A blue shirt or a striped shirt? What to wear on video?

Going in front of the camera is an important act for both the speaker you are and the company you represent. You are the chosen one, the chosen ambassador! So don't let a piece of clothing spoil your moment of glory...

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Today, you're shooting your first video. In front of the mirror, you look perfect, dressed in your best shirt with the finest, most delicate flowers. Nothing can stop you. Nothing but your shirt, in fact, as the little patterns create a wave-like effect in the image. If our best clothes don't really show us off in front of the camera, what can we wear?

Less is more.

A pretty, light blue shirt enhances every type of person. It brings out your eyes, and highlights your tan or snow-white skin. Light blue suits all types of people and softens your face. In front of the camera, you look soft, gentle and attention-grabbing. Isn't that what you want?

Keep it simple to keep the viewer's attention on your speech, not on your pretty blue sweater with the pink teddy bear. A solid color is ideal, but bear in mind that each color conveys a message. Red, for example, is synonymous with leadership and decisiveness, while blue conveys a sense of creativity and gentleness. While no color is really to be avoided, I would warn you that black doesn't slim down your pretty form, and that it's best to wear a different color from your background to make the most of yourself.

Technically, which garment is the most useful?

Si je vous conseille vivement les couleurs unies, c’est que les petits motifs sur vos chemises peuvent créer de l’aliasing. Des bugs à l’image provoqués par ces petits symboles ou de fines rayures sur vos vêtements. Ces anomalies créent dans votre vidéo un effet de flou qui peut facilement donner la nausée. Comme ceci : 

So here's a tip, if you really want to wear your shirt with its delicate little flowers: film yourself with your phone to see whether or not it has this effect.

Et si je vous conseille une chemise, c’est pour y accrocher le micro. Si vous ne portez pas de chemise au quotidien, pas de problème un t-shirt fait l’affaire s’il n’est pas un col roulé, ou quelque chose de trop serré et proche de votre cou. L’important c’est de trouver un vêtement où il est possible d’y accrocher votre micro et dans lequel vous vous sentez à l’aise.

Dernière astuce, si vous êtes l’organisateur d’un tournage, pensez à bien donner ces instructions à vos intervenants afin de ne pas avoir à décaler un tournage à cause d’une fameuse chemise aux petites fleurs très fines et délicates.

And if this topic has helped you, but now you're wondering which color for which message?

Just leave us a comment, and we'll make a video about it!

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