Character modelling

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or does it really matter anyway? - Not in the profession of character modelling that’s for sure. Character modelling is about something else all together and the clue is in it’s name. What you need is character and plenty of it. We can advise on your look and help you to find your character. For example, you might be anything from an ‘every day type’ or an unusual or extreme look. There is work in this industry for a wide variety of ‘looks’ and here at Models Connect we can help you to understand your potential and shape your profile to be more appropriate for your chosen field.

Models Connect provides the forum by which you can promote yourself to the industry and access tones of leading professionals for knowledgeable advice and tips on how to break into character modelling. Each day hundreds of potential scouts, photographers, TV/ film makers and model agents scour our website for new potential faces. We can help provide you with maximum exposure to the industry and give guidance on the best ways to promote and present yourself to potential clients. You will need to be pro-active in yourself, looking for an agent and work opportunities. You can use Models Connect for the right advice and guidance onto the realm of character modelling.

Become a model

As a character model you can portray ordinary people or humorous types, you might have an interesting face of an unusual body. No matter what you look like, it is only important that you communicate well with the camera. Whether you are plain or eccentric looking, the only ‘must’ is that you have a gregarious personality; excellent people skills and are the right face for the job. Models Connect will provide you with a direct route to acquiring the right preparation skills for character modelling. Gain advice on preparing for photoshoots and building your confidence. As a character model you will be required to pose for photos and film and to be easy to work with. Models connect can help you to gain these skills that will improve your chances of signing with an agency and attaining repeat business.

Unlike fashion models, characters are not restricted by height, weight, body shape and age, in fact, the more unique the better. For example - Whether it’s a sweet granny type, a body builder, city businessman or housewife, you will all need to practice your people skills for working in the industry and work hard at getting an appropriate agent and have continued dedication to your work.
Character models are mostly used in print work and in advertising. Other forms of media include promotions and as TV and film. Character models can work as product promotional models or as extras in films or on TV. Models Connect works towards the promotion of character models and non-traditional beauties to the industry. Character models supply the commercial industry with faces that are not traditionally beautiful to front their campaigns, providing the advertisers with talent ranging from the bizarre to the beautiful, and everything in-between.

Categories for character modelling can include; really tall, really short, old, young, loads of piercing etc. Each client will have his/her own requirements, so remember that you may not often be appropriate for the job (for example, the client may look for a small person of 4”10, therefore if you are tall you will not be appropriate for this job).

The scope for possible work available is wide, but of course you must remember that nearly anyone can work as a character model due to the loose requirements, so the competition is great and only the most gregarious need apply.
Models Connect has built a successful pool of talent that spans all areas of TV, Film and Theatre. We are very popular for casting agents in the UK and around the world and can provide excellent contacts for you to get started.
As with all forms of modelling, the key is to work hard and to be persistent but realistic. Take advice form a trusted source, be aware of scammers and learn from the educated advice offered from Models Connect to all our members.