Men mutants theme.

**Tickets are available for purchase at http://makeupmag.com/imats_tickets/cPath/194/. and www.makeup4you.com.au

**Our partner hotel for this event is the Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. For a discount room rate, phone 0011-61-02 9265-6052, fax 0011-61-02-9266 2083 or e-mail denise.osullivan@hilton.com. Make sure to provide the booking code GMAKE. http://www.hiltonsydney.com.au/

**EXHIBITOR LIST**
ACMUSE
Artistry of Makeup Academy
Art & Tech College
Atelier Makeup
Ben Nye
Crown Brush
Designer Makeup Tools
Encore Beauty
Evolve Makeup
Gorgeous Cosmetics
Kryolan
Lashes on Line
M.A.C. (Educational Sponsor)
Make-Up Artist magazine
Make Up Business
Make Up Effects Group
Making Faces
Makeup Foundation
Media Makeup Academy featuring Make Up For Ever
Mehron
Naked Cosmetics
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
Pacific Trade Group
Rowe Trading
Royal Brush
SHDC
Smooth-On
Ultimate Brush Roll
Yaby Cosmetics

(More exhibitors to be added once they're confirmed.

South Australian Body Painting Competition

2009-07-25T12:29:00.003+10:00

One day only, experience the exquisite beauty of body art.

Traditional artists, make-up artists and students will be taking 4 hours to paint an entire body. A performance of each model will follow whilst the artists work is judged.

Awards for 1st 2nd and 3rd will be judged.
Prizes include trophies, product and cash.

WHEN: Sunday 23 August 2009

TIME: Public entry 6pm onwards. Competition commences 7pm

WHAT: SA BODYPAINTING COMPETITION

WHERE: Shotz
2/192 Pirie Street,
Adelaide

PARKING: plenty of street and car parking available

TRANSPORT: Check local transport guides
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PRESS ACCESS FROM 5pm onwards

Contact: Suzie & Tim Gratton E: info@timgratton.com M: 0422 615 945

Leanne king @ shotz E: leanneking@internode.on.net M: 0404 208 102

South Australian Bodypainting Workshop

2009-07-23T11:50:00.000+10:00

Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 August 2009
Immerse yourself for a weekend of body painting in Adelaide... Tim Gratton will facilitate this workshop that includes learning all about body art.
Introduced to a variety of products Techniques - styles
Tools - brushes, sponges Colour blending
Creating a design Hair Competitions Work advise
Attachments – how to build and create without spending a lot of money
Models – how to choice a model and then take of them when working or competing.
Tim Gratton studied fine art, painting and drawing at the Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam as well as attending Bath Academy of Fine Arts, England. He has taught & exhibited in England, Hungary, Austria and Australia. Also known around the world for his expertise in body painting, he has developed the art form to its present level of acceptance. Tim believes that the fine art traditions of drawing and painting are fundamental to working on both canvas and the human body.
This weekend workshop is suitable for everyone, beginners welcome.
Tuition & materials included for workshop: $195 for 2 days
FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:
Contact: Suzanne Gratton Email : info@timgratton.com P: 0422615945

IMATS Sydney Update

2009-07-15T19:58:00.001+10:00

International exhibitors that have confirmed they will be at IMATS Sydney are as follows.

Ben Nye Make-up (USA) Dana Nye will be attending personally.
Mehron- (USA)
Yaby Cosmetics (Canada)
Royal Brushes (USA)

More IMATS updates as they come to hand.

IMATS Sydney Tickets

2009-05-28T12:50:00.001+10:00

Tickets for the first ever International Make-up Artist Trade Show are now available from ACMUSE. One day $30 and two days for $50.Call 02 9518 9000 for details.

Film back in Sydney

2009-04-19T12:15:00.001+10:00

Thanks to the NSW state government, the 'Green Lantern' will be filming in Sydney at the end of the year.

Narnia 3

2009-04-17T08:09:00.001+10:00

The third instalment in the Narnia series 'Voyage of the Dawntreader' will be filmed in Australia later this year.

IMATS Keynote speakers

2009-04-03T13:14:00.001+11:00

Neill Gorton and Rae Morris have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the Sydney IMATS.

RCMA price reduction

2009-03-28T10:33:00.001+11:00

ACMUSE has RCMA on special. CPF foundations and AF appliance foundations are all 25% off. Visit www.makeup4you.com.au

The winner is

2009-02-23T23:32:00.001+11:00

Greg Cannom has taken the academy award for the 'Curious case of Benjamin Button'

IMATS Sydney

2009-02-13T10:40:00.001+11:00

Make-up Artist Magazine will be holding their International Make-up Artist Trade Show in Sydney on the 12th and 13th of September at the Sydney Convention Centre. More updates will be posted as they come to hand.

Academy Award Nominees

2009-02-04T19:45:00.000+11:00

The nominees for the 81st Annual Academy Awards® have been announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Creators of a backwards-aging man, a joker, and a demon hero all vie for the Oscar®.

Greg Cannom received a nomination for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (see Issue 76 of Make-Up Artist magazine). This is Cannom’s ninth Academy Award® nomination, and he previously won for Mrs. Doubtfire (1994, with Ve Neill and Yolanda Toussieng) and Dracula (1993, with Michèle Burke and Matthew Mungle).

John Caglione, Jr. and Conor O’Sullivan were nominated for The Dark Knight (Issue 73 of Make-Up Artist magazine). Caglione won an Oscar® in 1991 for Dick Tracy, along with Doug Drexler. O’Sullivan was previously nominated in 1999 for Saving Private Ryan, along with Lois Burwell and Daniel C. Striepeke.

Mike Elizalde and Thom Floutz received nominations for Hellboy 2: The Golden Army (Issue 73 of Make-Up Artist magazine). This is the first Oscar® nomination for both Elizalde and Floutz. Saturn Award-winner Elizalde (2005, Hellboy), will talk about his experiences at this year’s International Make-Up Artist Trade Show in London, Jan. 24 and 25. Floutz won an Emmy® award in 2002 for Six Feet Under, along with several other prosthetic designers and make-up artists.

Details from Makeup Artist Magazine

ACMUSE Sale Specials

2008-12-10T20:47:00.003+11:00

ACMUSE (Australian College of Make-Up) is putting a selection of products on special from now until the new year. Includes Illustrator inks, KD Blood, Dinair airbrush make-up, selection of brushes and airbrush Ultra Materials and other assorted items. Check their website at www.makeup4you.com.au or drop by.

New Make-Up Reality Show

2008-12-10T20:43:00.001+11:00

Article from Make-Up Artist Magazine

Who Will Make Up And Who Will Break Up?

Posted: Monday 24 November, 2008

The pressure is on for make-up artists competing in Lifetime’s new reality series Blush: The Search for the Next Great Make-Up Artist. Contestants from around the country have their eyes on some pretty good prizes: a Max Factor contract, an In Styleshoot and $100,000 in cash. The show, hosted by Vanessa Marcil, premiered Nov. 11 with a Los Angeles-based house full of contestants: Sharzod Kiadeh, Jessica Millington, Myke Michaels, Farah Carter, Maura Mo Lewitts, Todd Homme, Nolan Makaawaawa, Rainell Chivonne and Maxi. Victoria’s Secret make-up artist Charlie Green is mentoring the artists through two different make-up competitions designed to test their technical skills and chair-side manner. Celebrity make-up artist Joanna Schlip (a frequent IMATS guest speaker) and In Stylefashion director Hal Rubenstein are the judges, and will choose a finalist by mid-December.
Blush airs Tuesdays on Lifetime ( In the USA) .

ASMA Meeting

2008-10-22T19:48:00.004+11:00

The executive committee of the ASMA would like to invite all professional make-up artists and make-up students to our christmas meeting on December 2 at Gallery 307, 307 Sailor's Bay Road, Northbridge, NSW. We will be offering an Airbrush equipment demonstration, drinks and finger food. Members entry is free. Non members entry is $10. Please RSVP to asma_sydney@hotmail.com or on 02 9570 4853.

Underbelly 2

2008-10-16T23:16:00.002+11:00

Production on 'Underbelly 2" has started in Sydney. The prequel of 13 episodes will involve most of the cast from the first season, but will have a heavy focus on Vince Colosimo's character, Alphonse Gangitano.

Make-Up Artist Magazine at ACMUSE

2008-09-27T09:28:00.003+10:00

Make-Up Artist Magazine is now available at ACMUSE for $12.00 excluding shipping.
Contact them on o2 9518 9000 to get your issue.
They are located at 5 The Crescent, Annandale, NSW.

To see what is in the latest issue go to www.makeupmag.com

Make-Up Artist Magazine Visits

2008-09-07T12:44:00.002+10:00

Michael Key, the publisher of Make-Up Artist Magazine paid a visit the Sydney last week to find out if there is interest in an IMATS Sydney. The IMATS (International Make-up Artists Trade Show) is currently held in Pasadena and in London. The magazine is looking to expand and has its eye on Australia. It would be held in Sydney around October or November 2009. If you have any questions or suggestions email the magazine at www.makeupmag.com

Moere updates will be posted as they come in.

Vincent J-R Kehoe Passes Away

2008-08-20T22:52:00.004+10:00

Vincent J-R Kehoe, make-up Artist, president of RCMA Professional Products and make-up book author died Aug.17 in Somis, California. He was 86.

For a full story go to Make-Up Artist Magazine at http://makeupmag.com/featured/id/305/

Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo

2008-08-14T10:37:00.002+10:00

The Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo is Australia's largest and most important trade event for the spa & beauty industries. The Expo provides a unique opportunity to source and experience the latest beauty products, treatments, ideas and equipment, from Australia's largest gathering of leading brands and suppliers.

The show is at the Convention & Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour on the 30th and 31st of August.

For more info visit http://www.internationalbeautyexpo.com.au/sydney-2008/

Shu uemura opens in Australia

2008-08-04T23:39:00.003+10:00

L'Oreal has brought Shu uemura to Australia. They will be offering skin care, make-up and accessories. The Australian website is up now at http://www.shuuemura.com.au.

Retail outlets are to follow shortly.

Australia

2008-07-31T11:08:00.002+10:00

Pick-ups are being done for the new Baz Luhrmann production Australia. For anyone who does not know the plot it is as follows.

Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly joins with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces that had attacked Pearl Harbor only months earlier.

New Links added

2008-07-13T13:39:00.003+10:00

A new link has been added for DC Resource a camera review website in the US, a good place to check out new cameras. The site provides good information on features required by make-up artists, like close up focusing and low light use.

Stan Winston Passes Away at 62

2008-06-17T23:01:00.002+10:00

Stan Winston, the four-time Oscar winner who pioneered some of Hollywood’s most memorable creature, character and special make-up effects, died June 16^thin Malibu after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 62.

Read the full article at www.makeupmag.com/news

IMATS

2008-05-18T18:32:00.007+10:00

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hit TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the International Make-up Artist Trade Show will host a panel discussion with veterans of the show. These include make-up artist Todd McIntosh and actress Juliet Landau, who played Drusilla. More guests will be announced shortly. The panel will take place at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, June 22 at the Pasadena Convention Center's Little Theater.

Oscars

2008-02-27T19:18:00.003+11:00

The 80th annual Academy Awards were held on February 24 in Los Angeles with make-up artist Didier Lavergne and hairstylist Jan Archibald winning the Oscar for Achievement in Makeup for their work on La Vie en Rose, a French-language biopic on the legendary singer Edith Piaf. Other nominees were Ve Neill and hairstylist Martin Samuel for Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World’s End and Rick Baker and Kazuhiro Tsuji for Norbit.

Lavergne and Archibald, aided by Dave White’s internal and external prosthetic creations, took actress Marion Cotillard from age 18 to age 47 in the film. The Oscar win was a first for the pair.

Emmy Winner

2007-09-11T21:38:00.000+10:00

The 59th Creative Arts Emmys were held on the 8th and unfortunately our home grown nominees missed out this year, with the Emmy going to:

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee • HBO • Wolf Film/Traveler's Rest Film in association with HBO Films
Gail Kennedy, Department Head Makeup Artist
Rochelle Pomerleau, Key Makeup Artist
Joanne Preece, Key Makeup Artist

Congratulations to all the nominees.

Australian Emmy Nominations

2007-09-07T11:33:00.000+10:00

The 59th Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on the 8th of September and this year there are four Australians nominated.

Outstanding Makeup For A Miniseries Movie or Special
(Non Prosthetic)

The Starter Wife • USA • Hay Pop Pty Limited in association with McGibbon/Parriott Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment, for NBC Universal Television Studio
Viv Mepham, Department Head Makeup Artist
Deborah Lanser, Personal Makeup Artist to Debra Messing

Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King • TNT • Ostar productions
Angela Conte, Department Head Makeup Artist
Kate Birch, Key Makeup Artist

Good luck to all nominees.

New Links Added

2007-06-21T10:18:00.000+10:00

New film office links have been added to the sidebar.

"The Pacific"

2007-05-30T18:27:00.000+10:00

A new 10 part mini series about Americas involvement in the pacific during WWII will be made in Victoria and Queensland. It is from the makers of Saving Private Ryan.

Australia Update

2007-05-16T22:33:00.000+10:00

Location filming on 'Australia' started this week in Bowen, Queensland.

Feature News

2007-04-29T10:04:00.000+10:00

Baz Luhrmann's new feature 'Australia' has started filming in Sydney this week. The film stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.

Plot Outline from IMDB.

Luhrmann's film is set in northern Australia prior to World War II and centers on an English aristocrat (Kidman) who inherits a ranch the size of Maryland. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn cattle driver (Jackman) to drive 2,000 head of cattle across hundreds of miles of the country's most unforgiving land, only to still face the bombing of Darwin, Australia, by the Japanese forces that had attacked Pearl Harbor only months earlier. Written by Giorgio_C

Links Added

2007-04-22T10:26:00.000+10:00

I have added a few useful links to the page. Any comments on other links that should be there?

First Post

2007-04-02T18:24:00.000+10:00

Welcome to all readers. I will be posting articles whenever I can. Plus hopefully I can get other members to contribute.