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Modeling Handbook
by Eve
Metheson
192 pages
Published 1999
This
book is for those wanting to know how high fashion modeling
business works. The author draws her information for this
book from experience with her daughter who was a high fashion
model in Europe and US and from conducting hundreds of interviews
with key individuals in the fashion and modeling business.
All of this background she distills down into an info loaded,
all too brief paper back.
This is
not a how-to model book (no "how to put on make-up"
in this book) but a book that explains how the high fashion
model industry works and how to make your way in this exclusive
world. The author looks at what it takes to be a high fashion
model, how to become a model, industry terms, how to be successful,
the business (what happens after you get an agency), legal
matters, specialty modeling, and agency instructions to models.
She has extensive chapters on modeling in major markets in
the US and overseas and explains the relationship between
US mother agencies and European agencies. She also has chapters
full of advice and quotes from top individuals in the modeling
industry to new up and coming models. The weakest point of
the book is that it is too brief. The author distills down
into a paragraph a subject that I would drown on for many
pages. This book is loaded with information so read it carefully.
If you are looking for information about commercial, glamour
or smaller market modeling, this is not the book for you.
If you want a short intense seminar on the real business of
high fashion modeling, you will find this book very valuable. |
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 So
You Want To Be A Voice-Over Star
by Sandy Thomas, Carol A. Anderson (Editor)
So You Want To Be A Voice-over Star is an introspective
look into the voice-over industry written by a national voice talent,
Sandy Thomas, the National Voice of MSNBC. Sandy is a highly respected
voice talent that can also be heard on ESPN & ESPN2, HBO, VH1,
MTV, A&E and more including Local Radio & TV stations and
National and Regional Commercials all across America. Read
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 Model:
The Complete Guide for Men and Women
by Marie
Anderson Boyd
Published 1998
176 pages
I liked
the book and I think it would be useful for any one starting
in modeling. The author has worked in and now runs her own
modeling agency in Chicago. I like her point of view as being
someone outside of the New York scene. I find the information
is more relevant to how modeling works in most of the USA.
The book
has topics on how to get an agency, how to work with an agency,
how to put together a composite, info on promotion materials,
and test shooting. She covers the business side of modeling
with topics like getting organized, your wardrobe, your modeling
bag, handling your finances, record keeping, taxes, agent's
fees, and what it means being self-employed. The book also
has the usual rehash of body up-keep, skin care, make-up,
hair care, exercise, and nutrition. Also the book has a run
through of types of modeling and which big cities in the world
have which types of modeling. There are several unique and
excellent sections in the book. Some of these sections are
how to put together and arrange a portfolio, model etiquette
(I loved the part on how to behave in a photographer's studio)
and a section going over all of the other jobs involved in
the industry (agents, bookers, photographers, photographers'
assistance, make-up artist, hair stylist, and on and on).
She even takes a rare stand in favor of modeling schools and
conventions. This book has a great deal of valuable insider
information.
Again,
I think this is an excellent book for someone stating out
in modeling and I highly recommend it. Certainly it has more
information then I could put on this web site and the book
is written by someone who knows how the business works. |
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 How
to Become a Successful Commercial Model
By Aaron
Marcus
Self Published 2000
95 pages
If your
desire is to be a high fashion supermodel or to be on the
fashion runways of Paris this book is not for you. This book
covers how to be a commercial model and actor. Mr. Marcus,
a working commercial model & actor, shares his many years
of experience in this brief but loaded with practical information
book. The overall book leaves you with a basic idea of what
character modeling (the fundamental of commercial modeling)
and working as a freelance model is all about. You come to
understand that commercial modeling requires acting talent
and hard work (not just another tall, thin and pretty face
model) in order to succeed. Though there are subject areas
that could be expanded and a clearer organization of materials
would be helpful (some chapters are more of 101 tips rather
then a smooth learning progression), this book has practical
information on commercial modeling that can be found no where
else.
Some topics
that are covered in the book are: what is commercial modeling,
how to get photos, how to put together a composite, finding
good agents, how to get work and a great deal about the professional
workings of commercial modeling. I did find the first chapters
a little thin (preparation - take acting classes, make-up
- get someone to teach you, head shot - you need a good one)
but, I found as I got into the book it had some excellent
information (the Chapters on "How to find work"
and "How to work as a professional model" were like
the 101 best tips of commercial modeling).
This book
is like a special seminar on commercial modeling and for someone
interested in this special part of the modeling business,
actually, this is the only book on the market. |
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The Camera Smart Actor
by Richard Brestoff
The author discovered on his first day of acting for a TV movie
that years of experience in stage acting and graduate education
can be inadequate for the technical requirements of film acting.
He wrote this book in the hopes that other actors making the transition
from stage to film will be better... Read
more |
VO: Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor
by Harlan Hogan
One of the country’s top voice-over talents shares his secrets
to success in this insider’s guide to the voice-over industry! Not
only does veteran actor Harlan Hogan offer a fascinating personal
account of the crazed clients, practical jokes, and amazing coincidences
encountered during his 25-year career . . . he also provides a wealth
of tested tips for surviving and thriving as a voice-over actor!
This indispensable guide features dozens of techniques to help readers
train their voices, gain experience, make a demo, join unions, get
an agent, and more. It also includes strategies for finding work
in venues outside film and television, including games, automated
telephone systems, and even websites. Actors, broadcasters, and
anyone else who longs to make money speaking into a microphone will
cherish this informative, insightful, and often hilarious glimpse
at the business. Read
more
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 The
Professional Model's Handbook
By Linda
A. Balhorn
Published 1990
493 pages
Wow, this
is one complete book on modeling. It covers the full range
of subjects from types of modeling, creating your look, posing,
makeup, hair styling, wardrobe, modeling agencies, business
of modeling, self-promotion, modeling markets and more. This
is the college course level book on modeling. The one problem
I have with the book is that at it's age (published 1990)
it lacks some of the technology changes that have taken place
in the last ten years (nothing about the Internet). But other
than that this book is a wealth of information. This book
has a prominent place on my book shelf and has become dog-eared
through use. This has become the one book that I reference
when a question on modeling arises or I need to explore a
new aspect of modeling. The price is a little steep but for
the amount of info you get it is a good value. If I had a
model in my studio that knew half of what is in this book,
I would be a very happy shooter. |
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 Model:
The Ugly Business of Beautiful Women
By
Michael Gross
Published 1996
611 pages
This
is not a "how to" book. If you want a gossipy look
at the history of modeling here it is. It focuses on the scandals
as much as the actual history of the modeling business. What
bothered me most in this book is that it has absolute gems
of wisdom tucked in with the soap opera. If you are not experienced
in the modeling business you won't know what is gold and what
is trash. But if you like scandal mixed in with your history
and want to find out how some of the top models and modeling
agencies got started, you might find this book "a good
read". But don't believe it when the book talks about
photographers sitting around doing nothing, they would be
out of business it they did. |
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Voiceovers: Putting Your Mouth Where The Money Is
by Chris Douthitt, Tom Wiecks (Editor)
Perhaps the most complete overview yet of the voice-over business,
this book explains more than just the voice talent's job. It describes
the whole production process and what's expected of you by the writer,
engineer, ad agency, agent, talent union -- and, of course, the
client. Learn all about interpreting scripts and taking direction.
Preparing your demo tape. What happens during recording sessions.
How voice casting works. Exactly how much voice-overs pay. And much
more. Read
more
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 The
Wilhelmina Guide to Modeling
By Natasha
Esch/C.L. Walker
Published 1996
190 pages
This is
definitely the modeling world according to Wilhelmina. If
you know nothing about top level fashion modeling you may
find this book useful and interesting. This is not a "how
to" model book but more of a light survey book on how
the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency works. If you are not in top
tier New York Fashion this book does not tell you much. At
this level of modeling you learn modeling on the job and it
is sink or swim. On modeling make-up the book says, "As
a model, you will, in time, learn all the secrets from the
professional make-up artists with whom you work" (big
help). On how to do runway modeling - hire runway modeling
coach. I did find the interviews with various professionals
in the fashion field interesting. But for me this book is
going to the book reseller store. |
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 Modelmania:
The Working Model's Manual
Eileen
Ford, FORD MODELS, INC.
"MODELMANIA is a book for everyone interested in modeling as
a career. If you have any questions about modeling, your questions
will be answered in detail." |
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