Modeling
Definitions Modeling
definitions you should know…
Test your
knowledge of everything
modeling; including models,
modeling terms and modeling
tools that help models become
even better models, with these
industry terms.
Modeling
Agent-Model and talent
agents provide representation to
actors, models and other talent.
The agency helps you find work
and collects money after your
work is complete. The agency
then takes a commission from
your work (usually 10-20%) and
sends you the rest.
(to) Book- Booking
happens when a company selects a
model for a particular job.
This term is most often used
when referring to a model being
selected for, say, a runway job.
A Book-
A book is usually used when
referring to a model’s
portfolio.
Callback-
All callback is when a client is
interested in a model or actor
and would like to see them for a
second time, prior to making the
ultimate selection as to who
will get the modeling job.
Composite Card- Also known
as a “comp” card, it is a card
with a couple of pictures that a
model or modeling agency uses to
land model work.
Fashion
Modeling- Fashion modeling
is modeling where the clothing
is the central focus.
Fitting-
A model goes to a fitting prior
to being booked for, say, a
runway job. There, the model
tries on the clothes of the
designer so that booking and
other decisions can be made
about the talent.
Figure
Modeling- Fashion modeling
is the kind of modeling where
the body is the central focus,
such as nude modeling.
Fit
models- Fit models are used
to test the sizing of sample
garments.
Go-See-
An interview or audition for a
model prior to being booked
Junior
Model- A model that looks
young and can model
junior-sized clothing.
Model
Bag- Any bag that is used to
carry the necessary items a
model needs, such as a change of
clothes, deodorant, combs and
brushes.
Model
Release- A model release is
a contract a model signs giving
clients permission to use photos
of them.
Parts Model- A parts
model is a model that is
photographed at specific parts
of the body, such as the model’s
hands or feet.
Portfolio- Contains photos,
usually of a model’s prior work,
that is used at go-sees to
determine which model will be
selected for a job.
Print
Work- Unlike runway
modeling, this work is done
using still camera pictures and
is used for print, such as
magazine photos.
Runway Modeling-
The opposite of Print Work, this
modeling usually involves
a catwalk for models to display a
designers clothing line.
