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TECH STUFF | 5

Makeup Artists should be aware of what medium is being used to film, and should apply the makeup to reflect that. What are the meanings of some of the words “digital” and “HD”? What is “bluescreen” or “greenscreen”? What is a monitor? The following outline describes media that you will often encounter while working as a Makeup Artist.

WHAT HD LOOKS LIKE

by Paul Wheeler

High-definition (HD) images are very sharp, with long tonal ranges. Colors are lifelike and true. Whether seen on a monitor or digitally projected, there is no dirt on the pictures, no scratching, and no picture instability. Adjustments can be made with filters or ...

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