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Some Advice On Putting Together An Acting Comp Card |
Article Submitted by: Mike Milkie
Saturday, 30 January 2010
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As a professional model or actor, you have to have proof that you are right for the parts you want. The problem is that you may not even get a chance to audition. That's why you need a really strong acting resume format and great comp card. Many actors fall under the impression that comp cards are only for models, but that's not really the case. This is particularly true for commercial actors. In this article, you will learn how to make your own acting comp card. First of all, you have to understand that you have a 'type.' Every model, actor, or actress is required to bear in mind that there are actually particularroles you are able to perform and also many parts you can't. It will be strictly a matter of the archetype that your bone structure, age and level of fitness place you in. If, for example, you happen to be a little on the short side and are somewhat fat, you will almost certainly not be doing any runway modeling. Conversely, you might very well come to be cast in ads that are aimed at regular folks. Which means that it is important to recognise the specific assortment of characters which you are able to plausibly get yourself into. If you have not yet given this much thought, then consider enrolling in some acting classes for help. Now what you need to begin is to pick out a good photo to show off each specific "type" that you can fit into. Center the comp card around a photo that should project your primary type. It should make it really obvious for anyone in the industry immediately what your most basic acting type is. Surround this central photo with smaller photos that show your other roles. These exist to show off your range and flexibility, so you can really just use any old thing here. On the other hand, do be a little careful. Utilize the precious comp card real estate well by making sure your photos emphasize marketability over all else. The last real issue at hand is what size acting comp cards are supposed to be. If you've been working as an actor already, a normal acting headshot is 8 1/2 x 11. Typically you'll staple your actors resume onto the back, which is a normal piece of paper.. That's the same size you want your comp card to be. That way everything is standard and even. For modeling comp cards, there can be differences between regions, agencies, and employers. The best thing you can really do is to search around a little and just view modeling resumes that are leading other models to commercial success. This will help you understand the best way to put together a modeling resume and a comp card that will be effectively for you as an individual. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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