Here are some things you should keep in mind when a television camera is trained on you:

TELEVISION & VIDEOTAPE TIPS

* Gestures should be smaller.

* Make sure clothing is "broken in" and comfortable when you are sitting and standing.

* Prior to your performance, have instant photos or video taken of you while sitting and standing. Make sure your clothes look good in both positions.

* Find out the background color of the set if possible. You don't want your clothing to blend in and make you invisible.

* Ask the producer for wardrobe color suggestions.

* Do not wear any clothing with tight patterns or pin stripes. This causes an optical illusion called a moir