Talent Images Self-Test

"Some people are more likely to work and make money than others."

"Some people are just more talented than others."

"Some people have all the luck."

"It's all in who you know."

Hmmmm. Or could it be that some people are just "better prepared!"?

The purposes of this self-test are two-fold: first, to evaluate where you are in terms of the images which compete and sell you to ad agencies, producers and photographers; second, to point out the kinds of new images you should be seeking to add to your marketing representation.

Carefully fill in your name and email address, select the option that seems most applicable to your particular situation - as it actually is today; then click on the submit button at the foot of the questionnaire and the results will be instantly emailed to you (assuming your email address is entered accurately!).

The email message will include some scoring guidance and some suggestions to help with further planning.

talent email address
talent name

Carefully consider your answer to each question and then select the best, most honest choice from the drop-down menu at right.

Section One: "The Commercial Headshot!"
I have a headshot.
In this shot, I'm smiling.
In this shot, my smile shows teeth (but isn't scary).
In this shot, I'm looking right at the camera lens.
The shot I'm describing is no more than 6 months old.
The shot I'm describing looks like me; same hair style, color, length; no facial re-constructive surgery since it was taken; no glamour job by a make-up artist.
The shot I'm describing is "out there" and in use by my agent(s) and is being considered by potential employers every day.
I have a profile shot of my face (jaw).
The shot I'm describing is "out there" and in use by my agent(s) and is being considered by potential employers every day.


Section Two: "Body Shots"
Be careful here to rate your images rather than the current or likely condition of your body. Most of the decision makers only get to see (and make their choices from) the images!
I have body shots that show me ripped, cut defined (like maybe 4 to 6% bodyfat).
The shot(s) I'm describing include at least one clear image of my very cut and defined pecs & biceps.
The shot(s) I'm describing include at least one clear image of my very cut and defined "washboard" abs & obliques.
The shot(s) I'm describing include at least one clear image of my very cut and defined back.
The shot(s) I'm describing include at least one clear image of my very firm (and well shaped for swim & underwear) glutes.
The shot(s) I'm describing include at least one clear image of my very cut and defined quads.
The shot(s) I'm describing include at least one clear image of my very cut and defined hamstrings.
The shot(s) I'm describing include at least one clear image of my very cut and defined calves.
The shot(s) I'm describing include at least one full figure body view from front or slightly in profile.
The shot(s) I'm describing is/are "out there" and in use by my agent(s) and is/are being considered by potential employers every day.
The shot)s) I'm describing is/are no more than 6 months old.

Section Three: "Defining Shots"
Okay, somewhere along the line you completed a skills questionnaire - either online or by telephone with a Ten Casting Partner. You were asked at that time about sports, dance, martial arts and music skills from baseball to kayaking, and from ballroom to hip hop. So what are the particular skills YOU are most likely to be called upon to perform on camera? Rock climbing, rollerblading, weight training, mountain biking? Soccer, basketball, running, surfing, golf, swimming, diving, horseback riding? Tennis, racquetball, squash, jai alai, hockey, skiing, pole vaulting, rugby? Others?

You pick your best ten, fill in the blanks and rate yourself in terms of how prepared you are to be hired to perform that skill in a commercial, film or even a magazine ad.
Skill One Images (either leave this one or delete it, type a skill that applies to you, and then rate your marketing respresentation in terms of images of you performing that activity)
Skill Two Images
Skill Three Images
Skill Four Images
Skill Five Images
Skill Six Images
Skill Seven Images
Skill Eight Images
Skill Nine Images
Skill Ten Images
All Skills Images The shot(s) I'm describing is/are "out there" and in use by my agent(s) and is/are being considered by potential employers every day.

And finally. . .
Before answering this one,  go take another look at the images included in  Ten Casting's Online Portfolio Preview http://tencasting.com/tcmprevreq.html   Then come back. . . and BE HONEST!
If you were a brand manager or marketing vp at a big consumer products company (like maybe Proctor & Gamble or  Ford Motor Company), and you were reviewing images of talent (assembled and submitted by a casting director) for a commercial. . . 

and if such things as a likeable, friendly smile, a healthy, attractive look, and a lean, proportionally-muscled body seemed important to you. . . 

and if you had talent images of the range and quality of those typical in Ten Casting's Portfolio Preview to select from. . . 

would you choose you from your current images?