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    Default HD cam makes my skin look terrible!!

    Searched everywhere and couldn't find anyone talking about this, hard to believe! My skin isn't that bad, though I do have pretty large pores.. but the cam makes my face look like crater valley! It's like film grain but it's plastered all over my skin, I'm assuming it's due to the high def? Anyone else experience this? If I set it to broadcast in less high quality could it really look better?

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    I sit a couple of feet away from my cam so I don't really notice my imperfections I have a Logitech c920.
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    Default Re: HD cam makes my skin look terrible!!

    Test out using more (or less) lighting. Adjust your settings (contrast, white balance, brightness) on your cam. I have to play around with mine every day before I log in to compensate for any blemishes or imperfections.

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    Switch your bulbs out with http://www.amazon.com/ePhoto-Photogr...eo+light+bulbs

    Use lamps & NOT overhead lighting https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...lighting+setup

    Photo ready makeup- Definitely get a good primer, foundation & powder. Make the eyes dramatic to draw attention up.
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    Apply makeup while cam lights are on & check with cam as you go.

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    Elf hd powder is a cheap (cruelty free too) product which actually works. Primer is very important too, and also the lighting advice from above ^^^





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    As Sam allready mentioned a good primer helps.

    I use my primer for making my skin less shiney, but it helps to minimize pores too : Dior Pore Minimizer
    For use on tzone underneath your makeup
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    Which HD cam are you using?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MessyChick View Post
    Elf hd powder is a cheap (cruelty free too) product which actually works. Primer is very important too, and also the lighting advice from above ^^^
    Elf is a fantastic line that is super cheap but just as good as the high end stuff like MAC. You can get it at Amazon, Walmart & Target.

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    Primer, Primer, Primer. It really does work wonders. Make sure that you research a little and find one that works for you. Porefessional is hands down the best one that I've found. It's a little more expensive, but worth it. You can get it from Sephora

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    Keep checking groupon for a deal on microabrasion deal. This will get rid of large pores.

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    Also remember to set your makeup too with powder. This really helps lock it in and stays on longer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IvyAdams View Post
    Primer, Primer, Primer. It really does work wonders. Make sure that you research a little and find one that works for you. Porefessional is hands down the best one that I've found. It's a little more expensive, but worth it. You can get it from Sephora
    Agreed. Porefessional is absolutely awesome.

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    Default Re: HD cam makes my skin look terrible!!

    Which webcam do you use? I use the Logitech C920. It's VERY HD but my skin looks #whoregeous and this is coming from a girl with a lot of "flaws". It's all about lighting. Incandescent lighting is your friend. You can also adjust the camera setting to bring out your best self.

    With that being said, I honestly don't think the guys care. It's all about confidence. Have you not seen some of the girls on cam? This is no shade, just saying lol!
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    You can also put a soft focus filter over your lens like the ones for cameras. Attaching it to a regular camera is pretty easy but for a Logitech webcam not sure. You'd probably have to hack it or find one made for a go pro or something. Holy shit what a good idea for cam models. Someone come out with a filter for the 920 already!
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    Oh I just looked up some DIY photography tricks and you can actually get a nice soft focus effect by just stretching pantyhose over the lens!

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    I agree with more lighting at head level. A lot of "imperfections" show themselves because of shadows - wrinkles, lines, scars, and bumps all cast little shadows in certain lighting. Your pores are tiny little dips in your skin, and they will also cast tiny little shadows, making them look much darker and more noticeable than they really are. Primer is supposed to help with that by filling in small lines and pores so that there is no shadow. If you have enough lighting at head level (NOT from above!), the shadows will also disappear and the imperfections fade.

    Until you can get your physical lighting fixed, mess with your cam settings. If you're relatively pale, try nudging your brightness setting up, and then increase your contrast setting - that should create that look where your skin is really washed out, but your eyes, lips, and major contours pop. If your complexion is darker, I'm not totally sure what to do, but maybe try adjusting your contrast down to hide some details? (Please forgive me - I'm very pale, so I couldn't test that out on myself, but I tried it out on my dogs, and turning the contrast down on them did obscure the smaller details of their fur).
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    Thanks for all the great advice! I'm a major tomboy and never ever wear makeup, though I bought a mess of "starter kit" type stuff in case I needed it. Think primer... might.. be in there? I never knew what it was for before. X)

    My cam is the Logitech c910, been mashing my head into the screen over that thing for three days straight. Either the mic isn't detected or I get a major feedback loop when in broadcast preview (have yet to actually broadcast online and I only have mfc to work with right now), or this HD war-face issue.

    I also have pretty bad lighting, just two floor lamps on either side and a pathetic little one-bulb-wonder on a crane neck I've put in line with my cam. I know my lighting is terrible because whenever I come inside after being out during the day, it's like walking into a cave - with lights on - until my eyes adjust. I'm in a major financial crunch right now and literally cannot afford to upgrade (as in, must be able to eat and hoping I can earn the rest of my rent money this pay period).

    It's a challenging start to be sure but hopefully with this great advice I can maybe make a dent in things!

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    I have a c910 as well as a c920 but I can't use the c910, the settings on my laptop for it would not work right. It looked better on my partner's laptop but still not good. I look far better with my c920...it could just be that webcam and how it works with your laptop.
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    Ugh the c910 is awful... I used to love it actually until I used the c920! The c920 makes you look flawless! The c910 is so harsh compared to the 920.
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    Haha well that's good to know for once I start making some money. A cam upgrade and definitely some decent lights are at the top of my list. In the meantime, I tried just slathering my face with like ALL the concealer (primer on its own did diddly for me) and that seemed to work.. but I dunno, maybe just sitting farther away from the cam and not ever getting too up close like one lady up there mentioned is the right idea. I mean, I have a few blemishes on my butt too and I don't think concealer goes there. (...?)

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    Do what you can for now. Men aren't going to not spend money due to a few blemishes on your ass, men are NOT as picky as you think.

    Good lighting & a good webcam are investments that paid off immediately for me. Plus when I consider a one time purchase that last a year or more that increased my income daily, it is just a mere few cents in the over all picture.

    Completely understand if you can't afford it for now, but at least attempt to talk a custie who claims to love & adore you for amazon gift cards so you can get that stuff.

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    Three things I suggest for you when you can get them:

    Smashbox Photo Finish (Oil-Free) primer: It makes a huge difference as far as smoothness and staying power, but it's useless on its own. You have to use it with foundation. http://www.amazon.com/Smash-Photo-Fi...mashbox+primer There are other cheaper brands you can use, this is just the one I use.

    MAC Full Coverage foundation: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/...ion/index.tmpl It's heavy pancake makeup, like you would use on stage. You won't need concealer. Apply it with a sponge and then buff it with a flat headed, dense brush (this one is excellent) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it will look like natural airbrushing. If you don't buff it out it might look cakey to you, though that won't show on cam. Trust me, it will cover ANYTHING lol. I use it for my particularly stubborn dark circles. I suggest no other brand for camming makeup, unless you have crazy awesome flawless skin or you hate makeup. A good foundation is so important and is aptly named, since if you don't have a good foundation the rest of the makeup you build on top of it will not look as good.

    Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying powder: http://www.sephora.com/de-slick-matt...?skuId=1498971 Arguably the most important thing for what you need, aside from your lighting. You don't need this exact brand (try E.L.F. HD powder if you want to test it), you just need a translucent (white-looking like this one) oil-control powder (pressed or loose; I prefer pressed). Apply over foundation after you've finished the rest of your makeup. Re-apply as needed. It makes a huuuuge difference since shiny skin makes the light do funny things and makes every flaw stand out.

    You seem to prefer little or no makeup but I love talking about makeup so I'm going to suggest this short war paint routine for you lol:

    1. Primer; apply with clean fingers all over your face. Let dry for about a minute.
    2. Apply foundation by swilling your flat brush in the pan and then blending it all over your face.
    3. Find a neutral color eye shadow you like and swipe some all over your lid and into your crease. Blend the shadow in your crease area.
    4. Mascara that shit, upper AND lower lashes. (If you want eyeliner, do that before mascara. Side note: white or nude eyeliner in your lower waterline will make your eyes look huge.)
    5. Light dusting of blush (optional).
    6. Powder all over your face (you can also leave your cheeks not powdered; it gives a "dewy" look on cam).
    7. Put on your preferred lip stuff.

    And voila! All that should take a mere 10 minutes

    Lastly, Google the 3-point lighting system.

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    Do what you can for now. Men aren't going to not spend money due to a few blemishes on your ass, men are NOT as picky as you think.
    This is very true. I have a few stretchmarks. I used to be really self conscious about them, but guys just don't care!

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    So I sucked at makeup. Never wore it. Hated it. Can't cam without it, I have terrible skin. YouTube. For real, everything I know about makeup I learned from YouTube. I mostly go for a natural look, it fits in with my persona. It's funny how much makeup I wear just to hear guys constantly say "I love how you are so natural with just lipstick and mascara"...oh boys...you have NO idea. But remember too that lots of guys won't care. I did a whole 3 hours on Sunday with a giant pimple that I gave up on covering, and only 1 guy noticed, and he just said "ooh, looks like that would hurt" and then we did a 17 minute show. Men are weird, don't panic.

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