Head shot

Head shot of Canadian actress Michelle Borromeo in 2011
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Corporate head shot

A head shot or headshot is a modern (usually digital) portrait in which the focus is on the person's face. The term is applied usually for professional profile images on social media, images used on online dating profiles, the 'about us page' of a corporate website, and promotional pictures of actors, models, and authors.

Entertainment industry

In theater, film, and television, actors, models, singers, and other entertainers are often required to include a head shot, along with their résumé, when applying for a job. Those head shots are intended for helping them land a career, an actor head shot should help casting directors understand the person exactly as he or she is (i.e., age group & ethnic background), while the actor hopes that the head shot will inspire the casting director to hire him or her.[1] Head shots often feature the actor or actress facing off-center. A performer will often have head shots expressing different poses and expressions to give a potential employer an idea of the subject's range of appearances or expressions. These types of head shots are called "looks". It is common for an actor to have different head shots for different roles, but for the most part these consist of a change in attire. The head shots that include a person's shoulders are called "three-quarter" shots. Previously, head shots were often in black-and-white; however, most head shots are now taken in color.[2]

Actors' head shots, when they are printed and not simply uploaded online to an industry database, are done in an 8"×10" format. Other promotional images, for example, press shots and lobby prints, may be in many different aspect ratios. Acting head shots are often not photographic prints, instead they are typically printed via a lithographic or laser process.

The main purpose of an actor's head shot is identification. Therefore, the most important feature of an actor's head shot is that it represents the subject. Theatrical head shots are usually very "neutral" looking shots of the actor and clearly show their facial features. [3]

Head shots are intended to show a person as they currently appear and reflect their best qualities. Therefore, if an actor's hair has been recently cut or colored, they would often get a new head shot to reflect their new image. Additionally, if an actor has a scar or facial blemish, it is expected to be visible on the head shot and not digitally removed from the image. Pimples or spots are temporary and, therefore, are usually digitally retouched.

Modeling industry

Modeling head shot

Modeling head shots or comp cards, sometimes also called tear sheets, are a compilation of images for casting in one sheet with a résumé of work, name and relevant statistics. They are often done in color; however, in some jurisdictions, such as the UK, they may be in black-and-white. Models often use them for castings and modeling work applications.

Modeling head shots are usually used for:

  • Comp cards or tear sheets.
  • Modeling portfolios.
  • TV advertisements for skin products.
  • Magazine advertisements for creams and other skin or hair products.
  • Online industry profiles.

Models' head shots are also often professionally retouched to ensure their close-up beauty photograph appears perfect without blemishes or spots.

Comp cards are one of the cornerstones of a model's “marketing materials”. They are about 5½×8” and printed on both sides. Almost all comp cards are in color but may include black-and-white images. A model may have four to five images on the comp card and at least one of these images will be a head shot.[4]

AI-generated head shots

AI-generated head shots emerged in the early 2020s as an alternative for creating business portraits at a lower cost; research indicates the cost is 80-90% lower than the median professional head shot prices in the U.S.[5] These images are created by artificial intelligence systems that analyze multiple photos of an individual to generate new, idealized professional portraits. Services typically require users to upload 10-15 photos to generate 20 to 200 images.

A 2024 Ringover survey of 1,087 recruiters revealed complex attitudes toward AI heads hots in professional settings. While 76.5% of recruiters preferred AI-generated head shots over real ones, and 74.4% were more likely to interview candidates with head shots, 66% said they would be put off by a candidate if they recognized the head shot was AI-generated. However, recruiters were only able to correctly identify AI head shots 39.5% of the time. The survey also found that 88% of recruiters believed AI-generated head shots should be clearly disclosed, highlighting emerging ethical concerns around authenticity in professional representation.[6]

The technology has limitations and inconsistencies. Issues reported in 2024 included difficulties accurately representing body types, hair styles, and detailed features like hands and jewelry.[7] Common problems that put off recruiters included overly stylized or posed images (40.9%), poor photo quality (39.9%), overly informal pictures (35.6%), and obvious editing (32.7%).[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Kolonia, Peter (9 April 2015). "Tips From a Pro: Peter Hurley on High-End Headshot Photography". Popular Photography. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  2. ^ Sanville, Michael (25 February 2011). "Taking Your Best Shot". Backstage. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  3. ^ McQuillan, Philip (2 March 2016). "Essential Actor Headshot Advice". Headshot Hunter. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  4. ^ Clark, Darci (2023-03-27). "Modeling Comp Card 101". My Model Reality. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  5. ^ "How Much Does a Headshot Cost in 2024? Ranked by State:". www.headshotpro.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  6. ^ Efosa Udinmwen (2024-09-03). "The growing trend of AI-generated headshots, what recruiters think and what it means for job applicants". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  7. ^ Abril, Danielle (8 Feb 2024). "AI professional headshots are quick and easy. But should you use one?". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 13 Feb 2024. Retrieved 20 Nov 2024.
  8. ^ Marshall, Adam (2024-08-13). "Study: 76% of Recruiters Prefer AI Headshots to Real Ones". Tech.co. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

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