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Children Photographs

24 May 2009 by

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A essay is telling stories with pictures. They can be more interesting and/or persuasive than using words to tell the same story. This method of storytelling is not new. In fact they have been around as long as itself. A photo essay engages the viewer at a very personal level. While people can respond to written stories intellectually, essays often create an instant emotion within the viewer. Many center on injustice and/or suffering because of their power to evoke instant emotion in viewers. I just recently received a request for money to help repair children's facial anomalies. The mailing presented a of several different children before and after surgery that immediately elicited a "compassionate" response as I viewed them. It was definitely a marketing technique aimed at getting people to send donations once compassion was felt through viewing the photo essay.

They can change people's opinions often quicker than the written word as has been demonstrated by Civil War photographer Matthew Brady and his team. As he recorded events with photographs they changed our nation's opinion of war being a noble experience. They can be about any subject or event, large or small, dramatic or otherwise. A common thread to all are a sense of durability that stands the test of time documenting any aspect of our life.

Many are taken over a long period of time telling the stories of neighborhoods requiring a photographer to return for months or years. The photographer learns times and places of specific events and where he or she is most likely to capture the best photographs for a developing photo essay. I think historical neighborhoods are great places to develop a continuing neighborhood photo essay.

Tips of how to tell a story using photographs:

• Use text captions

• Write a full length article

• Photos alone can tell some stories adequately

• The essay may follow chronological order to show progress of a particular person or event over time.

• Photo essays can be planned or creatively put together. Most of mine have not been planned step by step. As I take photos and later recall the mood, the feelings, the events while taking them the essay appears as if by some kind of mystical guidance and sometimes so quickly I can hardly keep up with the compilation, then suddenly, it is complete and I re-read what I just created to find a meaning I truly did not start out intending to create. Photography, for me, has had a mystical component and is definitely of its own kind.

You can find photo essays:

• In mailings asking for donations to charitable causes

• Magazines

• Published as books

• On display in art galleries

• Part of a photo album, I have a photo album resume with pictures of me using office machines in different jobs, sitting at desks, typewriters, computers and views of the surrounding areas. I created it only for personal use, however, a photo essay resume could become part of anyone's professional portfolio regardless of the occupation or profession

Photo essays do not always have to tell true stories. You can create fiction or non-fiction photo essays.

Written by: Connie Limon. Please visit my photograph/art portfolio website for more articles from various authors at http://smalldogs2.com/FairydewArt

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Reality Tv Casting Call

18 May 2009 by

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Do you want to “be discovered” and achieve fame and fortune in a hurry? If you’re looking to get famous, you might want to think about . You may only achieve fifteen minutes of fame, but you could also possibly become a huge star from TV.

When applying for a reality TV show, keep the following tips in mind:

• The Directions - The most important tip is to actually read the reality TV show application directions and follow them. Directions are included for a reason. If a reality TV show application requests a one-minute audition video and a one-page written bio, send exactly that… not a five-minute video minus the bio. The ability to follow directions is a quality that may help get you cast on a show. Remember…reality TV shows are still TV shows. Production schedules apply and people who don’t follow directions can put a show behind. Also, don’t keep contacting a director to ask if decisions have been made. If they want to cast you in a show, they’ll .

• The Written Application – Be detailed… no one word answers. Give examples and explain your answers to the questions, but don’t be long-winded, making a two-page application into twenty pages. If you have any interesting hobbies or skills,include them on your application to help you stand out from the rest. Don’t lie on your application! Be honest about everything from your job to your weight.

• The Photographs – Many reality TV shows ask for photographs as part of the application. Ideally, send a close-up photograph of your face and another one of your entire body. Don’t send “professional” photographs. Clear, simple snapshots from a regular camera are best. Make sure your personality shines through and that you are the only one in the picture. Don’t send photographs you want returned, because they won’t be.

• The Audition Video – Another way in which casting directors explore talent is through audition videos. Most reality TV shows ask potential cast members to send in an audition video. Stay within time constraints and get to the point fast. Casting directors want to see you on an audition video, not special effects or fancy graphics. The most important aspect is your personality. Casting directors look for personality first, so make sure it shows. Simple is best for audition videos. Shoot a clip at your job, at your home, and doing something interesting and unusual, like a hobby. Make sure the lighting is flattering, not dark or shadowy, and that the casting directors can tell what you really look like from the video. Consider having a friend or family member your video instead of setting up your camera to record yourself. That way, the camera will always follow you and your cameraperson can zoom in or out to create visual interest. Make sure you are clearly heard and that there isn’t a lot of background noise. Don’t forget to put your contact information on your audition video in case it is separated from your written application.

• The Open Casting Call – Many reality TV shows cast through open calls. If this is the case for your target show, be ready because you have mere seconds to impress a casting director at a reality TV show audition. Remember, your personality is the key to being cast, so sparkle at the audition. Figure out your “type” before your audition in case the casting director asks. For example, are you the hot muscle guy or the sweet funny guy? Dress in your “type” for the audition. If you think you are the hot muscle guy, then look like the hot muscle guy at the audition.

The best place to start applying to be on a reality TV show is on the website of the network airing the show. Network websites usually have a casting link where you can apply. If you don’t find a casting link for your favorite show, just contact the network through their website contact form for information on applying. There are many networks and production companies that produce reality TV shows, the following are a good place to start:

http://www.abc.com

http://www.nbc.com

http://www.cbs.com

http://www.fox.com

http://www.mtv.com

http://www.vh1.com

http://www.tlc.com

http://www.hgtv.com

Hollywood North Entertainment is a sort of reality TV show agency that promises they can get anyone on a reality TV show. Consider filling out the application on their website at www.hollywoodnorthentertainment.com.

If you want fame… and possibly fortune… fast, reality TV shows may be just the ticket for you. Reality TV provides a fun adventure and might help make your dream of stardom a reality.

About the Author:

Taltopia is an entertainment community for up and coming talent and their fans. The goal of this talent network is to help aspiring artists get famous, build industry contacts, and find paying gigs. Please visit www.Taltopia.com for more information.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Want to be Famous Fast? Consider Reality Tv!

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Nbc Casting Calls

14 May 2009 by

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I rarely give new shows a fleeting chance. I'm ridiculously guilty of waiting until a show has an acclaimed season under its belt before I turn my attention towards it. "The Office," "24," and "Family Guy" each had to pass the test for the viewing public before I truly sank my teeth into the enjoyment I've had with all three of those shows.

That's not to say I haven't attempted to embrace a fresh series or two in the past. I sat through every episode of Seth McFarlane's quickly canceled "The Winner" on FOX just because I was pulling for it to become my new favorite gut-buster. But alas, it was not to be.

This year though, I decided to give 's newest comedy "Community" a try. , for all the jokes about its occasionally floundering line-up, still packs a major punch in the comedy department, and "Community" is no exception.

Joel McHale, of E!'s "The Soup," shows up as the cocky, endearing, and quick-talking Jeff Winger, a lawyer who cheated on everything in his life (including getting a fake bachelor's degree) and now is thrust into the world of Greendale Community College, where he must succeed or face life-long exile from the bar association.

The cast, which is full to the brim with fresh and emerging faces (with the distinct exception of comedy legend Chevy Chase), serves to bring not only a culturally diverse face to the program, but a comedic one as well. The writers have developed an early knack for mixing the cast amongst each other for new dynamic one-on-one relationships every show so far, which makes for some very fresh comedic exchanges. As with any great show, every character is completely believable, even in their most absurd moments.

As to the plot of the show, this would seem to be the first time any major production seems to have taken on community college as its primary setting. I have heard some early rumblings from across the media-scape that some community colleges are taking umbrage to the notion that a show would poke fun at their atmosphere, but I ask, "why not?"

Community college is one of the most unique amalgamations of unique individuals from all walks of life with completely varying intentions. Sounds like a goldmine for comedy to me! And thus far, it is.

In all seriousness, the only reaction I've had to this show's impact on my notions of  community college is a desire to actually go to one! In its own hilarious way, "Community" opens up my mind to the notion that community college doesn't have to be about dull classrooms or socially-void experiences. It can actually be an awesome way to enjoy your world, the people in it, and yes maybe even get an education.

"Community" has served up a handsome array of laughs in front of my television, and if you'd give it a half-hour at 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, you may hear yourself deliver a few of those laughs.

Article originally published at http://www.collegepulse.net/2009/11/why-i-love-nbcs-community.html

Copyright 2009 - The College Pulse - http://www.collegepulse.net

About the Author:

Vince Coglianese is the Director of The College Pulse Network, located at www.collegepulse.net.

The College Pulse Network is composed of young media professionals from across the United States who give commentary on current events and how they affect the world's newest generations.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Why I love NBC's "Community"

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Broadway Casting Calls

12 May 2009 by

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1. First, target to whom you send anything.

Most agents are not looking for actors at the beginning stages of their careers. So, do your homework. Look them up in the Ross Reports, The Agencies, Google them! Then figure out what's a match. Some offices are actively seeking athletes or those with foreign language skills or those who have a "model" or "soap" look...some prefer singers and dancers. Save time and target your prospective Agent. You'll get more responses.

2. Make sure your stationary is 5x7, 6x9 anything that is smaller than 8 ½ x 11.

Why? It doesn't fit to your 8x10 and is an overlapping mess. Some agents cut it down for you (nice). Others just toss your sloppy, wrinkled, edges-shredded letter in the wastebasket along with your resume and . QUICK HINT: Program the Page settings in Word so it is in LANDSCAPE . Make two columns and cut/paste (duplicate) what you say in the first column. Then cut the paper in half. You have two duplicate letters in about 5 ½ by 8/18...add a small & your contact info. Nice. And just large enough to attach with a paper clip. Neat, clean. Well done!

3. Keep it short.

Get to the point and don't waste a sentence on the obvious. Don't start your letter with "I am an actress/actor and my name is... and I'm looking for representation...." duh! What do you think an agent thinks when reading that? idiot, moron, stupid. Cut to the chase. They KNOW you are an actor. Who else would send them your photo/resume? Don't go into exquisite detail about your childhood on the farm in Iowa, your favorite show tunes from ALL of Rodgers And Hammerstein, how you got to NY after a tedious bus trip, how many character roles you played in junior high....Instead, Talk About:

YOUR TYPE Girl-next-door, quirky neighbor, mean SOB, tough lawyer, compassionate but smart-ass doctor, sweet teen, nasty college guy...(This will tell the agent that you are savvy and know how you will be cast, how marketable you are-YEAHHH! They may want to work with you even if you don't have a lot of credits!)

RECENT PAYING WORK Statusy roles, major theatre company, name co-star, well established Director, new work by a major playwright, etc. (This is your "hook". If they decide to you in it's because you have "something" to sell when they chat about you with a director-"My new client worked with Blah-blah who just directed a show. "My new young client has two network spots she booked in the midwest so we KNOW she'll do great HERE- please see her!")

WHERE YOU ARE GOING IN THE BUSINESS- B'way musical, starring on a Soap, making $ix Figures in commercials". (If YOU believe in yourself, they'll believe in you. Express your enthusiasm, your passion and your clear focus about what you WILL achieve . They will help you make it happen!)

4. Use your personality in the body of the letter and in your "sign off".

"I'm submitting my material for your consideration"-try not to sound like a stiff UNLESS you are one. Be yourself. Use the language you would when speaking to someone you just met. It's OK to use your own personal expressions -it defines you clearly as a type or Brand. And NEVER SIGN OFF with a formal, Sincerely Yours (unless that's your style)...be sincere but be YOU (From a curly redhead, See ya soon!, Can't wait to have a meeting and chat about my fabulous successful future...with fabulous new potential agent! "You guys are so cool-can't wait to meet up!,Rarin' to go-I'm definitely going to book!!) Do your style- it pays off!

5. Don't threaten to call the agent in a week to follow up.

They will definitely try to avoid you on the phone. If they are interested, they will call you. Somewhere out there is a dumb textbook that tells actors how to write an archaic, stiff, phony and not very successful business letter-THE FOLLOW UP PHONE CALL doesn't apply to acting. STOP. Don't go there! It's no longer 1956. If you follow up after sending your cover letter do so with a postcard reminding them that you sent your resume and photo a month before or that NOW you are in a show or NOW you booked something. If you tell them something that says "I'm successful, work with me!" -they will respond!

Happy Marketing!

Gwyn

Gwyn Gilliss is the Executive Director of TAM, The Actor's Market (http://www.theactorsmarket.com), a marketing firm for actors. They provide every marketing tool an actor needs - HEADSHOTS, RESUMES, BIOS, DEMO REELS, CAREER COACHING, MARATHON SEMINARS to meet the Industry- AGENTS & CASTING DIRECTORS - as well as FREE monthly seminars, FREE weekly marketing tips and access to top photographers, graphic artists and videographers to create great demo reels (sizzle reels). There are Training courses via teleseminars, downloadable Podcasts and Home study courses with DVD's and the Actor's Mastermind a monthly FREE teleseminar for all actors globally. (check for more products and services at http://TheTAMStore.com. Gwyn's acting career spans several decades during which time she appeared on and off-B'way, in classical roles in American Repertory companies, in over 18 contract and recurring roles in Daytime/Primetime , Films and dozens of network commercials and voice-over's. As a Career Coach she is available to work One-on-One (teleconferencing) with actors at ALL levels on ALL continents.

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New Casting Calls

09 May 2009 by

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Hobart, Washington USA (Articles Base) July 15, 2008

 

The Cast Prototyping and Precise Cast Prototyping is a new webpage that was just added to the new Rapid Prototyping Information Website that has just been released. This new PCPro Technique Process webpage has all of the information you need to know on Cast Prototyping and PCPro Technique and the main information you need to know on Cast Prototyping. You can visit this Cast Prototyping webpage at: http://www.prototypezone.com/casting/

Here is an excerpt from the new Cast Prototyping and PCPro Technique webpage:

“Researchers have developed a new rapid-prototyping technique that blends traditional methods with CNC milling which allows faster prototyping; the best thing is that it happens in a single machine. The technique is christened as “Precise Cast Prototyping” or PCPro and was developed by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute For Material and Beam Technology, Dresden, Germany. Half of the mold is machine using CNC machining, then silicon or polyurethane material is poured into fill half the mold, this will be the lower half to render the shape of one half of the part, while the part still in the CNC mill. When the material is cured and hardened, the upper side of the component is milled. The process is targeted at components with simple geometry such as housings whose one side can be fairly easily machined on aluminum or epoxy mold half and the other complicated half is on the opposite side where it can be milled into the soft plastic. “

The new Cast Prototypes page is free information to members and non-members and can be found at: http://www.prototypezone.com . However, users of Prototype Zone who decide to be members can join for free and receive two free E-Books on Rapid Prototyping for a limited time offer. Prototype Zone will be adding new information all the time on Rapid Prototyping so check back often in the forum and blog for the latest information at: http://www.prototypezone.com/prototype-forum/casting/showcat

About Prototype Zone: Prototype Zone is the leading information source and community website for all things about Prototyping and Rapid Prototyping. Visit the website to join for free and receive two free ebooks on Rapid Prototyping for a limited time offer.

About the Author:

Author: Ryan Rounder, Director of PR
Email: Pressreleases@prototypezone.com
Website URL: http://www.prototypezone.com
Phone: 425-503-8401
City/State: Seattle, Washington

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Cast Prototyping and Precise Cast Prototyping, and the Pcpro Technique

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