Karl Niklas Headshots Poll

Hi all

I'm currently reviewing all my promotional material for my acting career and I would like your help.

I am trying to assess whether these shots match my casting brackets. For stage, I play intellectual characters, often fairly uptight but also have a charm or quirkiness to them. For film media and commercials, I tend to play very quirky characters. Have a look at my Spotlight CV for all my recent parts:

http://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/1/M139721.html

This poll is a chance for me to get some feedback on my current headshots. They were taken by Robin Savage about 8 months ago.

I just wanted to know which ones you like, which ones you don't, whether they sell me as I am, and if they don't then what kind of person do you think they sell.

There is a rating system for each shot. 1 is the Perfect shot, 5 is that the shot couldn't be further from the truth. There are a couple of feedback questions at the bottom.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time.

Karl.

Headshot 1

Headshot 1

Headshot 2

Headshot 2

Headshot 3

Headshot 3

Headshot 4

Headshot 4

Headshot 5

Headshot 5

Headshot 6

Headshot 6

What impression do they shots make on you? (i.e. what kind of person do you think is presented here?)

  1. some of them make me think more of an older character that's wise or the villain
  2. charismatic, athletic, intellectual, lively but also powerful and mysterious.
  3. don't know
  4. a dangerous romantic
  5. no
  6. good
  7. moody.
  8. the face has mild expressions. good-looking and photogenic face. needs to mask skin moles. mostly an honest person.
  9. as a set of shots, a really versatile character. each shot could get you noticed for particular jobs. most of them have a strong sense of brooding intensity and have something villainous about them; number 5 has a great period look.
  10. sexos, el dios del sexo.
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Do you think these shots match up with the casting brackets I am aiming for and why?

  1. some of them but most of them no because you look more like a villain
  2. all of your desired roles and more. you are limiting yourself through your preconceived ideas about yourself. you have grown. believe it.
  3. don't know
  4. yes, i think you would make a good intellectual villain.
  5. no
  6. yes
  7. not for quirky character
  8. overall, i feel like the ones with a bit more quirkiness are more you and match your personality. the beardy shots are rather heroic and mighty, but i reckon you'd have to be a bit taller for those roles.
  9. some of them do, in some you come across as slightly too attractive and warm to be eccentric or quirky or uptight enough. headshot 6 makes you look like a serial killer.
  10. same as above. for me, it's all about the beard.
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How would you cast me if you didn't know me? (And if you don't very well, how would you cast me on first impression?)

  1. Villain
  2. iago, king lear, sherlock holmes, mark antony, but also mercutio and nick from zootopia!
  3. don't know
  4. macbeth
  5. i refuse.
  6. na
  7. by looking
  8. based on good looks
  9. sidekick, office worker, victorian clerk, author, journalist, or graphic artist.
  10. actually, now that i think about it, the clean-shaven ones could be suitable for serious roles, so i guess i'm probably not good at judging someone's suitability for a role based on a headshot. ;)
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Any other feedback.

  1. you look scary, weird, and neglectful.
  2. you're a very beautiful man. a beautiful man. big... blue... eyes.
  3. shut up
  4. na
  5. sharpen expressions for the camera, please.
  6. looking good, karl! great quality shots.
  7. i wouldn't have recognized you from the smiling picture.
  8. you're awesome! :)
  9. 3. unsure about this one 6. i don't think this works as you don't look relaxed / natural
  10. shot 2 works for me - your presence is open and there is energy, but it's not forced. shot 1 is good - but your smile is a bit 'held' and it's a little too 'young rowan atkinson' for me - just as a general photo - but if they're looking for that casting - then you're onto a winner! the others are a little too stagy or held for my taste... regarding casting - would i get you in for an audition based on photo 2? yes, i would, if your experience was relevant. for me, it's a combination of the two. and if your photo came across my desk and you were right for the part i would get you in to audition! talk soon - all the best with your poll - it's the best poll for photos that anyone has ever sent. it's great to see that you're busy and well - best wishes! h
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