Inside the Actor's Bag (Mastering Organization and Cleanliness with multiple actors)
I've received numerous requests to reveal how I assemble 'actor bags' for major film sets, commercials, and more. It's an activity I thoroughly enjoy! (Shoutout to my Virgo moon!) So, let's get started!
The Vivian is my preferred set bag and my staple choice, particularly when I'm exclusively attending to one or two actors. See how I carry everything to set and help elevate any nagging anxieties by reading this previous blog post here!
The Vivian, decked out with the MYO cases for two actors.
The efficiency of the Vivian is significantly enhanced by utilizing MYO pro cases, one for each actor. These cases are magnetic and can hold an extensive amount of makeup. The magnetic pan also serves as a palette for blending makeup, which can be easily wiped clean and sanitized daily.
If you're managing more than two actors, individual 'actor bags' are essential. With a variety of options out there, I'm sharing what works for me: for multiple actors, I tend to use a Hinza tote to carry each person's bag, all neatly organized inside. When you arrive to set, anyone from your team can easily jump in for a touch-up, by grabbing the needed actor bag and heading in for last looks!
See below for a step-by-step guide on building an ‘Actor Bag’ and how to store and carry them all to set with ease!
