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CDs, slide presentation, and website don’ts: Rely on scanning photos; it’s best to start with digital images.

Mark all of the answers that apply to this statement: A portfolio can serve as all of these different functions:  

You should be able to talk about the work from a number of different points of view: concepts, process, budget …. Do try to include a piece of promotional material (a program or flyer, not reviews) as well as a minimum of one or two sketches and production photographs for each production being shown.

CDs, slide presentation, and website do’s: Update your bio and résumé often. 

CDs, slide presentation, and website do’s:  Save your work (on CD and for email) as a PDF file so that anyone can read it. 

The following statement is a Theatre, TV, and Film Portfolio Presentation Techniques Don’t: Take time to meet the interviewers and establish eye contact.

Some specialties may benefit more than others from digital presentations, like a sound designer can introduce sound cues and scenes in real time.

The color scheme for a digital portfolio should not be monochromatic, analog, or complementary, depending on the type of contrast the individual wants. It can also include textures and gradations of color.

According to your text, personal interests can indicate a skill or area of knowledge that is related to the goal, such as photography for someone in public relations or carpentry and woodworking for someone in construction management.

Select the sample questions you should ask yourself when designing your digital portfolio.