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Manuel is a passionate, driven, and techsavvy AV technician, artist and music composer with over ten years of experience, specializing in the captivating world of music and entertainment. Manuel is an expert in creating soundtracks for short films, feature films and video games. How to Register and Order on My Film Music Orchestral Page

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Greatest Tablet PC and Operating Systems

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If you love keeping up with the latest developments in personal computing, you are likely aware that mini netbooks, once the top choice, have been surpassed and replaced by tablet PCs. These compact and portable devices are revolutionizing the digital world. If you’re planning to purchase one, it’s helpful to know which tablet computer stands out, particularly in terms of the operating system (OS) it uses.

When considering any computer, what sets it apart is how well it suits its operating system. No matter how great the device itself is, it won’t function properly or optimally without the best OS, as it serves as the computer’s engine. While we often focus on computer manufacturers first and rarely consider the operating system, having the best OS provides superior performance for any digital device we have in hand.

When searching for the best tablet computer, it’s important to consider the different OS options. Apple has been a pioneer in the digital entertainment market. The iPad, which has been available for some time now and sold in millions of units, uses Apple’s iOS, which has proven to be a highly reliable platform. Users of all ages and technical backgrounds can …

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Screenwriting for Authors – Don’t Make These Common Mistakes

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Screenwriting differs greatly from writing a novel or a non-fiction book. It is a distinct medium and should be approached accordingly. It is a challenging form that even talented writers can master.

With this in mind, here are some common mistakes made by aspiring screenwriters. Hopefully, this article will help you avoid them and make your script or book more appealing to Hollywood.

STARTING TOO LATE – Novels often begin at a leisurely pace, with detailed scene descriptions and character backgrounds. However, because screenplays typically span a maximum of 120 pages, with much of it being white space, a screenplay needs to engage the audience early on.

UNNECESSARY DESCRIPTION – Screenplay descriptions should be minimal, providing enough information to convey the setting and overall tone. Leave the finer details to the director and/or creative team.

STATING THE OBVIOUS – One mistake novice screenwriters make is having characters explicitly state what the audience can already see on the screen. For example, if we are watching a track meet and John crosses the finish line first, it is unnecessary and dull to have a character say, “John won the race.”

FORMAT – Screenplays adhere to a strict structure. The …

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Lessons for Guitar Playing Newbies

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Lessons can take various forms, each with their respective benefits and drawbacks. You can choose to hire a music instructor who can teach you directly, purchase a simple book on learning to play the guitar , or browse the internet through video-sharing websites where people post instructional videos for others to learn from.

It’s important to remember that in the early stages of learning the guitar

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