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terriblelynne ([personal profile] terriblelynne) wrote2006-08-03 10:46 am
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help!!!!

So, next week is my final film class and that means we're going to have our scenes taped and given to us so that we can send them to agents and the like. I have NO IDEA what to wear...I'm really self-critical of my photographed/recorded appearance and can't decide what on earth to wear. Does anyone have any suggestions, as in colours I look better in or styles or cuts, or even a specific article of clothing you might remember as flattering? More than anything I want to show off my weight loss since this is going straight to Liz at Ciao! Talent who said lose 30lbs and I'm very insecure about not looking like I've lost any weight. Most of the filming will be face/portrait probably, but I'm not sure...so, where the focus should be shirt/top/whatever I do want to make sure I'm as flattered as possible all over. So, PLEASE help! If all you can remember is "that one shirt with the thing on it" I probably know what you're talking about. Hell, if I know you well enough I might even see if you can come over and show me or see how I look in things.
Input, please?
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[identity profile] red-tanya.livejournal.com 2006-08-03 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I believe I remember you looking very nice in a pale-colored top (it wasn't pure white, but it was one of those cream/ivory/pastel colors), and I think that would look very nice on camera.

Ah rats!

[identity profile] zargon.livejournal.com 2006-08-03 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
you can come over and see how I look in things

Damn, damn, damn, damn, *DAMN*!

General suggestions

[identity profile] rkentspeth.livejournal.com 2006-08-03 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Something fitted but not tight (preferably in a knit) so that the camera can see those small shifts that are so very important, in a medium solid color (could be textured but not patterned). A dress or matching top and skirt is good so you won't be cut in half visually. Also, a bra that fits well and very small jewelery if you wear any at all.

Woo!

[identity profile] alphablonde.livejournal.com 2006-08-03 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
If you're given the option, I'd change looks and Use the camera time to show that off. The peasant girl look ( something I've seen in you) is very different from something vampy in a corset ( another look I've seen in you). You have a very distinctive look and I'd not play that down but rather show how you can cameleon - if that's an option. You may not have the time.

That's what we look for when we see actor's tapes -- can they morph and change their looks, especially if they are very individualistic looking? Othersise, they tend to get more typecast.

[identity profile] apryl-knight.livejournal.com 2006-08-04 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
I'm certainly up for coming over and giving my opinion on different outfits, if you like - when are you free?

[identity profile] funnygirlkawaii.livejournal.com 2006-08-04 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
My suggestion is to ware something that's simple but nice because you want to show off your acting skills not your clothing
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