Firstly there are no set "rules" as to
who will work as a model or an actor and who won’t work in the acting or fashion industry. It
is all about a specific look. or a communication that the Artiste
gives to the Viewers. For Example for modeling (runway), the only basic requirement is that
girls need to be at least 1.75m (that is 5ft 9 inches) tall, and guys at
least 1.80 (5ft 11 inches) tall.- That is ONLY if they are to be
RAMP (Catwalk) models. But there are over twenty different
kinds of Models (Ramp is only one).
If you would like to know if you could
have the potential to be a model or an actor, you can reach
Platinum-Blue
at: www.Platinum-Blue.com or
Just SMS yr Name, Age and Cell# Here
(Its a Free SMS)
Or you could apply on our vetting desk on
whatsapp on 0832505000 and send photographs of yourself
(with sometimes your measurements if required i.e. height, waist, hips, bust/chest, shoe size
and hair and eye colour). These do not have to be "professionally" taken
photographs. (be sure to include yr Name, Age and Cell# ) -
Email to info@Platinum-Blue.com
GETTING STARTED IN
MODELING and ACTING:
Once accepted by a Talent agency, there is
a lot of preparation to be done before you get your first "assignment".
For Booth Acting or Modeling its common practice to create a Portfolio
of Looks. For Modeling you have to acquire a professional portfolio by doing
several test shoots. These are shoots that you pay for and are done by
a Fashion or Professional photographer who is assisted by crew that may
include a hair stylist & make-up
artist depending on the size of the shoot. Some times the hair and make-up is done by the same person.
These photographs will be viewed by your agency & yourself within a
few days to decide which ones to use. You do not have to do anything
that makes you uncomfortable . These pictures will be be used to start off your
portfolio, hopefully to be replaced by the latest Advertising work,
or subsequent shoots. The agency will use Pics in your Portfolio to
create an on the fly 'Comp card' or a Z-Card (a compilation
of Pics to suit the application - including pertinent size info about
the artiste) for the project at hand and the model/acting agency uses these to "market" you to the clients.
You must realise that modeling or acting is not an
easy, glamorous life style, you must be motivated and dedicated. You
will be expected to be professional, punctual and responsible concerning
all aspects of the industry at all times.
At Platinum-Blue
the door to the booking office is always open. Our models know
that they can come to us any time during the day with any questions they
may have.
Here are a few notes to help you
understand the industry better
ACTING and
MODEL WORK IS OBTAINED BY:
- Having a good Portfolio / Z-card /
composite.
- Going to castings and Auditions.
- Having the agency send in Pertinent
pics / Z-Cards from your Portfolio to Casting Directors or clients.
- "Checking in with the agency."
I am sure you would like to know
how soon you will work as a model or an actor.
This varies. You must understand that you
will not work immediately. Once you have a presentable portfolio you will start attending castings
and auditions, and from the castings you get
the bookings if you are successfully selected. So basically there are no short cuts, but as soon as you
are ready to work your booker will start sending you to castings. That
is where you come into the picture. Talent agencies can only do so much
for you, but once you are in front of the client performing, you are the
only one who can pull the booking through.
Get Started...
Click here to attend >>
Next Open-Casting Day:- on THIS
Sat,11 Jan'25
... OR (Even Quicker), -
Just SMS yr Name, Age and Cell# Here
(Its a Free SMS) - we will reply within an hour.
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MODELS GLOSSARY / TERMINOLOGY:
These are a couple of words used in the
industry, I’m sure this will be of some help in understanding how
everything works.
ad
Abbreviation for advertisement.
artist release form
A contract in releasing your claim of any rights to images been taken
for a specific client for an agreed fee. There are variations on these
in the industry presently.
weather day
Clients may not be able to film on a certain day due to bad weather and
will call for another day to film. Quite often do they option a last
additional day on a shoot for a possible weather day.
beauty
When used in context such as "beauty shoot" it refers to a full face
photograph which would be used for a cover or a cosmetic ad.
booker
Staff member whose job is to handle requests from clients.
booking
When a model/actor is booked for a specific job he/she has a booking.
booking out
When a model/actor notifies his/her booker/agency that he/she will not be
available for a certain number of days.
brief
Information given to a model/actor by his/her booker regarding the job or
casting. It will have information such as dress code etc. Or information
a client will give to the agency regarding a casting.
call back
After a casting the casting director/client may want to see a model/actor
again to enable a final decision for final selection before the booking
casting
Clients ask to see models who fit a specific brief for a specific
job. The client will hold a casting. You must attend all castings and
dress accordingly. If you cannot attend a casting notify the agency.
There
are no fees payable for castings by you, as you will not be paid as well.
Casting Director
The person appointed by a client to facilitate the casting enabling the
client to find the best artists/talent for a particular assignment/tv
commercial/film or advert. Casting Directors DO NOT CHARGE YOU to cast.
No fees payable to cast.
crew
All personnel who assist in the production of stills photographs and
television commercials, including camera operators, make-up artists etc.
commission
A commission of 20 % is deducted by the agency on all jobs. You will
be quoted a "model/acting fee" which includes the agency commission and tax.
editorial
An "editorial booking" is a shoot for pages in a
magazine. An editorial is only used once.
go-see
When the acting agency makes an appointment for you to see a photographer
or an advertising client. A go-see is different to a casting where there are lots of
models. You do not get paid for going on go-sees, or auditions or
castings.
location
When a model/actor gets booked to shoot on location it means that you will
not be shooting in studio. Normally location shoots take place
out-doors.
mannequin / mannequins
another word for model, models
on camera performers agreement
Contract for your voice work/ performance in front of camera for a
paticular film/tv commercial ,audio visual.
on set
Meaning on the location where the filming/performance will be
captured/takes place.
options
An option is put on a model
or an actor by a client or clients, to procure the
models tentative availability for their shoot. The options are then
either taken up by a confirmed booking or released.
Paye tax
Every freelance model from babies to the elderly pays Pay As You Earn
tax
which is 25% presently in South Africa. This amount is deducted by your
agency from your model fees and paid over to the Receiver of Revenue.
Irp5 certificate
You will be issued with a IRP5 (SA) certificate for the tax amounts that
your agency deducted from your earnings and paid over to the Receiver of
Revenue.
photo library / picture library /stock
images
Pictures taken by photograpers to be places in "photograpic
libraries" from which clients can buy/"rent" a picture for the client's
paticular needs.
These might never be used by clients or can be used from editorial to
adverting
The model/actor is compensated for his/her work day in front of camera while
the usage fees for the images ,when used, are between the photo
library/photographer and client.
portfolio / porti / book
A selection of photo’s and tearsheets that a model shows to clients.
Platinum-Blue
shoots your portfolio and publishes it on the Internet. You may want to
make your own PF book. You can print out which Photos you want from a
Portfolio disk or from the Web (Internet).
pencil booking
A provisional booking for a model(s) /
actor(s).
S.A.A.S.P.
South African Association of Stills Producers.
take
A model/actor hears this word when being filmed or taped. When a director
or cameraman says "this is going to be a take" he means rehearsals are
over and the models/actors next moves will actually be recorded. (hopefully for
the last time)
tearsheet
As soon as a magazine appears in which a model/actor is featured, he/she
must buy copies and literally tear out the magazine sheets. These pages
from a magazine are called tearsheets. These will be placed into the
portfolio/book.
test
When a model/actor does a test shoot it is purely for
his/her book. Testing is
vital to build up your book, and so the clients can see your ability to
work, it also gives you experience. Models/Actors are not paid to test, they
have to pay a photographer to test with them. Platinum-Blue requires
test shoots at least 6 months apart from the Previous shoot (sometimes
sooner)
tvc
Abbreviation for tv commercial. - tv ads
This is obviously just a basic run-down
on how things work. We hope that you are more informed about the
industry now, if you have any queries you can contact the Agency at the above addresses.
or e-mail us at: info@Platinum-Blue.co.za
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Platinum-Blue:
An established Professional South African modeling and commercial
agency. Best advertising and promotions through internet networking,
immaculate photography by the finest SA photographers.
