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== Costume department == ; [[Costume designer]] : The costume designer is responsible for all the clothing and costumes worn by all the actors that appear on screen. They are also responsible for designing, planning, and organizing the construction of the garments down to the fabric, colors, and sizes. The costume designer works closely with the director to understand and interpret "character", and counsels with the production designer to achieve an overall tone of the film. In large productions, the costume designer will usually have one or more assistant costume designers. ; Costume supervisor : The costume supervisor works closely with the designer. In addition to helping with the design of the costumes, they manage the wardrobe workspace. They supervise construction or sourcing of garments, hiring and firing of support staff, budget, paperwork, and department logistics. It is also called the '''wardrobe supervisor''', although this term is used less and less. ; Key costumer : The key costumer is employed on larger productions to manage the set costumers, and to handle the star's wardrobe needs. ; Costume standby : The costume standby is present on set at all times. It is his or her responsibility to monitor the quality and continuity of the actors and actresses costumes before and during takes. she or he will also assist the actors and actresses with dressing. ; Breakdown artist : A breakdown artist may be employed during the pre-production period to break down garments. This specialized job includes making new clothing appear dirty, faded, and worn. ; Costume buyer : On large productions a buyer may be employed to source and purchase fabrics and garments. A buyer might also be referred to as a '''shopper'''. This distinction is often made when the lead actor in a production has control over their wardrobe, and they may personally hire this person. ; Cutter : A costume technician who fits or tailors costumes, usually on set. They might also be called '''fitter''', '''seamstress''', or '''tailor'''. Some celebrity actors have favorite cutters, and larger productions may hire several and have them on set at the same time, particularly in period film projects that might have complicated or expensive extras wardrobe. === Hair and make-up === Some actors or actresses have personal makeup artists or hair stylists. ; [[Make-up artist|Make-up designer]] : The makeup designer is the department head that answers directly to the director and production designer. They are responsible for planning makeup designs for all leading and supporting cast. Their department includes all cosmetic makeup, body makeup and if special effects are involved, the makeup designer will consult with a special effects makeup team to create all prosthetics and SFX makeup in a production. It is common that the makeup designer performs makeup applications on lead cast, with assistance, and allows other crew members to work with supporting and minor roles. The designer will normally execute especially complicated or important makeup processes that are to be featured on camera. ; Special make-up effects artist (SFX makeup): A special effects make-up artist works with live models or structures in the entertainment industry, applying make-up effects or [[prosthesis|prosthetics]]. May be an own department that answers directly to the director and production designer or reports to the Key make-up artist. ; Make-up supervisor: The make-up supervisor is a supporting position that normally reports to the key makeup artist to assist in running the makeup department. Make-up supervisors typically handle production matters and generally serve the needs of senior artists. Makeup supervisors rarely do makeup themselves. Their duties can include keeping a record of makeup continuity, handing the scheduling of makeup teams and providing for the general needs of the makeup department. They are expected to be a connection between the makeup department and the rest of the production departments, making sure that makeup supplies, production assistants or electricians are on hand when needed. ; [[Make-up artist]]: Make-up artists work with makeup, hair and special effects to create the characters look for anyone appearing on screen. They assist and report to the key make-up artist. ; [[Hairdresser|Key hair]]: The key hair is the department head that answers directly to the director and production designer. The key hair will normally design and style the hair of lead actors. ; Hair stylist: The hair stylist is responsible for maintaining and styling the hair, including wigs and extensions, of anyone appearing on screen. They assist and report to the key hair.
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