Brand new to fashion modeling? Among the first things you will must do is design a sed card. So what are sed cards, and what ought you know about them? Read on for several things that any aspiring model should know about zed cards.
5. What Are Composite Cards?
Comp cards, also sometimes called zed cards, are in a way a business card for models. It contains a selection of pictures from the model's port, and it lists the model's vital stats. Comp cards often also identify contact numbers for the model or for the agency to which the model belongs.
When you get down to it a zed card is a connection between the model and a hoped for employer. When you go on a audition, you will be expected to leave behind a sed card - the same way a performer would leave a headshot or a normal employee would leave a resume.
4. What Sort of Images Go On a composite Card?
A composite card is kind of a smaller, focused portfolio. You want to wow your would be employer, and also show some range. A zed card usually features a headshot or similar tight shot on the front, and a group of 3-4 photos on the back. The reverse of the card should display some variety - different styles of make-up, modeling, hair, so on. Here is also a good place to use full length shots, instead of the close up on the front side of the card.
3. What Information Should Go on a Comp Card?
The info on the sed card has two goals - to list size and measurements and to convey contact info. You should have typical measurements like chest/bust, waist, hips, height, and weight. You might want to also list eye color and hair color, but this is less pivotal if it changes from time to time. You could also opt to include shoe size.
As for the contact info, that's up to you. You should include the best way for the person to find you. If you maintain a website or online portfolio, you would want to include that. If you have a business phone number, you could include that. I would definitely include an e-mail address as well.
2. What Size Is a Sed Card?
Print Shops will show you a lot of different sizes, but the traditional size of a comp card is 5.5\" x 8.5\". Composite cards were historically made on A4 sized paper (~8.5\" x 11\"), but this later became A5 size (~5.5\" x 8.5\") in the 1970's. The comp card printer might offer you a slightly smaller\different size (~5\" x 8\") to conserve paper and make the cards more cost effective. It's a good idea to keep to the business standard, though.
1. What Quality Paper Should You Use?
Composite cards should be done on high quality, thick card stock. In terms of paper weight, this should be between 12pt and 14pt. Anything lighter than 12pt will seem crappy; you don't want to come across cheap. Some printers are beginning to offer cards printed on photo paper, just like they print \"greeting cards\" made on photo paper. Even though they may say that it could lead to improved color quality, a nice quality printer can create colors well on card stock. You should stick with the usual paper so that your card is more heavy and more tough, rather than going for the thinner photo paper.