Dressing for the camera

A few tips, tricks and ideas for making the best of on-camera appearances.
– First and foremost, ask the producer what to wear. It shows you want to look your best and that you want to make things go smoothly.
– Solid colors look best but avoid overly bright hues
– High contrast solid whites and blacks are often difficult to properly shoot. Best to avoid them
– Video cameras have difficulty with bright red and can cause unwanted artifacts. Blues and purples look really great
– Wear comfortable clothing. The audience will see it in your face if you’re not comfortable
Don’t wear clothing with tight patterns or pin stripes. This can cause distracting, dancing, moiré that tends to distract viewers.
Jewelry:
Flashy, shiny jewelry can look great in person but wreak havoc with video. Noisy, clankly bling should also be avoided for obvious reasons.
Glasses:
The issue with glasses is they can easily reflect the light that has been aimed at you. If you wear contacts, bring them. If you must wear glasses try to bring a variety of pairs. One might look considerably better on camera than another.
Sound:
Lapel microphones are often used for video recording. Wearing a jacket will make positioning the mic much easer on the sound engineer plus lets them easily hide the cable.
Women:
If you can, use non-shiney, powder based makeup. Don’t be offended if the producer wants to add some touch up. It’s usually just for reducing bright spots and reflections. Avoid vivid red lipstick or lip gloss and stick with softer tones.
Men:
No pinstripes or herringbone patterns in ties, shirts or suits. A simple blue shirt looks great on camera. If you plan on wearing a tie, bring a variety with you so the producer can select one that looks best on camera.
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