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The Ultimate Guide to Business Headshots for Men

  • MatthewWatts
  • November 6, 2018
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The Ultimate Guide to Business Headshots for Men

In 2018, 85% of internet users in the United States watched video content. Video marketing is an excellent way to reach more people when growing your business.

 

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ideo production is the process of planning, filming, and finalizing a video. Producing videos is a great way to tell stories or implement a new marketing strategy. If you understand the basics of video production, you will know that it can take a while to create a video. However, when done well, a video can be an amazing piece of content. Whether you want to tell a story or market your next product, you should consider the stages of video production. Of course, no two videos will take the same length of time to produce. Some may move through the steps quickly, while others may take longer. One video might get stuck in one stage, while a different video will get stuck in a different part of the process. Still, you should know the different video production stages so that you can plan for them when creating a video.

Almost every video goes through the same basic steps, from coming up with an idea to premiering the video. It doesn’t matter if you’re making a short marketing clip or a full-length movie.

You need to take your video through the following stages:

  • Pre-production
  • Production
  • Post-production

While you might be able to breeze through these steps, take them seriously. You want to put out the best video that you can, and that can take time. Of course, you might be able to create a marketing video within a week or two. However, a longer movie could take months to complete. Before you begin making your first video, you should know what each stage entails. Then, you can account for the different stages when planning and scheduling everything.

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One essential part of pre-production is finalizing the script. You don’t want to start shooting if you don’t know what you’re going to talk about. You should also list out all of the shots you want to get and what order they will go in. Creating a storyboard will help you visualize what your video will look like. Next, you should consider your budget. A music video will probably have a bigger budget than a customer testimonial. However, you need to know how much money you can spend for the rest of this stage. If you’ll have other people in the video, you should look for your cast. Of course, you can’t film your video if you don’t have all of the necessary people. Because of this, you should also look for any crew members, especially if you have a longer video to shoot. At this point, you’ll need to make sure you have all of the necessary equipment. You’ll need cameras, lights, sound equipment and a filming location. Depending on your video, you may need someone to manage hair and makeup. Make sure you have everything ironed out before you move onto the next stage

The production stage is probably the most exciting part of the process. You’ve done all of the planning, you have a great idea and you have a cast and crew to help.

Now, you need to film all of the shots and scenes for your video. Depending on how long the video will be, this could take a few hours. On the other hand, it could take weeks to get all of the footage that you need.

During this stage, don’t be afraid to get multiple takes of the same scene. While you might like the first take, you want to have options so that you can include the best footage.

Even if you’re making a short video for a marketing campaign, you want to get every possible shot now. If you realize later that you forgot something, it can be a pain to set up all of the equipment and film it again.

Make sure that you use the best equipment that you can. Set up lighting so that it looks good on the people in your video.

Use external microphones to capture voices more easily.

The more you do now to improve the quality of the video, the easier it will be in the final stage of video production.

Post-Production

Possibly the hardest step in video production is the post-production stage. It is where you take all of the footage you have and combine it into a high-quality video.

If you’ve never worked with video, this step can be intimidating. Luckily, a video production company can help you out.

You can edit the video by splicing the footage like you would with film. Then, you can cut out awkward pauses so that you only keep the footage that you want.

You’ll also need to make sure that the audio syncs up with the video. If you haven’t already, you should also get the rights to any music that you want to use.

Adding music can add more depth and interest to the video, which can make people want to watch it and share it.

If you have other sounds besides music, you may need to do foley. Foley involves creating sounds for a video but those sounds may not be music. One example would be using wood blocks to replicate the sound of horse hooves.

After you add everything in, you can review the video. Once you’re happy with the product, you can release it to the public.

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Video production can seem intimidating if you don’t have experience. However, if you know the three stages of creating a video, it can be less daunting. You can break everything into smaller steps to make it easier to do.

Still need help? Contact us to get a quote for your video project!

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The Ultimate Guide to Business Headshots for Men
If you are in need of business headshots, it can be intimidating. There are natural nerves of impressing your colleagues or future employer, and it’s totally understandable. Remember, relax and be confident. We are here to help.
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Dos and Don’ts

Let’s start with the basic rights and wrongs of male headshots. It’s not complicated, but there are some important details to remember. When getting a business headshot, always remember to be confident and relaxed. This is the most important part. People want to hire you if you look like you know what you’re doing, even if you actually don’t. While the photographer probably isn’t behind the camera telling knock-knock jokes to get you to smile, looks like you’re authentically smiling anyways. A forced smile may appear fake and a tad overwhelming. Speaking of photographers, make sure you do the research to guarantee you select the right photographer for you. Talk to friends about their headshots and hop online to do some research on portfolios. Once you’re set up with a photographer, make sure you settle on a price beforehand. Nothing will ruin your confidence like a dispute over pricing. A week before your shoot, make sure to get your haircut. Get it a week out to give it plenty of time to settle into the new style. On the morning of, trim all facial hair. If you want the perfect headshot photo, make sure to iron and steam all clothing and bring a lint roller with you. Since there will be plenty of lighting, many details are shown. One important thing not to do is get into your own head. Don’t try to think negatively about your appearance, this will show. Don’t wad your clothes up to take them to the studio. Make sure they are on hangers and have a sort of covering over them to protect them from any potential damage or wrinkling. When at the studio, don’t release all control. While the photographer does control the shoot, for the most part, go in with an idea of what you want, and you can even bring examples. If you don’t like something about the shot and know it can be fixed, don’t be afraid to respectfully mention it to the photographer.

What to Wear

The most difficult part of business headshots is deciding what to wear. While you don’t have to go full tuxedo and bow tie, it’s important to put your best foot forward. Dress like you are going to an important business meeting or job interview. Don’t dress too casually or like a slob. Settle with business slacks, a button-down shirt, and a dark-colored jacket. Don’t have anything on it with crazy colors or patterns. Stick with navy blue, black, or dark grey. One thing you can have a pattern on is a tie. However, make sure it is appropriate and goes nicely with your skin tone and the rest of your outfit. If you are taking full body or 3/4 body shots, make sure to have a belt that ties your entire ensemble together. Other accessories like glasses and watches are okay but stay with pieces that are slick instead of overbearing. Stay away from wearing just a white shirt with no jacket over it. The bright white can draw attention to the shirt and away from your face. Wearing only a polo is a risky move because it may appear too casual. Bright colors like red, yellow, and green on shirts or jackets may appear too distracting. Before your shoot, try everything on and look in the mirror from all angles. If you need extra help, ask a close friend or relative for their opinion. Trying clothing on before a shoot is important.

What Makes Good Business Headshots?

If you’re still a tad lost on successful headshots, don’t worry. Think about who is going to be seeing the photos and what you want to say with your photo. Pictures that shouldn’t be used on any sort of business profile or resume or photos taken with a phone or photos taken at a social event. You don’t want the first picture an employer sees to be a photo of you holding a can of beer. If money allows, always have business headshots taken by professionals with good equipment. This will show your future employer you care enough to take the time for professional photos.

Other Things to Remember

Once you take your professional headshots, make sure your social media matches them. While your Instagram doesn’t have to be all business, make sure it is appropriate for employers to look at. There’s no need for photos of you heavily intoxicated or in questionable situations. Don’t be afraid to show your fun side, but it’s best to maintain a level of professionalism when doing so. Employers do take the time to scan through social media, and you don’t want to ruin your chances with a risky photograph. Be the best version of yourself! Lastly, as we have said many times, preparation and confidence are key when getting your photos taken. Know what you want, who you are, and what you want to portray. Businesses love confident men.

Ready, Set, Snap

Now that you are all ready for your shining moment, don’t forget to smile. Go ahead and schedule a barber appointment and make sure your iron is out and ready to go. Well-taken business headshots hold a heavyweight in deciding the position for a job. If you are interested in any of our photography or video services, make sure you check out our site and portfolio.
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