diy face claims

✘ 5 things to ignore when considering picking your face

For me, it's impossible to start a book without knowing the face claims. Maybe I'm just quirky that way or perhaps it's a common thing I'm not sure. I am sure that people constantly pick horrible face claims and lack the proper knowledge on how to select them, sorry not sorry. Do not fret though, for I am here to guide you... maybe.

So in this chapter, I've made a list of the most important components to remember when you're picking your faces.

#1 AGE

"i want someone who is around [insert age here]"

Age is one of the most common concerns when considering a face claim and it's something I see constantly. You're wanting someone whose the same age as your character, but let me tell you age doesn't matter as much as people think it does. Some people just have a young face and no matter how old they are, they're gonna look like they're five years younger.

Take Holland Roden for example. She's 31, but she played a teenage for six years. Yes, in some photos she looks her age, but not in all. In no way am I saying use Holland for a face claim, but she's a prime example of how age doesn't define everything. That's just the power of moisturizer and anti-wrinkle cream.

When you're finding faces, age isn't a factor you should consider at all. It only limits your search pool. The only time age should be considered is when you have a young cast. Stranger Things is a series based off of pre-teens and teens. If your character plays someone who is in their pre-teen and early teens, it's best to find someone around that age. The exact age may not be perfect, but for kids under 14 I think the rule should be 3-4 years older or younger.

Some ways to get around the age concept is using pictures of when the face claim was younger. Or using the photos they look the youngest in.

#2 GIFS

"they need to have a ton of gifs or i dont want them"

This probably should have been number one on the list, but this isn't a prioritized list. People like gifs, and so do I. It adds an element to the story that's different from a hardback book and it's an element that only wattpad has that makes it so unique. Although, it's a blessing and a curse. You shouldn't base whether or not you use a face claim based off of the fact they have a gif or not.

Some of the best face claims I seem to find for people are upcoming agency models. They don't always have a giant gif stockpile on the internet, but why should that stop you from picking the face? With the way technology is today it's so easy to make gifs! Look for youtube videos of them, check their instagram, maybe even their twitter! It's possible to just make your own gif of them!

Is it a little more challenging? Yes! Is it worth it? Yes! Maybe one day I'll make a list of easy to use tools and websites on how to make your own gifs if you're interested. But even if you don't want to make a gif of them and the face is perfect, gifs shouldn't matter!

#3 EYE COLOR

"i'm looking for a male model with only green eyes. that's it"

For some reason, eye color is really important to people. Personally, I'd rather find the right face and settle with their eye color than the other way around. This may be a major factor in your story, if so then do your best to try and find the right color, but there are other ways around this issue.