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What every aspiring Makeup Artist needs to know!Step Behind the Scenes with a True Industry Professional Rhonda Cummings brings over forty years of experience as a makeup artist, cosmetologist, aesthetician, and instructor to this powerful story of her journey and how she accomplished it at the age of fifty-two and is still going strong at sixty-seven.More than just a memoir, Behind the Scenes as a Makeup Artist for Film offers the real-world insights Rhonda wishes she had when she started her journey at the age of eighteen. She takes you through pre-production requirements, to the actual on-set demands, to post-wrap expectations. She reveals what it truly took to succeed as a director of the makeup department in the film industry. Whether you're a licensed professional ready to make the leap or a seasoned makeup artist looking to refine your approach, this is the book that will guide, inspire, and empower your path toward being a makeup artist for film. Rhonda delivers an insider's perspective that's both practical and inspiring, with a rare window into the behind-the-scenes work of a professional makeup artist in the world of filmmaking.

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""Behind the Scenes as a Makeup Artist for Film is a rare window into the behind-the-scenes work involved in filmmaking. I have worked with Rhonda for over a decade, and it has been fascinating for me to see the attention to details and the historical accuracy she achieves with each film. I love how clear your writing is, the resources you share, and the nuts-and-bolts advice is invaluable. People who are new to production may be blown away by all that is involved in your craft.""Allie Humenuk-Film producer, director, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and Emmy-nominated cinematograph.""I'm pleased and honored to recommend Behind the Scenes as a Makeup Artist for Film as a must-read for any aspiring makeup artist. This isn't a standard ""how to do makeup"" on an actor. It's a personal account of a dream and goal achieved in a field that isn't always an easy path; it's explanations and honest advice from a successful artist and businesswoman. For those starting in this field, this book is a guiding hand to working in the industry, presented in such a way that not only instructs, but encourages and mentors at the same time.""Toni Elliott-Costume Designer for Film, Theatre, and Opera""Rhonda brings a rare combination of experience, reliability, and creativity to every production. Hair and make-up are essential to creating the world of a film, and she has an exceptional ability to discuss, prepare, and refine looks in advance, so that by the time you're on set, the process is seamless and fine-tuned. Her insight consistently fosters a successful, creative, and collaborative environment, making her an invaluable member of any film team. I have always deeply appreciated the years of experience, reliability, and creativity that Rhonda brings to the set, and now she shares this in her book Behind the Scenes as a Makeup Artist for Film.""Jenny Alexandria-Senior Producer at Northernlight Productions.""Behind the Scenes as a Makeup Artist for Film is a well written and highly educational book that provides an inside look into the world of professional makeup artistry. The book is an excellent teaching tool and a must read for anyone interested in the creative side of makeup for films.""An Hinds-President Emeritus, Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics

Author Information

Rhonda Cummings pulls back the curtain on Behind the Scenes as a Makeup Artist for Film, offering readers an unfiltered look into her decades-long journey through the beauty and film industries. With over forty years as a makeup artist, cosmetologist, aesthetician, and licensed Instructor, she delivers hard-earned insights for those serious about breaking into film makeup.Starting her career at age eighteen, Rhonda achieved her dream of becoming department head for hair and makeup for film at age fifty-two. Now sixty-seven, she has led the hair and makeup departments for more than a dozen independent films, documentaries, and television projects, while training over 1,000 aspiring makeup artists. Her story blends memoir with practical guidance that covers everything she's experienced from pre-production demands to on-set pressures, collaboration, and ethics, making this book both inspiring and instructional.A former salon owner, advanced school owner, educator, and skin care distributor, today she freelances as hair and makeup department head for two Massachusetts-based production companies specializing in historical documentaries, museum quality filming, and commercial film projects. Her expertise in makeup, hair, and wig styling has made her a sought-after leader on set.Rhonda's career is a testament to the value of comprehensive training, adaptability, and creative problem-solving under pressure. For inquiries about training or speaking engagements she can be reached at rhonda@rcmakeupartist.com.

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