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Nov
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The laws of copyright

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You have to consider many factors when it comes to the laws of copyright such as; protecting yourself, protecting others and licensing. It is your responsibility to understand as much as you can about the laws that apply to the area in which you’re working, in order to protect yourself and others.

 

What is copyright? Copyright gives the photographer the exclusive rights to control the use of their work and, copyright gives the copyright owner the ability to pursue those who have made unauthorised copies of their work. In the UK, the copyright is assigned to the author of the work as soon as it is created but, always check the copyright laws in the country you are working in as they are not all the same.

 

What does copyright prevent? Having the copyright prevents others from; copying or distributing your work, renting copies of your work, making adaptions of your work and putting your work online.

 

How do I stop people from using my work? If you post your work online there are many ways of stopping others from using your work such as; you can reduce the file size so that it can’t be printed and you can add a watermark. You can also assert your copyright and you can assert your moral rights. Your work is automatically copyrighted whether you assert it or not, however your moral rights must be asserted for them to apply.

 

At the end of the day, always read into the copyright laws in your country in order to understand and follow them properly.

Nov
10

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How to develop your presentation skills.

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When developing your presentation skills there are three major details you need to think about… Design, Script and Public speaking.

 

Whilst considering the design and layout of your presentation, you need to think about the imagery and text. Your images need to showcase the work, creating a steady flow and pace of the best work. Make sure to use text sparingly as, you don’t want to cause the presentation to look clustered. Consider using a clean and simple font with a minimal colour palette throughout to avoid distraction.

 

Secondly, when preparing your script, make sure to over-prepare rather than under-prepare so you’re not left stranded for words in front of an audience. If you construct your presentation similar to an essay, it will make it easier for the audience to follow, allowing them to take in the information. Practice makes perfect so, ensure to practice ahead of time in order to figure out your timing and use of your tools.

 

Finally, public speaking consists of three things; confidence and nerves, body language and preparation and practice. In order to build in confidence, you need to practice in situations that make you nervous. It’s okay to be human just practice, practice, practice. On the other hand, body language can be read in many different ways, it can help how you come across to the audience. Standing tall as oppose to pacing can have a major effect on your audience. At the end of the day, always ensure to prepare your materials and test your technology.

Nov
3

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What is an artist’s portfolio?

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An artist’s portfolio is a collection of an artist’s best work and, is intended to showcase their style and methods of work. A portfolio is used by artists to show potential employers how multiskilled and flexible they are, by showing different examples of current work.

 

A photography portfolio can focus on a single subject or project but, can also show a mixture of workings from throughout their career. Many photographers have the collection consisting of photographs taken with the same type of camera, digital or film. Most photographers use portfolios to show their best work when looking for jobs in the photography industry but, they also use images from their portfolios in their biographies to highlight the type of shows and publications they’ve worked for previously.

 

In comparison to a photography portfolio, an art portfolio is a collection of many skills ranging from painting, poetry, sculpture and many other various art forms. An arts portfolio gives artists the opportunity to show off their artistic skills, experiences and interests and it helps admissions officers decide if you would ‘fit in’ with their brand at their school.

 

What should an artist’s portfolio include? During this blog I have come to find a recurring theme in artists portfolios of including; finished work from various projects and examples of working documents that show your creative process. You also need to include examples that show a range of different skills within your area of specialisation and a range of subject matter across your subject of interest.

 

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