A tall thin woman was the on-camera talent.
For this reason, on-camera talent was discouraged from wearing red clothing that would call attention to the technical shortcoming.
And with more people interested in business news, networks are hiring on-camera talent with a popular, even glamorous, appeal.
But that number is expected to more than triple by next year, and the new scrutiny that comes with high-def is already making some on-camera talent nervous.
Photomatics generally cost more than animatics, as they may require a shoot and on-camera talent.
Each was assigned to one of the on-camera talent; each was expected to deliver a story every two weeks.
The on-camera talent just did as they were told.
The higher salaries for on-camera talent promoted the cult of television personality.
NBC decided that Mr. Brinkley had on-camera talent and in 1950 made him a news commentator.
Some directors also work more closely with on-camera talent and others also act as both Producer and Director.