Some of the rules and tips for creating your Next Real Model entry

As we emailed to our pre-regd…here are the rules for entry so if you could try to follow them that would be great.

1. photos must be clear and only feature you – no friends, pets, family, etc. Also, try to get someone else to take them of you – taking them by holding your own phone sometimes looks a bit strange and you may cut off a bit.

2. all photos must be taken with a blank background – so stand in front of a plain wall, plain curtain or drape a sheet. It doesn’t need to be perfect but we really need them to be clearer than last year

3. if we receive photos that don’t fit these rules we will email you and ask for replacements – we will only do this once…as I am sure you can imagine how much time it will take if we had to keep chasing people!

4. photos need to be jpeg files and no bigger than 2MB – last year we couldn’t upload some of the images so some of the entrants couldn’t participate – we tried to get new ones but it made it difficult and also made more work for you

5. you will have the opportunity once again to upload 4 different photos so we would suggest one head and shoulders, one waist up, one full body and then maybe a fun one - and remember, look your best.

6. you will be asked a couple of questions this year rather than having to come up with your own words. Please try to keep your answers to the word limit – we may have to cut them off and we really don’t want to do that. The questions will be why you should be the Next Real Model, what you like to do in your spare time, etc. We have a 25 word limit for each answer - maybe write them down and prepare them before entering so your responses don't get cut off.

We will also ask for some personal information - date of birth, address, phone number, etc. This will all remain private and will not appear on the website - all the public will see is your first name, the initial of your surname and your state (Stacey N, QLD) ...plus your answers to the above questions. If you have some concerns, please read the privacy statement that will be on the website.

7. each entrant will be given their “Unique Number” this will be what people will use to vote for you so make sure you write it down and let everyone know your number

8. again we will offer you the chance to upload your facebook, myspace pages and youtube video. This worked really well for those who did it last year so give it a go…just make sure your pages are specific to the competition – not your general facebook or myspace pages…the judges and voters are only interested in you – not your friends!!!

9. Don’t forget, if you are under 18 years of age as at the 1st August 2010 you will need to get your parents or guardians permission.

10.  And, please read the entry terms and conditions that will be on the website.

Now for a couple of changes to the voting....

1. All voting will be conducting via a dedicated SMS number. All voters will need to do is txt your name, state and your unique code to that number (it will be on the website before voting starts)

2. The 10 entrants with the highest votes will be the finalists and will go onto the second stage judging to be named the Next Real Model 2010

3.  There will be a wildcard...the "Real Card"...that a panel of judges vote for. This will add two additional finalists to the mix.

4. The Voting terms and conditions will be posted on the website so be sure to ead them before voting.

Good luck with your entry...we look forward to seeing you all featured on the site after the 1st August!!!