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Hi, my name is Aimy Kersey. I want to talk to you today about some general screen tips.
What to do when you find yourself in front of the camera? Make up. Aim for the natural
look. A woman's everyday make up should be fine just insinuated a little. Use a matte
finish to reduce the shine. This includes lipstick. If it's too glossy, once again,
the camera will have a problem. Be sure your nails are manicured. Men. Most likely you
will not have to wear make up unless you're in a studio setting. But be opened to the
suggestion. The lighting in some television stations may cause you to look washed out.
Therefore you may need makeup to highlight your facial features. Once again, you'll probably
need powder to keep that shine down. Makeup can be a disaster. Once again, I've seen some
big Hollywood stars on camera with make that really they should only wear in the theatrical
setting. Remember, one make up can make you look younger and fresher, it can also do the
opposite. It can make you look a lot older. Be very careful if you are slightly older
in years that you don't put too much makeup on. It tends to cake around the eyes and insinuates
wrinkles. I've done a lot of theater makeup. And I know how to do that. But, how is it
different using makeup when you're on film? That's a good point too. I think that a lot
of time, people think that if you're on camera, you just have to put makeup on very heavy.
But there is a big difference between theatrical makeup and camera makeup. I think the key
is to try to make your makeup look like everyday makeup. Obviously need a little heavier, maybe
more powder to cut down the shine and the glare that you're going to get in the camera.
Especially for men. I don't know about you. Do you find that men are a bit reluctant?
They don't like to wear it. They don't like to wear it. No. So are normally men are just
need a bit of powder or a little bit of base just again to cut down on the shine that they
may have. But just to be very careful not to make it theatrical. Not to go over the
top. Overdo it. Yes. Bright colors. Bright colors, yes. It's easy to fall into that trap
thinking, I'm on camera but you'll actually don't need too much more than you normally
would.