Signing With Tru Talent

I signed up with TRU Talent Management in September of 2007 just to help out a friend who was employed there at the time. Not knowing exactly what it was all about or what kind of company TRU Talent Management was. Once I came in for my audition and met with my signing agent Cowboy, we discussed the acting and modeling talent I had and discussed all the opportunities that were available. With me doing some modeling a couple years prior to meeting with Cowboy, I was pretty excited and nervous at the same time. He then signed me up for Acting I and I began training with Rob Diamond for about 6 weeks. I have to say, with me having no experience in acting, I had a lot of fun and learned a lot more about acting than I thought I would. Doing the role playing and putting myself in the actors/actresses position was a lot of fun. I didn’t think I would but Rob made me feel very comfortable and at ease.

I continued to take acting for the next month in a half and when I was finished I had the choice of doing Acting II or Modeling I, so I chose Modeling because I had experienced it and I knew I would have a lot of fun. I began modeling about a month later, learning everything from how to take care of your skin and body, to practicing walking on the run way and turns, and just the etiquette to have when in the modeling industry.

While I was in modeling I scheduled a photo shoot with TRU’s professional photo crew. I remember how excited I was when I arrived for my shoot. All the different looks and personalities you have in your photos are amazing. Letting someone else critique you and help put together an amazing shoot and have you look great at the same time!

It is now December 2008 and I feel that I have gained a lot of knowledge and more experience than I thought possible and the staff was amazing to work with through everything. I also made a lot of friends and see myself getting booked and doing more and more auditions and have a lot of extra work. I would see the possibility of and acting/modeling career with Tru Talent Management in the future to come. I really hope others are able to experience what I have at Tru Talent Management and all the career possibilities here. With Tru Talent Management having their own booking department, it makes it very easy to get started with this company. I wish the best to anyone person(s) who chooses to pursue with TRU Talent!!

Modeling: Can You Handle It?

Lights, Camera, Action. The bulbs are beating on your face as you pose in different stances and directions. The beating of your heart begins to quicken and you begin to ponder “Did that look right?” 5 minutes goes by, ten, an hour and its over. 8 looks, 8 outfits and you have quality pictures to use in your portfolio.

So many people ask the question today “Could I be a model really?” and the answer is Yes! The modeling industry is so diverse and so large that pretty much any person with a true interest and desire can succeed.

There are models for hands, feet, hair, make up, fashion, runway, the list goes on and on. This industry is rapidly growing and is large enough even for me and you!

Now you might ask “Do I have to pay?” well let’s put it this way, have you ever heard the saying “You get what you pay for?” well that is exactly true with modeling. But it is a small fee compared to your dreams.

Take me for instance, my soul dream in life was to play music, tour the world, and be a rock star above all else. Now some people would say “That’s every boys dream” but on the contrary I was determined to succeed.

Just for starters I had to purchase musical equipment to have a quality sound on stage, next pay for a record to be recorded, mixed and mastered and packaged, following that had to pay for a tour van, merchandise to sell on the road and pay gas for any stops.

Here is a rough price sheet of what my band and I spent in the last year:

2 guitars: $1500

1 bass: $500

Custom Drum kit: $5000

Key board: $200

Mics: $150

Amplifiers: $4000

T shirts: $600

Recording: $5200

Tour van: $2500

Total-$19,650 roughly

Now you may think were crazy, but that was just to get started! Without proper planning, management representation and drive we would be no more than a basement band with expensive equipment.

My point is, modeling is simple, modeling is affordable, and modeling will change your life. You’ll never know what you’re good at until you take that first step!

Manage Your Stress From Acting And Modeling

As most actors and models already know, the acting and modeling industry can bring on boat loads of unneeded stress and anxiety.  To avoid these feelings of stress and anxiety, a person mush know exactly how to take things step by step.  It is also crucial to give yourself some much need relax time every day or every few days to feel more at ease.  There are five simple steps that you can do, by yourself, on a daily basis to help a person fight stress and anxiety and live a happier life.

The first thing you can do to deal with these feelings is the good old method of counting to ten if you are in a situation that is appalling.  This will give you a chance to take a step back and think about what is happening and find a way to react in a way that is less mean or inappropriate.

The second thing you can do, if you enjoy the outdoors, like the beach or mountains, you can visit one of these places to help calm your mood and change it into something much more enjoyable.

Third, write things down.  You see, writing things down can be a great outlet when you have a crowded mind with thoughts and ideas.  This will help you organize your thoughts and have a better vision of what needs to be done.  In the end, this should help you become more relaxed.

The fourth thing you can do may make you look a little crazy, but it works.  You can talk to yourself, you know, have a little pep talk.  Doing this, will help you vent out your thoughts and frustrations and allow you to listen to yourself.  This will help you stay calm and think straight.

The fifth and last thing I want to talk about is taking a break from what you are doing.  Most people’s lives are made up of too many demanding things.  Take small break and close your eyes, get a drink (not alcohol), get something to drink, or do whatever might calm you down.

Applying these things on a daily basis will help you reduce the amount of stress and anxiety that you might be feeling from your daily activities.

Want To Become A Model?

The greatest aspiration of many females today are to become a model or an actor and be famous.  The sad thing about these dreams is, most of those individuals who aspire to become actors and models either don’t have what it takes to make it in the industry, or they do have what it takes and don’t have the proper training and resources to make it happen for them.

Here are a few things that will help you accomplish you goal of becoming a model and show everyone your true talent.

Find An Agent To Represent You

The number one thing you can do to launch your career in the modeling industry is find a good talent agent or talent agency to represent you.  They have contacts and get you into doors that you might not have been able to get into by yourself.

Use The Internet To Your Advantage

The internet is a powerful tool that can be leveraged to your advantage, if you use it correctly.  You should set up a portfolio online for directors to be able to find and view at their leisure.  You must be very careful to make sure that it is as professional as your portfolio that you would send out to casting directors, or even more professional.

Be Photogenic

If you don’t know how to take stunning photographs, you will never become a model.  Taking good photos is an art and a skill that needs to be learned.

Learn To Walk The Walk

Walking the runway is something that is required by a pretty good amount of models.  If you don’t know how to walk appropriately for the runway, you can be assured that you will be put aside for a model who can.

Know Where To Be Discovered

You cannot be discovered by just sitting around your house or the photo studio taking pictures of yourself all day long.  You need to learn the places where you can be discovered by the right people in the industry.  Talent managers can help you in this aspect since they have thousands of contacts and connections to leverage.

Be In Shape

This is mostly true in the modeling industry.  However, today, there are high demands for all kinds of models regardless of shape and size.  The basic model needs to be in shape and look extremely good in all types of clothes and lingerie.

Understand Nutrition

This is huge for models and actors alike!  In this industry it is very important that you look your best and a lot of times, models sacrifice their nutrition and health to drop as much weight that they can to look the part.  it is vital that you understand nutrition and how to maintain and lose weight while not sacrificing your health.

These are just a few of the things that you can do to help improve your chances of becoming a model.  There are obviously many others, I could go on and on, but this is a great start.

One of Americas Top Talent Management Agencies

Tru Talent Management – Talent Agency

Tru Talent Management is one of the top talent management agencies in the United states.  They focus on training and educating new and seasoned models and actors and in helping them find work in their respective industries.

Tru Talent Management has offices located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Las Vegas, Nevada, and are opening a location very soon the the Denver, Colorado area.

Become An Actor or A Model

Tru Talent Management can help you if you have the desire to become an actor or a model.  They have helped hundreds of individuals before you.  Contact them today to see what you need to do to be the next big star!