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Sons of Adonis Concealer: A Kit Must Have

June 07, 2023 in art, beauty, beauty blogger, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the scenes blog, behind the shoot, business of makeup, building the narrative, creating the narrative, creative colabs, creatives blog, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, film makeup kit, film makeup, film/tv makeup, jamesc approved, JamesC creative, jamesc endorsed, jamesc makeup designer, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, JamesC mud, like the blog, like and share, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost boys, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative news, lost creative stories, lost creatives, lost creatives approved, Lost Stories, makeup kit, Male Models, marketing, marketing tools, media makeup kit, meetings with style, mens grooming essentials, mens makeup kit, out of kit essentials, out of kit, out of kit film makeup, press release, pro makeup team, pro makeup for men, professional brushes, share the blog, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the makeup business, shakti sood, sons of adonis, Sons of Adonis concealer, sons of adonis mens line, makeup for men, lost mua approved, sons of adonis a must see, sons of adonis must have, sons of adonis mua kit

We are incredibly proud of our association with the Sons of Adonis range, so much so our creative director JamesC, was able to consult and is extremely grateful to have a concealer brush with his name on it as part of the collection. As a concealer aimed at the men’s grooming market we can see the advantages for both the consumer and professional and will address key aspects of this here.

With a current 3 shade range, this is a good pro starting point for mixing and will easily fit into your working kit and offer up a premium product that not only works but suits a wide range of different applications.

In what has become an increasingly HD world, men are more and more expected to be camera ready for meetings and presentations, TV appearances, film work and family photographs to name but a few occasions that are integral to life now.

Something as simple as a touch of concealer can wake up your look for an interview, or presentation in the office, and lets not forget the ever present Zoom calls that we are frequently asked for these days. Yes, I too have had to “Zoom” and give speeches and needed that little extra edge that Sons of Adonis gives to make me look respectable.

From a makeup artist perspective JamesC understands that a product like concealer needs to be pro grade (which this is) and stand up to the rigors of a shoot as well as look natural in the real world.

The Sons of Adonis range is our personal go-to for work across genres and features heavily in the work of the lost for good reason and we plan to show why with a Q and A blog with founder Shakti Sood who developed this range and has put a huge amount of time into the product to meet the needs of his clientele.

To learn more about the range or to purchase see:

Sons of Adonis Website.

Sons of Adonis Instagram.

Source: https://sonsofadonis.com/?ref=6nbsli2xrup

Working The Makeup Dept Budget With Desired FX

October 12, 2022 in artist news, behind the horror, behind the scenes, behind the scenes blog, behind the scenes film, behind the shoot, campaign, business of makeup, character makeup, character makeup kit, creating the narrative, creating the show, creative colabs, creative talent, creatives blog, crew approved, Earning your craft, featured brand, feautred artist, film makeup, film makeup kit, film/tv makeup, fx makeup, fx makeup kit, HOD distributor, HOD internet TV, HOD TV, hod tv, horror, horror film, horror film creator, horror film creators, Internet TV, internet tv, jamesc approved, jamesc endorsed, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, jamesc tv makeup, like and share, like the blog, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative news, lost creatives, lost horror, lost mua, Lost Stories, lost talent, low budget film, makeup kit, media makeup kit, opening doors, out of kit, out of kit essentials, out of kit film makeup, Out of Kit Prosthetics, out of kit trauma, out of the box fx, professional fx kit, professional fx makeup, project management, share the blog, short film, starting a business, the lost mua, the makeup business, working smart, Desired FX kit, Desired FX, desired fx

In the world of film and TV, budgets can be the biggest constraint alongside time, to the creative process. For the makeup department often this means we have to search out cost-efficient options to create a particular look or downgrade the process to fit the money available, thankfully, there are services like Desired FX that can help with this and give you a budget-friendly, professional add-on to your kit that will push the department ahead.

From silicone wounds to scars, tattoos including bruising and standard designs, Desired FX offers up a range of products that will work for most scenarios and even offers a studio custom service to allow further scope for creativity on a budget.

With increasing options in the digital market from Amazon to HOD TV (Horror on Demand), the indie film sector has never been so popular with the on-demand film/TV sector becoming bigger year on year, but budgets being tight in the circuit, having the option of a team like Desired FX who can provide cost-efficient options for the FX department, there is scope to bring a different dimension as a department head working smart with the available funds.

To learn more about Desired FX or to purchase see:

Desired FX shop ( 10% off on all products with the promo code "JamesClark10")

Desired FX Instagram.

Desired FX Facebook.

Source: https://www.desiredfx.co.uk/

Adding To Your Pro Kit For Makeup Artists Featuring Mykitco

January 03, 2022 in Alex Thompson mykitco, beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the scenes blog, behind the scenes film, behind the shoot, british makeup brand, brushes from mykitco, building the narrative, business development, business of makeup, commercial projects, creating the narrative, creative director jamesc, creative talent, creative talent UK, creatives blog, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, editorial placement, featured brand, feautred artist, festival films, festival projects, film makeup, film makeup kit, film/tv makeup, Global talent, James Molloy Mykitco, jamesc approved, jamesc creative director, jamesc endorsed, jamesc makeup designer, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, JamesC mud, jamesc tv makeup, like the blog, like and share, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative news, lost mua, Lost Stories, makeup kit, marketing, mykitco, Mykitco, mykitco and the po kit, mykitco badges, mykitco brushes, mykitco marketing, mykitco pro, mykitco range, mykitco storage, share the blog, taking the leap, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, the lost stories

In our last blog, we talked about the books we are adding to our working library which included two fantastic makeup books and one on filmmaking which we thought would be beneficial not only to the team but to our readers.

Now we want to talk to the makeup artists out there and remind you that your kit is important, more so now than ever with changes happening on a regular basis and guidance altering how we work collectively, this admittedly varies by company and by budget, none the less it is a good time to invest in solid kit staples that will ensure you are working smart in the new year from fashion and print through to film and TV.

Mykitco is one of the brands that does feature heavily in our creative directors working kit and with a plan in motion to split the kit into 2 parts (more so the tools) a sale is always a good time to buy up brushes and other accessories especially when they are pro-grade and high quality.

What this means for JamesC, is that rather than a full array of kit items brought in and cleaned in stages, he and the rest of the team will focus on small projects that will allow space to clean and in terms of space reduce the need for a larger table so limiting things to 6 f each brush and careful planning for the looks to ensure that we are working smart, and in a time-efficient manner across commercial projects and our festival plans.

*It is worth taking the time to apply for the pro discount available from Mykitco as this will allow you the flexibility to add to your kit over time and add new items as and when you need them.

For further information on the Mykitco range or to follow them across social media see:

Mykitco Website.

Mykitco Instagram.

Mykitco Facebook.

Source: https://www.mykitco.uk/

Sideshow IPA Palettes by The AFX Company

August 12, 2020 in a meeting with style, art, artist news, behind the horror, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business development, business of makeup, character makeup, character makeup kit, creating a portfolio, creating the narrative, creating the show, creative space, creative team, editorial plan, editorial plans, editorial research, featured brand, festival films, festival projects, film festival, film makeup, film makeup kit, film/tv makeup, fx makeup, Global talent, horror cinema, horror cinema fan, horror film, horror tv, Internet TV, internet tv, jamesc approved, JamesC creative, jamesc creative director, jamesc endorsed, jamesc makeup designer, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, JamesC mud, jamesc tv makeup, lost tv, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, Lost cinema, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative shoot, lost creative shoots, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost horror, lost in the horror, lost mua, lost mua team, Lost Stories, lost TV, lost tv projects, lost video, makeup kit, media makeup kit, out of kit, out of kit essentials, out of kit fantasty, out of kit film makeup, out of kit trauma, out of the box fx, press release, product placement, project development, project development team, project management, shoot planning, short film, short film festival, the lost agency blog, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, the lost stories, the makeup armoury, the makeup business, thriller sales, tv makeup, tv makeup kit, tv projects, TV shoot, Sideshow IPA Palettes, allied fx, allied fx makeup, sideshow makeup, sideshow fx, sideshow palettes, bluebird fx, the allied FX lab, the allied fx company, professional fx makeup, professional fx kit, fx makeup kit

The Allied FX company is widely known for their professional-grade IPA (Isopropyl alcohol activated) palettes under the name Bluebird FX and their latest addition to the family: Sideshow, an affordable, quirky, high-grade palette that since its launch in February has in short order become a go-to for makeup artists across the spectrum of the creative fields.

“With a clever mix of old favorites and brand new colors, the sideshow palettes are stealing the show for their cost-effective quirkiness. “

Currently, a range consisting of 7 palettes (with other elements being added soon) each with its own unique color set and vintage style cover image, the palettes are designed carefully to suit a particular requirement and has the savvy of a team who are working artists themselves looking to make not just their jobs a little simpler but also a little more fun, beyond the quirks you can see what is a genius move for the Allied FX Company, opening the door to a whole host of new clients from students to professionals the Festival range is perfect for those working in the low to mid-range budgets of film and TV (with the increasing use of internet services such as HOD TV, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Streamlette, this will be a welcome addition to a makeup kit) and carries over the larger, high scale budget productions, a professional palette that transcends its price range of $59.10 in Australia (in the UK £36) and puts a whole new slant on character work and development.

Body art: designed for body art and tattoo creation.
Bruiser: a unique and carefully structured palette suited to its name, bruising.
Dark Ride: a series of day glow shades that come to life under blue light.
Dead-Alive: Perfect for zombies and illness, the death pallor look of haunted houses and Halloween.
Gore: for the creation of scratches, cuts, and wound filling a box of tricks that is worthy of note.
Gothic: aethereal and suited to those deeper, more cool tones looks (think vampire).
Rouge: designed for breaking down and creating crusty characters and drunks.

For us at the lost creatives, yes we can see a use for the whole set but standing tall in this are 2 in particular that we are adding to our working kit via creative director and head of makeup JamesC, to match the work and styles of shoots we have planned for TV and print: Bruiser and Gore, which will be perfect additions to our work and will see multiple uses with the possibilities of this range being endless and others coming into play with projects in development (early stages of scripting).

In what is a market-led move, the Allied FX Lab are tackling and offering up quality products at a lower price point without compromise, the AFX company are amongst an elite of the profession and are pushing the boundaries of the makeup world giving us what we need to create the most realistic (and surreal when required) and putting the prosumer at the heart of their thinking.

The Festival range fits perfectly with a wide array of requirements and situations including:

Students.
Film and TV production professionals.
Haunted House.
Halloween artists.
Cosplay.

To learn more about the range or to purchase see:

The Allied FX company website.

The Allied FX company Instagram.

The Allied FX company Facebook.

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MonsterFX Supplies

March 02, 2020 in a meeting with style, assisting reality, assisting rules, behind the horror, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, character makeup, creating the show, creative direction, creative management, creative team, Earning your craft, festival films, festival projects, film festival, film makeup, film makeup kit, film management, film/tv makeup, fx makeup, Global talent, horror cinema, horror film, horror tv, JamesC mua, JamesC movie makeup, jamesc creative director, jamesc tv makeup, lost tv, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, Lost cinema, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost film, lost films, lost horror, lost management, lost mua, Lost Stories, lost TV, lost tv projects, makeup assistant, makeup kit, MicroMania Film Festival, out of kit essentials, out of kit, out of kit film makeup, Out of Kit Prosthetics, out of kit trauma, press release, short film, short film festival, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, the makeup business, tv makeup kit, tv makeup, tv management, tv management service, tv projects, TV shoot, monsterfx, monsterfx kit, monsterfx supplies, MonsterFX supplies, monsterfx characters, character makeup kit, out of the box fx

Founded in 2014, MonsterFX has become a staple of artists kits worldwide. From its humble roots in a spare room to a respected and loved brand of character appliance suited to the film, TV and print market.

Created inhouse and developed by UK artists, the brand has gone from being an intellectual exercise and Halloween sideline to a cottage industry with global reach that has seen the product range increase to the now 40+ prosthetics including classics such as “the mummy” to the more contemporary “zombie” with the most commonly required casualty sim pieces.

A horror artist dream when working to a tight budget the team is happy to talk terms and will even create custom pieces and orders when required. The inhouse sculptors all bring something unique to the table and have built a stellar reputation both for their work with MonsterFX and within the industry.

From a professional artist whose work goes across various budgets and constraints, the scope and potential of the MonsterFX range is epic and offers a creative playground that will not only add dimension to film and TV projects but save cost without compromising on quality.

With the constant changes and innovations in the market, the company is excelling in the character field and giving artists of all stripes access to the best possible products and materials making the work of a makeup artist a little simpler and creating happy productions with the depth of horror required to offer thrills, chills and on Halloween a dimension of fear that will be unrivaled at parties.

To learn more about the Monster FX range or to purchase see:

MonsterFX Website.

MonsterFX Facebook.

MonsterFX Instagram.

MonsterFX Youtube.

MonsterFX Twitter.

Lola Makeup The New TV Makeup Staple

February 10, 2020 in a meeting with style, beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, beauty photo shoot, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business development, business of makeup, creative direction, creative management, creative meeting, creative team, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, editorial makeup shoot, editorial shoot, editorial plans, editorial shoots, fashion blogger, fashion film, fashion films, film makeup kit, film makeup, film/tv makeup, Global talent, jamesc creative director, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, jamesc tv makeup, lost beauty, lost behind the scenes, lost behind the lens, lost blog, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost management, lost mua, Lost Stories, makeup kit, marketing, professional brushes, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, tv makeup, tv makeup kit, lola makeup, lola TV makeup, lola fashion makeup, lola film makeup, lola bridal makeup, lola editorial, lola beauty

An industry insider and consumer adored brand, Lola makeup has been savvy in its approach to the cosmetics market and what it means to be a pro makeup line with a wider audience appeal and from a purely business perspective sits high on the list of film, TV, and fashion forward-thinking brands for the European artists working kit.

Starting with their incredibly smart and strategic work with the UK’s own Next Top Model (season 12), one of two sponsors for the show, to the current support of the Voice in Spain, they have proven themselves to be a cosmetics line that is suited to the rigors of fashion and TV with an eye for detail they are standing tall in the market.

“Lola makeup is fast becoming the new TV makeup brand of choice with more and more professionals seeking them out for their cohesive and camera ready cosmetics.”

With plans to make the entire range vegan by the end of 2020, the team is working with a leading cosmetics developer on the creation of additional shades to the foundation amongst other elements in play it is really exciting from a creative stance to see the brand develop even further.

They are taking steps toward new and exciting areas and with their fashion/TV-oriented (but still a consumer-friendly) for example, the cream shadow pencils available in 4 colors can be played to suit your needs and is a classic example of what makes them a brand that is taking a pro stance for TV, fashion and more giving us the kind of products that have longevity and hitting the markers not just for the consumer but for the working artist who needs cosmetics that perform.

Working forward Lola is and continues to be a range that is pro driven, HD ready, vegan-friendly and suited to all aspects of the professional makeup artists’ needs.

To learn more about the brand see:

Lola Makeup website.

Lola Makeup Instagram.

Lola Makeup Twitter.

Lola Makeup Facebook.

Cult Candy Cosmetics For Professionals

February 03, 2020 in beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, beauty photo shoot, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business of makeup, business development, character makeup, creating the show, creative direction, creative team, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, editorial makeup shoot, editorial plan, editorial plans, editorial shoot, editorial shoots, fashion blogger, fashion films, fashion styling, film makeup kit, film/tv makeup, JamesC movie makeup, jamesc creative director, JamesC mua, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative shoot, lost creative shoots, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost girl shoot, lost girls, lost mua, Lost Stories, makeup kit, out of kit fantasty, photo shoot, photo shoot team, press release, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, the makeup business, tv makeup kit, Cult candy, cult candy cosmetics, cult candy pro, clt candy makeup pro, cult candy discount, cult candy pro discount

In a savvy move that will benefit makeup artists across the board, Cult Candy Cosmetics is taking their range into the pro realm and offering a discount aimed at professionals and makeup schools to open the door to the brand as a staple of a working kit.

What this means is an already affordable and vegan-friendly brand is showing solidarity with the creative community and giving back to the people who are using the makeup.

*For more details on the discount or the potential of the range for schools and artists talk to the team.

“The colours are vibrant, deep, warm, cool and versatile. The palettes each encompass eight diverse shades, with a mix of deep and light. They allow for experimentation and as a vegan product the pigment is vibrant and has staying power.”

To learn more about the brand or purchase from the range see:

Cult Candy Cosmetics Website.

Cult Candy Cosmetics Instagram.

Westmore FX

January 13, 2020 in assisting rules, behind the horror, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business development, business of makeup, character makeup, code of conduct, creative direction, creative management, creative team, Earning your craft, festival films, festival projects, film festival, film makeup, film makeup kit, film management, film shoot, film/tv makeup, George Westmore, Global talent, horror cinema, horror film, horror tv, jamesc creative director, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, jamesc tv makeup, lost tv, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creatives, lost creative work, lost creative stories, lost film, lost films, lost horror, lost management, Lost Stories, lost TV, lost tv projects, lost video, makeup kit, marketing, out of kit, out of kit essentials, out of kit film makeup, Out of Kit Prosthetics, out of kit trauma, project development, shoot planning, short film, short film festival, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, The Lost Project, the makeup business, the westmore clan, the westmore dynasty, The Westmore Family, the westmores, The westmores of Hollywoo, tv makeup, tv makeup kit, tv management, tv management service, tv projects, TV shoot, Westmore FX, Westmores of hollywood, fx makeup, fx makeup and glues, westmore fx glues

Something that is often missed when talking about the Westmore’s as a brand (and a Hollywood family) is that they were also part of the FX revolution that for the film and TV industry has helped shape the film industry in particular character work in the horror and sci-fi genres.

Split into 8 distinct areas the Westmore FX range of glues, removers, and primers for FX work is a savvy and well-curated range designed to fit the needs of most situations:

SilicONE Adhesive
SilicONE Thinner
SilicONE Matte Adhesive
SilicONE Adhesive Spray
DEUX Adhesive
SilicONE Remover
PrimeONE Surface Prep
NEXUS Bond Enhancer

Developed alongside the Westmore Families’ own work in the industry, these are the products that have become staples of the smart FX artists working kit and are recognized for their pro-grade and homegrown industry credentials. Independently owned, the range is a standout in the profession with a heritage that goes back over a century making it not only a legacy brand in its own right but a must for those specialists who want a tried and tested range that will stand up to the rigors of the professional arenas of film and TV FX work.

With the pus points of being a vegan, USA made and cruelty-free the Westmore FX range is one of those professional ranges that is designed, manufactured and tested within the industry to the highest standards.

To learn more about the range or to find a stockist see:

Westmore FX website.

Westmore FX Instagram.

Westmore FX Facebook.

Westmore FX Twitter.

“The colours are vibrant, deep, warm, cool and versatile. The palettes each encompass eight diverse shades, with a mix of deep and light. They allow for experimentation and as a vegan product the pigment is vibrant and has staying power.”

SilicONE Adhesive

SilicONE Thinner

SilicONE Matte Adhesive

SilicONE Adhesive Spray

SilicONE Remover

PrimeONE Surface Prep

NEXUS Bond Enhancer