If I wanted to become a commercial model would I have to go to acting or modeling school?
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You don't have to go to modeling school. Try visit www.starzcasting.com. They have a lot of good tips for aspiring models: how to start out, be safe when going to auditions, etc. They even have a casting call section that lists casting calls for acting and modeling nationwide.
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That is not the way to do it.  It is extremely tough and you do need to have a financial backing.  This is what you need to do.  First get head shots and resumes together.  Most actor's first set of resumes are made up.  If you have performed in high school shows you make it sound as if you performed for regional theatre.  If you have taken pictures at school you make it sound like you shot for a studio.  After you get your head shots then you need to do is pick up or subscribe to the Ross Reports.  This is a book that has literally 1000's of agents, casting agents, and directors listed for the entire business.  It comes out monthly.  You want to send your head shots to casting agents that you feel will meet your needs.  Also, subscribe to backstage.  This is the industry trade paper across the country.  Also they have a web site.  Casting notices are posted usually every Friday and auditions are on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  \n\nIf you are going to attend an audition bring your head shot along and be early.  Don't arrive late. You won't be seen.  Don't get mad if they turn you away. It is not what they are looking for. Just be seen is important.  \n\nAttend acting classes and voice classes.  If you go to California don't be disappointed if you are turned away at the gates of the studios.  There are literally hundreds of people trying to be an actor.  Same goes for NYC.  The other great areas for films is Chicago and Florida.
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I used to be a model so you need to get to a big city NYC has the best agencies or London,I dont know where you are though.but you need to be careful a lot of these agencies are frauds sometimes they ask for money to train you and sometimes you end up doing something you had no idea you would be doing!!I know I have seen it happen to girls.My agency was in NYC,its email is Gonzalesnewyork@yahoo.com.Good luck
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There is a lot of money in it if you can make it. Good looks come with a shelf life, at least as far as modeling goes.
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I don't know. Maybe you should change your career to modeling.
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You can get started in modeling at http://www.modelpages.tv
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You have to be licensed to be a beautician and to be licensed you have to take a course and pass a test. You can take courses at the vocational high school or call a beauty school. The Beauty school can help you get grants to pay your tuition
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It all depends on if you want to do this for a living or not.  If so, there ARE classes you can take to teach you, but there's NO certification saying that you're a true makeup artist.  I have been doing makeup since being a little girl and I feel I do not need makeup classes, but if you feel like you do, getting that little peice of paper will help you get into pro makeup stores (MAC has a MAC PRO makeup club that gets you 40% off makeup).  But the only thing you can do is work with models doing TFP (time for prints, meaning you'll have to do it for free until you can get your name out there), and you can find models on onemodelplace.com or modelmayhem.com who'll be your guinea pigs.  This is time consuming, but almost necessary to get paying jobs.  After that I suggest getting a comp card and handing them out to get your name out there (comp card=business card but for models and MUA's), and depending on your level of talent, you'll see how fast you get somewhere!
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You may want to start looking into taking acting classes at a School of Arts in Philadelphia or New York.
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I am 15 and want to be a model. What can I do to get into this career? This is my dream! Please help me out here!\n\n1) First finish your education...learning how to spell is important for filling out job applications.\n2) Take modeling classes\n3) Go to cast calls\n4) Remember to keep it tasteful! Sleezy will bite you in the behind one day!
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Yes definately.  You look like a runway model, tall very thin pretty face, you should really check it out.  What you need to do is put together a portfolio with professional pictures and send them to different modeling agencies, and call them after a few days to see if they recieved your photos.  Its just like anyother job be kinda pushy so they remember you.
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www.onemodelplace.com you can join and recieve casting calls.\n\nAlso it depends wher you are, in the uk there is a good company called www.modeljobs.biz which has acting/singer and modelling jobs going, all decent too!
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She had to take a modeling class.  I took a modeling class that lasted about 6 months.  You learn and sharpen you "walking" skills and the ways of the runway.  There is an etiquette they must follow and elements they must adjust to (like lights). Make up and style are also part of the curriculum.
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From the most famous Tyra Banks never go to a modeling agent that is going to charge you. There a some free you just need to check around like on the internet you know. Or try out for Americas Next Top Model. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR SEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Do you want to go into business for yourself, or be hired by some company or school?\n\nExperience is at the top of the list. There are many so-so photographers out there taking and selling photographs.\n\nIf you go to college and take a number of photography and digital imaging type classes, you might gain some insight into the field.\n\nIf you want to work at a school, you need a college degree.\n\nIf you want to take people on photography field trips, you need a clientelle, and a portfolio of work.\n\nMy own husband is a self-taught photographer, and years ago he taught a college class in photography after a professor there asked him to. He was a student at the time, and didn't get paid, but he got college credits for the class he taught.
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If you're just starting out, more than likely no reputable agency will pick you up quite yet. You need to get some experience under your belt first. Try going to starzcasting.com. You can search casting calls there and also find some good info on starting out in modeling. Good luck!
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well i think if you have a cousin in the modeling/acting buisness, you should consider asking her what agencies she recommends around your area. Also, agencies do give you the oppurtunity to be on TV only if they think youre ready. you can request it and ask them if youre ready and they might give you the chance. Agencies generally keep models until theyre around 30, so i would model as soon as you can, and work your way up. It's quite a bit of work, but if you're a good actor, it should be no problem. Practice taking pics of yourself, and act as much as you can maybe in school plays and all that and you should have no problem landing that commercial or Guest Star on shows! i know a lot of famous people that started out as models and are great, famous actors now! So good luck and let me know how it all turns out!