What to Expect at a Model Casting?
From Victoria’s Secrets models to
the models you see at your local promotions event, everyone has to go this
process of casting and convince a row of judges that their worth being hired
for their modeling jobs. So what do
you expect at a model casting, and how do you perform up to par against your
competition?
Prepare
to wait
Model castings are done only on
certain timings and there are many people eyeing for the same modeling jobs. So interviews become a
long process and will definitely test your patience. So be prepared and alert
too, as in case if you don’t give a response when your name is being called,
the next person on the list immediately gets the go.
Go
in to meet the client
You will be directed to meet the
client in a particular room. They will first ask for your comp card and your
portfolio. After that, they may choose to ask you a few questions about your
experiences and your background. Most clients will then ask you to do some
runway walking and poses. This is your chance to impress the clients, so focus
and do it slowly. After which they might comment on you or ask you to leave.
How
to prepare for Casting
Casting like any audition process, preparation
will determine whether you get the opportunity or not. You might ask what a
comp card and portfolio is? They are the most important documents that you must
possess as a model. A comp card, short for composite card arranges your key
features in an A5 sized card and includes information such as height, weight,
and various key body sizes. It’s almost akin to an identity card and tells the
client what they need to know about you in a concise manner.
The ‘portfolio’ on the other hand,
is an extension of your comp card but includes a large variety of shots. It
will typically include your past projects, test shoots, and maybe even URLs to
videos or online websites/ platforms with your work, if there are any. The portfolio
is usually created for you by a modeling agency, if you had gotten a client
that way. You can alternatively create the comp card and portfolio yourself but
you have to do proper research and get it done with adherence to industry
standards.
What
to wear
The golden rule of casting is to
always wear simple and be simple. It is at times hard to determine what exactly
the client wants. If you are wearing a complex outfit what you are wearing may
contradict the client’s expectations. Never wear fancy patterned clothing, jewelry,
accessories, or excessive makeup that affects your original style and look.
Clients want to know your natural look for them to mold you into the type of
model they are expecting for in the project. At the most, some foundation and
mascara with simple patterned and colored outfit should be worn.
Confidence
Sometimes clients may ask questions
that have no relevance to modeling. For example, they may ask your favorite
hobbies. What’s important here is not your answer, but your level of confidence.
It doesn’t matter what you say but are you saying it with confidence? It
doesn’t matter if you don’t execute your pose or walk the runway perfectly, but
are you doing it with confidence? Technique matters just as much as personality
and that is what will convince them that you are the face for their modeling jobs.
Casting is a fairly simple process,
yet not easy to conquer. But you can prepare through practice. Stand in a front
of a mirror and practice your walks and poses. Maintain your health and beauty
in the week that leads up to your casting call. With
preparation comes confidence, any casting call would be a breeze.
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