Makeup is done only in the morning, between 8:00 and 11:00. You will be assigned a make up time before your arrival. Please arrive at your scheduled time or earlier if possible.  You should have your hair in the general style you normally wear.  Adjustments for camera will be made if necessary.

Wardrobe

Below are some guidelines for wardrobe and personal appearance when planning a taping session.

*It is best to avoid the following three (3) solid colors in your choice of a one-color outfit:  BLACK, WHITE and RED. WHITE IS NEVER OKAY, not even as a tank, it washes you out on camera. Brighter colors and jeweltones look best.  Black and red can be worn in conjunction with other colors:  i.e. a black tank with an overblouse or jacket of another color or print.  It is advisable to avoid large floral or geometric prints.  Also, avoid tiny stripes, polka dots or checks as they have a tendency to "dance" on screen. Different sets can accomodate different colors.

*Outfits must accommodate microphones, so a front opening of some kind is desirable. No turtlenecks. Long or 3/4 length sleeves look best. Short sleeves and sleeveless do not look flattering on camera. Also avoid heavy or warm clothing.

*Please bring several outfits in the event that something planned not suitable.  You should bring a different outfit for each segment you will be taping.

Supplies

Be sure to bring ALL of the supplies you will need to use. This includes products used as well as tools used. Television is a visual medium -- if you talk about it, be prepared to show it to the camera. If you prefer to ship your products and supplies to the studio in advance of your arrival, send them clearly marked as follows:

Hold for arrival of ( your name )
Your company name
Beachwood Studios
23330 Commerce Park Road
Beachwood, Ohio 44122

It is important that you bring one or more completed projects to be shown. Bring the finished project of the exact item you are making, and, if possible, bring one or more similar to it that uses the same products or technique. Anything that displays your products or techniques that can be used to enhance the set during your segment will also be welcome.

Visuals

We cannot stress enough the importance of step-by-step samples for your projects. This means that you will need a "finished" set of samples for each step in the process AND at least two (2) samples of each step that you can work on. If a step requires something that cannot be done ( i.e. cutting something off, or is already painted or glued), a third sample is good insurance.

Practice and Time Your

This is the MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do before taping. The exact timing that is necessary for television work is difficult. It is important to actually DO every step of the process as you are practicing your timing. For instance, if you are painting, do not practice without paint on your brush! It takes longer when you have paint on your brush. If you are gluing or stapling, actually do that step with the tool for accurate timing. By doing all the steps ahead of time in practice, you can decide which are the most critical to show if time does not permit all of them to be shown.

Remember that close-ups of all of the work you are doing need to be shown in a 12x12" area in the center of the table. Practice doing the work, leaving the sample in one place on the table if at all possible. Most of us teach with our hands and are used to holding samples up to show the audience. Up and down movements while demonstrating can require re-doing the segment.

Plan, practice and bring more than you think you will have time to do in your allotted segment(s). We can eliminate some if you run too long, but it is very difficult to add more if you don't have products or samples with you and are ready to show them.