Good evening, good morning and good night... :)

05/16/2008 12:45:27 PM · #1

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Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/16/2008 12:54:34 PM · #2

I don't know if I can show here what I've done upto now, but I'll put them here.

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Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

05/16/2008 12:57:52 PM · #3

Which program did you buy? I'm not a portrait person, per se. There are lots here that can offer you better advice. What "look" are you going for? The edit you have shows the editing, which isn't a good thing. Do you have the original in raw format or just .jpg?

PHOTOKID

05/16/2008 12:57:52 PM · #4

Some people on here use Photoshop CS2 and some use Photo Elements. Some others use CS3.

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rmezzo

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

05/16/2008 01:02:17 PM · #5

I'm just learning photoshop and I found this tutorial pretty helpful.

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

05/16/2008 01:04:07 PM · #6

ohhhhhhhh sorry hun, but you look like you forgot to do your neck, so you have a nice plastic looking face and then an ordinary neck.

05/16/2008 01:04:53 PM · #7

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05/16/2008 01:05:36 PM · #8

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Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

05/16/2008 01:08:58 PM · #9

send us your pics i will play with them with this new toy i have!!!

05/16/2008 01:19:15 PM · #10

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Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

05/16/2008 01:20:42 PM · #11

no you have to join that site to see your shots, you will have to do it the old fashioned way and get the shots sent by email

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

05/16/2008 01:21:20 PM · #12

shite ok sorry, erm... Ok give me a sec...

Looking at some of the pictures on here, these ones really are minute.. :(

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one2one

Olympus E-5

05/16/2008 01:29:09 PM · #13

What is it you're looking for? High key shot? PR shot? Portfolio addition? This particular shot is not appealing to me and your expression is too serious. That look would go better with a full length shot with you leaning on a wall in a more atmospheric setting. If you want publicity shots you need to smile just a bit more in your close-ups. Isn't that what agents want to see?

I would get rid of the shine on your nose and use a less formal pose for this type of image. It's a fine portrait, don't get me wrong, but not for your intentions.

05/16/2008 01:32:19 PM · #14

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Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

05/16/2008 01:43:54 PM · #15

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A quick and dirty edit,

one2one

Olympus E-5

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

05/16/2008 01:44:18 PM · #16

I'm working on a buddy's portfolio, he's an aspiring actor as well and has been in Punisher 1 and 2, being released soon. All he wants are shots that show his smile and his poses. He says his agent wants a diversity of shots to show prospective clients. I have almost zero experience in this but, like you, am learning. I've been approached by one of his buddies who also wants to become an actor and he's asking for smiling shots too. I guess it depends on the agent and how he markets you.

citymars

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/16/2008 01:46:10 PM · #17

The thing is, these are headshots, not glamour shots. Touch-ups should be subtle if used at all. They want to see what you really look like.

05/16/2008 01:52:32 PM · #18

Thank You Julie.. That's really nice what you did there, I appreciate it.

I see what you guys mean, but I myself am starting out and it is mostly for theatre...

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Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

05/16/2008 02:07:26 PM · #19

I think your best bet, would be to browse the web and look at other actors profiles and what sort of pictures they have up.

One person that comes to mind, that I think has the most gorgeous self portraits on here, is Louis Steiner. He goes under Louis. Look him up and look through his 30 self protrait session. His Sp style is what I think of when I think of an actors portfolio.

It also helps that he is the DB!!! LOL

cynthiann

Nikon D810

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

05/16/2008 02:08:54 PM · #20

Originally posted by citymars:

The thing is, these are headshots, not glamour shots. Touch-ups should be subtle if used at all. They want to see what you really look like.

I have portrait professional. If you get good at taking what it gives you, then "backing up" the effects quite a bit, then it is OK. There is a paintbrush that you can use to add/subtract where the effects are at the end.

But like others have said, this program is probably not going to give the end result you want. It's more for glamour shots and getting brownie points from the old ladies at work by making them look younger.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/16/2008 02:13:35 PM · #21

Hahaha... I like it.

Bebe

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/16/2008 02:28:21 PM · #22

Originally posted by Jac:

My understanding (and I could be very wrong) is that there's a huge difference between theatre headshots & film headshots. I've been told that for theatre, it should be black & white, portrait orientation, and not at all unlike Lazaruseifer's example, although smiling is allowed.

Film headshots, on the other hand, incorporate multiple poses, colour, full body as well as just head, less traditional compositions, etc.

Originally posted by citymars:

The thing is, these are headshots, not glamour shots. Touch-ups should be subtle if used at all. They want to see what you really look like.

Again, from what I know this isn't exactly true for theatre headshots. The purpose is two-fold - to get you into an audition & to remind the people who watched your audition who you are. So, you want something that is striking (I agree the image shown could be more interesting), but not necessarily more true to life.

eta: I've done dozens of theatre headshots, but none for film.

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Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

05/16/2008 02:46:50 PM · #23

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JulieG

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/16/2008 03:11:00 PM · #24

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I had a little go on your image. I wouldn't change your face too much it has a lot of character. Basically I used Photoshop's patch tool and because it is a black and white it was fairly easy to dodge and burn some shadows. Lastly, I used the liquify tool really sparingly under your chin and on your nose.

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