Color Headshots

[Chevstriss]

Posted: 2/18/04 at 10:47pm

I just heard that everyone in LA uses a color headshot now. Am I so outta touch that I didn't know I needed color headshots? Is this de rigeur in NYC now? I honestly don't think I've seen anyone using color at any casting calls this past winter.

Sshould we leave color to the west coast?

[musicaltheatreman]

Posted: 2/18/04 at 11:19pm

color head shot are only used for tv and movie actors and models. stick to your black and white headshot for theatre :)

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/19/04 at 8:49am

I'm sticking to black and white in NY for tv and film. So far, I haven't seen color being used here.

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 2/19/04 at 11:44am

Ditto. Stick to B&W for theater. Lots of theories on why. One, being, that they possess a certain clarity and are generic enough to consider you for the role that are looking for.

I know it makes little logical sense, but casting directors like B&W. I'd be interested in getting more 'qualified' reasons, myself.

[Phantom2]

Posted: 2/19/04 at 11:48am

It's easier to see your features in B&W while not getting distracted by the color.

Updated On: 2/19/04 at 11:48 AM

[newyorkuniq]

Posted: 2/19/04 at 11:51am

Stick to B&W that's what most actors here use.