Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality
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Special Effects Makeup Artists
Special Effects Makeup Artists Special Effects (SFX) Makeup Artists use makeup, latex, rubber, and other materials to alter the appearance of Actors in movies, TV shows, or theatrical performances. They apply makeup and artificial materials to Actors and extras.
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Career Quiz
In this career quiz, there are 8-10 questions that will give you a pretty good perspective on whether this career is right for you.
There are 3 answers to each question: Dislike, Maybe, and Like.
Ready? Let’s start!
| Question | Yes | Maybe | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Are you interested in applying makeup effects to Actors? | |||
| Would you be willing to collaborate with multiple departments? | |||
| Would you enjoy creating sculptures, molds, and prosthetics? | |||
| Are you friendly and able to talk to people for hours? | |||
| Do you have the patience needed to spend hours applying makeup effects? | |||
| Do you have the creativity needed to develop interesting designs? | |||
| Do you enjoy sci-fi/fantasy movies and other films that feature makeup effects? | |||
| Are you interested in a career in the film or TV industry? |
Your Results
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Now count how many points you have.
After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.
Suitable Personality Type
People with this personality likes to work with designs and patterns. They prefer activities that require self-expression and prefer work that can be done without following a clear set of rules. You can read more about these career personality types here.
Special Effects Makeup Artists should have outgoing, friendly personalities, as they may spend hours applying makeup and prosthetics to Actors. A friendly personality is also useful for networking and gaining helpful industry connections for landing new projects. Due to the long hours involved in this job, they should also have patience.
Standing out as a Special Effects Makeup Artist and continuing to receive work requires creativity and a flair for interesting designs. You should possess strong artistic abilities and an understanding of the various materials used to perform your job.
Pros and Cons
Pros
You Get to Create Interesting Effects
Working as an SFX Makeup Artist is interesting, as you create a variety of effects, from monsters and zombies to scars and bruises.
You May Work with Recognizable Individuals
As you advance in your career, you may work on bigger projects with famous Actors and Directors.
You Do Not Need a College Education
Most SFX Makeup Artists do not hold degrees. They typically complete vocational training.
You May Work in a Variety of Locations
As a freelance worker, you can work anywhere that you choose and may need to travel to various locations for specific projects.
Cons
Some Projects Take Hours to Complete
Extensive makeup effects can take 8 to 10 hours to complete and you may need to reapply the same effects each day for weeks.
You Need to Constantly Look for New Work
SFX Makeup Artists are freelancers, requiring you to look for new work to maintain a steady income.
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