Today I worked at Digital Outpost (DOP) on a "host" video shoot for the police commission. I was reunited with the crew from DOP, as well as the incredible talent of Beth Ruyak. Previously, I had shot with the DOP cast and crew on a 4-day production which can be viewed on my blog under the archive section (Special Effects entry). Once again, the Digital Outpost facility and crew were experts at their craft and extremely professional. When I first relocated to San Diego I thought it was going to be hard to find real "professional" gigs, but so far I have been proven wrong.
I hope that productions continue to film in San Diego as an alternative to Los Angeles. The local production crews that are based here are just as talented as any crew I worked with in Los Angeles and the production facilities are just as state-of-the-art!
This is a blast from the past -- about 10 years ago to be exact! I will never forget working on this production. It all started at Westwood Studios in Las Vegas, Nevada. My good friend and make-up mentor, Jim Sacca, hired me to be his assistant on a shoot called Tiberian Sun part of the award-winning Command & Conquer series. This was the first major production I had worked on in Las Vegas and I was nervous because I wanted to do the best job so that Jim would continue to hire me. The production included major actors and actresses: James Earl Jones and Michael Biehn to name just a few.
The crew and talent were amazing to work with and I will never forget how much fun I had! Don't get me wrong -- I worked my buns off, and I learned a lot from Jim Sacca -- watching him work and listening to his instruction boosted my make-up talent 150%. He is truly a gifted artist.
Below are a few great pictures of me, James Earl Jones and Michael Biehn. Mr. Jones was a very kind man and that voice! He naturally commands attention just by saying "hello." I remember feeling like I should be bowing down to the great Darth Vader and Mufasa!!!
Over the past few decades I have discovered that I love every facet of the make-up industry. Film, Television, Stage, Print and Runway. I have worked in all mediums and have uncovered that the relationship between client and artist is filled with trust on many levels.
Except when you happen to be the make-up artist and the talent at the same time. I am posting the pictures below to show that my make-up application experience is extensive not just in the film industry, but in the high-fashion industry as well.
I know that the pictures you are seeing are of me, but I used to have to supplement my income as a make-up artist by doing some modeling on the side when I first started out. We do what we have to in this crazy industry to keep our heads above the water! Enjoy!
