How to be a Marvel Studios Make Up SFX Artist with Jon Moore - Career Advice from Creatives

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This week I chatted to special effects make up artist Jon Moore.
It was difficult for me not to geek out on this one as Jon as worked on Marvel Cinematic Universe movies like Captain America the First Avenger, Avengers Infinity War, Avengers Endgame and all of the Guardians of the Galaxy Movies as one of the team that makes up Dave Bautista as Drax.
Jon’s also worked on The Witcher, Doctor Who, Red Dwarf, Game of Thrones, check out his IMDB profile and you’ll see most of the biggest shows of the past 10 years.
This is a great one if you are interested in special effects make up and want to find out how Jon got into the industry and his advice to help you do the same. He also gave me some great tips on the practicalities of working on big productions. It’s also a fascinating look behind the scenes on some of Marvels biggest hits. Enjoy!

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Κεφάλαια

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Jon's first job - first time on a set (00:01:02)

3. Getting some experience (00:02:05)

4. Being a freelancer - Marvel movies - The Drax Squad (00:02:42)

5. Is it a closed industry? How does Jon get work? (00:03:34)

6. Advice for someone starting out? (00:05:09)

7. Keeping up to date with the latest equipment/techniques (00:06:37)

8. Marvel - Dave Bautista as Drax - how does the make up work? (00:07:25)

9. Jon's first Marvel film - Captain America the First Avenger (00:08:37)

10. Guardians of the Galaxy (00:09:08)

11. Does Jon get to read the scripts? (00:09:54)

12. NDA - non-disclosure agreements (00:11:11)

13. Do you get to practice before the main shoot? (00:12:49)

14. Tips on getting up close and personal with an actor (00:13:44)

15. Working long hours (00:14:41)

16. Is Jon on set for Marvel films? (00:15:14)

17. The big scene in Avengers Endgame (00:16:01)

18. Restraining your inner nerd on a Marvel film (00:17:47)

19. Worzel Gummage (00:18:40)

20. BETCU Being part of a union - should you join? (00:19:50)

21. What skills do you need to be a professional? (00:21:53)

22. Explaining the pay, invoices? Money up front? (00:23:08)

23. Buying your own equipment (00:24:02)

24. If you are working on a micro budget film - should you ask for money for supplies? (00:24:53)

25. Meeting Stan Lee (00:25:53)

26. Does Jon have a motto? (00:28:31)

27. What is the missing ingredient? (00:29:41)

28. The standard on set hierarchy? (00:31:02)

29. Advice on dealing with difficult people? (00:32:02)

30. Setting the tone for the production (00:33:21)

31. The last day filming with Dave Bautista as Drax (00:34:36)

32. Top three tips for someone starting out in make up (00:35:47)