InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Entertainment and Talent Community Forumhttp://www.greattalents.com/forum/no-reply@greattalents.comFri, 18 May 2012 18:38:17 GMT20http://www.greattalents.com/forum/Topic32-9-1.aspx<STRONG>Questions in this FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)</STRONG> <UL><LI>Why should I join GreatTalents.com?</LI><LI>How do I join GreatTalents.com?</LI><LI>How do I update my profile?</LI><LI>What kinds of photos are best?</LI></UL><P><STRONG>Why should I join GreatTalents.com?</STRONG></P><P>The power of networking and marketing yourself under the umbrella of the entertainment industry, such as GreatTalents.com, makes it easier for those in the industry looking for you to find you! At GreatTalents.com, our market and audience are talents and businesses in the entertainment industry. You can rest assured that our website model is designed for you and/or your business. Create a professional profile that people can view without requiring them to login. Showcase your talents completing your resume and by uploading your photos, audios, and videos. We want talents to be easily accessible, businesses to be found, communicate easily in private or in a community level and provide the necessary tools to make that happen. </P><P>To learn more about some of our features, <A href="http://www.greattalents.com/articles/marketing_yourself.aspx">click here</A>.</P><P>To learn more about our goals and vision, <A href="http://www.greattalents.com/aboutus.aspx">click here</A>.</P><P><A href="http://www.greattalents.com/register.aspx">Join </A>our talent community and promote your career and/or business TODAY!</P><P><STRONG>How do I join GreatTalents.com?</STRONG></P><P>To join, you must <A href="http://www.greattalents.com/register.aspx">register</A> by completing the new member registration form. An email will be sent to the email you provided to confirm that your email is valid. Click or cut-and-paste the url provided to your browser to confirm your account. Once confirmed, you will be able to login to your account and complete the rest of your profile.</P><P><STRONG>How do I update my profile?</STRONG></P><P>To update your profile, please login with your email and password. In "My Account" page, you can update your complete profile by choosing any of the links from the "Manage Profile" section on the left side of the page.</P><P><STRONG>What kinds of photos are best?</STRONG></P><P>Please include the standard industry headshots for commercials, film, and/or theatre. You may also include character shots such as you in cowboy, doctor, business attire, etc. Please include a variety of photos that best shows your work. For models, you can include runway photos, fashion, business, casual, and swimwear. </P><P>If you are a business, you may upload your business logo, photos of you (a professional headshot or ¾ shot), your business facility, product(s), and more. To better showcase you and/or your work, it is important that your photos are within the industry standards and professional. </P><P><STRONG>What photos, audios, or videos are not permitted?</STRONG></P><P>GreatTalents.com does not limit what viewers can see in the your media gallery. That means, a person under the age of 18 may be viewing your portfolio. Don't post anything that is sexual in nature (such as nude photos), copyrighted materials (unless you have permission or own it), and more. You must obide by the <A href="http://www.greattalents.com/legal/tos.aspx">Terms and Conditions</A> set by GreatTalents.com. </P><P><STRONG>Should my photos be professionally done?</STRONG> </P><P>Although we do not require professional photos for your profile, we highly recommend it so you can better market yourself and/or your business. First impressions are vital in any business. If professional photo is not available:</P><UL><LI>use photos that are large enough to display</LI><LI>upload clear photos that show your face</LI><LI>don't upload blurry photos</LI><LI>don't upload self-portrait-arms-length-camera-phone photos</LI><LI>...upload only presentable photos to make your profile professional looking</LI></UL><P><BR><BR> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:24:56 GMTScotthttp://www.greattalents.com/forum/Topic31-9-1.aspx<STRONG>Questions in this FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)</STRONG> <UL><LI>Why should I join GreatTalents.com?</LI><LI>Does GreatTalents.com take a commission on any jobs received?</LI><LI>How much does GreatTalents.com charge for membership?</LI><LI>What is a professional talent profile?</LI><LI>What is a professional business profile?</LI><LI>What is GreatTalents.net?</LI><LI>Can I join GreatTalents.com if I am under the age of 18 years?</LI><LI>Should I still join GreatTalents.net?</LI></UL><P><STRONG>Why should I join GreatTalents.com?</STRONG></P><P>The power of networking and marketing yourself under the umbrella of the entertainment industry, such as GreatTalents.com, makes it easier for those in the industry looking for you to find you! At GreatTalents.com, our market and audience are talents and businesses in the entertainment industry. You can rest assured that our website model is designed for you and/or your business. Create a professional profile that people can view without requiring them to login. Showcase your talents completing your resume and by uploading your photos, audios, and videos. We want talents to be easily accessible, businesses to be found, communicate easily in private or in a community level and provide the necessary tools to make that happen. </P><P>To learn more about some of our features, <A href="http://www.greattalents.com/articles/marketing_yourself.aspx">click here</A>.</P><P>To learn more about our goals and vision, <A href="http://www.greattalents.com/aboutus.aspx">click here</A>.</P><P><A href="http://www.greattalents.com/register.aspx">Join </A>our talent community and promote your career and/or business TODAY!</P><P><STRONG>Does GreatTalents.com take a commission on any jobs received?</STRONG></P><UL><LI>We do NOT take any commission on any jobs you receive. </LI><LI>We are NOT a talent agency, casting agency, nor an employment service. </LI><LI>We provide a valuable service that helps market you, the community, businesses, and the entertainment industry. </LI><LI>We help the talent community and businesses grow by providing a medium to communicate, educate one another, network and market themselves.</LI></UL><P><STRONG>How much does GreatTalents.com charge for membership?</STRONG></P><P>During our BETA stage, there are NO fees. It’s FREE. We may charge a reasonable fee sometime in the future. This fee will enable us to allow minors (under the age of 18) to sign up and fully comply with the COPPA federal law as well as have members who are committed to their craft.</P><P><STRONG>What is a professional <EM><U>talent</U></EM> profile?</STRONG></P><P>A professional profile showcases your talent or company. Your profile contains information about you, your photos, resume, representation, audio, and video clips. It is a great way to market yourself and network within the entertainment industry. Casting Directors, Talent Agents, Producers, Photographers, etc. can find your profile online without having to login. As a member of GreatTalents, you have the ability to market yourself, network with others, and send your profile to as many Casting Directors, Photographers, Talent Agents, or friends as you like.</P><P>The first time you sign in as a member, you'll be asked to complete your profile. You should include as much information as possible and definitely upload photos, resume, audio, and video files. Make sure you're as thorough as possible - you never know which one of your photos, hobbies, interests or experiences will help you land your next job.</P><P><STRONG>What is a professional <EM><U>business</U></EM> profile?</STRONG></P><P>Similar to talent profile, a business profile contains information about your business, photos, audio, and video clips without resume and representation. It is a great way to market your business, network within the entertainment industry, and show your commercials. Various industry professionals can find your profile without having to login. As a member of GreatTalents, you have the abilty to market your business, network with others, and send your profile to as many potential clients or friends as you like.</P><P>The first time you sign in as a member, you'll be asked to complete your profile. You should include as much information as possible and definitely upload photos, audio, and video files. Make sure you're as thorough as possible - you never know who is looking for your business and/or services.</P><P><STRONG>Can I join GreatTalent.com if I am under the age of 18 years?</STRONG></P><P>Currently, our website services are for 18 years and older. However, we do plan to make our services available for those less than 18 years of age. If you are under 18 years, please check back with us periodically since we plan to incorporate services for you in the near future. </P><P><STRONG>What is GreatTalents.net?</STRONG></P><P>GreatTalents.net is a sister site of GreatTalents.com that was created in the summer of 2005. Its focus is to provide a community for Arizona talents so a single channel of communication can be achieved while promoting and helping one another with scholarships, event promotions, and more. </P><P>In the future, we plan to merge <A href="http://www.greattalents.net/">GreatTalents.net</A> into GreatTalents.com so we can provide a single channel of communication and networking.</P><P><STRONG>What happens to GreatTalents.net – Arizona’s Community of Talents (A.C.T.)</STRONG> </P><P>GreatTalents.net will continue, for now, to function as Arizona’s Community of Talents (A.C.T.). </P><P><STRONG>I live in AZ, should I still join GreatTalents.net?</STRONG> </P><P>Until we merge the two websites together, we encourage you to register in both sites. You can take advantage of the complete professional portfolio and networking of GreatTalents.com and get notices of events, guest speakers, and/or changes happening in the Arizona community with GreatTalents.net. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:40:21 GMTScott