Runway Modeling Tips: Walking the Runway

Series Summary

Who doesn't want to be a model? Models get paid to be good looking and wear cool clothes and get their picture taken so they can be put an billboards and magazine. Modeling is truly the American dream. Ever since the invention of the printed word, the visual medium of picture has utilized models to promote fashions and beauty care, and sell things of all shapes and sizes. Now, with today's multi-media culture, the demand for models it at an all-time high. Becoming a model has never been more important than it is now.

In this free video series, learn some basic modeling techniques. Our expert, Mary, runs a modeling agency, and she shares her tricks of the trade with you. Learn all about runway modeling. She shows you how to walk and turn. Learn how to move your arms and head too. Mary even gives you three different types of runway walks: the Clydesdale, the Crossover, and the Grunge. If you are interested in photo modeling, take a moment to learn how to move in front of the camera. Whether you are beginning your modeling career or an experienced model, you can benefit from her advice. Learn how to create a modeling portfolio as well. So, join the glamorous world of the model today!

Video Transcript

"Well now we've learned how to stand on the runway, how to address the runway. The next thing we're going to talk about is how does a model walk on the runway to command the attention and show the beautiful clothes she has on for every designer? Niki is going to walk one foot in front of the other. It looks as if she's strutting. Come on, Niki, give us a little, but what she's actually doing is shifting her weight evenly between the back foot to the front foot so that she continues her forward motion. When she gets to the end of the runway it's very important that she regains control of her herself with doing a stance that's about a foot apart and with her body balanced equally on both feet. Then when Niki shifts, which you can do, shift left to right, she moves one knee slightly forward, and places her weight on the opposite leg. Then it's easy for her to show the garment by moving back and forth, effortlessly without ever losing her balance. Notice Niki's arms, Niki's arms are awesome. You don't want them very close to the body, you want them slightly out with your fingers in a ballerina position, again so the garment looks absolutely flawless. Thanks, Niki!"