FAQ
Do
I have to attend modeling school to
be a model?
What
is the qualifications of being a model?
What
is the best age for modeling?
What
it Takes to be a Model?
What
are the qualities of a successful model?
What
types of models and modeling are there?
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Do
I have to attend modeling school to
be a model?
It helps,
but not necessary. Citimodels
can arrange someone — for a
fee — if
you need one to instruct you in poise,
posture, diction, skin care, make-up
application, the proper walk, and
more.
What
is the qualifications of being a model?
Dedication
and presentation in general.
What
is the best age for modeling?
In the area of commercial printwork,
there is no age limit for modeling,
from few month from births to 60 or
more years!
What
it Takes to be a Model?
It varies. Generally an aspiring model
should have a pleasant personality,
healthy hair, straight teeth, toned
and well proportioned body.
What
are the qualities of a successful
model?
You must
be ambitious to set your goal. Dont
wait for an agent to come after you,
you go to them.
You must
be confident and self assured on what
you do. Understand that rejection
for a modeling job is normal.
You must
have a sense of independence to travel
to another city.
You must
be good in your time management. You
must be organized to keep track of
the different dates, times and locations
of appointments.
You
must healthy and in good shape to
work all day and still look good.
What
types of models and modeling are there?
There
are different modeling categories
with different requirements, so if
you may not be able to work in one,
you may be right for another. more
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How
much can a model earn?
The
fees are different from city to
city and job to job. With the exception
of the supermodels fee, adult commercial
models can expect to make anywhere
between $50 to $250 an hour depending
on the market. New York City, which
is the commercial modeling capital
of the world, normally pays models
$250 an hour. Children are paid
less than adults.
What
is CompCard?
A CompCard
is a models business card or a company's
broshcure of yourself. It's a nice
printed paper which has a model's
photos and basic measurement information
plus contact information. It is necessary
to have if you are serious about modeling
profession.
Today,
digital compcard has been becoming
popular as part of models porfolio.
Citimodels.com offers this service
to models in addition to print hard
copy.
What
about portfolios?
Portfolio is a history of the work
you have done: covers, editorial pages,
newspaper ads, etc. It is not a book
of one photographer's pictures of
you.
How
do I put together eye catching portfolio?
At
Citimodels we help the models understand
how put together the “right” kinds
of photographs for their head shot,
portfolio and composite sheet.
Every photo must look like an ad.
Don’t make the mistake of doing what
most people do and just stand in front
of a camera and have pretty
pictures taken. Generally those pictures
get thrown away by agents. The way
to get an agent’s and photographers’
attention is by showing them photos
that tell a story. Your photos should
look like they could be an ad for
many products.
Not
knowing the proper ingredients of
commercial photographs is the main
reason people never reach there goals
in the industry. Because being able
to show different expressions in believable
ways is what grabs an agent’s attention.
Citimodels will make sure you have
all of these qualifications.
What
is an Open call?
They
are free and you will get the agencies'
opinions on your modeling potential
and one may even want to sign you.
When you attend these open calls,
bring your portfolio. Wear a flattering
outfit that is also comfortable. Do
not wear a lot of make-up. The people
you are meeting with are professionals
and can spot someone's modeling potential
immediately.
How
do I choose a photographer?
Citimodels only work with accredited
fashion photographers to make sure
it saves time and money for the models
and the agency. Citimodels can suggest
photographers to use.
What
does Citimodels do?
As
your agent we submit your composite
sheet to art directors and photographers
to our network of contact locally
and international. We give you the
necessary information pertaining
to a booking, negotiate and collect
fees when you are booked for a job,
and to send you on go-sees. The
agent does not select models for
jobs.
How
much is Citimodels fee?
Citimodels
collect a fee from business customers
only when we obtain a booking for
a model. In print advertising we
charge 20 percent commission per
booking. You travel reimbursement
is not subject to commission.
What
are the benefits in signing with Citimodels?
Every model must be represented specially
in dealing with money. Most big modeling
contracts are done thru an agency.
You will have one person working very
hard on your behalf. It makes your
life simpler. When you are not available
to work on certain days, you only
need to notify one agent. Repubable
agencies are also being contacted
by big advertising agencies for work.
You don't want to be left out.
Do
I need experience to begin working?
In modeling you can begin to book
certain jobs right away. Be flexible,
practice often.
Can
Citimodels guarantee work?
Any Agency cannot guarantee work.
Citimodels can only introduce you
to the most appropriate interviews.
You are the only one who can actually
get the work.
What
is a go-see?
A go-see is when you "go and see"
a client to show yourself and your
work for upcoming modeling bookings.
You would bring your portfolio, have
a photo or comp card to leave behind,
and dress the part.
Just
because you
were turned down today doesn't necessarily
mean you do not have a shot- the next
time.
