Problem: Article: Wear safety goggles and gloves at a minimum. Put on an apron to keep wood dust from getting on your clothes. Heavy work boots are also recommended both to keep sawdust from getting in your shoes, as well as to protect your feet in case a cut branch or log falls on them. Also, obtain and wear heavy-duty earmuffs to protect your ears from the loud sounds of machine-assisted wood cutting. If the log still has any branches attached, you will need to remove them with a hacksaw or pruning saw. Hold the saw blade at a 45 angle, with the teeth touching the branch, then move the saw back and forth while applying downward pressure. Discard each branch you remove until the log has been completely cut. If you're using a chainsaw, cut the limb on the side of the log opposite where you are standing for extra safety. Place the log into a vise with the cut end facing upward, then hold a drawknife over the open face, with the teeth positioned over where the bark and sapwood meet. Move the drawknife back and forth while pressing downward until a piece of the bark comes loose. Repeat until you have shaved all of the bark from the log. You can also hand-peel the bark from the log. Make sure you are wearing safety gloves. Grip a piece of loose bark from one end of the open face of the log, then pull it up and off the log. Repeat this process using other loose pieces of bark until it's all been pulled off. If some of the bark is hard to peel off, slide a knife blade or 5-in-1 painter's tool between the bark and the sapwood to loosen it. It's easiest to hand-peel bark from logs that have been dead for a year or 2, since this will give the wood and bark plenty of time to dry out. Sapwood is the outer, lighter-colored wood where water and sap flows, and it is susceptible to fungus. Place the handsaw teeth on the open face of the log where the sapwood meets the inner layerthe heartwood. Saw the sapwood off by moving the saw back and forth and exerting downward pressure on the teeth. Sapwood is also harder to seal than the heartwood, because it has a lot more moisture in it.
Summary: Put on personal safety equipment. Cut any limbs or branches off the log. Remove the bark from the log with a drawknife. Eliminate the sapwood with a handsaw.

Problem: Article: There are hundreds of reputable, usable sites online for creating free GIFS. Use your favorite search engine to look one up -- there are plenty of viable options on the first page alone. While you can use any conversion site you like, some tested sites include: Imgur EzGif MakeaGif.com You generally have two options -- you can either copy and paste the URL of the video from YouTube or Vimeo (Imgur), or drag and drop your video file from your computer (EzGif, MakeaGif). Find what part of the video you want to capture and pause it a few seconds before that position. Also, decide how big you want the GIF. In most web browsers, you can hold control and press plus and minus (+ -) to zoom in and out. If you're using a media player, you can re-size the window to change the size. 12 FPS (frames per second) is a good frame rate to capture faster movements. However, if your GIF is too big, your computer may not be able to run everything smoothly at a higher frame rate. Most videos are shot at either 30 or 60 fps, but GIFs are meant to be quicker, smaller, and a little jerky looking. The smaller the framerate, the faster the GIF will take to play and load. 10-15 FPS is usually perfect. All of these sites are different -- still, the button used to save or convert your video should be easy to find. You'll likely be asked to select where to save your finished GIF when it is converted.
Summary: Search online for "Video to GIF" converter and find a site you feel comfortable using. Find a video you want to make into a GIF online. Locate the part of the video you want to convert. If offered, decide what frame rate you want to use. Press the record, review, or save button to convert your video.

Problem: Article: Although it is tempting to reach out directly to companies to find gigs, most jobs come through third-party modeling agencies. These agencies partner with companies to supply them with models. You should register yourself on the website of these agencies before approaching the companies themselves. Some reputable modeling agencies include Fusion Event Staffing and Cosibella Promotional Modeling. Find modeling agencies in your area by asking local models that you have met. You can also find them by using internet search engines and using terms like "modeling agency" with your city name. The next place to discover real modeling gigs is craigslist. This is especially helpful for finding work in your local area. Look in the sections titled Gigs, Talent, or Job, and search for positions such as "brand ambassador" and "promo girl." You can use other classifieds websites like Bookoo.com and Freecycle.com, as well as searching the classifieds section of your local newspaper in print or on their website. Facebook is a convenient forum for gathering people of like minds. Joining Facebook groups in your area with "promo girl" or "promotional model" in the title will most likely list promotional gigs quite frequently. For example, search for a group title like "Brand Ambassadors of ________", inserting your city name. If the group exists, you will likely find plenty of work right in your town. You can of course always use good old Google to find local gigs. Use search terms like "promo girl" and "brand ambassador" followed by the word "agency" or "company." It's always best to apply to agencies, not directly to companies, since companies outsource their modeling hires to these agencies. There are also portfolio websites where you can post your information for agencies to look up. Just fill in a profile with one of your prepared photos, and agencies might reach out to you. Websites like Model Mayhem and One Model Place are popular portfolio database websites. A profile should include a good head shot, your age (important for when agencies look for specific ages), your measurements, personal website, location, information about your experiences and what you enjoying modeling for, and others things that the website prompts you to enter. Instead of focusing on networking with agency managers, look to other promo models to help you find work. Although some models might not give you a referral because they fear losing work themselves, many will be happy to tell you where to find their booking agencies. Ask other promo models who helps them book gigs and whether you should fill out an online form or contact the modeling agency manager directly. Remember, this is not the same thing as talking to a company owneryou are looking for the agency who books the models, and whether or not this agency can be networked in person. When applying for direct positions you have found in your job search, have a cover letter ready to go with your resume. This letter should include details like what things you do to remain professional, why you are easy to work with, and what makes you a good promotional model. This goes for both internet and in-person applications, although it is likely most of your applying will be done online. If you are headed to an event where different companies and promo models will be present, it is wise to bring along your resume, cover letter, and promotional photos. Then you can hand them over if you get the chance to meet a modeling agency manager.
Summary:
Register with marketing agencies. Look on craigslist for modeling gigs. Join Facebook groups. Browse the Internet. Create a profile on modeling websites. Network with other promotional models. Be professional when reaching out.