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What goes on a model comp card?
A comp card is usually created in an A5 format and contains your personal data such as name, measurements (height, chest, waist, hip), shoe size, dress size, hair color and eye color. Your comp card will also include 5 varied photos of you.
Do you need a comp card for modeling?
In particular, to land that first modeling job, you’re going to need a composite card for modeling, as well as a professional modeling portfolio—also known in the industry as your book.
What’s a modeling comp card?
A comp card (also called composite card, Z card, zed card or Sed card) is a marketing tool for actors and especially models. They serve as the latest and best of a model’s portfolio and are used as a business card.
What size should model comp cards be?
5.5″ x 8.5″
The standard model comp card size is much bigger than a business card. It is slightly bigger than a post card. The standard size is A5 or 5.5″ x 8.5″ and is usually printed on double-sided. On one side, it has the model’s name, stats, and headshot.
What size is a model comp card?
around 5.5” x 8.5”
How big should a comp card be? The industry standard comp card size is around 5.5” x 8.5”. It is slightly larger than a regular postcard.
What is a PDF comp card?
A Comp Card is double-sided document an contains your measures, photos and your contact information. With our Comp-Card-Creator you can easily create yours and download it as PDF or get some high quality prints.
How does a model use a comp card?
The comp card is used by the model when submitting to agencies either online or by mail, to get a modeling agency’s attention and hopefully an interview. Modeling agencies use these cards to show clients which models the agency recommends for the clients’ projects before a go-see or audition is held.
What’s the difference between a composite and a comp card?
A composite – “comp card” (sometimes called a ZED) is a model’s business card. A model’s comp card is a physical stock card that usually has the model’s headshot on the front and 3-5 (4 is the industry standard) images on the back that show off the model’s range, in addition to vital stats.
What do you need for a model composite card?
A model composite card—or, as they are usually known, comp card—shows your best, most recent shots, alongside your measurements and modeling info (height, eye color, any special skills, etc.). You will need one full body shot, one from the waist up, and a close up of your face, as well as both profiles with your hair up or held back.
Where can I get a comp card printed?
Your comp card is your best opportunity to make a great impression to clients and agents. Model Platform is New York’s largest comp card printing company out. We print comp cards, model cards and composite cards for most of New York City’s top modeling agencies.