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Term Definition
Callback

A second, or occasionally, third time a model meets with prospective clients. Usually callbacks are a strong indication a model is getting serious consideration.

 
Casting

An interview/audition whereby models are viewed and considered for an upcoming assignment.

 
Casting Director

An individual charged with overseeing the selection process of a casting.

 
Catalog/Catalogue

A category of print modeling, which involves models displaying products with the goal of making the products desirable to consumers.

 
Cattle Call

A large scale casting where models are quickly reviewed and very little interaction occurs between those doing the casting and those being seen.

 
Catwalk

Another term for the runway used in fashion shows.

 
Change Sheet

A large cloth put on the floor of a change room during a fashion show to protect clothes. It is also called a drop cloth because often during quick changes, clothes are dropped quickly so a new outfit can be put on.

 
Character Model

Character Models can be found in all kinds of campaigns. Generally they either play they role of a well-known personality (such as Santa), or exude such personality that you can't help but notice them. Being attractive is not a requirement for being a character model. Being memorable is.

 
Check-In

The time each day (or possibly twice a day) when a model is expected to contact their agency. The agency then gives the model his/her daily agenda of castings, go-sees, etc.

 
Checker

The person backstage at a fashion show who checks the outfit and model prior to them entering the runway to make sure all the details have been attended to.

 
Chromes

Another name for slides (photography).

 
Client

The person, group or company that hires models.

 
Closed Set

An area open only to those involved of the production of the image. Those usually allowed on set are the model, photographer, the photographer's assistants, the art director and necessary stylists. Closed sets are primarily used for shoots requiring privacy.

 
Collection

A designer's series of garments designed for a specific fashion season.

 
Commentary

The spoken part of a fashion show as it relates to the clothing, designers and other relevant connections to the show's theme.

 
Commentator

The person who delivers the commentary at the fashion show.

 
Commercial

A division of modeling generally reserved for less of a high-fashion feel. It is usually more casual and relative to everyday living.

 
Commercial Print

The photographic use of a model's image to promote a product or service.

 
Commission

The portion of a model's earnings retained by their agent/agency.

 
Comp

A card or sheet featuring one model's pictures. Usually a comp will show the model's most marketable looks. Also called composites, comp cards, zed cards and sed cards.

 
Comp Card

A card featuring one model's pictures. Usually a comp card will show the model's most marketable looks. Also called composite, comp card, zed card and sed card.

 
Composite

A card or sheet featuring one model's pictures. Usually a composite will show the model's most marketable looks. Also called comps, comp cards, zed cards and sed cards.

 
Confirm/Confirmation

When a client and a booker agree on terms, this is a confirmation. All the details are taken care of and the model is assigned to that particular job.

 
Conflict

This term refers to advertising campaigns that are similar in product or message. Usually clients will not want a model that has done a recent campaign for their competition. It is the client's responsibility to inform an agency of the product and campaign. It is then the agencies responsibility to ensure there are no conflicts.

 
Contact

Another in a similar or related industry that may be a valuable resource.

 
Contact Sheet

A photo paper sheet that displays the images from a roll of film. It gives those selecting pictures a chance to preview the images before deciding which prints to blow-up. Also called proof sheets.

 
Contract

A signed agreement stating the conditions under which an arrangement will occur.

 


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