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05/15/12 Acting Classes

Ace Your Audition



Ace Your Audition Want that part in the school play?  
Prior to the audition, find out how many parts there will be and pick two you really want. Then find out what you need to do to prepare. On the day of the audition, here are some Barbizon pointers to help you land the part:

  • Wear something brightly colored that stands out. Make sure you review your…

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    05/01/12 The Industry

    What is the Model Look?



    What is the Model Look? The term "The Model Look" can actually have two meanings.
    In the overall meaning, a female model can be a high-fashion look type, a junior look type, and commercial look type, even a tween-ingenue look type or character look type. Makeup, hairstyle, wardrobe, etc. are all chosen in accordance with what is considered appropriate for each look type. It is possible for a model's look to change. Whether you want…

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    04/17/12 Just to think about

    Dream Big



    Dream Big You Become What You Believe
    Inside your head, there are no limits on what you can become. If you know what you want to do when you grow up, you already have a goal. But if you don't, it's time to dream big! Don't just imagine that you would like to be a reporter, imagine that you are the most prize-winning, internationally known, reporter ever!…

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    04/02/12 Posture

    Posture Perfection



    Posture Perfection Perfect posture will add to your confident appearance more than any other contributing factor.
    Here are some of the benefits of perfect posture:

    1. Proper posture builds good health by allowing the inner organs to function properly.
    2. Speech is improved by giving more power to your voice through correct position of the diaphragm.
    3. Body alignment gives a more youthful appearance.
    4. Clothes will hang better.

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    03/08/12 Modeling Classes

    Model Moves



    Model Moves The eyes are the first place an agent looks to on a model.
    In front of a mirror, work attitudes: soft, hard or angry, light smile, big laugh, etc. It is important to exaggerate those attitudes. The film will tone down your makeup, attitudes and energy, so emphasizing those expressions is a must in order to achieve a strong finished image. Also, practice focusing on one point in the mirror, as if you…

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