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How to Become a Glass Blower

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Glass blowers make glass from sand by heating it. The sand melts into hot molten liquid, and then is shaped with the use of metal rods or poured into molds. This art form lends itself to beautiful art objects. It provides brilliant and luminous ... more »

How to Become a Movie Editor

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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I learned how to cut film by physically taping pieces of film together and winding the pieces around sprockets, hoping that the splices would go through without jamming. Editing always takes longer that anticipated. During one exhausting all ... more »

How to Become a Museum Curator

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Museum curators acquire, organize and oversee collections of art and valuable historical items. The competition for jobs in this field is tremendous, as there are more experienced applicants with master's degrees than there are job openings... more »

How to Become an Industrial Designer

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Industrial designers combine art and engineering to make people's lives easier. They design everyday items from dishes to cars. If you enjoy drawing and inventing things, then industrial design might be the job for you. The need for industrial ... more »

How to Get a Job With the BBC

By Amy Stone, eHow UK

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The UK’s British Broadcasting Company is the biggest broadcasting company in the world, with a budget of nearly £4 billion and a huge workforce of over 26,000. That said, job vacancies at the BBC are predictably oversubscribed, and you’ll face ... more »

How to Make a Look Book

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A look book is used by professionals to show off a product line, much like a catalog. Often used by fashion designers, a look book is like a portfolio. Instead of representing the entire work history of a professional, it represents one line of ... more »

How to become a camera operator

By Showbizmom

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You see them all over the television now, the people behind the cameras, tagging along with the host while shooting a t.v. show or documentary. Sounds like fun to you, but how do you become one?.. more »

How to Become an Art Broker

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Art brokers act as a bridge between artists and collectors, galleries, auction houses and museums. They bring their enthusiasm for art into every negotiation. They must be willing to educate potential clients about the quality, value and rarity ... more »

How to Get Starting in Wedding Photography

By fabulousfotog

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Wedding photography can be a lucrative and fun income but it's not as easy as it seems. Even if you're an experienced photographer, shooting weddings can be a challenge. But once you get the knack of it, photographing weddings can be a flexible ... more »

How to Sell Art Online

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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You have been honing your craft for years and now it's time. You're ready to see if the free market world is ready for your style and perspective. Selling your creations online may seem daunting, but there are many places willing to help you ... more »

How to Become a Court Artist

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Court artists or sketch artists have seen the market for their careers fall and rise again because of television's coverage of high profile court cases. Public trials showing judges making controversial rulings and attorneys acting for the camera ... more »

How to Become a Dance Teacher

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Do your feet start moving when you hear a favorite song? Are you the first one on the dance floor? Maybe you were meant to be a dance teacher. Follow these steps to get started... more »

How to Become a Music Arranger

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Music arrangers adapt melody lines or more complex compositions for voices or instruments, contributing a certain performance style that was lacking in the original piece. This job takes creativity, musical training and a good ear. It isn't an ... more »

How to Become a Professional Stage Director

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Being a stage director for the theater is a challenging, fun and creative career. It is a competitive position in which you can manage all phases of a theatrical production, including the creative interpretation of plays and musicals. Follow ... more »

How to Become a Tightrope Walker

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Tightrope walking is also referred to as tightwire walking and involves exactly what its name implies. Trained individuals in circus arts walk across an elevated wire that is tightly held between 2 points. The walker may hold a pole to aid in ... more »

How to Buy a Photography Studio

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A photography studio is a large and complex system that requires a number of different components to be successful. Just as important as the studio and its gear, though, is the studio master's capacity to use the equipment correctly for his or ... more »

How to Carve and Cut Sandstone

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teaches you how to cut grave sandstone.. more »

How to NOT be a Struggling Actor.

By Joey Fiero

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How to survive in a film acting career and not to be a "struggling actor"... more »

How to Take Your Arts and Crafts Business to the Next Level

By ProWriter1

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Do people tell you all the time that you should sell your crafts? Do others encourage you to show more people your work and insist that you could probably make a lot of money if you sold more of your crafts? Perhaps you have given it some thought ... more »

How to Add Photography to a Book Design

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In a copy heavy book, photography and other imagery can make the piece more pleasing to the eye, breaking up copy and bringing ideas to life. Book design is comprehensive and primarily should focus on readability and hierarchy. Add photography to ... more »

How to Assemble an Artist's Portfolio

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Your artist's portfolio should demonstrate to potential clients that you have vision as well as talent. It shows you understand the industry you're aiming to work in, whether it be in business as a graphic designer, in children's literature as an ... more »

How to Be a Book Designer

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Book designers are often not among the most glamorous and romanticized artists. They do have the benefit of being some of the most consistently employed, however. With flair for art and an ability to work with writers and other creative types, ... more »

How to Be a Live Theatre Executive Director

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The executive director of a live theatre wears many hats. She is responsible for the operations of the building, oversees the staff, deals with the marketing the venue and makes sure that actors and directors stay on track. Managing a budget and ... more »

How to Be a Magician's Assistant

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Becoming a magician's assistant can be a very glamorous position. Learning the secrets of someone's most prized tricks is a respected and serious responsibility. However, it's helpful to know a few basic steps before beginning your journey toward ... more »

How to Become a Celebrity Bodyguard

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Making the choice to become a bodyguard is a serious commitment and when you have proven yourself at less demanding jobs, you can start thinking about working for celebrity clientele. Unlike the Hollywood portrayal of a bodyguard, working for a ... more »

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