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Pre-production · process

Make-up test

Also known as makeup test, hair and make-up test.

A camera-facing trial of hair, cosmetic, prosthetic, or character treatments before filming.

In practice

The test evaluates design, application time, continuity, comfort, lighting response, and removal, with consent and product-safety requirements documented.

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Sources

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.