What An Actor Needs In A Headshot
Thu, 10 July 2008, 12:17 pmashleyjane.aus6 posts in thread
What An Actor Needs In A Headshot
Thu, 10 July 2008, 12:17 pmI'm about to get my first set of headshots done, but there are some specifics that I'm not sure of.
Firstly, what is a contact sheet?
Secondly, these 8" x 10" prints that every actor should have, are we supposed to have a whole stack to hand out, or are we supposed to have one to take to auditions but still keep for ourselves?
It sound very expensive to keep handing out these 8" x 10" prints.
Any other information on headshots would be helpful.
Thanks!
Headshots
Wed, 30 July 2008, 03:08 pmWalter Plinge
As for the shot itself... don't make the mistake of trying to look like "an actor". Smile warmly and try to look as approachable as possible. The first thing people generally want to know from a headhsot is "Do I want to work with this person?". If you try to look uber-serious and "actory", looking intensely down the lens, you'll likely come across as a bit of a knob, or worse, as someone who is difficult and demanding to work with.
Keep it friendly. :o)