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11 Must-Know Terms and Phrases in the Child Modeling Business
Like all industries, the child modeling business includes an assortment of terms and phrases used to describe various elements and job performances.
If your child is just starting out in the modeling business, or you’re considering learning more about it, becoming familiar with these words can help give you a head start when it comes to looking for jobs and understanding what’s going on during a print photo shoot or commercial.
What is an "agent"?
An agent is a representative from a kids modeling agency or commercial agency. The agent handles nearly everything for you, from promoting your child as a model to managing your child’s casting calls, bookings, and career.
What exactly does an "art director" do?
The art director is the representative from the advertising agency. An art director oversees choosing child models as well as directs the photo shoots. An art director is also responsible for the advertising campaigns and commercials.
What does "booking" mean?
If your child has been "booked," it means his or her job with a particular commercial or modeling gig has been confirmed. Unlike in some life scenarios, getting "booked" in the child modeling business is a good thing!
What is involved with "casting"?
Also called a "casting call," this is when child models and actors are seen in person. Oftentimes casting involves getting in front of the camera and casting agents, art directors, and clients are likely present.
Does my child need a "comp card"?
A comp card, also known as a composition card, is a card that includes photos and statistics about a child model. Comp cards are generally sent to producers and art directors for casting purposes, and usually unnecessary for baby models.
What happens during a "fitting"?
When a child model is requested for a fitting, it means he or she needs to try on clothes in advance of a booking.
What is the purpose of a "go-see"?
A go-see is a brief meeting where child models are seen in person for potential modeling jobs and commercial gigs. A go-see is also an excellent opportunity to share a child model’s portfolio (see below).
What does a child model’s "portfolio" include?
A child model’s portfolio is a book that includes a collection of photos and tear-sheets (see below). Portfolios are designed to promote a model, and should be assembled creatively to best represent the child’s abilities.
What does the "producer" handle?
Like the art director, the producer wears many hats. He or she is responsible for booking child talent, overseeing the shoot schedule, and managing the shoot budget.
Does my child’s portfolio need a "tear-sheet"?
A tear-sheet is exactly what it sounds like: A finished print ad often torn from the catalog, magazine, or sale paper and included in the child model’s portfolio. Tear-sheets are great tools for showcasing a child model’s experience and potential and yes, you should include tear-sheets if you have them.
During a shoot, what does a "wrangler" do?
A wrangler’s job isn’t as scary as it sounds. The wrangler of a child shoot is a specialized stylist whose job is to motivate and direct the child models .
Using the Barcelona model for managing your talent. Untapped talent is wasted talent. Where no effective talent management process exists, an organisation runs the risk of losing people with potential.
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Ok, so I don’t have much credibility in the world of linguistics, but my product strategist, Cecile Alper-Leroux used the word ‘integrally’ to describe our talent management system.
Author: Kelly Keenan
For more information about these and other child modeling industry terms and phrases, as well as how to get your child started with modeling, visit http://www.mykidshouldbefamous.com
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Child Acting Scams And How To Spot Them
Most parents think their child holds all the potential in the world to become the next big child star like, Gary Coleman or Raven Symone. For this reason many parents easily fall victim to scam artists that claim to be legitimate acting or modeling agencies.
If you don’t know how the scenario goes here it is: a company runs an ad claiming to be looking for talented children for commercials, television shows, movies and print ads, then you arrange a meeting at a hotel or some rented out office space so they can "evaluate" your child. Who can blame a parent for think that their child has the chance to grace the covers of magazines, be a movie star or a national commercial star.
After these "acting and modeling agency" scouts lure you in with their persuasive ads, they have you come to a hotel where they have you sit and listen to someone talk about the fame and fortune your child can get from acting and modeling, they’re just getting you excited when they do this.
They sound even more legitimate when during the hotel meeting, they weave some children out for not having what it takes and deciding to keep your child, bringing your hopes even higher for your child.
Once they tell you that your child was kept for having "what it takes" they then ask you for an "investment" for your child to go further. Most of these scam agencies ask you to pay multiple fees, the most common "fees" they ask you to pay is for a session with "top talent agencies from Los Angeles and New York City".
Just when it seems like this is your child’s big break you head to the meeting to find nobody there and just when you call the scam artist "talent agents" back about the situation, their contact details are useless and you’ve just put your self in debt between the $3,000 $4,500 range.
Now don’t get me wrong here, these so called acting and modeling agencies do provide acting and modeling "lessons" but they do not guarantee your child any acting or modeling jobs, at least 99% of the time. So if you fall for these scams, you will more than likely not be able to get your money back because they will tell you that they didn’t guarantee your child any work.
A new way that modeling scouts try to get your money is by going out and finding your child at local shopping malls and other public locations. They approach you and tell you how good your child looks and how they could possibly be a big star, then they give you a card and a short monologue for your child to go home and practice before they visit the "agency".
The common question that is asked is how to spot these scam artists who claim to be acting and modeling agents, it’s quite simple when you call the "agency" or when you’re approached by a "scout" ask them for their credentials, ask them to list some of their clients and possibly give you their contact information for verification. Most likely if you know how to spot a scam when you see one, you won’t have to worry about being ripped off by these guys.
Which is a good modeling agency to send pictures to?
And watch out for scams. Always google and agency name + scam and read everything that comes up. If even one person was scammed, I wouldn’t bother. Studies show that over 90% of advertised modeling opportunities are not legitimate.
Snap shots are not professional photos. Snap shots are photos you take yourself. Here is a great website for avoiding modeling scams, and learning what questions to ask an agency if you are accepted.
SC Fashion and Modeling Industry News: Today Show Uncovers More Modeling Scams. For so many young girls today, becoming a “Top Model” is all they dream about! They are bombarded with TV Reality Shows like “America’s Next Top Model”,
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