Headshot Secrets: Getting the Perfect Portfolio Shot in Chennai

## Most Headshots Are Useless A bad headshot makes you look like everyone else. A good one makes casting directors stop scrolling. ### What actually works right now - Natural window light (avoid harsh flash) - Clean, simple background (white, grey, or very light beige) - Current look — update every 12–18 months - Slight smile or engaged expression (not dead serious) - Shot at eye level or slightly above ### Chennai-specific tips Early morning or late afternoon light in your house often works better than expensive studios. Many working actors in Kollywood use natural light headshots taken by friends who understand framing. ### How to use it on Rosterwoods Upload your best headshot as the primary image on your CineCard. This is what appears when productions first discover you. Your headshot doesn’t need to be expensive. It needs to look like you on a good day, ready to work.