A - Z OF MODELLING 5 - MODELLING TERMS EVERY MODEL NEEDS TO KNOW

This is the fifth part of modelling terms every Model needs to know. Learn and Enjoy.

.READY-TO-WEAR: Clothing that is not custom-made. Customers can buy ready-to-wear right off the rack in a store. The opposite of ready-to-wear is wildly expensive couture clothing.

REEL: A videotape montage of an actor or a model's work. This could include clips from movies, TV shows, commercials, industrials, student films, etc. Directors and cinematographers have reels of their work too.

REFLECTOR: A big, silvery flat disc or umbrella that is positioned around the photographer's subject to reflect all the light onto it.

RELEASE: A document or contract signed by the model or actor that specifies how the client can use the photographs or film.

RESIDUALS: Additional money paid when a piece runs in repeat, rates dictated by the unions.

RESUME/CV: Your education, training, and professional history and experience condensed onto one page, neatly formatted and typo-free.

ROUNDS: Calling on prospective clients for photography and television work.

RUNWAY: A narrow raised platform on which the model ‘shows’ the clothing.

SAMPLE: A one-off piece of clothing from a line made by a designer for the model(s) to wear.

SCOUT: To search for prospective models from other, smaller agencies, other locations or even in the street or while on beaches. Scouts find potential models in a crowd.

SCREEN TEST: A few minutes of film shot to see how an actor looks and sounds on film under different circumstances, in various lighting and make-up, etc.

SET: The place where a film or commercial is filmed, either in a studio or on location OR the arrangement of props and furniture in a TV or photo studio.

SHOOT: Photo session.

SHOWROOM: Where clothing designers display their collections to buyers, sometimes using models. Showrooms are usually not open to the public.

SHOWROOM WORK: Manufacturer's showcase a clothing line to buyers using live models when the seasonal clothing designs are being shown.

SIGN-IN SHEET: Used on cattle calls to list the order in which each model is expected to arrive to audition.

SLATE: To state your name on camera before your commercial audition.

SPEC SHOT: Test photos taken for a specific job. The photographer will take the photos hoping to sell them to the client.

SPOKESPERSON: A model chosen to explain the features of a product/service.

SPORTS SHOT: A photo of a model playing a sport.

‘STATS’: Short for statistics. These include all the specific sizes and measurements a model needs to print on his or her composite card. The ‘stats’ required depend on the type of model (fashion, commercial print, male or female). A female fashion model must list her height, waist in inches, hips in inches, bust in inches, cup size, dress size, shoe size, hair color and eye color. A male fashion model must list his height in inches, chest in inches, waist in inches, inseam in inches, shirt size, collar size, sleeve length, suit size, shoe size, hair color, and eye color. Adult models do not list their age or their weight. Children list hair color, eye color, their height in inches, size, and date of birth. For infants and babies, weight, length in inches and date of birth are all that's required, as well as a photograph taken within the last six months. Children under five need to have new photos taken every six months (these can be Polaroids).

STILL: A still photograph, as opposed to photography for film and television

STROBE STUDIO: A very brightly-lit studio that is suitable for certain photo shoots (as opposed to a daylight studio).

STUDIO: The controlled environment photographers use for photo shoots. The opposite of a studio shoot is a location shoot.

STYLIST: A professional hired to style the clothing, hair and makeup for the models on a photo shoot. The stylist can choose the clothing, add accessories, design the set, and design the look of the hair and makeup (but not actually do the hair and makeup - usually the stylist will direct the hired hair and makeup artist.

ADVERTISING AGENCY: A company that specializes in creating ads for big brands. Almost all of the ads you see on TV or in magazines are created by an advertising agency. The account executive is your main contact at the ad agency. The creative director, art director and the copywriter come up with the concept. Someone from the ad agency will then co-ordinate the booking: casting the models, hiring a photographer who will secure the location and hiring a stylist and make-up artist for the shoot.


ADVERTISING: The industry that promotes products and services to the general public in hopes that people will buy or use those products and services.

Source: Model's Direct

A - Z OF MODELLING 4 - MODELLING TERMS EVERY MODEL NEEDS TO KNOW

Good morning models, its been a long time. How is your week going. This year's edition of The Best Model Nigeria is coming soon so watch this space for more information. This is the fourth part of the A - Z of Modelling, so you guys Enjoy.

MAKEUP ARTIST: Applies and changes makeup for photo sessions, fashion shows and films.

MARKET WEEK: When seasonal clothing lines are shown to buyers. This occurs 4-6 times per year.

MARKET, JOB MARKET: Any location where there is a lot of work.

MISSES: A women’s clothing size. In department stores, misses is adult women, petite is small women and junior is child-teen women.

MODEL AGENCY: Represents models for employment and receives a percentage of the bookings.

MODEL BAG: A large tote in which you carry all your makeup and working essentials.

MOOD: Happy, sad, pensive or joyful, this is the emotion the model is asked to display in a photograph or on the runway..

NON-UNION: A person or job that does not have union status. Models can belong to one or more of several unions or guilds.

ON SET: Meaning filming/shooting at the location/studio where a shoot is being done.

OPTIONS: An option is put to a model by a client to see if he/she would be available for their shoot. Options are then either confirmed as a booking, or released.

PENCIL BOOKING: A provisional booking for a model.

PERCENTAGE: The fee your agent and/or manager takes out of the money you make.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT: An all-purpose term for the person who assists a model, a modelling agent, a photographer, etc.

PHOTO LIBRARY/PICTURE LIBRARY/STOCK IMAGES: Pictures taken by photographers to be placed in "photographic libraries" from which clients can buy or "rent" a picture for their particular needs. The model is paid for his/her work in front of camera while the usage fee for the images (if used) are split between the photo library, photographer and client.

POLAROID: A type of camera that delivers the developed film instantly. On castings and go-sees, Polaroids are usually taken of every model and stapled to their resumes and headsheets.

P-O-P: Short for point-of-purchase. This is anywhere a consumer purchases a product. Sometimes a model's likeness is used at a point-of-purchase, like at a cosmetics counter that displays a poster of the model wearing that company's make-up.

PORTFOLIO: A book containing a selection of photographs and tearsheets that a model shows to clients.

POSE: One of the many stances or positions a model may assume during a photo shoot or a fashion show. Strike a pose - there's really nothing to it.

PRINCIPAL: the main subject in a photograph, as opposed to an extra or background model.

PRINTWORK: Photography taken for catalogues and mail order, books, brochures, ads for magazines or newspapers, magazine covers, commercial photography for household products, business products and services and glamour products.

PRODUCER: The person responsible for the day-to-day decision making of a production.

PRODUCT CONFLICT: Representing competitive products - to be avoided.

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Produces video/film for viewing.

PROMOTION: An event that may require models to promote a product, a service, a new store, etc. Or publicity to advance a product, service or person.

PROOF: An intermediate stage of photographic development from which the photographer or client can chose the model’s best poses.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: A public relations company is sometimes hired by a modelling agency, a model's manager or by a model to promote and publicize the model and his or her career. Public relations representatives distribute information (press releases) to the media about a client's comings and goings in order to get that client's name in the papers or magazines.

Source: Model's Direct

MODEL OF THE MONTH _ KOREDE AJASA.

 Hello beautiful models, today I present  to you our new model of the month. She is one of the face of Zaron, she was able to garner the highest votes and the new face of The Model's Workshop.

About Korede
My name is ajasa olakorede. I'm an  Accounting student of the University of Lagos. I love making friends, taking pictures,acting, reading novels. I also love extra curricular activities like debate.

I am model with a vision to show the world what I have in me. I love exploring things and finally I love my relationship with God.

You can follow her on Facebook khoreday ajax. On Instagram @mz___kay

A - Z OF MODELLING 3 - MODELLING TERMS EVERY MODEL SHOULD KNOW

This is the third part of the A - Z of Modelling series. Enjoy.

GO SEE: When the model agency makes an appointment for you to see a photographer or a client. A go-see is different to a casting (where there are lots of models). Go-sees are like mini-auditions, so you should bring your portfolio, comp card or other photos and dress and behave appropriately. You do not get paid for going to go-sees.

GROUP SHOT: A photograph composed of a group of models (more than three).

GUTTER: The crease in a double-page photo spread.

HAIR STYLIST: Works on hair changes during a shoot.

HAUTE COUTURE: Pronounced "oat-ko-chure" this phrase is French for "high-fashion." Couture is extremely high-end, tailor-made designer clothes that only a few dozen people in the world can afford. High-fashion editorial models work in couture.

HEADSHEET: A sheet, poster or book of models that an agency sends to prospective clients.

HEADSHOT: An 8 x 10 size photo of head and shoulders. Black & white (B&W) headshots are an actor's calling card.

HIGH FASHION: Extreme, chic and sophisticated fashion modeled by top models.

HIGH FASHION MODELLING: Modelling for covers and editorial layouts for the top fashion magazines in the world and in print ads for designer clothing collections.

HOLD: When your agency puts you ‘on hold’ for a job, it means the client is seriously considering you and wants you to keep the time available for them. If another job comes up for that time whilst you are ‘on hold’ you must notify your agency before accepting it.

ILLUSTRATION MODEL: A model who poses for artists.

INFORMAL FASHION SHOWS: Take place in stores or malls, models walk around and there is no runway.

INFORMAL MODELLING: A type of modelling performed in an informal atmosphere, usually a store or mall, where models wander around showing the clothes directly to the customers.

JUNIOR MODEL: A child-teen model between the ages of 8 and 12 years of age.

LINE-UP: The order and position of different models and garments in a fashion show.

LOCATION: Any place, other than in a studio, where a shoot (photography or film) takes place. When you are on location, it means you are outside the controlled environment of the studio or sound stage and should prepare accordingly.

Source: Model's Direct

A-Z OF MODELLING 2 - Modelling terms all models need to know.

  Good day models, this is the continuation of the A-Z of modelling. Enjoy.

DAY RATE: What a model is paid per day. This varies depending on your status, the market you're in, and the client.

DEMOGRAPHIC: The target audience for a particular ad, commercial or product. (Sometimes shortened to "demo"). The most coveted advertising demographic is 18-to-49 year olds because they spend the most money and are the most influenced by advertising. For a magazine, the demographic is the readership of that magazine.

DEMONSTRATION MODELLING: A type of modelling in which the model demonstrates how to use a product, usually at a department store, car show or trade show.

DEMONSTRATOR: A model that ‘shows’ a product at a trade show or store.

DESIGNER: A person who designs clothing, accessories, jewelry, etc. Designers can be instrumental in the career of a model and may propel a formerly unknown model to the top of the industry just because he or she likes that model's look.

DOUBLE-PAGE SPREAD: A photograph in a magazine that is printed across two pages. The crease between the two pages is called the gutter.

DRESSER: A person who helps models dress backstage at fashion shows.

EDITORIAL: An "editorial booking" is a shoot for the fashion pages of a magazine. An editorial is only used once.

EXCLUSIVE: An agreement between a client and a model to work exclusively with that client. For example, a designer may pay a model to do their runway show exclusively.

FASHION COORDINATOR: A person who puts outfits together for fashion shows in retail stores.

FASHION MODEL: A male or female model with a very specific height, size, and shape. With few exceptions, all fashion models have good skin, long legs, well-defined features and generally slender frames. However, different markets tend to prefer different looks.

FILM: There are lots of different film stocks, brands, sizes and formats that photographers use. As a model, you don't actually handle the film but you should have some idea of what the photographer is talking about. This is especially important when you're hiring a photographer on your own to take your first professional photos. The photographer will use either color or B&W depending on the look he or she wants. Color slide film (also called transparency or reversal film) is used to make slides. It's also direct positive film - that is, the film that goes into the camera and the film the slides are made of is the exact same film. The slides are then turned into prints. Color print film is what most consumer cameras use. The film that goes in the camera is sent to a lab when the roll is finished. There, the film is processed to a negative. The lab enlarges the negatives into color prints. Black and white slide and black and white print films are also available. Fashion and editorial models' comp cards should include a mix of color and black and white photos. Actor headshots and commercial print models should use B&W for their headshots.

FIT MODEL: A male or female model fashion designers and clothing manufacturers use to size and measure clothes for production. Clients chose a model whose measurements match the sample size exactly. Clothing manufacturers do not hire separate fit models for each size. Instead, they measure the clothes on a standard size model and then use computer programs to magnify those dimensions for each different size.

FITTING: The session that takes place before the photo shoot where the clothes to be modeled are fitted on to the model. Based on the model's particulars, the clothes are usually altered to fit. When you go to a fitting, be prepared to stand around partially clothed all day long, in front of several people.

FORMAL FASHION SHOWS, RUNWAY SHOWS: With an invited audience, stage and music. Models walk down the runway to ‘show’ designer clothing.

FREELANCE: Modelling for many clients without agency representation.

FULL-LENGTH SHOT: A photo that shows the model from head to toe

Source: Model's Direct

A-Z OF MODELLING 1. MODELLING TERMS EVERY MODEL NEEDS TO KNOW

  As a model both pro and aspiring, there are some things you are required to know in this industry. There are some terms used to in this industry to describe. Here are some of this terms which will be discussed below:

AGENCY: A company that represents models, actors and talent of any kind. A modelling agency is responsible for representing and promoting it’s models and booking jobs for them. Modelling agencies usually handle contracts, payments and the whole business side of the model's work. Ad agencies contact modelling agencies when they need to hire models for TV commercials and print ads.

AGENT: An individual working for an agency who receives commission from each booking he/she sets up.
APPOINTMENT BOOK: What you use to keep track of your schedule. Comes in very handy when filling out vouchers and making sure you've been paid for all the time you worked. You can also use an electronic organiser.

ARTIST RELEASE FORM: A contract that you sign which ‘releases’ your claim over any images taken of you for a specific client for an agreed fee

BACKDROP: A background used in a photographer's studio. This is usually seamless paper or a set location scene.

BOOK OUT: When you tell your agency that you are unavailable to work for certain day(s), for example, a vacation or another job

BOOKER/BOOKING AGENT: A staff member at an agency whose job is to handle requests from clients and to represent and set up appointments for models.

BOOKING: When a model is booked for a specific job/assignment.

BOOKING OUT: When a model notifies his/her booker/agency that he/she will not be available for a certain number of days.

BRIEF: Given to a model by his/her booker regarding a job or casting. It will include information such as dress code etc. Or information a client will give to an agency regarding a casting.

BUYER: A retail store employee responsible for purchasing clothing from manufacturers to sell in store. Buyers typically attend fashion shows and visit designer's showrooms looking for clothing their customers will like.

BUYOUT: When a client makes an advance payment for the future use of a photograph, print ad or TV commercial that a model has appeared in. This means that the client can then use the model’s images wherever and however they want for a specific period of time.

CALL BACK: A second audition for a job. After a casting, the casting director/client may want to see a model again. They will call the people they liked best to come back and try out again to make a final decision about who will be selected for the booking.

CALL SHEET: The notice that goes out to all people involved in a photo shoot (or commercial shoot) that gives the details of the shoot. Important information on the call sheet includes your call time, the location of the shoot and how you should appear upon arrival. Clients may want you to arrive already in full make-up with styled hair or they may want you barefaced (see clean clean). If you don't know this information by the night before the shoot, call your agent and find out. Not following directions causes a lot of expensive, wasted time in the studio and may stop you from getting hired by that client again.

CALL TIME: This is the exact time you need to show up for work. If it's a TV commercial, expect it to be pretty early in the morning. If any special make-up or costume is required, your call time may be at the crack of dawn.

CAMPAIGN: An advertising campaign.

CASTING: Clients will ask to see the models/actors who fit the brief for a specific job. The client will hold a casting. If you cannot attend a casting notify your agent.

CASTING CALL: A call put out to actors or models for a specific role or job. Casting and modelling agencies usually host the casting calls, which may take place at production offices, studios, hotel suites, etc. A closed casting call is one in which the talent has been handpicked and invited to appear. An open casting call is usually advertised in the trades (papers) and is open to anyone.

CASTING DIRECTOR: The person appointed by a client to run the casting enabling the client to find the best models for a particular assignment/commercial. Casting Directors should NOT charge you to attend a casting.

CATALOGUE MODELLING: Modelling clothes or posing with items for major mail-order retailers.

CATTLE CALL: When several agencies send many models of the same general type to a casting session.

CHARACTER MODEL/ CHARACTER

ACTOR: Character models and actors are hired to play the nerd, the fat guy, the librarian or the little old lady. These talented people usually have several different characters they can play. Character actors and models rarely become household names, but this is an extremely lucrative field if you've got the right look.

CLEAN CLEAN: A specification on a call-sheet that means clean hair, clean face. You should show up for the photo shoot with no make-up on and freshly washed hair. The opposite of this is "hair and make-up ready," which is pretty self-explanatory.

CLIENT: A company who hires the ad agency and pays the model's fee.

CLOSE-UP: A photograph taken up close, usually of a face.

Collection: A selection of coordinated clothes being shown by a designer.

COMMENTARY: A script used to describe clothes for a fashion show.

COMMERCIAL: A promotional advertisement on TV, radio or other media.

COMMERCIAL ACTOR: Actors that primarily work in TV commercials. This is a broad category that includes children, old people, and every walk of life in between. Some commercial actors also do commercial print modelling.

COMMERCIAL PRINT ADVERTISING: Advertisements that appear in print for consumer products and services. This includes any ad that appears in a magazine, a newspaper, on a poster, on the side of a bus, etc.

COMMERCIAL PRINT MODEL: A model who works in commercial print advertising. Commercial print models are the ones you see in ads for everything: toothpaste, diapers, cars, dentures, dog food, travel agencies - everything. Commercial print modelling is not as restrictive as fashion or editorial modelling, since advertisers need to appeal to a wide cross-section of the general public.

COMMISSION: A commission may be deducted by your agency from your job fee. You will be quoted a "model fee" that includes the agency commission and tax.

COMPOSITE CARD: Also referred to as a comp card, zed card or model business card. It includes your name, your contact information and all your statistics, and also 3-5 photos of you in various poses, settings, outfits and looks (the widest variety possible). Comp cards are sent to prospective clients.

CONFIGURATIONS: The number of models posed in a photograph. Some standard fashion configurations are singles, doubles, triples, and groups.

CONTACT SHEET/PROOF: A photographer's term for a sheet of film printed with smaller versions of all the photos taken during the photo shoot. From the contact sheet, the photographer and the client will choose which shots they want to print and enlarge.

COPY BOOK: A copy of a model’s portfolio pictures placed into a second portfolio book

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: An advertising agency employee who oversees the overall creative direction and design and determines the model type.

CREW: All personnel who assist in the production of stills, photographs and television commercials including camera operators, make-up artist, e.t.c.

Hope you were able to learn something, watch out for more modelling terms you need to know......

Source: Model's Direct

Modelling Tips by Asiko_artist

I was going through Instagram I saw this post, then I thought I should share this with you. A Modelling tip by Ade okelarin. Ade Okelarin is a London based photographer and Art director. He shared this very helpful tip for models.

Notes for models

A few notes for the beautiful girls who stand in front cameras and give a part of themselves, I salute you all

1.  Clean skin; here’s a secret, I hate using Photoshop to sort out skin issues, it’s tasking. If you don’t have genuine skin problems, please be nice to your photographer and get loads of sleep, wash and moisturise and keep your skin looking good. Your physical appearance is your CV, so take good care of it.

2.  Wash up; Have a wash on the day of the shoot, stylists, makeup artists and hair stylists are going to prodding around your body all day long. Nobody likes a smelly nelly.

3.  Brief; Depending on the idea for the shoot, groom body areas like nails or body hairs; it saves a lot of time on the day.

4.  Food; Bring along some healthy snacks and water to keep your energy and spirits up through the shoot. The silly photographer or whoever is running the shoot may forget to get food for the day.

5.  Always have a pair of nude and black underwear, a strapless bra is a must in your hand bag. Having a pair of heels doesn’t hurt either.

So models, for your next shoot, make sure you have all these in mind. This is a photographer telling you what he expect from you as a model. You can follow him on instagram @asiko_artist or visit his website www.asiko.co.uk

Source: Asiko_Artist Instagram

Requirements For The Elite Model Look National Casting

 

 Good afternoon models, please for those going for the Elite Model Look 2015 National casting, Beth Model Management group just released the necessary requirements you need to bring along when coming for the casting.

Female Applicants:
Female applicants are to come with a head shot & full length picture,a black/white tank top,black leggings/skinny jeans,a black bikini,a pair of heels,natural well-relaxed hair,clean shave(bikini lines and legs),no false lashes,clear nails & no makeup.

Male Applicants:
Male applicants are to come with a head shot & full length picture,a black t-shirt,a pair of jeans,black shoe,black briefs,neatly cut hair & clean shave.

Remember the National casting is on the 15th of August 2015 at the Eko hotel and Suites. Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Good luck.

Nigerian Students Fashion and Design week 2015

 Hello beautiful models, hope your day was good and hope the Christians amongst you went to church.

Nigerian Student Fashion and Design week is back and this year's edition promises to be bigger.

Winasbet Nigerian Student Fashion and Design Week is the biggest fashion event
platform in Nigeria that aims at promoting young, emerging and aspiring
fashion designers in the country. WNSFDW also showcases current collections
of established designers who act as role models to the emerging designers
that showcase at WNSFDW . 
WNSFDW is an initiative of award winning BlackNBold Fashion House in
partnership  with Africa Fashion Week London and uk's top production company
Mahogany Productions and Events. The event brings together various fashion
lovers, buyers and the media to view various creative collections of WNSFDW 
designers. 

The event keeps getting better with each new edition. This year’s event has an impressive line up of amazing young and fresh designers who will be showing at the event. With Guest judges like Yomi Casual, Ejiro Amos-Tafiri, Kola Kuddus, Tewa Onasanya (Editor in Chief; Exquisite Magazine) and Onome Fasan (Ebonyworths) on board to select the Most Creative Designer from the Gala shows.
Last year's most creative designer Vovwe got a free slot to showcase at the African Fashion Week Nigeria and the African Fashion Week London.

Her career has skyrocketed and she is doing good.

Also media partners such as Genevieve Magazine, Wow Magazine, Sound city, Goldmyne TV, 360 nobs, pulse.ng, Ebony life TV will all be there to capture the event.
Great artiste are going to be there to perform, Toby Grey, Eva Alordiah, Seyi Shay and so much more.

The event goes as schedule
Exhibition:
Date: July 15th and 16th 2015
Time 12:00noon to 6:00 pm, 
Venue: New hall, University of Lagos, Akoka Yaba.

Fashion Show
Date: July 17th and 18th
Time: 5:30 pm(1st show) and 7:30 pm(2nd show)
Venue: Indoor Sports Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka Yaba.

Dress code: Think Oscar beautiful, dress beautiful.

Tickets
Regular Ticket: #2000 naira
V.I.P Ticket: #5000 naira.
To get tickets, please call 08185580537.

But guess what, I'm going to be giving out free tickets to some lucky models courtesy Models diarys, yay!!

To win a ticket, just go to facebook, search for models diarys, like the page. Then share the recent post on the page with 10 of your model friends. The first five people who share with their friends are going to win a NSFDW ticket to attend the show.
So hurry now and win a ticket to the biggest student fashion show in Africa.

The Model's Workshop Highlights - Session 8

  Good morning beautiful models. Hope your week was fantastic, mine was. I know you have plans for the weekend. But please no matter what you planning to do this weekend, one thing is that be careful.
I'm going to be talking about three facilitators today. Their topic was Career Opportunities open to Models. Well I know most models are really serious and passionate about modelling, but you have to find something doing apart from modelling. Getting jobs in Nigeria as a model is not an everyday thing, because here, the modelling industry is not yet developed, it is still in its baby stage. So this session is to advice you and put you through on other career opportunities apart from modelling. The facilitators for this segment are Mrs Funmilola Okunuga, Makida Moka and Shedrack Hauzome.

Mrs Funmilola Omokunga
  She was a former model back in the days, but now she is a full time fashion designer and the founder of Lola Buttons a fashion outfit.

She advised us to do something else apart from modelling. If you put your mind into modelling, you get jobs as time goes on. Do not be afraid to make mistakes, accept criticism and rejection. Sometimes in modelling, you need to fit the brand or brief you want to work for. E.g. Zizi Cardow loves curvy girls, Ituen Basis like models that smile.
At a time, she modelled for Always sanitary pad. She was supposed to act like a 16years old, meanwhile she was 24years at that time. She felt stupid, but the thing about modelling is you have to be flexible and versatile.
In modelling, there is something called part modelling, a part of your body is needed, it could be your eyes, or your lips, your legs, your arms, your teeth that is needed to model for the brand.
Also as a model, your pride should come before the money. Don't because of the money devalue yourself. Give yourself standards. In the modelling industry, don't be limited to the money.

Makida Moda and Shedrack Hauzome

Makida moda is a model and the first ever face of sleek. She is also an actress and she is popularly know as Monye in the nigerian movie series 'Gidi up' for does who watch this Nigerian series
Shedrack Hauzome is a former model turned designer.

As a model, one thing you should keep at the back of your mind is that modelling is not forever. Find something else you can do apart from modelling. The beautiful thing about modelling is there are so many opportunities that can come out from modelling. As a model, you need a good university education, you do not have to be a professional, you can learn other things, you need to have a structure.

Shedrack told we models that The thing about modelling is it will expose you. In the process, you will find something that will lead you to your purpose. Do not be discouraged, it will lead you to something you don't expect. However do not be carried away, build a contact. Reasons you were not picked at a casting is that you might not be fit for the job. Do your research, go online and get information, be enriched. Being a model is not about being on the runway, on the cover of magazines, it is also about brains and your attitudes, have a good character. As a model in Nigeria, do not give up, there is no proper structure that is why it is like this. As a model, send your photo books for jobs and to agencies, fight for yourself because most times, the agency may not care about you, the agency may just be interested in making money from you. Do not be lax, be pro active, take responsibility.

Career Opportunities
(1.) You can be a blogger
(2.) You can be a TV presenter
(3.) You can be a writer.
(4.) You can be a contributor to a website or blog.
(5.) You can be a make-up artiste.
Try and do something related to entertainment. There is no limit, you should decide what you want to do.

Tips
(1.) Meet people, go out, but don't be everywhere.
(2.) Don't be a snub at events, but relate with people, at the same time, don't be a famzer.
(3.) Go to events where does people who you want to meet and mingle it go to.
(4.) Be friends with people who know or a friends with people that are influential, that way, you get connection.

The Model's Workshop Highlights - Session 7

 Good morning models, hope your week has been great. This is the continuation of The Model's Workshop Highlights. Today I'm going to talk about two facilitators, one is a top nigerian designer and the other is a top Nigerian model.

Ituen Basi
 Ituen Basi is a top Nigerian designer. She is a graduate of the department of Theatre Arts, from the University of Ife. She designed and tailored costumes for stage productions and beauty pageants during her undergraduate years. Her love for the arts and fashion took her to London to further her studies in the American College in London and London College of Fashion where she majored in Tailoring and Clothing Technology.

 Her ‘Ankara and Beads’ collection earned her “The Most Innovative Designer” award in 2009 whilst her ‘Independence’ collection earned her “Emerging Designer of the Year, Africa” 2010 at the Africa Fashion Week, Johannesburg. In 2011, at the first ever Arise Magazine Fashion Week, her ‘Love Series’ collection earned her the “Most Creative Designer”. Her ‘Double Take’ collection at the 2012 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa in Johannesburg, earned her “Designer of the Year, Africa."

She talked about "controversial decisions on model's selection, size, beauty, voice and issues of representation."
She asked if there are models that are size 0, some models said yes while some said no. She gave a little history about the size phenomenon for models. International models tend to work with size 0 because the camera tends to add more pounds, designs tend to look best when they are tiny. Because of this size 0 phenomenon, most models started starving to look slimmer, then most designers were blacklisted for insisting on using size 0 models. Apart from that, there were rehearsals for the models. Models who are going to be used for a shoot or a fashion show do not eat because they must not add more pounds. There was an uproar against these discrimination.

She also talked about sexual harrasment, she asked us models a question that what do we do if we are found in such circumstances. A model answered. Then she gave us some tips as models.

(1.) Lateness: never be late to a casting or for a job. There is no excuse for lateness. Even if it is traffic, you will find a way out of it, this is not your first time in Lagos, traffic is a part of Lagos.

(2.) It is not just the look, communication also matters, make a good and lasting impression.

Some model asked a question about lateness. He asked that if a model is booked for a job and comes late what does she do. She replied that she calls for another casting there and then and changes her brief if necessary, even though the alternative model is not as good as the model who was booked earlier. She simply changes her brief.
She also advised that when you intend on going for a casting and you are told who is in charge of the casting, you have to do your research well about the job itself and the person in charge of the casting.

Another asked that are there situations where a model can tell a designer what to do. She said that depends on the designer, some designers can receive such with open hands while others may resist it. Models are divas so also are designers. No matter what you do, try and stay within your boundary. What a designer wants in a model depends on the designer's personality. She loves models who smile. Try as much as possible to be memorable.


Bolajo Fawehinmi
  Bola has we popularly know her has is a Nigerian Top model and also the c.e.o of Few Model Management.

I really enjoyed her segment very much, it was an eye opener to most of the models present. I did not even know that there were certain things you need to do or have as a model. After her discussion, so many models raised there hands up to ask questions. Her segment was superb. She talked about "Extraordinary features and the modelling industry."

There is a difference between a model and a working model. Many are called, but few are chosen. Many can be models, but few actually become top models.
As a model, look at yourself in the mirror and also figure out what works for you. There are different looks for different models, whatever works for you is all you need.

She also emphasised about agencies. That you are under an agency doesn't guarantee you jobs.
She described modelling as a career. As a model, you need to be up and doing. Don't colour block as a model, be as plain and nude as possible. As a model, don't be on things, extensions or attachments that one cannot work on on time.
For male models, try and be on low cut or skin cut most of the time. She insists that her male models should always be on that hair style because she feels that what these male models can be used for is seasonal. Your hair as a male model should be straight and neat. As a male model, don't try so hard to make people think you are a model especially when you have a particular look on.

At castings, make an impression. Your dressing tells a lot.
For models in Nigeria, no model is yet to get it right. Every model is required to have a model bag for castings, shoots and go sees. The bag should contain your pair of black heels, a water bottle, your plain, white or black tank top or round neck t shirt, your black leggings or black trousers, your sanitary towels, extra under wears, your personal make up kits, your portfolios and comp cards. So when you have a shoot, a job or a casting the next day or an impromptu job or casting, you dont have to run about looking for all these stuffs and try to prepare yourself, with the model bag, you are prepared.
A comp card is like a model's business card which contains the model's best pictures, stats and contact information.

   A model's compcard

When you go for a casting and you are asked for your professional pictures, don't bring out your phone, scroll through your pictures and show them the pictures on your phone, that is so unprofessional. Present your comp card and step back a little. You will be taken seriously that way.
Plan well for a shoot when you know the brief. Be neat and tidy, be a total package and make a good impression. When going for a casting, do not use makeup, let your outfit be as plain as possible.
Anywhere you go to, act like a model, sit like a model dress like a model.

Understand your body, face and skin. If you don't have a good skin, that is a no no for you. Dont wait for an agency to do a comp card or portfolio for you, try and save up and get one yourself. One thing, your portfolio should contain your best pictures with different outfits. The thing about portfolios are you can have just three pictures in your portfolio in two years. (You build your portfolios gradually. Its not something you can build in a week, months or even years. Your portfolio is a collection of your best pictures.)

She also talked about height. Height is a major thing, but doesn't stop you from being a model. Get a manager to do a portfolio or book for you.
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Thank you guys for reading. About the portfolio, guys please make sure you meet professionals to build your portfolios for you. Do not fall into the hands of crooks or fraudsters who just collect your money and do a shabby job for you. That is why emphasis is made on doing your homework and research as a model.
Apart from building a portfolio, you can also create your own comp card. I know of this modelling site that can create a comp card for you for as low as 7000 naira. Creating a comp card is quite expensive tho. So if you are interested please send a mail to modelsdiarys@gmail.com.

Face of Zaron

Hello everyone, hope your day has been good.
About two weeks ago, Zaron organised a competition which involves recreating a look, taking a picture, posting the picture on instagram and tagging Zaron cosmetics. Omg, there was the good look, the bad look and the ugly look. Just check the hashtag #ZARONFACES on Instagram, you will see what I'm talking about.

Well, Zaron choose the 10 finalists from the over 1000 that applied for the competition. The finalists with the top three votes automatically becomes the faces of Zaron alongside a celebrity who is the face of Zaron. So guys, these ladies need your votes to get to the top three.

So log on to www.Facebook.com/ZaronCosmetics and vote for your favourite contestants, and please do share, thanks.

Good Evening, the Elite Model Look Nigeria national casting as been postponed to August 15th 2015. Models, take note. So more time to prepare.

Tips: drink lots of water, have a lot of rest, eat lots of fruits and a balanced diet. Do your exercise and be filled with so much confidence.

The Model's Workshop Highlights - Session 6

Good Morning Models, I hope you enjoyed yesterday's post. Today the  facilitator I am going to talk about is Isio Wanoghue.

ISIO WANOGHO

 Isio Wanogho is a top model and the brand ambassador of DIESEL. She is also a columnist for Bella Naija, painter and Interior architect. She has been modelling for 14 years.

She talked about Models as Brand Ambassador. As a model, you have to transcend to being a brand ambassador.
Then she asked some questions:
(1.) Why are you here?
(2.) Why do you want to be a model?
(3.) What kind of model do you want to be?
There are different kinds of modelling in Nigeria. Being a brand ambassador is an end game. Being a model/brand ambassador means there is no limitation.

Back in the days, she was an usher/hostess and it helped. As an usher, you get invited to events you normally won't be able to go to. You meet people and connect.
Being a model includes having ethnics, not just looks. It is one thing to be a model and another thing to be bankable

She talked about promotional models. Promotional models are models that do jobs that we all know as activation job for companies, brands, e.t.c. They shouldn't be mistaken for brand ambassadors. People who fit into a specific requirement for a brand are brand ambassadors. Brand ambassadors are looked at as the face of the brand. The face the company puts out to the public to represent them as their brand represenrative. 

The difference between promotional models and dancers employed by companies who you see dance to music when a company is doing this roadside advert with their vans packed by the street and Oluchi Orlandi who is a model and the brand ambassador for RECARE is that models who are brand ambassadors are booked while promotional models are paid to do a particular job for a time. Brands don't stay with promo models for long unlike brand ambassadors. When you become a brand ambassador, you become a celeb who represents the company. 

Also modelling should not be seen as a hobby.  There is a difference between modelling as a career and modelling for passing time. Its not about being pretty, you need to be bankable. Invest in yourself.

Tips & Tricks
(1.) Be passionate about modelling. Study existing models. Try and understand what makes these models succeed. Discover who you are and your limitations. You can't be a fashion model if you are a size 12. Try and make the necessary sacrifice. Work out if needed. Focus on necessary things.

(2.) You need to be yourself. Don't be a copy of the model you are studying. Need to understand that these people have their own methods. Originality is a fantastic criteria to be a Brand Ambassador. No one can be you and do what you do. They dont have your background, knowledge, e.t.c. Do not feel intimidated when you are in the midst of top models as an aspiring model.

(3.) Be consistent with your image and body, don't be slim today and add more weight the same day. Do not be on a particular hair today then do something else tomorrow. Be consistent, don't say because your friend did something today, you try that tomorrow. Everybodys race is different.

(4.) It is very important to avoid unnecessary conflict and online drama. Do not throw shades at people and start online drama, it might backfire. When you are at a shoot or fashion show, avoid drama and face your business.

(5.) Network: Associate yourself with the right people. Don't be a social climber, pay attention to your end game. Don't be with your friends and people you are familiar with all the time. Be friends with people in the corporate world, step out of your comfort zone.

(6.) Be patient, success doesn't come in a day. Don't listen to other's success stories, people cook up stories, run your own race.

(7.) You need to be ready at all times and vast. Interact with intellectual and political minds. Know a little about everything. Everytime she is asked to be a brand ambassador, it is always in a formal setting.

(8.) You need to acquire education. As a Brand Ambassador, that is a plus.

(9.) As a model, your portfolio needs to be updated. Don't restrict yourself to the Nigerian standard of being model. Your work should be comparable with other counterparts the world over.

Final words, every model has once be turned down, it is very ok. You need to listen to constructive criticism. You don't need to change your whole life to fit into a role. Although there are a lot of politics which goes on in modelling, do not be discouraged.