If you’re going to appear on camera you need to consider what you are going to wear, as the camera favours certain types of clothing.
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What you should avoid |
- It is best to wear plain, block colours.
- Generally in a mid-tone. E.G. blue or pink or purples shirts and a brown or charcoal jacket.
- Wear clothes that are suitable for the role in which the audience defines you in the film. E.G. – A chief constable would wear his/her uniform.
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- Don’t wear busy, fine patters and stripes as this can cause interference; appearing to vibrate on film.
- Not essential but helpful woud be to avoid large areas of black and white – such as white shirts and black jackets. We can film them, but they do tend to loose detail in the final video.
- Are you filming against a greenscreen? If yes… DO NOT WEAR GREEN!
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 Above is an ideal shirt colouring to wear. |
 Above is an example of the pattern clothes you should avoid. |
Some tips on grooming…
- Make sure you look your best.
- Check your hair and adjust your clothing.
- Style your hair off your face to avoid shadows.
- We’ll give you a dusting of shine control make up as those filming lights can get hot!
What queries do you have about what to wear on screen?
