19
Nov
By Kevin
General, , , ,

Why Theatre Professionals Might Choose Trade School Over University

As I was finishing my undergraduate degree in Theatre in the late 1990s, I spent countless hours deciding which graduate program I should continue on with. If I was serious about a career in professional theatre and/or film and TV, it seemed more degrees were necessary. While the traditional university path does have its merits depending on a student's career goals, it is not the only way. For me, I'm so glad I opted to not continue any further in the world of academia. I've worked professionally in theatre for over 2 decades, been a part major music videos here…
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28
Aug
By Kevin
General, Tutorials,

How To Tell If Makeup Is “Professional”

The cosmetics industry has changed a lot in the last couple of decades. Our grandmothers had much fewer options. There was inexpensive drug store makeup on one end, and on the other, limited luxury brands like Chanel. There wasn't much in the middle. Today, with stores like Sephora and Ulta and new cosmetics lines coming out regularly, it might be difficult to determine what is high quality enough for a professional makeup artist's kit. There isn't necessarily a clear-cut check list, and every artist will have varying opinions (Kevin James Bennett shared with me at IMATS this year that he regularly…
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24
Aug
By Kevin
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, , ,

Alumni Spotlight: Dizzie Lizzie FX

1. Tell us a little about what you've been working on since your time at AMUA As soon as I graduated in December, I got hired in Knoxville to do a short film titled "Inside Out" and that launched my business to the next level. I was able to meet a lot of people and have been busy doing films every other weekend. I also got to work on two films for the Knoxville 54 Hour Film Festival and was extremely blessed to take home the Best Special Effects Award and be nominated for Best Makeup for both films I…
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23
Aug
By Kevin
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, , ,

Alumni Spotlight: Char Braden

Since my time at AMUA, I have been working in all areas of makeup from Tv/Film, production, weddings, and teaching. My dream is to do big advertisement campaigns and commercial shoots, as well as major editorials. My advice that I would give to a new artist is that when you first get started, maintain a main income. There is so much to learn about this industry and blowing up overnight probably will not happen. So take your time, figure out which direction you want to go in, and stay educated. Website: www.charbraden.com
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AMUA Alum Allie Corzine Takes 1st Place at IMATS Sydney 2017
14
Aug
By admin
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, ,

AMUA Alum Allie Corzine Takes 1st Place at IMATS Sydney 2017

We've been so busy making progress, we might have failed to mention our Allie Corzine took first place at IMATS Sydney last month! Allie graduated from the Advanced Makeup Artist Program in March 2017. She was selected as one of eight finalists to compete at IMATS Battle of the Brushes New York in April where she took second place. That's not enough for this girl! She was selected again to compete at IMATS Battle of the Brushes in Sydney, Australia where she took first place with an improved version of the first design. Way to go, Allie!
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22
Jun
By Kevin
General, Tutorials

Should I Go to Cosmetology School or Makeup School?

There's common confusion around a question that many have who desire a career in the beauty industry: Should I go to cosmetology school or makeup school? Until somewhat recently, it was simply assumed that a diploma from a cosmetology school was the only path for those aspiring to such a goal. Let's break down the facts and try to clarify this question. One aspect of this is black and white. If you want to work in a salon cutting and coloring hair, or performing facials and skin treatments in a spa setting, you must attain a Cosmetology license from the…
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16
Jun
By admin
Alumni Spotlight

Alumnus Allie Corzine: 3-Time IMATS Competitor!

Academy of Make Up Arts Advanced Program Alumni Allie Corzine competed in IMATS NYC this Spring and won second place in the Battle of the Brushes Fantasy/Beauty category. Now she has been accepted to compete in Battle of the Brushes IMATS Sydney Australia! Allie took a moment to talk to us recently about her success. What made you decide to compete at IMATS? While in school the instructors really encouraged everyone to sign up for IMATS Battle of the Brushes. Makeup isn’t a hobby for me – I want it to be my career and this seemed like a great…
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12
Jun
By Kevin
Alumni Spotlight, ,

Alumni Spotlight: Raelynn Stephens

Tell us a little about what you've been doing since your time and AMUA Since my time at AMUA I have been busy working with local modeling agencies. It has been incredibly fun building relationships in an industry that I could not have imagined being a part of a year ago. Being relatively new to the makeup world, it has been extremely gratifying to see my work in the portfolios of models and photographers that I truly respect and even a few small publications. While the majority of my work has been fashion shoots and shows, I have also had…
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07
Jun
By Kevin
Alumni Spotlight, ,

Alumni Spotlight: Will Sullivan

1. Tell us a little about what you've been working on since your time at AMUA. Since I graduated in 2014, I've been living the dream. All I ever wanted to do was makeup and make women and men feel empowered and beautiful. I've went on to work on a lot of photo shoots and fashion shows. My passion is fashion. In February 2015, I got the amazing opportunity to work at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City as well as New York Couture Fashion and Style Fashion Week. I've been going back ever since. Currently, I've been doing…
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05
Jun
By Kevin
Alumni Spotlight, ,

Alumni Spotlight: Katie Beccarelli

1. Tell us a little about what you've been working on since your time at AMUA I’m originally from San Diego and I decided to take on the Advanced class and moved to Nashville in 2013. I moved back about a year later. I started doing a couple weddings right off the bat and then was hired by a young actress named Ava Cantrell. You can see her in New Line Cinema’s Lights Out, Nickelodeon’s Haunted Hathaways, and newly released indie film called One Under the Sun. She’s done commercials for Dell and Samsung. Her management and PR team have…
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