comp card

plural comp cards

1. abbreviationclippingClipping of composite card; a marketing tool for actors and especially models, consisting of a card with pictures of the person on it.

   When a client asks to see models from various agencies, it can cause confusion if your comp card arrives from two different agencies.

   2008, Didiayer Snyder, On Your Mark—An Insight Guide to Modeling, AuthorHouse, →ISBN, page 30

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   Because less is more and the purpose of a comp card is to give the decision-maker a taste of what they'll find in your portfolio, not the whole shebang!

   2018, Crystal A. Wright, Crystal Wright’s The Hair Makeup & Fashion Styling Career Guide, Motivational Media Productions, →ISBN

   Synonyms: comp, Sed card, Z card