Quoting Dr. Killpatient:

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Welcome to my world.  I'm currently doing the same thing with a headshot db for the v5 database.

I hope there is light at the end of the tunnel 

Many thanks for your efforts; they're greatly appreciated!

A note on the December update....I think the "Groucho Marx" picture is actually an impersonator, and not the real Groucho.

Some suggestions for people contributing:

1) These are HEADshots.  It's best not to cut off the tops of their heads, or their ears.  A picture of just eyes, nose and mouth is pretty unattractive.
2) Along the same lines, try to avoid pictures where they're covering their faces with their hands, hats, sunglasses, martini glasses, etc.
3) Artsy-fartsy shots where most of the face is in shadow really don't help much.
4) I think out of costume shots are probably preferable to shots in costume, since special makeup can make the actor look very different. 
5) Shots where the actor is making a goofy face are probably not worthwhile either, though they can offer a chuckle as you slog through the comparisons.

Quoting gardibolt:

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A note on the December update....I think the "Groucho Marx" picture is actually an impersonator, and not the real Groucho.

I'll replace the image in the januari update. Thanks

Since version 3.5 you can use jpg files for cast or crew headshots.

1. The root directory for images is specified in the Options dialog (Menu: Tools/Options...).
Select the 'File Folders' tab. The 'Credit Photos' entry contains the directory name.

2. The image filename has to be build with the cast or crew name in the database with the following syntax:
[Last Name]_[First Name]_[Middle Name][_Birth year].jpg
or
[Last Name]_[First Name]_[Middle Name][_Birth year].jpeg

Examples:
- Carole Ann Ford:  Ford_Carole_Ann.jpg
- Sophie Aldred:    Aldred_Sophie_.jpg
- Aaliyah:    _Aaliyah_.jpg
- Kevin Smith (1970):    Smith_Kevin__1970.jpg. If this file is not available DVD Profiler looks for Smith_Kevin_.jpg.

An image in the 'Credit Photos' directory will be the default headshot for that person.
The image size is unimportant but the aspect ratio should be about 3 (width) x 4 (height) since the display of the image is scaled to this ratio.

3. Profile specific headshots are stored in subdirectories of the 'Credit Photos' directory.
The subdirectory name syntax:
[UPC][.CountryID]
or
I[DiscID][.CountryID] if the profile is specified by the disc identifier.

US profiles does not have a country identifier.
You can use DVD Profiler to create the directory in the 'Cast Information' or 'Crew Information' dialogs.
Select a profile, click the cast/crew image, copy the image into the clipbord with 'Copy' and select 'Paste Custom'. This will create the directory and the jpg file and is also a way to export headshots stored in the database.

Quoting theFRAGGLE:

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Great work you all!

Is there any possibility to extract those pictures into jpeg-files to be used in the online collection of phpDVDprofiler?

I would love to have these great pictures within my online list, too...

No this is not possible. But you can download the "Cinematic Collection Viewer" plugin made by Tom Gaines. It has all kinds of extra info for DVD Profiler. One of them is a collection of nearly 12000 headshots which are downloaded as JPEG's.

And again, great job on the new update 

keep on your good work.

If someone could do a "How to create a backup only for headshot" with picture. This could be great   and I could join you guys and contribute my stuff with everyone 

THX   I will try it

I just stumbled upon a great fan photo site, not sure if anyone else has contributed it before. Lots of great pics.

http://www.fanpix.net/