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How to Retouch a Photograph Using the Clone Stamp in Photoshop

By msmarymac

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It is fairly easy to clean up a photograph with dust spots and scratches on it using the Clone Stamp tool in Photoshop. All you just need a bit of time and patience... more »

How to Review an Independent Film

By msmarymac

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If you love indie films and are looking to draw more attention to them, a great way to do that is to post a review online or an a blog. You’ll improve your writing and critical thinking skills at the same time... more »

How to Review the Golden Globes

By ChantelAlise

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Reviewing an important event like the Golden Globes for any publication--local, state, or national--can be challenging. It will require a great deal of upfront research before the event as well as careful scrutiny of the event itself. Those who ... more »

How to Ride a Bike Like Keanu Reeves

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Keanu Reeves is often described by celebrity journalists as "inscrutable" and "unknowable." Despite this, there is one thing Reeves is willing to share with the world—his love for motorcycles. More than just an average biker, Keanu Reeves is a ... more »

How to Rock Like the Band Journey

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The long-time rock and roll band Journey still attracts tons of fans. After rocking fans for over 30 years, the album "REVELATION" is evidense of this. For followers of this musical collaboration, here are some of the aspects of the band that ... more »

How to Rock Your Lyrics, Songwise

By Larry Fike, M.Phil.

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Can anybody write a rock song? I don't know. I've written about a thousand or so, some on network television, so here I offer some humble advice (insofar as people who can give such advice can be humble). Enjoy, experiment, and don't take ... more »

How to Rosin a String Instrument Bow

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Rosin is a substance made from pine tree rosin and is absolutely necessary for playing any stringed instrument. The application of the rosin is especially important because it directly affects the quality of sound produced from an instrument. Not ... more »

How to Ruin Ones Image and destroy all you have worked for.

By MICHAEL SIMMERS

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How to destroy one's Career... more »

How to Run a Relay Race

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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You jog in place, stretch, move your neck from one side, then to the other, keeping your muscles loose, but also as an attempt to calm your nerves. You pray, "Please, God don't let me mess up. Please don't let me drop the baton." And then you run... more »

How to Run a Warm-up Session Before a Play

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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It is essential for a theater cast to "warm-up" both physically and vocally before a play. Not only will this warm-up better prepare them for the stage, but it is an important bonding exercise as well. You can run a quick and successful theater ... more »

How to Run Your Own Record Label

By JennieV

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These days, running a record label means doing it all yourself. With all the new technology and information out there, it is much easier to run your own record label than to go running to the major labels, or even to the established indies. You ... more »

How to Save Money On a Magazine Subscription

By abbeyroad920

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Magazine subscriptions can be expensive. However, there are ways to get them at a cheaper price. Here is how you can save money on a magazine subscription... more »

How to Save or Reset Palettes in Adobe Photoshop

By msmarymac

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While Adobe Photoshop may seem intimidating to the novice user, it is easy to learn some of the simple functions on an individual basis. As you become more advanced and comfortable with the tools, palettes and workspaces, you will become more ... more »

How to Scan Images From Magazines or Books

By Richard Burke

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There are a number of legitimate reasons to scan images from books or magazines. Halftone images are reproduced in printed materials using screens or screening algorithms that allow us to see shades of gray or color. In color printing there are ... more »

How to Scan Newsprint Using a Canon Scanner and Adobe Photoshop

By msmarymac

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It is easy to create a high quality scan of a Newspaper article using Adobe Photoshop, provided you select the correct scanning options. The scanner used in this explanation is a CanoScan® LiDE 80... more »

How to Scan Slides Using a Canon Scanner and Adobe Photoshop

By msmarymac

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To scan Slide-film (reversal film, mounted in plastic or cardboard sleeves for projection, basically a “Positive Negative”) using Adobe Photoshop, you need a scanner with negative scanning capability. The scanner used in this explanation is a ... more »

How to Schedule an Author Event at a Book Store for Your Published Book

By bookmom

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You can't believe it, you are finally an author! Your book is in the hands of a publisher and it will come out soon. Now you need to start thinking about promotion. For some, you are with a large publishing house and are already working with a ... more »

How to Schedule an Independent Film Shoot

By msmarymac

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Scheduling a film shoot is a very important step that is done in the pre-production phase of every film’s planning. It is imperative to take your time to carefully schedule the shoot, as it will keep you organized and ultimately on budget... more »

How to Script-Supervise a Film

By Eric J. Seidman

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A script supervisor, on any film set, is one of the most important crew members. The position requires a keen eye and accounts for the continuity in a film. Script supervisors make sure actors pick up that glass with the same hand each take or ... more »

How to Sculpt Using Sand and Portland Cement

By Sondrac

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Sculpting is yet another form of art that is slowly gaining in popularity. Create your first a piece of art, by sculpting a leaf, or a combination of leaves and you will start to look for more intricate and difficult pieces... more »

How to Seal the Deal with a Promoter

By FrancisTen

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This article is an offshoot of steps 3 and 4 from the article titled "how to book your first show (locally). there's an art form and protocol in contacting a club/promoter. just get in the mindset that this is going to be a battle and at ... more »

How to Season Cast Iron Cookware

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Cast iron cookware may seem to be a throwback to the old days, but it is actually the preferred cookware for many of today's most famous chefs. Whether you've inherited a pan or two from Grandma or you just registered for an entire set from Lodge ... more »

How to Secure a Literary Agent

By Valerie Brooks

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You’ve written something great, whether it's an historical novel or a non-fiction book about dating in the 21st Century. Now you need someone who has the skills and connections to sell your manuscript to a publisher. Choosing the right literary ... more »

How to Secure a Major Label Agreement

By HustlaHeath

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Talent alone will not guarantee a record deal, and seeking one can be a discouraging and fruitless crusade. There are only a few hundred deals available each year and many of them are snatched by artists moving from one label to another. There ... more »

How to See a Band From the Front Row at Coachella 2007

By Kampy

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There's a world of difference between seeing a concert up close, and seeing it from a mile away. When you're up close, you can see all the little details... the musicians' facial expressions, their tattoos, the stickers on their guitars, the ... more »