5 Things You Must Know About Headshots 1. WHY ARE HEADSHOTS IMPORTANT IN ACTING? If you are aspiring to be an actor in New York City or Los Angeles, you have probably come across the term headshot quite frequently. So, what is a headshot? And how important it is? A headshot is simply what it means. A close-up shot (photo) of your head (face). Casting Directors, Directors, Writers, and Producers use your headshot as a quick look to decide if you meet certain criteria needed for the role or character. Your headshot consists of two things: an 8X10 close-up photograph…
zenstudiosApril 18, 2017