32. COSTUME DESIGN

Costume design is an important part of any motion picture production. It communicates essential character traits. Likewise, you need to have a well-assembled “costume” for your digital interview. Remember, you don’t have a film editor. What you do and say is done—no going back. This also applies to how you dress. You have one take and one take only, so make it a good one.

Think of how elaborate Broadway costumes are. They transform the actors into completely different characters. Every play and every motion picture has a costume designer who allows the performers to become someone or something completely different. These costumes create an image that brings the story to life. You don’t have a costume designer for your digital ...

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