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Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Be mindful that the camera will put on about 5 pounds because it is 2D and not 3D so the image is flattened so it will look wider. Both dresses are lovely but the flesh colored second dress may look nude on camera. From the Advanced Speaking Institute. Public Speaking:Tips for Television, Videotape,and Videoconferencing
Here are some things you should keep in mind when a television camera is trained on you:TELEVISION & VIDEOTAPE TIPS
Gestures should be smaller.
Make sure clothing is "broken in" and comfortable when you are sitting and standing.
Prior to your performance, have instant photos or video taken of you 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.
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 makes you look bad.
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.
Avoid flashy jewelry. It reflects light.
Avoid jangly jewelry. It reflects light and makes noise that will be picked up by your microphone (this applies whether you are on TV or not).
Wear your eyeglasses if you want, but avoid shiny frames.
Tip the bows of your eyeglasses up slightly off your ears. This angles the lenses down to reduce glare from lights.
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.
Don't second guess the camera. Act as if you are always on screen.
Make sure your makeup, wardrobe, and hair are consistent with your message.
Have A Great Show.

Thanks so much for the Tips. Last time I was one I watched the recording and my eye action was way to much. I need to stop blinking. Thanks so much for all the tips...