and what i mean by types is 1. commercial laughing sweet all american girl, then 2. sexy/seductive ...AND WHAT ELSE? (NOTE** i am an 18 year old, 5'10, model type)
2007-07-23 07:36:32 · 6 answers · asked by fashionistaa 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Just starting out, one headshot should suffice. Although the photographer may shoot 2 or three looks for the fee he charges, getting the headshots duplicated is expensive. Color is the standard now, not b&w, and color printing is not cheap.
Once you get your contact sheet (or thumbnail files, more likely) show them to acting pros and your friends.
Pick something natural and approachable.
2007-07-23 10:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth http://DFWTheater.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are just starting out you only need a headshot that looks like you. It is a plus if it also conveys some energy and personality, but nothing overly dramatic. Until you are seriously looking for professional representation and professional jobs, this is all you need. You can get more info on head shots at You Must Act and at Acting Caeer Start Up both on line. If you have any other questions about acting and getting started on a career in acting, please ask me at kencosp@aol.com I am a retired professional actor who mentors aspiring actors.
2007-07-23 14:56:13 · answer #2 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you confuse me with your question and your details, they conflict.
It wasn't too long ago that I was in your postition and I will come off the bat and say, when you start off it's like a tiny loop of things. (ie, you need A to get B but you have to get B before you know what to do with A)
As stated above you want it to look like you. And this doesn't only mean things like, don't touch it up beyond recognition, but sometimes we all take a picture that just doesn't look like us. I mean you don't wanna look like the you that just got out of bed, you want to look your best, but not like a fake, perfect you. And actually the further you get into acting the more of a variation of shots you'll have. Because if you grow out your hair or cut it, or have it done differently, you want your headshot to portray that.
Secondly, As far as your "look" goes, that depends on what you want to come across as. Like I recently wrapped up the muscial You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Because I was auditioning for a youthful role, I wouldn't want to walk in with facial hair and such. But also, for a more youthful look, I wouldn't want a serious headshot of say me in a full suit. I would want a more casual look.
So the best advice I can give you is, if you don't have an agent (who would tell you what you need to try and portray), think about who you are. I'm in no way a serious, uptight kinda guy, so my headshot is a smiling/laughing pic of me outside, and it also has a slightly off-center angle.
As opposed to me having the full suit, inside a studio, without a smile.
But in your details you're looking to get multiple headshots at a time, which makes me think you're trying to pull together a modeling portfolio which i don't have much expertise in. But I will say that if you are trying to pull together a modeling portfolio, you'll be dropping more money and time because you'll want VERY versatile picutres.
Yet, if you are truly only looking for actor headshots, you'll need a picture that looks like you and has a taste of who you are as a person. They don't want a easy-going headshot to bring in an uptight person.
Some things to think about:
The world of acting is changing, as opposed to a close up of the head, some headshots are actually going about mid chest, upper torso. It gives casting officials a taste of your body type.
Color or B&W? The film industry and some live theatre are starting to go color, but unless you know for sure what people in your area like, stick with B&W.
2007-07-23 15:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to find out what is required in the city where you live. You can't assume every city uses the same type of headshot.
What is used in NYC, may NOT be the same where you live.
Ask your fellow actors and/or acting teacher.
We don't know what is required where you live.
2007-07-23 14:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most importantly, you need headshoots that LOOK LIKE YOU. You don't want to walk into an audition and have the director/casting agent not be able to put you together with your photo. It happen a lot and it is an immediate minus!!
2007-07-23 14:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by CHRISTINE D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that it shows your personality. Make it you.
2007-07-23 19:20:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋