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What You Need to Know Before You Get Your Headshots Taken

What You Need to Know Before Getting Your Headshots

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Insights into the process of headshots, and ways to prepare.

Here are some examples of my take, answering the following questions:

  1. What is a headshot (?), i.e., it’s the most important calling card you have.
  2. Do I need hair and makeup (?), i.e., you need to be able to reproduce the looks you chose, no matter how you get there.
  3. What should I wear (?), i.e., colors that compliment your eyes, skin and hair coloring.
  4. What do I need to do (?), i.e., Do your homework and speak to your representation. Be clear on what it is they need to market you and the looks you want to achieve.
  5. What will I need to get started (?), i.e., one to two looks will do if you’re new to show business otherwise consult with your agent or manager.
  6. What is a look (?), i.e., I like to say it’s a character change that could be enhanced by a wardrobe, makeup, hair or location change.
  7. Should I meet with the photographer? That’s up to you and the photographer.
  8. What’s the process (?), i.e., prepare, shoot, review, post session online, burn a DVD.
Blue8 Intro to Basic Stunt Work

Intro to Basic Stunt Work

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Stunt performance is the ultimate form of physical acting. It is the moment when you commit, mind, body, soul into a physical state and share the same fears, exhilarations, triumphs and defeats as your character. In this place the lines of reality blur and for a blink you exist in complete portrayal of the role you have submersed into. Safety is step 1 toward this experience and involves years of extensive training to attain a foundation by which you can build on and progress toward higher level action scenes.

In this video our head stunt coordinator Kyle Weishaar breaks down the basics of action for film and introduces some traditional concepts that will help you gain a firm understanding of the fundamentals.

Today’s video will cover:

  1. The Golden Thread
  2. Action and Reactions
  3. Safety Tips

This course of instruction introduces you to beginner level techniques and general knowledge that we would like you to internalize and apply to the vast library of discipline specific tutorials offered by the Blue crew’s Action MTT’s covering parkour, kung fu, tactical work and much more!

To us action and stunts equals cinematic poetry. It is artistry and science combined that demands attention from both sides of your brain to pull it off. We know that these valuable teachings will augment your career as well as your life and are proud to share this knowledge with you. Check out our blog for more Blue8’s tips tricks and suggestions on how to approach stunt work and action acting.

Broadening Your Casting Range with Original Scene Production

Create Your Reel – Broadening Your Casting with Original Scene Production

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In this video by Create Your Reel, Retta Pugliano discusses how actors can broaden their casting range with original scene production.

Create Your Reel: Using a Demo Reel to Show Off Your Range

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In this video by Create Your Reel, Retta Putignano talks about the importance of having a demo reel that shows off an actors range.

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Eyekool Production and Photography

Professional Photographer/Videographer Ray Bengston

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MTT would like to welcome Ray Bengston to the fold!

Professional Photographer/Videographer Ray Bengston has been one of the top headshot and publicity photographers in Los Angeles for over twenty five years. He has photographed for SAG, AFTRA, Equity, Disney and his work has been seen in major magazines and books.


Photographing newcomers to celebrities his unique ability to shoot indoor or outdoor, location or studio gives the client the choice of style they want.

Agents, managers and professionals recommend Ray not only for the quality of his work, but also for his ability to make actors feel comfortable and relaxed creating a productive and creative environment.

Ray’s website: Eyekool.com

5 Ways Technology Changed the Demo Reel

5 Ways Technology Has Changed the Demo Reel

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A demo reel is an absolute must for actors. In this video, Retta Putignano of Create Your Reel talks about the value of the demo reel for getting you in the door of casting or an agent, and exactly how it should look in today’s market.

Demo Reel Evolution

Evolution of the Demo Reel

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All actors need a demo reel. In this video, Retta Putignano of Create Your Reel talks about the demo reel and its evolution.