What is High Definition Broadcasting and how does it affect make up and hair artists?



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High definition (HD) broadcasting began in 2006 in United Kingdom and it displays high definition displays and quality. Early High Definition Television broadcasting used analog technology, but nowadays it uses video compression and transmitted digitally. It affects make up and hair artists a lot because the quality on the TV are more high standard than before and the audience can see the details of people on the TV more clearly. For example when the camera zooms in, you can see the close up of the makeup and hair styling of the person on TV. It is very important that for makeup artist to understand how lighting works and how it affects the makeup look on TV or film as it might be different to what you see in person. There are makeup tools and products from nowadays which helps makeup artist or hair stylist working in HD broadcasting such as on below:

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An airbrush for makeup artist would help to create a more even base and is good for working in HD. The airbrush helps to create a more longer lasting finish and it is more easy and quick to apply.