More jobs, extra care needed as high-definition technology reveals the naked truth
The advent of high-definition television is a boon to makeup artists and cosmetic companies specialising in subtle makeup techniques and products as actors and presenters ditch their old-fashioned pan-stick.
Makeup for television programmes has traditionally been applied heavily, but the quality of high-definition cameras means dark or heavy makeup now stands out.
The new service has brought job opportunities to hundreds of makeup artists in the city.
'It's not only the makeup,' said Why Chan Choi-yuk, chief artiste image supervisor at TVB.
'Since every mistake will become very obvious on high-definition broadcasts, we spend a lot of time checking whether the colour tone on the artiste's ears and neck echoes the one on the face.'