I'd like to know if I take my own pics, can I go to a store like staples and get them to print out a head shot, and can they write your resume on the back etc? how much should it cost?
also, ive been on numerous web sites that give you an adress to send your headshots to, but do the casting directors really open them? or is it just a waste of time and money??
Ive been on different web sites (SAG) for agents but how do I know which ones are good connection wise, is it better to just send it to the casting director? THANKS!!
sorry i know its off topic, bbut in the right forum my question just got bumped so far back bc there were so many questions!
2007-10-13 06:58:01 · 7 answers · asked by papi 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
also should it be black and white or color?? for acting and which one for modeling?
2007-10-13 07:41:44 · update #1
Your headshot is your calling card. It is what is going to get you seen by casting directors, agents, producers, network executives, etc. It needs to be a clear and interesting picture of you. I mean the real you. Not a glamorized version of you. I can't tell you how many times casting directors have been annoyed by seeing a picture of someone, calling them in and then the actor looks nothing like their photo. It not only angers them that their time has been wasted, but it makes them not want to call them back.
Also, the days of black and white photos are over. Every casting director in Los Angeles will tell you the same thing. Because more and more casting is done with photos and resumes being submitted online, they are getting thousands of actors photos as small thumbnails on their screen. B&W photos go unnoticed and they think you haven't taken a new headshot in years. You want to stand out in your photo. You have to or they won't notice you.
In LA, the legitimate websites that submit your photo online to casting directors are:
www.actorsaccess.com
www.lacasting.com
www.nowcasting.com
They have different fees, so check them out.
With LA Casting, they have a service that sends your photo out to agencies once a month. It helps some to find an agent.
Good luck to you.
2007-10-13 08:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Kimberly A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take your own pics, make sure you have a really good headshot, and staples can print your resume on the back and it will cost plenty. Let's say about $! a copy.
The web sites are a rip off for non professionals, avoid them.
You have to be in the same city as your agent. Otherwise, how would you get to auditions?
Now if you want real help with getting your career going, read my resume and write to me at my aol address, Doc
2007-10-13 08:31:34 · answer #2 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you HAVE to get your head shot done from a professional. Ask any agent if they know of any professional photographers. The cost range is somewhere in the hundreds. You can get it colored or black and white. They usually want a black and white photo. If you like Disney Channel shows, then you can go to the website below.
http://hannahmontanacasting.blogspot.com/
And yes. It is better to send it to the casting director so that way they can decide if they like you or not.
2007-10-13 10:35:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have a really hot head shot you can use that, but most of us don't really have the right thing. I was sent to the Jennifer Darling Studio and got a good picture to use that also made a nice picture to make copies of for family and friends, so it was not a waste of money. Then you can send that to Central Casting and the other Casting companies that will accept you and wait for a call, or use the resume and head shots to pursue employment in other venues such as stage plays.
2007-10-13 07:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by Bond girl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you're serious about getting into show business you need a good agent. Shop around, talk to people in the business, save your pennies for a good photographer. That black and white glossy is going to be the first impression you give your prospective director, producer, whatever. But before you do anything else, make sure your skills are up to par. Wishing isn't enough, you have to do a lot of work.
2007-10-13 07:39:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
OFCOURSE get to renowned her first, and not in basic terms for a week, like a pair of months. DUhhhh. commence chatting along with her, or extra ideal yet, call her and pretend to invite approximately homework. Then commence flirting, and after a whilst, and he or she talks to you in school too, tell her which you like her. See how she reacts, then ask her out :). sturdy success. i've got not had lots success so far although. :(
2016-10-22 06:45:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a website where they help you get started.
http://www.freewebs.com/laraandmelody/
hope this helps!
2007-10-14 07:56:45 · answer #7 · answered by Melody 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋