Samantha Kowal
West House
Topic: Horror Film Make-up
EQ:What is most important in order to be an accomplished Horror Film Make-up Artist?


Friday, April 27, 2012

Independent Component 2


L- I, Samantha Kowal, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work. 
(b) I have been attending "Ruby Make-up Academy" in order to complete my hours and better my make-up artistry skills. The classes teach everything from eyeliner to latex and I have truly grown stronger as a make-up artist because of them.
Interpretive
Practicing as a freelance make-up artist and doing internships with accomplished make-up artist has defienetley helped me strengthen the answer to my EQ. I work and learn at Ruby's every weekend Saturday and Sunday except for the past month. My hours were from 9am- 6pm and going there studio practice time added up as well.
Applied
The work I've done at Ruby's has helped me answer my EQ by allowing me to work in that special environment and meet great and accomplished (by my definition) make-up artist. My mentors are so passionate and so open to showing me there art. It's unbelievable the experience I have gotten because of independent component.

Helping 2013

1) For my senior project I want to  do something film related. More the side of directing/ producing than anything else. Since I don't have the resource to make a short film or any equipment for special effects I was planning on using what I have and making a documentary on an aspiring singer/ songwriter as she makes her first EP.


- Taking the ROP class would be the easiest to get all your hrs and independent component out of the way or even getting mentored by private director would be really great and you should keep them around for future interviews.


2) I recently go tin touch with someone in the film industry and he is currently working on TV shows today so he has agreed to help me with anything I need for the senior project. He has told me about workshops he works with on his spare time and I'm planning on using those for some service learning.


- It's really great that you have a head start. those are really great sources and they will defiantly come in handy with all your senior assignments. 


3) I am actually really excited to see this years senior presentations because I think I'll see a lot of cool ones. Everyone does something different and usually they pick something that they're really interested in and I like when people have a passion for what their project is. I want to get ideas of what I like when presenting and different ways to do things.


- You should go to mine my friend, I promise you won't be disappointed ;)


4) Do you think senior year is the hardest year? I heard the components have to be related to your project, how does that work? Do you think my project idea is ok so far? Is there anything else I should be thinking about to prepare?


- Honestly I think senior year is the easiest. It may seem hard at first but you push through it. If you have a senior project that your truly passionate about you have nothing to worry about as long as you have somewhere to get the hours. Worry about college and money is the biggest stress. My biggest challenge of senior year was trying to find a reason to get up and push myself to get to school.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Answer #3



  • EQ =  What is most important in order to be an accomplished Horror Film Make-up Artist?
  • Answer 3 = Master the art of illusion.
  • Evidence = know your anatomy, clean make-overs,  better reputation
  • Source = Liz Mendoza

Friday, April 13, 2012

Research 15

L- prosthetic makeup artists compete against each other to create prostheses such as those found in science fiction and horror films. Actress McKenzie Westmore, a member of the Westmore family of makeup artists, serves as the show's host, with judges being Academy Award-winning makeup artist Ve Neill (Ed Wood, Beetlejuice), television and film makeup artist Glenn Hetrick (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Babylon 5, The Hunger Games), and creature designer and director Patrick Tatopoulos (I Am Legend, Resident Evil: Extinction, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans).[2] Industry figures and artists including Sean S. Cunningham, Filippo Ioco, Greg Nicotero and Michael Westmore serve as guest judges.[1]
I- this a unbelievable chance for makeup artist to work for. It's gives you access all sorts of connections and future chances.


L- winner receives US$100,000 and a year's supply of makeup from Alcone (changed to US$25,000 of makeup in season 2),[3] a "grand prize that will launch a career".
I- having this opportunity jump starts your career In a big way. And I am honored too try out the application process for myself.

L- Face Off premiered January 26, 2011 on Syfy. Syfy announced March 16, 2011 that Face Off has been renewed for a second season. Casting was slated to begin later the same month.[5] The new season is slated to air January 11, 2012, and will include 14 contestants.[6] The second season began airing on January 11, 2012. On February 7, 2012, Syfy announced that Face Off has been renewed for a third season.
I- I may have the possiblity of being on the third. R fourth season so I am currently in training for casing but the outcome looks promising.