Digital Deception by Ron Magid

Computer retouchers and traditional make-up artists: How do they affect each other's work? We profile Photoshop whiz Amy Dresser - and find that she can't do her job effectively without the work of skilled make-up artists.

A Pirate's Life for Ve by Ron Magid

The crew on Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End swims in a sea of scurvy scars and hairpieces. Artists Ve Neill and Joel Harlow reflect on the challenges of making two movies simultaneously, and the experience of making up Keith Richards. Arrrr!

Make-up Around the World by Elizabeth Grattan

In our seventh annual look at the international make-up scene we profile eight artists in countries from Iceland to Wales each of whom brings a palette of fresh ideas and techniques.

Detective Work by Michael Walter

From Frasier to the force: A new police procedural film renders Kelsey Grammer unrecognizable thanks to make-up design by Matthew Mungle and Jamie Kelman.