HowToModel.com - Ask Aaron Acting and Commercial Modeling Advice ColumnA monthly column devoted to answering questions about acting and modeling. Written by professional actor and commercial model Aaron Marcus."Ask Aaron" - June 2008 Answer- (Found June 24, 2008 ) My question is regarding thank you notes after an audition, or a job that is booked. At what point in the process would you send thank you notes, and who would you suggest sending them to What would you suggest I say in the message Thanks!http://www.howtomodel.com/ask_aaron/answer_archive/2008_06_after_audition_notes.html "Ask Aaron" - July 2007 Answer- (Found June 24, 2008 ) I have read a lot about what models must do in order to work in the industry, but what I don't see are helpful tips on being a good model. Such as, what do photographers expect of a model or how to work in front of a camera. Are there any books that will teach me what I need to do when on a sethttp://www.howtomodel.com/ask_aaron/answer_archive/2007_07_being_a_good_model.html "Ask Aaron" - August 2007 Answer- (Found June 24, 2008 ) I will be attending an interview with a modeling agency, and I am unsure of what to wear and what make-up should be applied. What are your thoughtshttp://www.howtomodel.com/ask_aaron/answer_archive/2007_08_clothes_and_makeup_when_intervi... "Ask Aaron" - September 2007 Answer- (Found June 24, 2008 ) I am a subscriber of your newsletter and I am seriously considering moving to Los Angeles to break into the commercialsfilm industry (I am a writeraspiring commercial actress). However, I am unique in that I am over 30 years old, but I look very, very young and I would like to work in commercials. No agent will not know old I am because they will not be able to tell, but I like being honest about my age. What is the situation like for someone over 30 to break into commercials I know Hollywood.http://www.howtomodel.com/ask_aaron/answer_archive/2007_09_age_concerns.html "Ask Aaron" - October 2007 Answer- (Found June 24, 2008 ) My agency has a casting for me this Thursday for one of the UK's tourist board. She has advised me of the fee minus the agency 20% commission, and there's a buyout of 1250. Could you explain to me what is a buyout I could ask the agency, but I don't want to appear un-knowledgeable.http://www.howtomodel.com/ask_aaron/answer_archive/2007_10_buyout_compensation.html "Ask Aaron" - November 2007 Answer- (Found June 24, 2008 ) How do I go about getting jobs I live in Saginaw, Michigan and the closest semi large area is Detroit. Any advicehttp://www.howtomodel.com/ask_aaron/answer_archive/2007_11_getting_jobs_in_michigan.html "Ask Aaron" - December 2007 Answer- (Found June 24, 2008 ) I have sent out my resume and headshot out to 3 agencies and the response I get is we have put your resume and headshot on file for a period of one year. As opportunities arise we will contact you. My question is should I keep sending postcards every month so they know that I am still interested or sooner than thathttp://www.howtomodel.com/ask_aaron/answer_archive/2007_12_keeping_in_contact.html "Ask Aaron" - January 2008 Answer- (Found June 24, 2008 ) I have purchased your book and find it very informative. I work with different agents now and would like to increase my bookings. I will be sending my comp cards to ad agencies as you suggested. I have two questions for you. What should I say in my letter and should I give them my agents name and phone number or just work with them myselfhttp://www.howtomodel.com/ask_aaron/answer_archive/2008_01_comp_cards_to_agencies.html "Ask Aaron" - February 2008 Answer- (Found June 24, 2008 ) I am aspiring to do high fashion modeling, but it's so hard to get top notch photographs and agents because I live in Vermont. I can't afford to fly back and forth to New York. What should I dohttp://www.howtomodel.com/ask_aaron/answer_archive/2008_02_fashion_modeling_in_new_hampshi... "Ask Aaron" - March 2008 Answer- (Found June 24, 2008 ) I was wondering what kind of royalties do models make when they are the face of a new product. I just got a really good job but I am not sure what types of royalties I should be receiving. Please help.http://www.howtomodel.com/ask_aaron/answer_archive/2008_03_model_royalties.html |