Sound and Look Professional on Television and the Internet : How to Improve Your On-Canera Presence

Acknowledgments ix Foreword xi So, You're Going to Be On Camera 1(6) ON-CAMERA OPPORTUNITIES Broadcast Production Studios 7(14) Microphones and Their Uses 8(2) TelePromp Ters 10(1) Studio Cues 11(2) Role of the Floor Director 13(1) Microphone Dressing and Audio Checks 13(4) Production Assistants 17(4) News Anchors and Reporters 21(10) On-Air Positions 22(1) The Reporter 22(3) Preparation 22(2) Live Shots 24(1) Talking Points 24(1) Movement and Reporters 25(1) Writing 25(1) The Anchor 25(6) Movement and Anchors 26(1) TelePromp Ters 26(1) Stance 27(1) Spontaneity 27(4) Talk Shows: Appearing as the Host 31(12) Topics 31(1) Finding Guests 32(1) Fact Gathering 33(1) Question Guides 34(1) Structuring Questions 35(3) Settings 38(1) Warm-Ups 39(1) Call-In Shows 39(1) Demonstrations 40(3) Talk Shows: Appearing as a Guest 43(8) The Booking 43(1) Appearance 44(1) Research 45(1) The Set 46(1) Preparation 47(1) Show Time 48(3) On-Camera Commercials 51(12) Character Types 53(1) Auditions 54(1) Preparation 54(1) Marks and Props 55(1) Products 55(1) Typical Shooting Day 56(1) Voice-Overs 57(1) Timing 58(1) Donuts 59(4) Industrial Videos 63(14) The Product 64(1) Environment 65(1) Ear Assist 65(2) Content and Delivery 67(1) Character 68(1) Auditions 68(4) Clothing 72(1) Teleconference and Distance Learning 73(1) The Internet 73(4) Film and TV Acting 77(14) Technique 77(4) Actor's Profile 79(1) Stage vs. TV and Film 80(1) Script Analysis 81(1) Sides 82(1) Memorization, Listening and Reacting 82(2) Blocking and Movement 84(1) Props 85(1) Maintaining Energy 85(6) ON-CAMERA TOOLBOX On-Camera Makeup 91(16) Supplies 92(6) Makeup and Lighting 98(1) Shopping 99(1) People of Color 100(1) Aging and Cosmetic Surgery 101(6) Hairstyles for TV 107(6) The Look 107(1) Facial Shape 108(1) Styles 109(1) Hair Textures and Products 109(1) Consultations 110(1) Nails 111(2) Wardrobe for TV 113(18) Style 114(4) Natural 114(1) Classic 115(1) Romantic 115(1) Dramatic 116(1) Things to Remember 117(1) Colors 118(1) Backdrops 119(1) Fabrics and Textures 119(3) Good Fabric Choices 121(1) Accessories 122(6) Accessory List 122(6) Shopping 128(1) Alterations 129(2) Broadcast Voice 131(12) Breathing 132(4) Phonation 136(1) Vocal Health 136(3) Resonanace 139(1) Articulation 140(3) Sounding Conversational 143(12) Script Marking 144(5) Meaning-Laden Words 147(2) Talking to a Person 149(1) Visualization 149(1) Emotion 150(5) Tips for Business 155(24) Marketing Yourself 155(1) Resumes 156(1) Cover Letters 156(11) Sending Yourself Through the Mail to a News Director 159(5) How to Get Started 164(3) Agents 167(2) Agencies 168(1) Contracts 169(1) Unions 170(1) Photos 170(1) Demo Tapes 171(3) Success Formula 172(2) Audition Tips for Commercial Television 174(1) Interview and Audition Tips for News 175(4) Notes 179(4) Glossary 183(12) Suggested Reading and Information 195(2) Index 197