Modeling Tips ~ Poses & Hair
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My name is Risa Bright and I am the MAD Agency manager and lead model. My job here at MAD Agency is endlessly busy and exciting, a new challenge every week!
This is my first post in writing for this page, and my hope is that this column will evolve into a place to get questions answered and perhaps help you pick up some information that may be of help to you in your modeling career.
In this column I would like to highlight a couple of differences between live modeling work and posing for still photographs.
Modeling work falls into two general categories, live or runway event and photographic.
Each type of modeling has it’s own knowledge and skills required for the models engaging in them.
POSES
Runway poses are those poses you can smoothly transition into and out of from a walking or standing position.
They must be chosen based on the outfit the model is featuring and be evaluated on their appropriateness for how well they showcase the clothing or items being modeled. Most poses that have exaggerated body twisting or the arms crossed in front of the body will be less useful to clothing modeling but perhaps if you are modeling shoes, the upper body distortion will not be such an issue.
Photographic poses do not need to be smooth or ‘ease in /ease out” style as the runway requires. If you have some poses that are abrupt in their positioning or unnatural in their speed, these are best suited to still photography use. Similarly, the “tippytoes” poses, which are unnatural and distracting on the runway, may have your upper body in a suitable position to be photographed from the waist up where the cartoonish foot angle will be cropped out.
It is most important to always be adding to and updating your pose selection. New and different poses are being released daily in the shops and we risk looking “dated” if the poses we are using are old or just too common.
Most poses are copy, and because of that I have purchased a professional photographic pose stand (also copiable) and filled it with all my copiable poses. There are currently 451 poses in there that I can click through quickly to see what is appropriate for runway or photo work that I have pending. Once the pose is chosen from the pose stand, I just need to get the inventory copy out and have it ready for the assignment.
HAIR
Another thing to consider when styling your avatar for modeling work is hair. Most of the newer hair styles are flexi and will move as you move, creating a realistic appearance. For runway work, hair that is more natural is preferred since it responds to movement and is more lifelike.
There are also many hairstyles that do not move at all! Long ponytails that are entirely static, frozen-in-place hair sculptures that bear no resemblance to real life hair or its kinetic properties. These styles may seem outdated or old fashioned for SL , but they may be appropriate for photo shoots if the styles are complimentary to your look.
For both types of modeling, it is important to be sure you are not wearing any bling, it is distracting and can ruin photographs. The same is true for the eyes that “twinkle”. These bling/twinkle features also contain scripts which contribute to lag.
For all modeling assignments, whether photo or runway, always remove all personal jewelry, tattoos and piercings, these are things that need not be worn for a photoshoot or runway event where it is the client’s items we want people to notice.
The most important thing to remember in all modeling situations is to keep your focus on the client, featuring their product in the best possible manner while putting aside your own personal appearance. There may be times you are asked to modify your body, skin, hair or other parts of your avatar that are “you” – a true professional does this in the most cheerful and accomodating spirit since it is the client’s wishes that control the assignment and the model is a means to that end.
This is just the tiniest bit of information on topics that have dozens of details to them.
If you have a question or topic you would like to see addressed here, please feel free to drop me a notecard in world , and I will choose future column topics from your suggestions.
Until next time, enjoy your time in SL and keep in touch!
MUISM FASHION SHOW at KMADD City
KMADD City- MAD Agency will present the 2008/2009 Fall-Winter Collection on the runway this Saturday, November 8, 2008 at KMADD City.
The Muism mens and womenswear fashion ranges are all original, unique designs and feature Muism’s hallmark ‘flexi-wear’ design. The inspiration for these designs come directly from real sketches and as a result, have a hand-crafted yet clean tailored look.
Muism was the first ever fashion line in SL to implement thier unique ‘flexi-wear’ design, (where the flexi-prims were attached from just below the chest, giving a dynamic shape and flowing design.)
Muism’s fashion range has also expanded to include hair, skin and accessory lines making them one of the most popular fashion destinations in SL.
With every new season and each new development being watched with clear excitement and anticipation, the Muism brand will strive to keep residents in vogue.
The clothing designs you will see on the show are warm, colorful, cozy and put together in ways that will delight and surprise you.
Warm and comfortable Tartan plaids are featured in jacket detailing, pants and skirts.
Leather appears in jackets, vests, pants and the shiny new Miami Hopper shoes. Warm scarves wrap the neck in a casual drape of soft color and pattern, warding off chills and elevating winterwear to “hot couture”.
The Dark Ash, Maple and Smoke Yeti coats and jackets shown today are particularly plush and luxuriant and are items you will want to be certain to get while their very limited edition time for sale is still in effect. The Yeti is known as a cryptid of great mythology and folklore, after December 31, these limited edition Yeti items from Muism will disappear into the stuff of folklore too.
Build created by Maddox Dupont is called “Muism Guerilla”. Within the confines of this space, you will find elements of conflict, destruction, reconstruction, revolution, and evolution. It seamlessly merges the outside and inside to at once ecapsulate you while giving you the feeling of being outdoors.
MUISM Teaser
Show this Saturday ~ November 8th
Something big is coming … URBAN WAR ~ Muism guerrilla
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FTV post show photos
If you have missed the show you may want to see the photos from the show – visit KMADD Enterprise FLICKR.
MAD AGENCY Presents: Frozen Turquoise Valentine Fashion Show
Women’s clothing that sings with color and beautiful graceful flowing prim…….
Men’s couture that spans the genre from casual to dressy………
Fresh, vibrant colors that add a new twist to couture for your daily life.
Frozen Turquoise Valentine Fall-Winter 2008-09 Collections by Valenttina Carfagno deliver on these promises.
FTV Homme is a melange of touchable fabrics and classic silhouettes for the well dressed male.
Frozen Turquoise Valentine for Women is a beautiful procession of color, profiles that range from sleek to opulent and everything between
Join us as MAD Agency Modelling proudly presents:
FTV Fall-Winter 2008-09 Collection
Saturday October 11, 2008
1:00PM SLT.
Sponsored by Minnu Model Skins and Maitreya.
This show is brought to you as part of the KMADD City 1st year Anniversary.
Alphamale & Blacklace ~ Show photos
If you have missed Alphamale & Blacklace Fashion Show presented by MAD Agency you can see the photos from the show at KMADD Enterprise Flickr.
My set will be on display for at least a couple of days at Alphamale sim. I invite you to go and have a look, take some fashion shots and visit these 2 great designers.
Thanks everyone for coming to today’s show and we see you next weekend when we present Frozen Turquoise Valentine, once again male and female fashion show.
And join us for celebration of 1 year KMADD anniversary with 3 days of events planned ~ fashion show, gallery opening, talk show and of course party.
More details are coming shortly via KMADD Enterprise group.
Show Date change
Please note that date for this show has changed to Sunday October 5th as per Designer’s request.
MAD Agency apologises for any inconvenience caused.
You must Join KMADD Enterprise Group in-world to receive Landmark for the show closer to the date.
Alphamale & Blacklace FASHION SHOW
You must Join KMADD Enterprise Group in-world to receive Landmark for the show closer to the date.
This Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 2:00PM SLT, join us for the
Alphamale and Blacklace fashion show, this is truly an event with something for everyone.
One runway event….two catwalks, one is for the exquisitely designed male casual fashions, richly textured separates that can be mixed and matched in dozens of ways.
The other catwalk will feature sexy, revealing and sumptuously designed lingerie. Abbreviated babydolls in gorgeous lace, coordinated sets with bras, corsets, panties and garterbelts with stockings.
MAD Modeling Agency is proud to bring you the brilliance of Yelmer Pfeffer and Mariska Simons in a singular event which encompasses the best that masculine and feminine fashion has to offer.
Relax in the refined European courtyard created specifically for this event by Maddox DuPont, and enjoy the procession of models who will feature these extraordinary couture items.
It is for men, it is for women, it is for all who appreciate elegant and beautifully rendered design…
Baiastice ~ ATTITUDE II
Back for the 3rd time Baiastice presents her Attitude range…
MAD Agency 