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With an average 12-hour single camera production day (7: 00 AM. to almost 8: 00 PM), most films average about 25 setups (individual shots) every day. It takes that long because each picture must be rehearsed, clogged, and shot.Make-upThere is time allotted for such things as curly hair and cosmetic touch-ups. Straightforward shots take at least 30 minutes. Depending on the lighting, and what kind of shot it is, it could take far longer than that up to 2 hours.Shot RehearsalEach shot may be taken multiple times. Directors have been known to shoot 50-100 needs a shot to get it ... Read More

A college degree (from Middle Asian baccalaureus) or baccalaureate (from Modern Latin baccalaureates) is an undergraduate academic level awarded by universities and colleges after completion of training lasting three to several years (depending on the organization and academic discipline).Origin of the TermThe definition of bachelor in the twelfth century referred to a knight bachelor, who was too young or poor to gather vassals under his own banner. By simply the end of the 13th century, it was also employed by junior associates of guilds or schools. By folk etymology or wordplay, the word baccalaureus was associated with bacca Laurie ("laurel berry")It was ... Read More

Pharmacists educate patients about the employment of drugs and health issues prevention while providing them with medication and conferring with physicians about medical issues. Aspiring pharmacists must complete at least two years of undergraduate study before attaining their Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree from a chemist school.Undergraduate EducationPre-pharmacy students must complete at least couple of years of college or university to qualify for pharmacy college, though most satisfactory three to four years of a bachelors degree program. Aspiring pharmacists aren't required to go after specific majors; however, undergrad coursework in physics, hormone balance, biology, and calculus provides a foundation ... Read More

Since Truck Drivers are mostly on the road and cover kilometers to reach or deliver consignments on time, they cannot have proper food. They have to eat at roadside restaurants which provide low quality food.We certainly have interviewed few drivers to learn much about their lifestyle.One of them was Adash Khan, from Haryana. He travels from Delhi to Haryana, makes 3 trips in a month and he makes just Rs. 8000 per month. He says:"It's a very stressful job as we have to deliver the consignment on time and for that, we get to travel kilometers without proper sleep and ... Read More

Desi Indian Dhabas are so greater than Luxury restaurants because Dhabas are simply perfect for a country like India as it gives a feel about our culture and tradition.Why Do Dhabas RockDhabas are always cheap and the best. The homely and comfortable environment makes all of us fans of these highway shacks. The lip-smacking food and the aromatic excavation that we get to enjoy on a 'chaarpai'. No tasteful restaurant can match that ambiance.Farm-Fresh Products: The food served in a busy 'Dhaba' is mainly fresh and prepared for better produce. The local people value the shoppers as it is their daily ... Read More

Spilling salt brings bad luck. It is one of those very common superstitions that we learn about when we’re kids and then propagate it once our next generation comes along. There are a few known origins of this superstition, and two of those origins are famous.Origin of the MythThe first origin comes from centuries ago. It was a time when salt used to be very costly. It was more valuable than other spices available at that time. So spilling even a little bit of salt was a big wastage of money. Wasting money was considered very bad luck in that ... Read More

Born centuries ago, this is a superstition that reeks of the fear of fate. We all know that we are going to die someday, but we keep that truth hidden deep within our hearts. We spend each day of our lives doing what we can to live happily. But a hearse is a reminder that all our days are numbered. This is why seeing a hearse is considered to be very bad luck. Most superstitions are born in the same way; we always connect luck with things that affect our subconscious minds.Origin of the MythIn the olden days when a ... Read More

This is a superstition which has been known to man since prehistoric times. It is very common and is followed throughout every corner of the globe. The number 7 is something which is woven into our history and throughout our illustrious past, we can find many instances of this number popping up.The number 7 is so significant because in some form or another it is linked to our day to day lives. Read on to find why number 7 is one of the most beloved integers and why it is considered lucky.Biblical OriginsThe story starts from Bible and the Book ... Read More

All the ominous concepts surrounding Friday the 13th has become more than popular not only in Britain and the western countries but all over the world. Where did such a belief originate from that a particular date and day of the week are to be considered unlucky. Let's see the reason behind it:Origin of SuperstitionThis common belief is known to have its origin in western superstition itself. Friday the 13th specifically refers to that occurrence when the 13th day of a month falls on a Friday to the Georgian calendar. This is supposed to happen at least once in a ... Read More

Recently I happened to see an old filmy magazine (I think it was Film Fare), and I came across this rare photograph of the Dreamgirl of Indian cinema, the legendary Hema Malini posing glamorously for Lux Soap advertisement.