On-screen Interviewing: Makeup

Video Transcript

"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."