From the course: Working On Camera: Video Makeup Techniques
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Applying body makeup and covering tattoos
From the course: Working On Camera: Video Makeup Techniques
Applying body makeup and covering tattoos
There may be times when you're on camera and your hands or body parts other than your face need to be seen in a close-up shot. Of course, you could just do nothing, but if you have a blemish or a discoloration that bothers you, then you'll probably want to cover that. Or you may have a tattoo that you'd rather not show. If this becomes an ongoing issue, you'll probably need to invest in specialized makeup and other treatments, but we're going to address a quick way to cover up something for when you need to make an on-camera appearance. This technique should work well whether it's a blemish on a hand, darker areas of your elbows, knees or ankles, or even that tattoo. Start by applying some concealer to the area that's a couple of shades lighter than your skin. Once you have the area covered with the concealer, then apply a little foundation that matches your skin. This should give you the coverage that you need, especially if the area is small and the camera shot doesn't linger too…
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