Some simple tips to help you look your best on Video
Ask the producer for wardrobe color suggestions.
Do not wear any clothing with tight patterns or pin stripes. This causes an optical illusion called a moiré pattern which can make video seem distorted
Avoid clothing with large patterns or geometric shapes. The audience will watch your clothes instead of you.
Avoid wearing black, white, or red on television or video. Even the best of cameras have trouble with these colors.
Movements and Gestures on video should be smaller.
Prior to your performance, Look at your clothhing while sitting and standing. Make sure your clothes look good in both positions.
Find out the background color of the set if possible. You don’t want your clothing to blend in and make you invisible.
Avoid flashy jewelry. It reflects light.
Avoid jangly jewelry. It reflects light and makes noise that will be picked up by your microphone
Wear your eyeglasses if you want, but avoid shiny frames.
Wear makeup. It has the practical purpose of reducing the glare of TV lights.
Apply it to all exposed body parts, like backs of hands, arms, neck, etc. Apply cover-up below eyes to mask bags and/or wrinkles.
Good studios are kept cool to negate the effect of the hot TV lights. You may freeze for a while until the lights are turned on, then you may burn up. Dress for the heat, but bring a jacket or extra cover-up to be used while you are waiting to go on.
Bring a handkerchief or tissues to dab perspiration during breaks.
Act as if you are always on screen, Camera may be on without you knowing it.
Make sure your makeup, wardrobe, and hair are consistent with your message.
MEN
Always keep double breasted jackets buttoned.
Single breasted jackets can be opened, but not too wide.
Don’t forget makeup on receding hairlines or bald heads.
WOMEN
Don’t wear vivid red lipstick or lip gloss. Stick to softer tones and dab lips with a little powder.
Make sure your hair will stay where you want it. You don’t want to be fooling with it while on the air.
Make sure a lavaliere or lapel microphone and transmitter can be attached to your clothing.