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How To Become A Model by walcott(m): 1:02pm On Jan 06, 2008 |
How are models discovered? Everyday someone notices eyes, bone structure, the planes of a face, or a great look. The words "You should be a model" are heard and a path may start. With stars in their eyes they start a path which will have all the feel of a roller coaster. A hard climb feeling of success and lows. What next? Here are my recommendations. These are based upon my personal interviews with fellow models, my readings, and what I believe it takes to succeed in this field. Read them. Think about them. Combine these thoughts with other articles on this and other sites and then plan your modeling career. You will find authors will different viewpoints and definitions. Also get updated about modelling on www.wantedentertainment..com Does that mean that one person is wrong or mis-leading you? Not necessarily. We all have different experiences and thus we developed different perceptions. It is my hope that when you have completed your studies you will find a concensus and have a plan which works for you. You are an individual who lives in your particular part of the world and with your limitations. There is no one formula. Overnight success stories are rarely true. Someone may seem to rocket to the top overnight but you can rest assured that it was not an accident. Every career has its own demands and unique sacrifices. Most aspiring models don't realize there is a lot of work involved and they get frustrated when things don't move quickly. If you are informed and you have a plan you will be better prepared for the roller coaster. You need to be physically, mentally and emotionally prepared for what this career will take. It is critical to understand the industry as a whole and in your part of the world to succeed in this career. 1 Like |
Re: How To Become A Model by wantedent: 1:12pm On Jan 06, 2008 |
Nice info. and thanks |
Re: How To Become A Model by wantedent: 1:23pm On Jan 06, 2008 |
This should throw more light on the topic, what do you guys think. * ADVERTISING AGENCY creates advertising campaigns for clients, selects models. * ART DIRECTOR artist who creates layout for ads, illustrates model's poses. * BLOCKING the actual physical movements by actors in any scene. * BLOWUP enlargement photo from a negative or slide. * BOOKER person at agency who sets appointments for models. * BOOK OUT when you tell your agency that you are unavailable to work for certain day(s). * BUYOUT advance payment for future use of a print ad or a commercial for a specific period of time. * CASTING choosing models/actors for a specific job * CATALOGUE MODELING posing for mail order items for major retailers. * CATTLE CALL several agencies send many models of the same general type to a casting session. * COMMENTARY script used to describe clothes for a fashion show. * COMMERCIAL promotional advertisement on TV, radio or other media. * COMMISSION a percentage of model's fee required as payment to agency. * COMPOSITE CARD card with 35 photos of model and their details to promote and distribute to prospective clients. * CREATIVE DIRECTOR ad agency employee who determines the model type. * FADS an overdone fashion; passing craze. * FASHION COORDINATOR puts fashion shows outfits together in retail stores. * FIT MODELING modelling the original sample garment to test for sizing clients chose a model whose measurements match the sample size exactly. * FORMAL FASHION SHOW, RUNWAY SHOW invited audience, stage, music; models walk down runway to show designer clothing. * FREELANCE modelling for many clients without agency representation. * FULL:LENGTH SHOT head to toe photograph. * HEADSHEET agency sheet, poster, or book of models they represent that goes to prospective clients. * HIGH FASHION extreme, chic, sophisticated model type. * ILLUSTRATION MODEL poses for artists. * INFORMAL FASHION SHOW in stores or restaurants, walk around, no runway * LINEUP Position of model and garment in a fashion show. * LOCATION assignment site outside the studio. * MARKET WEEK 46 times per year when seasonal clothing lines are shown to buyers. * MODEL BAG a large tote in which you carry all your makeup and working essentials. * MODEL RELEASE contract in which the model gives permission to use the photo as the client specifies. * MODEL AGENCY represents model for employment and receives a percentage of the bookings. * MONOLOGUE a scene performed by one person for a client, that reflects a particular mood and demonstrates your acting talent. * OPEN CALL casting when the client sees all models suitable for the type requested. * PORTFOLIO casebook which show the model at his/her photogenic best and samples of their work (tearsheets). * PRINTWORK photography taken for catalogue and mail order, books, brochures, ads for magazines or newspapers, magazine covers, commercial photography for household products, business products and services, glamour products. * PROOF intermediate stage of photo development from which you can chose best poses. * PUBLIC RELATIONS creating an image of a product or service in the eyes of the public, mainly through newspaper articles. * RESIDUALS additional money paid when a piece runs in repeat. * ROUNDS calling on prospective clients for photography and television. * RUNWAY a narrow raised platform on which the model shows the clothing. * SCOUT to look for prospective models from other, smaller agencies, other locations. * SHOWROOM WORK manufacturer's showcase of a clothing line to buyers using live models when the seasonal clothing designs are being shown. * SLATE to state your name on camera before your commercial audition. * SPEC SHOT photographer's idea of a comp, which he/she hopes to sell to the client. * SPOKESPERSON model chosen to explain the features of a product/service. * STATS Statistical information of a model, including measurements, size, height, etc * STOCK PHOTOGRAPHER one whose work is not for a specific client or job, but whose photos get listed in a general catalogue by number for any client to select. * STORYBOARD artwork that shows each scene of a commercial. * STROBE light unit used by a photographer. * TESTIMONIAL celebrity declaration to the value of a product/service; improvisational endorsement of a product or service that the actor has officially tested, used and approved. * TEST SHOTS; TEST PHOTOGRAPHY free or low cost photos used to build a beginning portfolio 3/4. * SHOTS photo from head to mid thigh. * TRADE SHOWS industry promotional display of products/services usually in a hotel or convention centre. * TRANSPARENCIES the slide forms of a photograph. * TRUNK SHOW informal modeling of one specific designer line, usually in a store or small boutique. * USAGE additional fees for higher exposure, like a billboard or national use. * WEATHER PERMIT a location job that is dependent on fair weather, may be cancelled the day before or that morning. |
Re: How To Become A Model by themac(f): 2:25pm On Aug 21, 2008 |
could u add a blog subscription with feedburner on ur blog? |
Re: How To Become A Model by shirleyfuentes: 3:52pm On Feb 17, 2011 |
Great information. Being a model is one of my dreams but it will never happened. Sad for me |
Re: How To Become A Model by tot3ntanZz: 8:35pm On May 15, 2023 |
Hey! Becoming a model typically involves a combination of hard work, dedication, and persistence. You will have to put a lot of effort in order to meet all the standards of the modeling business. It is also important to understand that you must be genetically gifted. There's no way to do that without it, though. However, if you are still interested in becoming a model and have all the prerequisites for this, then you should pay attention to https://blinkmodelmanagement.com/ This modeling agency specializes in private parties, trade shows, promotional events, and so on and you have a chance to become one of their models! |
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