How To Initiate Your Commercial Modeling And Acting Career

To get started, find representation, and land employment as a commercial model or an actor, there are a few key things that one must undertake. Some beginning steps are discussed in this article that needs to be followed by those wanting to break into the commercial modeling and acting industry.

1. Anticipate trial and error:

To get started, find representation, and land employment as a commercial model or an actor, there are a few key things that one must undertake. Some beginning steps are discussed in this article that needs to be followed by those wanting to break into the commercial modeling and acting industry.

2. Determine the kind of job you wish to pursue:

Creating a headshot will be the first photo you need if you want to get acting work. You will need a composite sheet if commercial modeling work also interests you. Contrary to fashion models, commercial models have no height, weight or age restrictions. All of the non-fashion advertisements that appear in newspapers, magazines, direct mail, on posters, billboards, product boxes , the internet, the side of a bus etc. are cast using commercial models.

3. Exercise and get training:

To develop a training regimen, consider using a local gym or dance studio. To build your physique and maintain it, you should start exercising and also monitor your diet. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you stay mentally and physically fit since modeling or acting is somewhat a demanding profession.

4. Create captivating photos:

At some point, all actors will need a headshot. With a resume on the back, this is a photo on an 8*10 piece of paper. 

Using an actor's headshot, some commercial models begin their career.

The models, at some point will desire to create a composite sheet, commonly referred to as a comp or Zed card. Having multiple photos showing the different looks a person can portray, this card can be of any size (although it is typically 5*7 or 6*8).

Where most people make huge mistakes is not understanding how to create the right type of photo. People will unwisely waste a lot of time and money if they don't have the needed photographs. Not getting the representation work they desire, is one of the primary reasons for individuals dropping out of the industry. Quite often, it is not due to their looks, but instead not having the correct materials is the reason for the lack of work.

5. Make each photo look like an ad for your composite sheet:

Make each photo look like an ad for your composite sheet: Avoid the common mistake of taking pretty pictures of yourself by just standing in front of the camera like most people do. Agencies and photographers generally discard those pictures. By showing the photos that tell a story can help you get the attention of agencies and photographers.

-By bringing props, make the pictures appear like ads.

-However, when generating your images, you should never use a logo or a brand name. For a composite sheet, you need to create at least 3–4 shots. Your photographs ought to display an array of emotions and expressions.

6. Find a skilled photographer:

You will need a skilled photographer to know what shots are needed and how to create them. Your best shots will be successfully captured by a professional photographer.

7. Look for a reputed agency:

It's time to do your research once you’ve built up enough experience to approach an agency about representation. Find out what the agencies want in a submission and whether they represent models and actors like you. You will be able to secure bigger and high-profile modeling and acting jobs if you have a reputable agency like FT Model & Artist Management on your side.