You might be one of those people for whom a cubicle life just doesn't make sense. You might be someone who has some real talent, and a desire to share them with the world. You might have the face of America's next sweetheart, or the body of America's most secret dreams. In other words, if you've got these thoughts in your head, it may be time to check out modeling or acting.
The different jobs available out there are nearly limitless, as you may imagine -- if you're industrious and hard-working and dedicated. But first you've got to understand what a tricky world it is you're entering, the talent world. A good talent agency can help you understand what's going on. The agency walks you through the process right from the beginning, from getting your composites made to getting your first audition. So finding the right agency is very, very important. Because many are just looking for a quick buck off an optimistic kid like yourself.
Making Friends
There are a few key things to seek out when you're shopping for your talent agency. It can't be stressed how important it is to find an honest one. The agency needs to be fully licensed; it should have a list of clients who you recognize; the agency should also have been working in the industry long enough to have made a name for itself, for better or worse -- so do your homework.
Getting those composites done is your first step. These are the headshots and action shots that you'll be carrying around to show casting directors; they're your business cards. Many photographers can help you get these done; your talent agency often can too.
Finding a Fit
As mentioned above, there are nearly endless opportunities in the talent world. You could try your hand at hand modeling, you could go forth and find your way into magazine ads, radio spots, commercials. On the other hand, maybe you want to seek your glory in entertainment, in which case there are television shows filming in many cities, as well as films of major and minor budgets. If your attention span doesn't warrant this kind of time investment, perhaps you could dodge pyrotechnics in a music video. It's an open field once you learn how to play.
Now you may think you don't have the kind of exotic features that sell pants, but worry not. Talent agencies look for all kinds of people with all kinds of looks. So go forth and remember to work hard, find the right people, smile and get ready when the lights turn on.
The different jobs available out there are nearly limitless, as you may imagine -- if you're industrious and hard-working and dedicated. But first you've got to understand what a tricky world it is you're entering, the talent world. A good talent agency can help you understand what's going on. The agency walks you through the process right from the beginning, from getting your composites made to getting your first audition. So finding the right agency is very, very important. Because many are just looking for a quick buck off an optimistic kid like yourself.
Making Friends
There are a few key things to seek out when you're shopping for your talent agency. It can't be stressed how important it is to find an honest one. The agency needs to be fully licensed; it should have a list of clients who you recognize; the agency should also have been working in the industry long enough to have made a name for itself, for better or worse -- so do your homework.
Getting those composites done is your first step. These are the headshots and action shots that you'll be carrying around to show casting directors; they're your business cards. Many photographers can help you get these done; your talent agency often can too.
Finding a Fit
As mentioned above, there are nearly endless opportunities in the talent world. You could try your hand at hand modeling, you could go forth and find your way into magazine ads, radio spots, commercials. On the other hand, maybe you want to seek your glory in entertainment, in which case there are television shows filming in many cities, as well as films of major and minor budgets. If your attention span doesn't warrant this kind of time investment, perhaps you could dodge pyrotechnics in a music video. It's an open field once you learn how to play.
Now you may think you don't have the kind of exotic features that sell pants, but worry not. Talent agencies look for all kinds of people with all kinds of looks. So go forth and remember to work hard, find the right people, smile and get ready when the lights turn on.
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