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Chapter 16 Talent, Clothing and Makeup

Talent

• Talent

– all people in front of the camera

• Performers

– non-dramatic activities

• Actors

– portray someone else

On Camera

• Eye Contact

– with the viewer (camera lens) – “Play” to the camera (Tally light) – If looking at wrong camera

• look down at script / lift head while turning

Close-ups

• Remain as steady as possible
• keep hands away from face
• slow down all movements (telescope)
• When demonstrating objects

– hold them as steady as possible – Better to put them on table – look at monitor (tilt away from direct light)

Microphones

• treat “lav” gently
• Never “tap” mic /
• or speak closely into it
• hold hand mic chest high
• when interviewing

– hold near you when speaking – toward guest when they are speaking

• Desk mic

– keep aware of your hands

Timing and Prompting

• Always be aware of time (Rigid timeframe)
• Judge duration of spot without looking at

stopwatch or clock

• IFB (interruptible Feedback)
• Floor Manager Cues

Hand Cues

• Standby
• Countdown
• 30 seconds
• 15 seconds
• Cue
• On-time
• Speed up
• Stretch
• Wrap-up
• Cut

Teleprompter

• Cue Cards (Idiot Cards)
• TELEPROMPTER

– Video monitor – reflective glass plate over lens – Hardware and software

Clothing

• Video adds pounds
• fitted rather than loose clothing
• Vertical rather than Horizontal stripes

– no close stripes / herringbone/checker patterns – moire’ effect

• Avoid large jewelry
• (or too much)

Color

• Avoid chroma-key colors (blue/green)
• Pure white reflects light
• Avoid Red (causes artifacts)
• Avoid high contract clothing

– Navy & White / Black & White – difficult to adjust camera to light & dark

Make-up

• Make-up used to

– enhance appearance – correct appearance – change appearance

• Used to accentuate features
• Reduce light reflection (no shine)
• scrutiny of the close-up

Make-up (con’t)

• Foundation

– covers up minor blemishes – cuts down on light reflection

• Pancake (powder) make-up preferred over grease base
• Lipstick
• Blush
• Eyebrow pencil/mascara/eye shadow
• MAKE-UP ARTIST (Specialist)

IN-CLASS EXERCISE

• Teleprompter

15 seconds

30 seconds

Cut

Wrap

Stand By

CUE

On Time

Speed Up

Stretch