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HD Take 5: Make-up for High Definition

Wrinkles, pores and blemishes disappear in five simple steps.

1. Mr. Make-Up?
HD is here and that means when it comes to looking good on camera, makeup is not just for women. Video producers often overlook this critical first step for several reasons. Perhaps they don't want to imply their talent doesn't already look their best; they don't want to take the time; or lacking a knowledgeable woman on the set, they simply don't know how to apply even the basics.

Put your talent, and yourself, at ease by acknowledging that even the best looking blemish-free models, news anchors, and spokespersons, both male and female, always wear makeup on camera. Of course, good makeup will not be apparent, so your only challenge is learn the basics and develop the confidence to at least apply a light foundation or powder yourself. (Refer to our September 2005 article, "Wardrobe and Make-up," for detail…

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