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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 BE A WORK AT HOME DAD

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If you are a dad and work outside of the home, you are probably sad having to leave every day. You miss your family and wish you could figure out a way to work from home. Well, here are some tips and resources to get the ball rolling. By ... more »

How to BE A WORK AT HOME MOM

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You, too, can be a full-time homemaker, mother, and also work from home! It takes keeping a schedule and managing your time, but it really pays off when you can be home with your children and making a living at the same time!.. 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 »

How to Become a Celebrity Personal Trainer

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If you've ever looked at a movie star and been absolutely amazed about how they seem to stay in shape forever, don't be. They have personal trainers that whip them into shape year round... more »

How to Become a Dance Therapist

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As a dance therapist, you help people work through emotional problems like self-esteem, body image and communication barriers. You also show them how to cope with fear, anger and stress. Follow these steps to start your career... more »

How to Become a Film Industry Grip

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Film grips are infinitely important on a film set. They help with the facilitation of the camera and help make movie magic. However, acquiring the skills to become a film industry grip can be tricky if you aren't working with a few basic steps. ... more »

How to Become a Freelance Curator

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A curator is one who is in charge of and handles collections for public viewing. Curators are the bridge from the artist to the public. A freelance curator can handle all kinds of art work, including paintings, sculptures and archaeological findings... more »

How to Become a Greensman

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A greensman is a person responsible for the landscaping and maintenance of anything "green" on a film set. Many people want to break into the movie industry and becoming a greensman is one way to do it. You get the chance to meet others in the ... more »

How to Become a Hip Hop DJ

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A hip hop DJ has a wide variety of jobs available in the music industry. You can DJ at private parties, school dances, weddings and other events. You also can DJ for a radio station or even become a video DJ or VJ for a television station... more »

How to Become a Movie Prop Manager

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Movies get their realism and excitement from props. Making something fake look like something completely real is the secret to many films that the stars don't want you to know. The prop manager helps curate props and manages their use during the ... more »

How to Become a Professional Stage Manager

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The stage manager is responsible for keeping the show running smoothly behind the scenes. This role is as important to ensuring a good theater production as the actors and director. If you are interested in becoming a professional stage manager, ... more »

How to Become a School Photographer

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So, you love kids and taking pictures. Then perhaps becoming a school photographer is for you. Preschools to high schools across the country enlist the services of school photographers to take individual and class portraits. There is always a ... more »

How to Become a Script Doctor

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Script doctors are one of Hollywood's best kept secrets. They are the writer behind the writer and can sometimes save a film from disaster. However, become a script doctor can be a bit tricky if you don't follow a few steps. Here are the steps to ... more »

How to Become a Tattoo Apprentice

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If you're an artist who likes to draw on skin rather than canvas and think you'd like a career as a tattooist, you'll first need to become a tattoo apprentice. There is no formal education required to become a tattooist; becoming an apprentice is ... more »

How to Become a Theater Set Decorator

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Set design is an integral part of stage and theatre productions. The set gives the actors a place to be and makes the story being told more realistic for the audience. Set design is in a class of its own and requires creativity and knowledge of ... more »

How to Become a Wedding Photographer

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If you love taking pictures or are the person everyone hands the camera to at a wedding, consider a career as a wedding photographer. This is a fun and creative career that utilizes your photography skills. Since no two weddings are exactly ... more »

How to Become an Ornamental Blacksmith

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An ornamental blacksmith is part artist and part blacksmith. Nowhere is the connection between sculpture and horseshoe forger closer than with ornamental blacksmithing. To join this league of old fashioned artists you will need to work hard and ... more »

How to Choose a Creative Career

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Many people think that if you are interested in the arts, you automatically have to become an artist. Not true! There are many fields that a person can go into that are not only creative, but pay very well, too... more »

How to Create an Actor's Demo-Reel

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An actor's demo reel is video or audio presentation that's used to show off your acting skills to an individual or company you'd like to work with. It's full of clips of your past work. Demo reels are sometimes called demo tapes or show reels. ... more »

How to Design Theme Park Rides

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The last time you were at a theme park, you may have though that you could design one of the rides. Maybe you weren't satisfied with the ride you just got off of. Maybe you had an adventure story in mind you knew would translate well into a ride. ... more »

How to Develop Story Structure For Your Screenplay

By Jacqueline Spencer

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If you enjoy writing, storytelling, and films chances are a dream job for you would be screen writing. However developing story structure is heavily dependent on certain aspects of writing your screenplay... more »

How to Do a Photoshoot Without a Backdrop

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Orchestrating your own photoshoot can seem like a daunting task, especially if you're adding the burden of creating a home studio from scratch. If you don't have a lot of professional photography experience or just don't have the space to set up ... more »

How to Dress for a Commercial Audition

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The hard part is over. You’ve gotten in the door to the competitive world of commercial auditioning. As important as it is to be talented, it’s equally important to present yourself in the best way possible. Here are some simple steps to looking ... more »

How to Drop Off an Illustration Portfolio

By Jacqueline Spencer

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Being a freelance illustrator is a dream job for most artists. Having your work exposed to many people is exciting. But how does one drop off a portfolio for consideration? This article should help with the process... more »

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