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This life in sound and pictures
99% of the UK population watch television, lots of us have video recorders, we go to the cinema, we listen to the radio. We talk about programmes and films. Actors become stars, presenters are 'personalities'...It's not surprising then that so many of us want to work in film, video, television and radio.

What are the job prospects in film, video, TV and radio?
What areas of work are there?
What about the jobs in these areas?
There is a wide range of jobs - many mentioned elsewhere in this guide. You could work as an animator, a graphic designer, a journalist, a set designer or as a fashion expert in the wardrobe department. You may be considering production management, research work, lighting or engineering. You may want to be a director, a producer, an announcer or to work in management.

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Interviews
Useful organisations
Useful books
Useful magazines
Websites showing Film, video, TV and radio

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