what do y'all think about my hs, such as composition? And what is your impression of me based on it?

It might be a little blurry. I had to shrink it for this board.

more at www.rogergobin.com

thnx!

these are not good. it looks like its out of focus. what are you thinking? would you get into a knife fight with dull, cheap blade? you cant compete in this super competitive market with sucky headshots. based on these photos i dont think your qualified to do student films.

Thanks for your input. I'm sure yours a terrific.

Hi!

I would like some constructive criticism. Not just criticism.

These headshot criticisms tend to be a little over the top, Roger.

I'd like to see the headshots of some of these photo "experts" some time! I don't think they'd be so quick to judge.

Sure, your picture is a little out of focus, but your energy's great. With only minor changes (like a more casual shirt) it could have been a quite serviceable commercial headshot.

www.robertkim.com

Hi!

Thnx for the feedback. Below is another pic with a more casual shirt. I won't bite back like before. I figured ataboy was just being over the top.

this is out of focus too. do you not see that? i'm sorry if i was harsh but i'm just amazed that you would think an out of focus image is appropriate. look at the images on robert kims site. do you really think your headshots images are anywhere near the quality and professionalism shown in roberts images? im not trying to offend. just being honest. you want constructive cristism? find another photographer. preferably a professional.

Roger, a quick comment on your resume. Never refer to a role as a 'STAR". Lead or principal is more appropriate.
Good start though.
I think the sharpness of these photos can be attributed to 72dpi and how large they are. In print it will probably be acceptable.

Hey Roger,

You have a marketable look and your enthus1asm shows but these photos don't do you any justice. Ataboy is actually right. Both of these images are out of focus and lowering the DPI has nothing to do with an image being out of focus. I see you're in Los Angeles, which is a very competitive market. I have lots of friends who are actors, some work, others not so much. But one thing for certain is that ALL the WORKING ACTORS that I know do not submit headshots that "will probably be acceptable."

A couple years ago, I helped cast an independent short for a friend and we wouldn't audition any actor who submitted sub-standard headshots. We didn't have too, because we got so many submissions. So why would a casting director working on a national commercial, network TV show, or feature film lower their standards?

I agree with Robert, if you had a different shirt or a suit and tie, that might be a better look for you.


Ken

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Originally posted by Headshots Only:
Hey Roger,

Both of these images are out of focus and lowering the DPI has nothing to do with an image being out of focus.

I reduced the size of the last picture and it looked good. As is it still looks fine.

quote:

A couple years ago, I helped cast an independent short for a friend and we wouldn't audition any actor who submitted sub-standard headshots. We didn't have too, because we got so many submissions.

Pre-audition, you check acting ability by reading the resume. You check the look by looking at the photo. There's nothing about the photo that makes it difficult to see what you need to see from a photo.

You checked for blurryness in an inaccurate way (by looking at a web image). From that you MAY have some indication of the actor's budget or the eye of his photographer. If you really rejected people based on those things, you could have missed someone with a better look or more impressive credentials. I don't think the best casting directors would do that.

In the first picture, the way you are positioned and the way your shirt is bunched up around your elbows makes your body look extremely skinny. Maybe it's because the picture is taking up so much of my screen that I find that distracting.

I like your energy and look, though the smiles do not look totally genuine.

Good luck!

Agree, you have a marketable look, but these shots won't help you. You need pro shots.

Dennis is in LA ... check out his port ... he does great work (see post above this one).

Good luck!

Ron

I might be wrong on this one, because I am new in the business. And I do not know what you normally are cast for. But I would groom those eyebrows. Go to a salon to do it. It can be tricky for men to do, because you don´t want to look unnatural. First look how they do it. Then you can just do it at home.
I think that you are good looking, but for me the eyebrows take focus away from your eyes a bit. And they kind of make you look "unsharp" (if that is a word) and poor? if that makes any sense. You also have a few small spots on your face. I would have them digitally removed. In your next shot.
-good luck

The "eyebrow grooming" and "spot removal" that Rimi refers to is easily accomplished in photoshop.

Good luck.

Ron

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Originally posted by baro2:

quote:

Originally posted by Headshots Only:
Hey Roger,

Both of these images are out of focus and lowering the DPI has nothing to do with an image being out of focus.

I reduced the size of the last picture and it looked good. As is it still looks fine.

quote:

A couple years ago, I helped cast an independent short for a friend and we wouldn't audition any actor who submitted sub-standard headshots. We didn't have too, because we got so many submissions.

Pre-audition, you check acting ability by reading the resume. You check the look by looking at the photo. There's nothing about the photo that makes it difficult to see what you need to see from a photo.

You checked for blurryness in an inaccurate way (by looking at a web image). From that you MAY have some indication of the actor's budget or the eye of his photographer. If you really rejected people based on those things, you could have missed someone with a better look or more impressive credentials. I don't think the best casting directors would do that.

Although I agree that some of the criticism given to you was harsh some of your statements are way off the mark.

You will be VERY hard pressed to find ANYONE who looks at the resumes at all before calling people in. They don't have nearly enough time. A CD of even the smallest non-paying project whill get over a thousand submissions. Over a thousand!! Fo a small non-paying gig! If you think they will take the time, however minute, to check the resume of whom they want to call in first, you are mistaken. The ONLY thing that gets you in the door is your Shot/Look.

Now, you have a good shot and an interesting look. But is it a GREAT shot, I would have to say no.

As far as the blurriness, who knows, maybe it's the web, mabye it's the photo. We can't tell, we go by what we see. I HAVE seen other shots on this board which are crystal clear.

This girl was used as an example before so why not again. http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/f.../8011031/m/496102612

Now, obviously you are a MUCH different type than her, but surely you can the the quality difference between your shot and hers.

And don't think for a second that an even a slightly out of focus shot won't get you thrown to the bottom of the pile. It WILL. Not all the time, but this is a percentage game.

Sorry if this is harsh, I don't mean to be, but a CD will be much worse!