A comp card is a fast casting summary
A model comp card condenses the most useful information into a format a casting team can review quickly. It typically combines a strong lead image with a small selection of supporting photographs, basic measurements and contact or representation details.
The value is speed. A good card lets someone remember who you are after seeing many candidates without opening a full portfolio again.
What belongs on the card
Use current images that actually resemble you. Include a clean face image and photographs that show shape, expression or category range. Measurements should be accurate and use a consistent unit system. If an agency represents you, representation details should be clear.
Do not fill the layout with slogans, decorative graphics or social statistics that compete with the casting information. The model is the content.
Digital comp cards matter too
Many castings now happen through links, email and messaging, so a mobile-friendly digital card can be as useful as a printed one. Keep file sizes reasonable, use a descriptive filename and link back to a fuller portfolio when possible.
The comp card should be easy to update because stale measurements and outdated photographs reduce trust. Treat it as a current professional document, not a permanent design project.