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Modelling Jargon
BOOKING: A work a model
has been selected to do.
AUDITION:
Meeting to enable the client and the photographer to assess
different models corresponding to a series of criteria in order to select models
for a project.
HEAD SHEET:
Promotion sent once a year to all clients. It takes the
form of a poster or a book showing a photo of each model the agency represents.
OPEN HOUSE: Period
of the week when people interested in becoming models can obtain an opinion of
their modelling potential from a professional agent. The basic criteria must be
met.
PORTFOLIO (BOOK): The
model's basic promotional tool consisting of an album showing the best photos
from tests and bookings.
TEST:
Photo test done by a professional photographer and team
at the model's expense, resulting in the selection of two or three photos to be
included in the model's portfolio.
COMPOSITE
CARD, OR Z-CARD: Promotional tool in the form
of a 5' x 7' card intended for clients. The comp card is a selection of the model's
best photos and is updated regularly at the model's expense.
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