• MEDIA
  • DATA
  • SEARCH
  • HUMAN

How to pull headshots and videos with your AI

Connect Casting42 to your AI client to view talent media through chat. You can find specific files and profiles without switching tabs.

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Short answer

How can I pull headshots and videos with my AI?

Ask your AI to find specific talent or media files. It pulls the files and profile data directly into your chat window. You'll see the headshots and self-tapes immediately.

The results you get

What your AI delivers

The AI pulls data from Casting42 and presents it in your chat.

MEDIA

Visual talent files

The AI fetches headshots and self-tapes. You get the media files directly in your conversation.

DATA

Talent profile info

Get specific details on talent like age or credits. The AI pulls these from the talent records.

SEARCH

Filtered talent lists

Ask for talent that fits certain criteria. The AI finds the people and shows their media.

HUMAN

Your casting decisions

The AI shows you the files, but you make the final choice. It doesn't book talent or change status.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for talent.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and the Casting42 database.

  1. Find talent

    Your AI searches the Casting42 database for people that match your description.

    list_talent_media

  2. Fetch media

    The AI pulls the specific headshots or video files you asked for.

    list_talent_media

  3. Get specifics

    The AI pulls deeper profile information for a specific person to help you decide.

    get_talent_details

  4. Present results

    The AI displays the media and text details in your chat window.

    list_talent_mediaget_talent_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Casting42 tools.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the talent names or descriptions with your actual needs.

Casting42 Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qCq4CkFhDP0Q2ttWhg5DAcfmJL5hjdxZHNPnDp94/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Casting42 capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "casting42-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qCq4CkFhDP0Q2ttWhg5DAcfmJL5hjdxZHNPnDp94/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Show me the headshots for the talent named Jordan Smith.

  • Find me self-tapes for all actors in the 'Lead Role' category.

  • Get the full talent details for Alex Rivera.

  • List the media available for the talent in the 'Commercial' group.

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Start here

Connect Casting42 once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted on our side, and the full walkthrough lives on the Connector page.

Connect Casting42 to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI book talent for me?

    No. The AI only pulls media and talent details. You have to handle bookings yourself.

  • 02

    Can I upload new headshots through the chat?

    No. The tools only allow the AI to read existing media from Casting42.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my login password?

    No. Vinkius manages the connection so your login stays encrypted.

  • 04

    Can I edit talent profiles using the AI?

    No. The tools are for viewing media and talent details, not for modifying records.

  • 05

    Will the AI delete any talent files?

    No. The AI has no capability to delete or remove any media or talent data.

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