Contents Apocalypto Gallery

Spectacular make-up was an intricate daily ritual on the set of Apocalypto. We bring you six pages of remarkable photos and concept art. Plus: department head Vittorio Sodano's step-by-step instructions for the silicone transfer technique used on the film.

All or Nothing

Christine Blundell values eclecticism, and has taken on every kind of make-up and hair challenge that piqued her interest ' from punk rockers to Peter Pan to James Bond. The Brit alternates big-budget films with small, and frequently works with unconventional director Mike Leigh. The BAFTA and Oscar winner is currently thinking sci-fi. She'll share her stories onstage at IMATS London.
By Joe Nazzaro

It's in the Blood

Daniel Parker's father told him, 'If you go into films, don't go into make-up.' But Parker did follow in his father's footsteps ('Why not one movie?') and his talent was confirmed with a BAFTA award. Here, he talks about his father, what went wrong with Frankenstein, and lessons he'll teach students at his new school in France. Pros can also learn from the Band of Brothers veteran, who will be a keynote speaker at IMATS London.
By Ron Magid

Always the 'it' Girl

Pati Dubroff creates Oscar season's hottest red-carpet looks, and finds L.A. an ideal locale for her work with A-list actresses. But the native New Yorker has a serious pedigree: spokesperson for Dior Beauty, and former assistant to the great Francois Nars. Includes a Q&A with an artist who finds 'timelessness' in making up Hollywood's girls of the moment.
By Shannon Levy

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T2: A Make-Up Trailer on Steroids

Oscar winner Jeff Dawn unveils his second make-up trailer, an artist's dream that's even bigger and better than first. We elbow our way past a long line to get a look inside Dawn's 'monstrous behemoth of technology.' By Elizabeth Grattan

Life on Girth

Rick Baker and Cinovation reunite with Eddie Murphy to create the comedian's multiple characters in Norbit. Baker juggles a 400-pound body double and an irreversible decision to use foam instead of silicone. Mr. Wong steals the show. By Ron Magid

Air Essentials: Redux

In this follow-up to our popular airbrushing story from Issue 44, we look at new airbrush make-up lines, the best compressors, and what everyone who wields an airbrush should know.

**Special Note: Issue 44 is sold out, but we are offering high quality color copies of Brad Look's original airbrushing article. Check our Back Issue section for more details.

A Spectacular IMATS London

A report from one of the best International Make-Up Artist Trade Shows ever: Christine Blundell explains the rigors of the glamorous life; Howard Berger calls Stan Winston's house; and the Pan's Labyrinth Pale Man gets stopped by airport security. By Joe Nazzaro

Contents Digital Deception

Computer retouchers and traditional make-up artists: How do they affect each other's work? We profile Photoshop whiz Amy Dresser ' and find that she can't do her job effectively without the work of skilled make-up artists. By Ron Magid

A Pirate's Life for Ve

The crew on Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End swims in a sea of scurvy, scars, and hairpieces. Artists Ve Neill and Joel Harlow reflect on the challenges of making two movies simultaneously'and the experience of making up Keith Richards. Arrrr! By Ron Magid

Make-up Around the World

In our seventh annual look at the international make-up scene, we profile eight artists in countries from Iceland to Wales, each of whom brings a palette of fresh ideas and techniques. By Elizabeth Grattan

Detective Work

From Frasier to the force: A new police procedural film renders Kelsey Grammer unrecognizable, thanks to make-up design by Matthew Mungle and Jamie Kelman. By Michael Walter