Will AI Replace Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance?

Clean supplies such as makeup brushes.

physical manipulation — Tool cleaning is physical manipulation

Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.

physical manipulation — Makeup application requires fine manual dexterity

Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.

physical manipulation — Makeup application requires fine manual dexterity

Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene.

information retrieval — Extract requirements from production docs, human tailors

Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.

physical manipulation — Makeup application requires fine manual dexterity

Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers to determine desired effects.

interpersonal — Live collaborative negotiation of production details needs human presence

Requisition or acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics.

decision support — Ordering via systems automatable; human approves spend

Study production information, such as character descriptions, period settings, and situations, to determine makeup requirements.

information retrieval — Extract requirements from production docs, human tailors

Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits.

data analysis — Budget management aided by AI, human owns decisions

Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects.

physical manipulation — Makeup application requires fine manual dexterity

Write makeup sheets and take photos to document specific looks and the products used to achieve the looks.

text generation — Prepare operational reports from data

Assess performers' skin type to ensure that makeup will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.

visual inspection — Skin/hair assessment needs in-person visual and tactile exam

Attach prostheses to performers and apply makeup to create special features or effects, such as scars, aging, or illness.

physical manipulation — Makeup application requires fine manual dexterity

Examine sketches, photographs, and plaster models to obtain desired character image depiction.

information retrieval — Extract requirements from production docs, human tailors

Cleanse and tone the skin to prepare it for makeup application.

physical manipulation — Applying agents to hair and skin is hands-on care

Evaluate environmental characteristics, such as venue size and lighting plans, to determine makeup requirements.

information retrieval — Extract requirements from production docs, human tailors

Provide performers with makeup removal assistance after performances have been completed.

physical manipulation — Makeup application requires fine manual dexterity

Design rubber or plastic prostheses that can be used to change performers' appearances.

text generation — Costume concepts generated; physical fabrication human

Create character drawings or models, based upon independent research, to augment period production files.

text generation — Costume concepts generated; physical fabrication human

Demonstrate products to clients, and provide instruction in makeup application.

interpersonal — Hygiene teaching is interpersonal and situational

Advise hairdressers on the hairstyles required for character parts.

interpersonal — Live collaborative negotiation of production details needs human presence

Wash and reset wigs.

physical manipulation — Wig grooming needs fine manual dexterity