The purpose of these guidelines is to help presenters look his or her best on camera. While not everyone's complexion, coloring or wardrobe is the same, the use of video image magnification when on stage can affect the image on the screens. Factors such as lighting, type of cameras or projectors and stage backdrop will also come into play with the image quality. It is our intent to offer these suggestions in an effort to present the very best image possible under every circumstance.
Wardrobe

Women

• Typically, bolder colors usually work better with women - blue, red, or variations on those colors. Avoid black, white, yellow and green if possible.
• Small patterns such as pinstripes, herringbone, etc. play havoc with the camera. These patterns tend to crawl on video and become distracting. Avoid these whenever possible.
• Accessories can often add to the look of the video, but not to the extreme. Anything that competes with the face should be avoided (big jewelry, busy scarves, etc.)
• Hats of any type are not appropriate for the screen. They block the necessary light for the camera and they will create an unacceptable image.


Men

• While dark suits may look good in a meeting, they can tend to be troublesome for live video, particularly if the backdrop is dark too. We suggest gray or charcoal suits with light blue or white shirts.
• Small patterns like pinstripes, herringbone, small checkered jackets, ties, etc. create problems for video and will distract the viewer so therefore should be avoided.
• Ties or shirts with blue, red or variations of those colors work well and provide extra color to the "talking head" image.
• All name tags should be removed before reaching the stage. They tend to reflect into the camera and create a distraction.