Problem: Article: If you have stubborn hair on your carpet, grab a (clean) pumice stone from the bathroom. Run it back and forth over the area a few times, and it will gather the pet hair up enough that you can just pick it up. This works especially well on stairs. Mix 3 parts water with 1 part fabric softener and pour it into a small spray bottle. Spray the mixture over the carpeted area until it's slightly damp. Allow 30 minutes for the area to dry, then run a vacuum cleaner over the carpet to pick up the hair. The fabric softener helps release the pet hair from the carpet. This spray will also work on furniture, but test it in an inconspicuous area first. Once you've removed as much hair as you can, pull out your vacuum cleaner. Run it over your carpet to get up as much of the loose hair left behind as you can. For stairs, use a handheld vacuum or a hose attachment. Sweep up and down the room to quickly pick up the loose cat hair on the floor. Gather the hair in one spot, and then pick it up with a dustpan. Avoid vacuuming the hair on hardwood floors, as that tends to blow it around rather than pick it up.
Summary: Rub a pumice stone over small areas of carpet. Mist the carpet with a fabric softener and water solution to loosen the hair. Vacuum up the rest of the hair on carpet. Run a microfiber mop over hardwood floors to pick up loose hair.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Just because something is blurry doesn't mean that it's not interesting. Play around with longer exposures to see what happens visually. The play between a still environment and moving subject is often incredibly interesting on a visual level. Set your camera on a tripod when doing long exposures to keep the camera still. This will ensure that the lens picks up rich details in the background. The flash will ensure that the initial image is captured, while the longer shutter speed will let a second image set into the same photo. The results are often interestingespecially if your subject moves in the time between the initial flash and the remainder of the exposure. Some cameras have a double exposure mode, which allows you to do this without using the flash. Move your camera in between the initial flash and the remaining time on the exposure to generate some truly outrageous and bizarre results. Try standing on top of a table or laying down on the ground when getting a shot. Odd and unique perspectives will result in interesting photos, even if your subject isn't particularly interesting. While flash is typically reserved for shooting in low-light conditions, turning your flash on in the daytime will remove any shadows in the immediate area. This is particularly helpful if you're trying to get rid of shadows on a person's face. One of the advantages of using a digital SLR camera is that you don't waste any film when you take a bad photo. Experiment with your camera's settings to see what happens when you change them in counterintuitive ways. Playing with the settings may result in something interesting! Try to intentionally take grainy photos by shooting at a high ISO and low shutter speed to emulate the look of film. Switch your flash off in low-light settings to achieve dreary and dreamy shadows.

SUMMARY: Try longer exposures when working with a moving subject. Set a high shutter speed and turn the flash on to create a double exposure. Change your perspective while shooting to create unique photos. Use flash during the daytime to remove harsh shadows. Break traditional rules by shooting subjects with multiple settings.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Even if you don't have an agent and haven't heard from a studio yet, you can still begin to attend auditions by going to open calls. An open call is an audition that anyone can attend. Be prepared for there to be many people at open calls and to be seen for only a short amount of time. Even if it isn't very likely to book a role at an open call, it is still great practice and will help you get used to auditioning and start getting yourself seen by casting directors. To find open calls in your area, you can look at a website like backstage.com for listings. Since voice acting can be done simply with a microphone, you can even audition from home. There are different job listings online, such as the ones at voices.com. The online marketplace is changing the way casting occurs, and auditioning online is a great option when you don't live in a major acting city. Some say that the real work of an actor is auditioning. This is because acting is highly competitive. You will likely need to go on many auditions to book just one gig, and then as soon as you complete your job, you have to start auditioning all over again. Therefore, you must learn to embrace the audition process and go to as many as possible. This will keep you sharp and your voice in shape for when you do land a job. The more auditions you attend, the higher chance you have of being hired. Audition even for roles that you aren't sure you're right for. You never know what a casting director is looking for. Make sure your voice is warmed up and you are hydrated. Make sure you have prepared the script and know how you will read it. Some auditions consist of only saying one line, so it is important to know that you can nail it ahead of time. This will also help to ease your nerves in a stressful audition environment. Have other dialogue prepared besides the script in case casting directors want to see what else you can do. Try to get inside the character's head and to go beyond the words on the page. Who is this character? What is important to them? Why are they saying these words? It might help you to write down your ideas about a character to work through the important aspects of them. This will help you to bring the character to life. When attending an audition, punctuality is key. To ensure being on time, plan to arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of time. This will give you a chance to get settled and even go over your script. Even though looks aren't relevant for voice acting, your overall impression says a lot. Make sure to dress appropriately. Don't wear an old, raggedy t-shirt. You should look professional and keep in mind what character you are auditioning for. For example, if you're auditioning for a ninja, you don't need to wear a costume, but wearing a black button-down shirt would be a good way to interpret that role with professional clothing.
Summary:
Attend an open call. Audition online. Audition as much as possible. Prepare ahead of time. Show up on time. Dress appropriately.