How to configure my mac to always send pictures and music on an external hard drive?

I have a desktop Mac that has limited memory.  I bought an external hard drive to store all my music, photos, and videos on.  How can I configure my mac while iPhoto and iTunes always point to the hard drive and save it (and not on the hard drive on my Mac)?

Launch applications with the key Option key and choose or create a library on the external hard drive. Unless they are launched while the disconnected player or a problem arises, you won't have to start over.

IPhoto needs to be stored on a volume formatted as Mac OS extended. You should also keep copies on a second external drive in the event of failure of one.

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