Movies are the most commercial art form in existence. As such, they have the power to communicate with people of every race, creed and corner of the globe. Film is the medium through which one can truly make a global impact and even shift the global culture. Is it any wonder so many people want […]
Most people have creative impulses but only a few actually act on those impulses. Sadly, most of this comes from fear of rejection. Perhaps you’ve experienced this first hand. Someone, probably way back in childhood, said what you made wasn’t good enough, or that you failed to understand the directions properly. As “silly” as that […]
Commercial art, whether it’s film, music, or illustration is entirely based on deadlines. It’s all about getting from point A to point B as fast as and efficiently as possible so that you can get the work in on time and with little need for revision. Working in the industry is all about being an […]
Because it will get you a Career There’s an idea that if you go to a film school, particularly NYU or USC, that you’ll be guaranteed a career. That you’ll meet all the right people, make all the right connections and will walk out with a career. That somehow, going to film school is this […]
When you’re first starting out in the audio engineering world a lot of emphasis is placed on technical abilities. Do you know key commands? Do you know the proper way of editing things in Pro Tools? While all that is important, it’s also important to not be a jerk. The music industry has its fair […]
Getting into the music industry and working as a producer or audio engineer can be a daunting task. Where do you start? How do you start? How do you make connections? What’s the best way to get your foot in the door? Where do you meet people? The best way to prove that you’re serious […]
When you’re first starting off in any industry you’re constantly looking for ways to make yourself valuable. To prove that not only do you deserve to be there but also that you’re bringing something unique and of value to the team that no one else could. When you’re first getting your foot in the door, […]
The fact is, this industry is actually way smaller than you think it is. This fact works completely to your benefit. It really is all about who you know and who knows you. It’s about connections. After that, it’s about how hard you work, if you’re a nice person who can be trusted and someone […]
When you’re starting out as a creative individual you’re constantly looking for inspirations and role models. You’re always looking for people to pattern yourself after. You’re always in search for some insider piece of information that will clue you into exactly how your idols create the works of art you’re obsessed with. While you’re building […]
The film world is a bizarrely close-knit group. It’s an industry where everyone knows each other and where everyone has an opinion about each other. Making movies is so hard, that it’s always a priority to have the best and brightest people behind you at all times. You always want someone who’s willing to go […]
