Teleprompter Training Tip #2: Dress for Success
With your script finished, you can turn your attention to the more superficial aspect of your shoot . . . how you’re going to look.
Scripts are usually developed with specific audiences in mind, so be sure to dress for the part. Unless your presentation calls for a theatrical element, make certain to dress in comfortable clothing which matches the overall tone and atmosphere of your subject matter.
Avoid bright reds wherever possible and steer clear of bright white clothing. These don’t copy well to video and are usually less than flattering to your skin tones. Patterned fabrics with fine lines such as pinstripes or hound’s-tooth should be avoided as these may look distracting on camera.
Makeup is used for both cosmetic and technical reasons . . . covering up blemishes is one thing but lights used in both video and stage environments are bright, harsh and hot, so makeup is often used to take out the shiny spots on the T of the face due to the heat (and sometimes by nerves).
You shouldn’t feel self conscious about the use of makeup or having your wardrobe rearranged when you feel that it isn’t needed. Stage and video productions are strange environments – giving rise to the industry saying . . . “it doesn’t have to be right, it just has to look like it is”.
Your producer should have given you more particular guidance about what to wear and how to look your best, depending on the project.
When you are ready to bring your presentations in-house, use professional teleprompter software . . . it will make a huge difference to the success of your production.