Question 1

What are some practical tips for not touching models?

Garion Hall · Accepted Answer

In situations where it seems tempting to touch the model, consider these approaches;

Demonstrate poses to models
- Put the camera down, ask the model to move aside, demonstrate the pose, on the set
- The Shoot Producer is always clothed, even if the model is naked!
- Models consistently report they like that the Shoot Producer is is comfortable to do this. It shows the SP is not “above them”, and is seen as a “leveller” on the shoot day
Always put models in situations they can “self-solve” for
- For example, if asked to climb something (safely!), ensure there is a safe way for them to climb down again without your assistance (ladder, a chair, a box, or similar)

Question 2

What are some practical tips for not touching models?

Garion Hall · Accepted Answer

In situations where it seems tempting to touch the model, consider these approaches;

Demonstrate poses to models
- Put the camera down, ask the model to move aside, demonstrate the pose, on the set
- The Shoot Producer is always clothed, even if the model is naked!
- Models consistently report they like that the Shoot Producer is is comfortable to do this. It shows the SP is not “above them”, and is seen as a “leveller” on the shoot day
Always put models in situations they can “self-solve” for
- For example, if asked to climb something (safely!), ensure there is a safe way for them to climb down again without your assistance (ladder, a chair, a box, or similar)