Model (Model)
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A model is someone who uses his appearance to promote certain products or services. Think of showing clothing, jewelry, watches or promoting holidays. The profession model has a great attraction especially for young people, because the profession is often associated with a glamorous existence full of luxury. Yet this is a wrong picture, because there are not many models that break through as a well-known model. Most models are fairly unknown and some models are not known at all. This is partly because there are different models at work, not all of which are depicted with the face. This usually concerns models that show certain products, such as a watch where only the arm is visible, or it concerns models where only the legs are visible, because they are boots or shoes. Most models are unknown to the general public. In addition, the term model is quite general, because a model can be responsible for other posing activities. Think, for example, of visual artists, who use models to paint. The profession of model therefore does not in all cases relate to fashion models, because a model can also work in other ways. Becoming a professional model, such as a fashion model, is not very easy, because many young people aspire to a career as a model. In general, the term model refers only to models that operate as a commercial model. The work of a commercial model is focused on product promotion. If a model is responsible for running fashion shows as a fashion model, the name mannequin applies. The profession of mannequin cannot simply be compared with the work of a commercial model, despite the fact that a mannequin is also a model.
A model can therefore work in different ways and does not have to be responsible for product promotion. Visual artists, such as painters and sculptors, also use models. As described earlier, it is mainly young people who dream of a career as a model, because modeling has a great attraction for young people. The chance to break through as a model is not great, because there are many people who want to become a model. In addition, a model must have certain unique properties. When we talk about internationally known models, these are often models that work for international brands, such as for a fashion brand or a perfume brand. If you want to become a professional model, it is wise to register with a modeling agency. A modeling agency can be a good stepping stone to start a career as a model. The modeling agency will look at which modeling work a model is suitable for. In general, modeling agencies use two categories, namely the category fashion model and the category special model. The fashion model category is the most difficult category, because fashion models must meet strict dimensions and sizes. Another name for fashion model is mannequin. A mannequin is a model who runs fashion shows on a catwalk.
CAN I BECOME A MODEL?
Anyone can become a model, but not everyone can become a fashion model. Most models work as special models. For example, a special model is responsible for showing lingerie, shoes, bags or jewelry. In that case, models are often partially depicted, so it is not strictly necessary that you have a tight figure. A special model should be seen as a model that the normal people represent. The requirements to be able to become a special model are much less strict than the requirements that are set for a fashion model. Within the special model category, the plus size models are also included. Of course, the requirements that a special model must meet can also differ per assignment. In addition, we know the so-called entertainment model. For example, an entertainment model works as a grid girl.
WORKING AS A MODEL
There are quite a few people who underestimate the modeling profession and romanticize the modeling profession. Working as a model is fairly heavy. The working hours are usually irregular and the working days are long. Only the well-known top models get all the attention from television and the trade magazines. Anyone who aspires to a career as a model will have to register with a modeling agency. In general, anyone can register as a model, but this does not guarantee assignments. In addition to appearance, there are more factors that apply, which determine whether you are eligible for modeling. For example, the height can be an important factor to reject someone or not. But actually this applies to everything, such as the color eyes, hairstyle, shoe size, chest, hip, waist and the personality. For important assignments, it can also happen that a model has to hold an audition. In that case, you usually have to deal with a casting director.
BECOME A PHOTO MODEL
As a photo model, you can be used for different assignments. Think, for example, of showing wedding dresses, company clothing or making special travel photos, which are used for holiday magazines. In addition, photo models are fairly often used to depict professions. Think, for example, of photo assignments where you act as a beautician, make-up artist, secretary or businesswoman. Nowadays, webshop owners also use photo models to promote products in the right way. So it is not the case that photo models are only responsible for taking clothing photos.
WHAT DOES A MODEL DO:
TRAINING AS A MODEL
There are no nationally recognized training opportunities for the profession model. However, there are courses for modeling at many locations, which can significantly increase your chances as a model, photo model or as a mannequin. Most courses take about three months to complete and teach you all the tricks of modeling. During the training, think of posing for the camera, walking the catwalk and making your own portfolio. It is advisable before you start working with a training institute to check what exactly you can do after the course, because there are good and less good courses to be found as a model. Becoming a model does not only have to do with following a possible training. A model must also have the right dimensions and appearance to work as a model. In other words, not everyone can just become a model, because the requirements are generally quite strict. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A MODEL CAN BE ACTIVE
A model generally works as an entrepreneur and works for various clients. In addition, a model can be under contract with a modeling agency. If a model works for a fashion brand, the model may only work for the fashion brand. It is also conceivable that a model only receives a fixed fee per assignment.
COMPETENCES MODEL
The most important competence of a model is motivation, because motivation will play an important role in winning enough assignments. In addition, a model must be able ;to network. Networking in the right way is important within the fashion world. Because networking also has to do with communication, you must have good communication skills. Generally important words are trends, inspiration, styling, independence, energy, flexibility, professionalism, perseverance, passion, creativity, planning, organizing and stress resistance.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A MODEL
The labour market perspective of a model cannot simply be indicated, because it concerns very specific activities. In addition, not all models are full-time. Furthermore, becoming a model does not have much to do with a possible labour market perspective. For example, a model can also be discovered by a talent scout. The career opportunities of a model must be seen in breaking into a model, by building a good name within the fashion world.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY MODEL
As a model, you work as an independent entrepreneur and therefore determine your own employment conditions. When you are under a certain contract of a company, that may be different. Then strict conditions are usually drawn up as to what exactly you can and cannot do as a model. A typical model that works per assignment will negotiate the award before the assignment starts. The salary as a model is difficult to indicate, because there can be large differences. A relatively unknown model will earn somewhere around 2000 euros gross per month and a model that is world famous can easily earn an annual salary of 500,000 gross or more.
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