Monday, December 29, 2008
Media Popularity: Jody Palmer Ticket to Fame
The mass media can be used for various purposes: for Advocacy both for business and social concerns which include advertising, marketing, propaganda, public relations, and political communication; Entertainment, traditionally through performances of acting, music, and sports, along with light reading and since the late 20th century also through video and computer games; and Public Announcements.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Mass media and Supermodels
Jody Palmer
Mass media greatly influences lifestyle, trend and fashion. Celebrities and common people both rely on media for new trends in fashion. Supermodels would not be supermodels if not for the influence of mass media. Celebrities wouldn't be recognized if their faces and names were not seen on television and ads, or heard on the radio. German model and actress Claudia Schiffer stated, "In order to become a supermodel one must be on all the covers all over the world at the same time so that people can recognize them". Celebrities depend on media for them to be recognized and for their stardom. On the other hand, the common people rely on mass media for new trends and to be “in" with what's new in fashion and pop culture. Mass media plays a role in depicting one's self image and perspective. For example, many women wanted to be thin because models are commonly seen in televisions as thin. Given the messages aimed at women through the mass media, it is not surprising that many women desire to be thin and that women typically feel dissatisfied with their bodies.
Proof that mass media has an impact on modeling are various reality-based talent searches, highly publicized beauty contests, and the trend in online modeling agencies. Famous supermodels Tyra Banks and Janice Dickinson both host reality-based model search shows. Tyra co-produced and hosts The Search for America's Next Top Model while Janice Dickinson has The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency show. Both have an excellent viewer rating. Magazines and online media also conduct model searches and contests. Maxim Magazine, for example, has the search for the Hometown Hotties where the beautiful model Jody Palmer became finalist in the year 2007. Jody was also appeared on various commercial and modeling stints. Also, the continuous rise of the internet expands the range of mass media, thus expanding the industry of modeling. A number of modeling agencies are having online model auditions and searches.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
The "rise" of the supermodel
The prominence of supermodels increased in the 1980s, with models such as Claudia Schiffer, Paulina Porizkova, Elle Macpherson, and Cindy Crawford. By the 1990s, which has been called "era of the supermodels", supermodels were prominient in the media. During this period, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, and Christy Turlington were highly-visible models. Beverly Peele graced over 250 magazine covers and was first black model on the cover of Mademoiselle Magazine in 1989.
In the 1990s, Kate Moss, a teenager with slim hips, prominent cheekbones, and small breasts, became a popular model. Moss's appearance came to be called the "waif" or "heroin chic" look, which was prominent during the later 1990s.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Supermodel
The term supermodel, coined in the 1980s, refers to a highly-paid élite fashion model who usually has a worldwide reputation and often a background in haute couture and commercial modeling. The term took hold in the popular culture of the 1980s and 1990s. Supermodels usually work for top fashion designers and labels. They have multi-million dollar contracts, endorsements and campaigns. They have branded themselves as household names and worldwide recognition is associated with their modeling careers. They have been on the covers of various magazines. Claudia Schiffer stated, "In order to become a supermodel one must be on all the covers all over the world at the same time so that people can recognize the girls." First-name recognition is a solid indication of supermodel status in the fashion industry.
Although many models were referred to as supermodels during this time, only the so-called "Big Six" were officially recognized and accepted by the fashion world as supermodels: Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington. They were the most heavily in demand, collectively dominating magazine covers, fashion runways, editorial pages, and both print and broadcast advertising. Excluding Moss, the y are known as the "original supermodels.
Jody Palmer, a young and beautiful model, is paving her way to become one of the notable names in fashion and modeling. She appeared in various commercial and modeling stints and photo shoots. She was also a finalist in Maxim magazine’s Hometown Hotties.
Photographers that photograph the model in artistic themes that relate to the clothing being promoted are branded "High Fashion". The female model uses their body and face to express the different emotions as required.
Types of work for high fashion designers can be campaigns, collections and magazine editorials. Vogue, ELLE and W are such high fashion magazines that feature female models. Annual fashion shows traditionally show collections from clothing designers, to display for buyers, the fashion industry and the general public. Female models walk the runway and pose to display the clothing. These high fashion female models have distinctive, unique features.
Information Technology and the Internet also expanded the modeling industry from magazines to online portfolios. Many social networking sites gives aspiring individuals freedom to post their modeling portfolios and to have contact with modeling agencies online.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Different Kinds of Model
Let us dig deeper from the meaning of modeling:
Modeling is distinguished from other types of public performance, such as an acting, dancing or mime artistry, although the boundary is not well defined. Appearing in a movie or a play is generally not considered to be modeling, regardless of the nature of the role. However, model generally have to express emotion in their photographs, and many models have also described themselves as actors.
Types of Model, I'll give example on each type.
Fashion Model - are used mainly to promote apparel. Modeling generally can be divided into two categories (editorial and runway).
Glamour Model - Glamour photography emphasizes the model rather than products, fashion or environment. Typically the sexuality of the model is emphasized in glamour photography, while in fashion photography the emphasis is on the clothes.
Supermodel - Supermodels are highly paid, top fashion models. These (usually female) celebrities, also known as cover girls, appear on top fashion magazine covers, in catalogues and in fashion shows.
Fitness Model - Fitness modeling centers on displaying an athletic and healthy physique. Fitness models resemble bodybuilders, but with less emphasis on muscle size. Their body weight is usually similar to (or slightly heavier than) fashion models, but they have a lower body fat percentage due to increased muscle mass relative to fat mass.