IMATS Sydney

[Honeylust27]

I'm am new.

I'm in melb and would love to come to IMATS - but I'm really only after MAC products. I find the make up so good for my skin, I have very dry skin and it often gets irritated with other brands. It looks like MAC may not be selling their products, so I'm wondering if it is worth going.

I would also be interested in doing a make up course - but again - I have the issue of only wanting to use MAC cosmetics on myself. Any one know of any make up course just with MAC products?

 

[CatsMeow]

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Originally Posted by xLongLashesx Yay! So I'm going on the Saturday- DJ813 departing Melb 07:15am arriving Sydney 8:40 AM Return: DJ876 departing Sydney (6:15pm) arriving Melb 7:45pm not too happy about the return flight being so early but it was only $39

Hey Sal - I'm going to sydney on the saturday morning and coming back home in the late arvo too. I'm from Adelaide, but we should split a cab back to the airport from IMATS - my qantas flight home to adelaide departs at 6:25pm.

 

[CatsMeow]

Hey guys, I can confirm that MM will be bring MUFE at 20% discount.

 

[counterobsess]

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Originally Posted by aussiemacluvrrr I've read this whole thread and I'm disappointed that MAC isnt giving out the pro cards was kinda hoping to get my hands on one... Does anyone know exactly what "qualifications" you need to get one anyway?

Check out macpro.com - it will have the info you're looking for. As previously mentioned you need to be a makeup artist or student makeup artist, and must provide proof of such.

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Originally Posted by Honeylust27 I'm in melb and would love to come to IMATS - but I'm really only after MAC products. I find the make up so good for my skin, I have very dry skin and it often gets irritated with other brands. It looks like MAC may not be selling their products, so I'm wondering if it is worth going. I would also be interested in doing a make up course - but again - I have the issue of only wanting to use MAC cosmetics on myself. Any one know of any make up course just with MAC products?

It will depend on whether you want to do a makeup course to become a makeup artist or if it is just for personal use. I don't believe any courses use Mac exclusively, as a makeup artist needs to have the skills to be flexible and adaptive to any brands s/he may have to work with. But I would find it hard to believe that Mac is the only makeup brand that your skin would be able to use - many professional makeup brands are available, including options like MUFE, that you may not have had exposure to. If it is truly a problem then they may allow you to bring in your foundation to use, however I doubt that you could insist on exclusively using Mac for all products.

I'm only speaking from my personal experience though, as a current makeup artist student. If anyone has been in this situation feel free to correct me.

 

[counterobsess]

Full Sat schedule is up!!

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009


10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

NIK DORNING​

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How and Why Prosthetics Have Changed in the Last 30 Years

A discussion on how film stocks and shooting styles have created a need for a different approach to the coloration of prosthetics. Demonstration will include both foam latex and silicone prosthetic examples.
Main Stage/Parkside


ROYAL BRUSH

(teacher TBD)


Body Painting



(Class description coming soon.)
Classroom A/G04


11:15 a.m.—12:15 p.m.



Featured Speaker:
NIGEL STANISLAUS




(Class title and description coming soon.)
Main Stage/Parkside


PROFESSIONAL VISION CARE: DR. STACEY SUMNER and CRISTINA CERET


A Look at Special Effect Contact Lenses


An exploration of how custom contacts enhance special effects make-up, as well as a look at the evolution of contact lenses in movies and television. Session will conclude with a Q&A with renowned contact lens painter Cristina Ceret.
Classroom A/G04

12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m.



M.A.C.: NICOLE THOMPSON


Black Make-up Trend


(Class description coming soon.)
Main Stage/Parkside

SMOOTH-ON: BRAD FRIKKERS



Silicones for Special Effects Applications

A comprehensive discussion of silicones used today for special effects applications in film and make-up. Presentation will include short PowerPoint discussion and some practical demonstrations.
Classroom A/G04
1:45 p.m.—2:45 p.m.



Featured Speaker:
RAE MORRIS


Breaking into the Fashion Industry


Morris will tell you how to break into the editorial industry, how to get your work published and where the trends come from. She will also demonstrate Web sites she uses for inspiration; share her secrets on how to make it to the top; explain how the fashion industry is so different from the film industry and discuss the need to change and adapt techniques to stay current in a world of Photoshopping.
Main Stage/Parkside


BODY FX: YOLANDA BARTRAM




3-D Through Paint and Prosthetics

Create a more three-dimensional look in your body art and make-up through techniques, perspective, light and shadow and alternative materials. Learn how to use BodyFX prosthetics and BodyFX Velvet, and get answers to your questions about body art and special effects make-up.
Classroom A/G04
4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.


Keynote Speaker:
GINO ACEVEDO


Acevedo will talk about Weta Workshop and Weta Digital's latest projects, including District 9 and James Cameron's Avatar.

 

[xLongLashesx]

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Originally Posted by CatsMeow Hey Sal - I'm going to sydney on the saturday morning and coming back home in the late arvo too. I'm from Adelaide, but we should split a cab back to the airport from IMATS - my qantas flight home to adelaide departs at 6:25pm.

Great idea!

I'm getting the train in there in the morning as I was told it's really easy but I'm not so sure...

 

[aussiemacluvrrr]

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Originally Posted by miss_bailey There are pretty stringent controls on getting a pro card. You need to be either a makeup student or use makeup for a living. From memory I think you have to send in two or three documents (like a call sheet/abn/contract/qualifications)

Thanks Miss Bailey and Counterobsess for the info... I actually applied today! I'm a qualified makeup artist with abn, business card etc, so I have the necessary documentation

Yay!

Hopefully I get approved!

 

[CatsMeow]

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Originally Posted by xLongLashesx Great idea! I'm getting the train in there in the morning as I was told it's really easy but I'm not so sure...

I was going to get a cab... my flight arrives in syd at 8:20am, so I was gonna go straight in. Apparently the airport is only 15 - 20mins from the convention centre?

 

[xLongLashesx]

^^ Yeah that sounds about right. I went to Sydney a few years ago and it took around that long to get form the airport to the CBD I think.

 

[<3EssandeN<3]

Hi, I'm new here. i decided to log on after reading this thread for about two months. i have become obcessed with IMATS i forced my bf to come with me, and we're from perth! but sadly he wont be coming in with me because he is not into makeup which is a good thing! but i was wondering if i could hang out with anyone cause i dont want to be a loner! 9 DAYS TO GO YEH YEH!!!

 

[boudoirblonde]

So I've decided to make a list of confirmed specktrolites

So far we have:
counterobsess
MrsMay
xLongLashesx
jacquiqui
georgiamae
billy_cakes
lushlady15
hannahmei
simplyenchantin
X_cinderella_X
aussiemacluvrrr
CatsMeow
<3EssandeN<3

If I have missed anyone, my apologies!! And please add yourself to the list

I thought that we could post our pictures & real names so we can recognise each other on the day(s)!!

My name is Alicia (uh-lee-sha) and here is a pic of me:

Although I may have my hair & fringe down

 

[myystiqueen]

waa.. lots of spetrolites are coming eh??
well, not a surprise i guess..

have fun girls!! too bad mom's coming so i can't bring her along..
i told her once about IMATS and how i wanted to go there..
she thought it was some kind of a "basic" makeup expo and stuff... probably brands she was familiar with..

the next week, i showed her some pictures of IMATS LA (the body painting, special effects etc) and she was like, "gee... say again why you wanted to go to this place!" LOL - well, my bad... i haven't even told myy mom i'm sooo into makeup up to the point where i want to be a makeup artist.

oh and for those of you who are going to IMATS: MAKE A BUDGET!!! or at least MAKE A LIST!!! partly, because you'll probably end up with thousands (eek.. exaggeration) of dollars credited from your bank account.. but partly, because y'all just going to make me want to splurge -_____-

 

[counterobsess]

LOL mysticqueen!! We'll tempt you with all our goodies!!

My pic is in my avatar, although my face is a little fatter now

Would love to meet any of you! I'm currently writing up my wishlist - both for my kit and the seminars. My plan is that I'll be fully stocked and inspired to start freelancing as soon as I get home. So far I'm after:

Foundations - thinking about MUFE Face&Body and Cinema Secrets palettes
Eyes - Yaby palettes! I'm thinking of getting all three... is that bad??

Also want to stock up at Lashes Online
Blush - looking for another palette if possible (hey, they're easiest to carry!). Yaby maybe, but open to suggestions and new IMATS finds!
Lips - OCC Lip Tars, other than that I have no idea!
Brushes - Want to get doubles/triples of my most used brushes from Crown

Seminars - Nigel Stanislaus (Sat 11:15-12:15), Rae Morris (Sat 2:45-3:45), Panel on Makeup in Film and TV (Sun 11:45-12:45), Hairdressing Academy - Trends (Sun 1-2), Wedding Makeup (2:15-3:15).

What's everyone else shopping for and attending?
(not that I need any more ideas!)

 

[boudoirblonde]

Mysticqueen - Im going with my Mum, not sure what day she'll come, but I'll be doing a lot more shopping on the day she isnt with me haha!

Im shopping for;
Kit
Foundations - I'd like a palette, but its going to have to be REALLY good quality, cuz there is a really nice Bobbi Brown one coming out early next year
Lip colour - again I'd like a palette, I hate rifling through all my lipsticks during freelance!!
Brushes - I need a nice big powder brush, I'd also like to find a really good lip brush
For Myself
Anything that takes my fancy!!
And OCC LIP TARS!!
Might get some MUFE, depending on the prices

Im attending
SATURDAY
12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. M.A.C Makeup As Art
1:45 p.m.—2:45 p.m. Rae Morris - Breaking into the Fashion Industry (she has to make it good within the first 15min or Im outta there!)

Im so excited

SUNDAY
11:45 a.m.—12:45 p.m. M.A.C Style Black: Working with Black Make-up
1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. The Looks and Trends of 2009: Haircuts to Long Hair and Everything in Between (maybe!)

 

[<3EssandeN<3]

so are we all going to meet up on the day or something? My name is Nikita and ill post a pik when i get home from work.
My list
Naked Pigments, OCC Lip tars - Grandma, NSFW & Pagent and other which take me fancy, HD Foundation from MUFE, coloured eye shadow pallets, eyelashes, brushes (the whole set) because the only ones i own are eyeshadow and blush one, and more.

let me tell you. once im done there, i do not want to look in my bank account for atleast a month after that

what can i say, its better than drugs! and i deserve it for working hard!!!

 

[aussiemacluvrrr]

Hey all, my name is Carina and below is a real picture. Hair will be the same, but I'm a little ummm "rounder" in the face now.. bahahaha... one too many choccies this winter

I really haven't decided yet on what I want to buy. I absolutely do not need any more makeup! haha! So I'm keeping my list short and sweet for now (I'm sure that will change on the day)... so for the moment I'm only looking at some MUFE foundation, naked pigments and some lashes...

 

[rockin26]

I'm not going and I'm not looking at this thread anymore cos it's too depressing

 

[xLongLashesx]

LOL I'm not planning on spending a lot of dough, I'm a student so am pretty frugal. I like checking stuff out for ages before buying so it's pretty much a scouting expedition for me. I'll be the one with the notepad jotting down prices and websites!

All I'm pretty much interested in is seeing the entire NYX line in the flesh, if the prices are cheap I'll be getting heaps and swatching MUFE. I'm contemplating trying a foundation but I'm so happy with SFF and Mineralize satin finish I'm thinking why bother!




Here's a pic of me, apologies for the blurriness but it's the only one I could find with vaguely what is my current hair colour!


Woops and I forgot- my name is Sal and I don't have spectacularly long eyelashes or anything.

 

[simplyenchantin]

Hahaha you're so cute Sal!! I'm a student too and *should* be frugal but.. um.. trying to think of a good excuse here..? I saved up lots of money so I really really REALLY want loads of MUFE hehehe. I wanna try some other brushes too, and naked pigments, and face atelier foundation and I dunno.. test out lots of stuff! Ohh and Ben NYE shadows, definitely

P.S: Hi Everyone! My name is Michelle and

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Here's me with as close to my current hair colour as possible:

Sorry about the hair in the face! Can't wait to meet you all!

 

[counterobsess]

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Originally Posted by boudoirblonde Im shopping for; Kit Foundations - I'd like a palette, but its going to have to be REALLY good quality, cuz there is a really nice Bobbi Brown one coming out early next year

Oh no! This has just made me look into the BB palette... and it looks AMAZING!! Why does there have to be so many products I lust after???

Hello, my name is Hannah and I am a makeupoholic....