costume+designers

=Costume Designer= The [|costume designer] is in charge of everything the actors wear. The costumes are very important, as they help set the time period and theme of the play. Costumes can also tell us a lot about what a character is like. Watch the following video clip from a student costume designer at Waldorf College. Pay special attention to how color is used to tell us something about the characters. media type="youtube" key="cdhVUIM29X8" height="344" width="425"

In local theater, the costume designer is often responsible for makeup as well. Stage makeup is used on both men and women because the bright lights often wash out skin color. Makeup can also be used to create special effects such as old age or injuries. This video is an example of how to make an actor look older with makeup.

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Here's another video that shows how to make a fake bruise media type="youtube" key="DXhLIpWyZjk" height="344" width="425"

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