Introduction to Modelling

I guess I was lucky enough to get involved in modelling since 6 years ago. However the modelling scene in KK is not vibrant and promising, hence modelling for fun (on and off)and not full time is okay. Beside getting some $$ you will also get to know many people and thus extend your circle of friends. Most of the models I come to know are those of freelancers which mean they are not tied to a particular modelling agency. He or she can therefore, can model for a modelling agency, event or individual organisers. It make sense then that each model must have a good PR to enable them to be known to event organisers. Words of mouth and recommendations from fellow models normally make a model being called by prospect event organisers.

As a rule of thumb, most people are normally confused with the various terms of the word 'modelling' actually means. Here, I will basically introduce the types of modelling and their requirements. These maybe true for the Western market there are however,similarly applied to the modelling scenes in Malaysia and that of Sabah.

High Fashion Modelling - is the modelling of designer clothes, either at fashion shows or in publications. Sometimes the modelling of jewellery and cosmetics falls into this category. Usually modelling agencies have the following requirements for new models. Age under 26, height 5'8" for women and 5'11" to 6'2" for men, weight proportional to height, long legs, especially from floor to knee, women with long neck preferred, and a good complexion.

Editorial Modelling - similar to high fashion modelling, except that the model works for a particular publication. The readers of that publication make up a target audience for the photograps taken. Images in the non-advertisement sections of the fashion magazines, such as Glamour, Vogue or Seventeen are good examples of this type
of modelling.

Glamour Modelling - attractive women/men have always been featured by manufacturers in their advertisements in order to draw attention to their products. Such advertisements often contain photographs seen in magazines, newspapers, posters, billboards, calenders, or TV commercials.

Catalogue Modelling - involves posing with products, most is done wearing store-brand clothes. Even though pay rates are considerably lower than for high fashion modelling, it is desirable to get booked as a catalogue model, because hours are consistent and repeat-modelling opportunities are high. Physical requirements are not stringent.

Runway Modelling - runway models must have measurement that fit an actual standard clothing size. There are many different kinds of runway modelling. Many modelling aganecies specialise in runway modelling bookings. Two of the opportunities for runway models are:- designer fashion shows, where clothes designers present their upcoming designs; and fashion shows, run by a store or by a designer in a store, mall, hotel, or club.

Specialty Modelling - models with long fingers and well-manicured nails have opportunities to display their hands demonstrating domestic products. For men, a demand exists for husky, masculine hand or alternatively the more elegant, long fingered hand. Women with well-proportioned feet are needed for shoe advertisement.

Character Modelling - some jobs require models with an everyday look, such as truck driver, mechanic, grocery clerk, schoolteacher, cleaning person, appliance repair person and so on.

Convention and trade show modelling - these shows use many female models to demonstrate products and answer questions.

Modelling in TV Commercials - TV commercials offer a growing area of oportunities to models with some acting background. Many modelling agencies now include a TV Commercial Department.

Hopefully these have enlightened you on the types of modelling, who knows you might be 'the one' the jewel of the ocean. *wink* *wink*