Headshots
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Headshots are an actor's calling card used by agents, casting directors, and directors to remember and identify them. Good headshots showcase an actor's best features in a memorable way to stand out from other submissions. Teen actors should have natural-looking makeup in their headshots. Elements like solid color shirts that complement the skin, lightly styled hair, and appropriate makeup can make for effective headshots.
Headshots
- 1. Headshots an actors calling card
- 2. Director: We saw Jenny, she was a brunette, very cute and then we saw Jane, also brunette, but a little more mature right? or... What makes you more memorable?
- 3. Who sees your Headshots? Agent Casting Director Director Audience
- 4. Whats wrong with these headshots?
- 9. Same guy... What a difference the right shot can make!
- 10. Compare...
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- 14. Teen Actors For teens and children, makeup should be very light and natural.
- 15. What are the good elements of this photo?
- 20. Dos...and Donts wear something you love solid color shirt compliments skin just enough make-up clean, simply styled hair bold prints too close to own skin tone heavy make up prom hair
Editor's Notes
- Agent: Uses your headshot to submit you for jobs. Gets sent to Casting Director with your resume. Agents also keep you headshot posed on their wall, so they always know who is available in their stable. Casting Director: Receives headshots from Agent and uses them to make decisions about who to call in for an audition. Director or Client: Sees headshot when they see you at the audition. Uses headshots to remember you when making decisions about callbacks and casting. In theatres, may keep a file of actors they have seen in the past with notes, so they can request you for future auditions. Audience: sees your headshot in the program and/or in lobby. Helps them recognize you so they can follow your career! Note that, except for the audience, these are all people who can get you WORK. When choosing your headshot, ask your AGENT for input on which shot to choose, not your parents or best friend. Your friends and family may identify the prettiest shot but what you want is the shot that makes you bookable, the shot that is going to represent who you are as an actor and the kind of roles you are right for.
- Too much body in the shot. This photo focuses our attention on the pink dress, not the actors face.
- Sloppy dress bra strap is showing, Too much body in the shot Expression is cold and distant she looks angry instead of warm and welcoming
- Too much makeup Background is too dark it doesnt compliment her hair. Same with the shirt!
- Distracting tie and vest distract from actors face. Actor is standing too close to the brick wall makes it look like a mugshot, and also distracts form the actors face.
- In 2nd photo: Shirt compliments skin tone Background falls away adds texture without being distracting More interesting, dynamic framing and pose
- Neutral make up Focus is on face, not background!
- Good photo: Better lighting Less body in the shot Clothes are neat and not too revealing Expression is warm and relaxed
- Good photo: Focus is on the face, not the clothes Shirt color compliments, doesnt overpower, photo
- Relaxed expression, natural make up, contrasting background and great lighting set off hair and face beautifully.
- Warm friendly smile