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What size should a comp card be?
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From Jimmy, NY
Do you recommend lithograph prints for composites and headshots? Is it worth spending the extra money for prints on photographic paper, or are lithographs not noticeably different?
Dear Jimmy:
This is a personal decision. I use lithographs for my headshots, but not my comp cards. Because I work with so many agents, I have to order between 3,000 4,000 headshots and comps at a time.
I am willing to pay the extra money for the comp cards, because I think the printing of the comp card is more important than the headshot. In most cases, you still have to audition for an acting role. The headshot is just an introduction to give the casting agent a clear idea of what types of categories the actor should be cast. Actors need a headshot that is a very clear representation of who they are. Since it is not uncommon for models to get booked directly from their comp card, I do not spare any expense when it comes to putting together composite sheets.
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