Ensure continuity in the styling of artists

Description

Ensure that artists are consistently styled during the production of a motion picture. Make sure that their look remains the same.

Alternative labels

guarantee continuity in the styling of artists
keep continuity in the styling of artists
maintain continuity in the styling of artists
ensuring continuity in the styling of artists
ensure continuity in the styling of artist

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Ensure continuity in the styling of artists is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Costume attendant: Costume attendant help dress actors and extras. They make sure everything is as the costume designer envisioned and ensure the continuity of appearance of the performers. Costume attendants maintain and repair these costumes. They store them correctly and safely after shooting.
Make-up artist: Make-up artists assist and support artists before, during and after the performance and filming of movies or television programs to ensure the make-up is in line with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team. They create images and characters through make-up and prosthetics. They maintain, check and repair prosthetics and assist with quick changes.
 

Hair stylist: Hair stylists wash, dry, cut and style the hair of singers and presenters and various types of actors, including stage, movie, tv and music video actors. They work together with the art director to design the look of every person. Hair stylists also dress wigs and hairpieces. They standby during these artistic activities to touch up the actors’ hair or wigs.

Optional skill

Ensure continuity in the styling of artists is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Costume buyer: Costume buyers work with the costume designer in order to identify the materials for the costumes. They buy and rent fabric, thread, accessories and other items needed to finish the wardrobe. Costume buyers may also purchase clothing items “off the peg”, ready made. They base their purchases on the sketches of the costume designer.

 


 

References

  1. Ensure continuity in the styling of artists – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022