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So, I check my email yesterday and have a request to be a makeup artist for a hardcore porn video. They asked if I will be available for 5 eight hour days. They will pay me $400 PER DAY..... is this a joke? Plus it is in Las Vegas. I understand some of us take jobs we do not list on our resume, but is the money really worth it? This is Porn! I honestly dont think $400 a day is worth it based on the fact that: -My morals -I would end up buying a kit specially for the actors (or whatever you call them) -I would be uneasy and maybe unsafe going to the job. -I would be touching up lips and other parts that have been busy for hours I am sure! Sorry I had to vent since I have never been asked or thought of doing this.......any thoughts? Mar 29 06 08:51 pm Link vent away. Its your thread Mar 29 06 08:59 pm Link no thoughts. you already answered your own questions on this. unless you're questioning it as a tempting opportunity. Mar 29 06 09:09 pm Link I've assisted on many adult shoots (stills) and been at a few video shoots. The people that I have worked with have been very professional. And only on the rare occaision have I encountered any rude or obnoxious behavior, and that was just diva model personalities that come up on any type of shoot. If you are uncomfortable around this type of shoot you may want to avoid it. I would at least try to sit in on a shoot before you work for them. Every company has different standards and expects different things from their employees. You may just be in a make up area applying make up to faces. You may be on-set touching up in between shoots, fixing hair, hiding blemishes, etc. But some of the blemishes that need touching up on adult shoots can be in tricky places which embarrass normal make up artists. I'm fine with adult work and I would say to take the job if it's with a reputible company. But the people I know doing this kind of work make $500 to $750 per day. A standard day is 10 hours. Mar 29 06 09:24 pm Link I shoot adult and its completely safe and business-like. If it's not your bag, then that fine, but you assume it to be this horrifying thing that it, in fact, is not. Most people have misconceptions about the industry, which is too bad... morally, if you're opposed, then thats ok. $400-$500 is a standard day rate in adult, because u really dont do that much... maybe 3 girls per day, 1 look each. Mar 29 06 09:28 pm Link give them a day rate that you would do it for and if they really like your work and want to you to do the job then they will pay it.. so do something like $1000 a day.. which isn't outragous. Mar 29 06 09:29 pm Link Clearly this is not for you. Don't fret. There is a boatload of MUAs who watch porn with their boyfriends who will be happy with $400 a day. Mar 29 06 09:29 pm Link Stephen Dawson wrote: there is a boatload of women who watch porn without their boyfriends. Mar 29 06 09:39 pm Link Stephen Dawson wrote: Exactly. Mar 29 06 09:41 pm Link Don't be such a prude! If you don't feel comfy don't do it. Were it me, I wouldn't make any moral objections but would feel a little uneasy about touching the gals up in between scenes, cos, well you know... Mar 30 06 01:28 am Link I don't think you're being a prude, Ellen. You choose your field- you build your image- and you have a right to be "prudent" about your business associates. Even if it were 5x as much money- it would get easier and easier to take such work- and before you know it- that is what you do for a living. Those are the only connections you are making- and that is your reality. Personally, beyond moral and professional choices, I think it would be desensitzing (perhaps even disempowering) sexually to be in that atmosphere for an extended period of time. You can be open minded, live and let live, be nonjudgemental, and still say no thank you to situations that make you feel uncomfortable. Like previously stated- there are plenty of people who would be happy to do it. You are a gifted artist however- and the fashion industry is lucky to have you. In the future, you can laugh over this story at a Vogue shoot! Mar 30 06 02:07 am Link if you decide to do it, just make sure your name is not anywhere to be found in the credits. Mar 30 06 07:09 am Link Do what your heart tells you to do and be true to your self first and foremost. Mar 30 06 07:25 am Link rachelrose wrote: Just use your porn star name! Mar 30 06 07:41 am Link Ellen wrote: I personally wouldnt do stuff like this and for $400.00 a day I wouldnt do anything for that....thats not even day rate for commercial work. You are in Calif. Day rates start at $650.00 and go up from there. Porn pays more then commercial. Mar 30 06 08:56 am Link As long as you're comfy putting cover-up on ass pimples, do it. OK, just kidding. Why are you asking a bunch of people on a web site where your morals should lie? Mar 30 06 09:07 am Link A lot of people forget that many famous fashion photographers, stylists and also many celebrities have started our woeking in the porn industry. How I wish I wouldve done Pamela Andersona, Carmen Elektra or Jenny Mcarty when they were doing porn!!! Now they will be on my celebrity list.... Mar 30 06 09:43 am Link ReallyRandy wrote: hmmmm, I didint get that she was asking about where her morals should lie. I understood her to ask the following questions................ Mar 30 06 09:44 am Link A lot of people forget that many famous fashion photographers, stylists and also many celebrities have started our woeking in the porn industry. How I wish I wouldve done Pamela Andersona, Carmen Elektra or Jenny Mcarty when they were doing porn!!! Now they will be on my celebrity list.... PS. You can tell them that if they ever shoot in New York and need a hair stylist, they can contact me.lol Mar 30 06 09:44 am Link Luis Santiago wrote: hmmmm.....I dont think I would be proud to say.... I did Pamela Andersons makeup in a porn video....hmmmmm....maybe thats just me. Mar 30 06 09:46 am Link You may be right, Mary. Now I'm not sure if she's balking at the compensation or the subject matter. Mar 30 06 09:51 am Link I LIKE UR WORK...... And that does sound like a pretty low rate to pay you considering how much the porn industry really makes...you should be getting some thing close the $1000....cause whatever they do ...I know that they would sell soo much from it But if you dont feel comfortable with doing adult don't do it...and dont let the others in this site tell you that you think your too good to do it... Theres a difference between having sex, watching it on SCREEN....and standing there after every film shoot waiting to put makeup back on the "models" after they bust a nut...lol....I wouldnt feel comfortable standing there for that... So do what you feel and dont do it if you feel like you can take credit for it or if you dont like the idea of it...You get more and better opportunities  Mar 30 06 09:57 am Link first the CA porn producers are moving to Vegas because productions costs are cheaper. they get away from the $800 day stylist costs in Burbank. Some folk get hot thinking a move was made in Vegas - even if they made it a room in Victorville. You will be bored most of the day on a adult set. your biggest challenge will be covering pimples on someone's butt. take a book, and do the makeup, and wait and wait, and do a touch up then sit and read and read and wait. and get a few pointers! Mar 30 06 10:17 am Link Mary wrote: You said it for me Mary....I guess other stylists can read into it......I have had no intention in saying yes to this offer. Mar 30 06 02:05 pm Link Jessica Steele wrote: Thank you Jessica, both your postings have made me smile.....you get it too! Mar 30 06 02:27 pm Link Ellen wrote: It's a great book. I enjoyed all of his writings. His work is not for everyone though. Mar 30 06 02:39 pm Link |
