High Definition Broadcasting

Makeup

HD Broadcasting is the the practice in which cameras now have a very clear, magnified picture of every detail that will appear on screen. This means imperfections with makeup such as dry skin, foundation lines and poor blending becomes extremely apparent and so makeup artists have to be very careful and precise when applying makeup, making sure that they use the correct products which  are HD appropriate and are micro-ionised.

This video comes from the BBC academy, where makeup artist John Woodbridge informs us on the uses of airbrushed makeup and its positive use for HD broadcasting. He outlines that it gives a more flawless look, less chance of lines and a longer lasting wear. He also tells us that you cannot use normal setting powders for the face in fear of making the face look ashy and dull, so HD appropriate, micro-ionised powders need to be used.

Hair
When it comes it hair, it is said that high definition makes the hair look more dull than it does in real life, as it picks up the flaw and accentuates it. In addition to this, stray hairs and broken hairs will be much more apparent and so hair stylists need to be more aware of this than ever before.

Lack of hair continuity will be more apparent to the viewer, and so for example if a wig is not applied well, it will be glaringly obvious. Also, when it comes to wigs, the line between the real hair and the fake hair needs to be clean, smooth and disguised. Cynthia McCourt says that wigs should be custom built as they will be much easier to apply and the transition between real and fake hair will be easier to hide. Synthetic hair is not good to use as it can reflect shine back to the camera too much. Shiny adhesives should not be used as they will do the same, this is notable when it comes to wig lace and also beard lace as this is what is used to apply them.



The type of lighting used by the team can also affect how makeup, hair and wigs appear on camera, and so overall, it is important that checks are made before filming occurs because the lighting and camera crews will need to know if there will be any problems.


References
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/magazine/27FOB-Medium-t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
http://www.highdef.com/library/Vanity2.htm
http://www.bscine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/080527_How_HD_affects_Depts.pdf