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Newsletter • Issue #9
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Today there are many options and factors to consider when creating a digital
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archive for permanent storage. It is recommended to choose more than one method
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in case one fails for whatever reason. Computer hard drives can break and
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information stored on servers can be out of one's control – not to mention
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discontinued without warning. Standard CDs and DVDs although great options for storage have a higher failure rate and shorter life expectancy than new forms of technology can provide.
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Discover a Tip: Preparing a Portfolio One of the most exhilarating moments in an artist's life is when they are able to Discover a Tip...
present to the public the works that they have spent their time and talent on.
Preparing a Portfolio
However, getting to that point may require as much industry savvy and technical know-how as it does talent and determination. When called upon to present their works for review, many artists use a portfolio to organize, protect and showcase
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their best pieces. Quality portfolios made from archival materials often help to ensure that an artist's chances of being selected for an opportunity within the field will not be hindered by damages that may occur during transport.
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Editing a portfolio Most standard portfolios can contain about 20 photographs, sketches or other media. When organizing a portfolio, some artists may find it difficult to pick and choose 20 pieces to represent a much broader body of work, but many art experts have suggested that 20 is an ideal number for aspiring artists to assemble.
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Pieces in a portfolio should be organized by style, idea or medium so that someone viewing a portfolio has a chance to understand each piece in the context of those