Headshots, wow!

Doc Bernard

Doc Bernard

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Well, yesterday I went and did my headshots, finally. Of course I had incentive to do so. I was told on the set of a network show I was working as BG, "You need to get an agent" . Someone on set happened to have a laptop and internet connection, so I showed my fellow BG some of the informal pics of my reel. A director happened to be walking by and saw them and he told me to get an agent, fast.

So now I am in the process of getting/finding an agent and the headshots were the first real step towards that. And they came out #^$&*%* amazing! I never thought I could look good in photos, until now! If you are in So Cal and need headshots, contact Michael Schaffer Photography in Upland.

So, that being said, I have an appointment on Weds. with an agency. But I want to keep my options open. Anyone in So Cal want to recommend someone? Michelle, you know anyone?

I will post a couple of them after I pick up my disc tomorrow.
 
woo hoo Doc...major kudos....

what did i say about those reels and the video footage...ha ha ha i am so happy for you! tickled even....giggling about your great timing! can i say woo hoo again?

let me ask a few questions of some friends in cali about who might be good for a new talent. some of the ones i know won't work and only because they have some of the bigger names and i would hate you to be lost in the shuffle.

you need someone not huge but up and coming so you can grow together! i'll do some digging. might take me a bit..more medical stuff coming at me now and still playing catch up from the festival.

did i already say how proud i am? omg i am i am
 
Here's a few of the pics
 

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Dude, you should get a lot of work with these. I like the Bond one, the fireman with the axe on his back. The one with you as the military guy is totally off the chain.

-Nate
 
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Another site I am involved in awarded me the "Golden Ham" Award for my work. LOL! But I expected it.
 
I have to be kinda honest mate. I've been in this game for a couple of years, but never have I seen headshots like these. I don't know if that is a good or bad thing, but they are definitely not conventional. Mind you, if they get you work, which i hope they do, then all the better to ya!

-J
 
LOL, PaPa, thank you, that is exactly what I was going for. I don't see myself as a lead actor, more in a supporting or specialized role. I have a few other character roles I can play, as well: Doctor, RN, Paramedic. But had to pare things down a bit due to cost.

Here is a bit of background to explain the pics better:

I started out as a Volunteer/PCF FF back in the late 80's , joined the Navy as a Corpsman/Medic (worked with the Marines in the field and then stationed in the ER) Got out and went to work as a Volunteer FF/PCF for Fresno County Fire. After 3 years there, I volunteered with Fresno County Sheriff Search and Rescue and made Team Leader (Vertical Rescue III)/Medical Officer. During that time, I was Nursing Director at a small clinic for my day job. As to the Law Enforcement stuff, well, I grew up in an LE family and was around it all my life. You tend to pick things up like that. And I still have friends in the department.

I have played Airsoft for years and the gear transitions well for SWAT roles with a few mods.

Now the James Bond stuff, that just looked cool. I have been showing them to some industry contacts I know, and they are loving them. Unfortunately they are not agents.
 
Headshots and what's considered acceptable are constantly changing. I think these are great. For me as a potential job for an actor, this would help me "see" the actor in the role. I've seen actors with large pics and at the bottom of th elarger picture, have 4 or 5 different looks. I think this could work out well. Good job!
 
PaPa is right Doc....they are not standard. some would work great for Commercial though but for feature film many agents are going to tell you to go get them done like everyone else. I did not see the shots before...just got excited about the director telling you to go get an agent.

I am waiting for a list from a friend now by the way but if you send these to most agents they won't sign you. Only the top 2 can be submitted to agents. If you send the others...they need to be 4 on a comp card and considered commercial cards...but most don't even do that anymore.

Here is a description on the standards:

Theatrical (film and stage) Serious shot with attitude. Can be collar bone to above the head 1/2 body, 3/4 or full body...sitting or standing. Should have neutral setting or blurred background. can be studio or outside with background not the main focus.

Commercials (soaps and commercials) Smiling, I can sell your product kind of look without being cheesy. Same settings work as theatrical.

Black and white is fine but most moved to color now that reproduction is cheaper. The character shots are just that...characters. It might make some of the indie guys happy but main stream directors will wonder if you know the standards.

Remember sweetie...none of us can alter the rule book. we can tweak and we can bend..but break the rule book and it is assumed you don't know the rules...never studied the rules or don't care to follow the standard. That is NOT always good in this industry.

Hope I did not burst your bubble on that because I am sincerely telling you to help, not hinder. If I give you a list, please only send one of the top 2 shots because if you send the others...they will...in 9 out of 10 cases with agencies, end up in the circular file.

OH...but DO put them on your web site or where ever you set up your web presence so promote yourself. They ARE perfect for that!
 
Believe it or not I do have some of the standard shots, so that's not a big deal. I just like these better.

That director has not even seen the photos I put up here. That was before I went and got these.
 
LOL! They don't make a LH M4. They just have a brass deflector. I am a lefty, when it comes to shooting.
 
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