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Hip Hop Image

January 30th, 2011

Image Is Key

So you wanna be a superstar? Have you really taken the time to know what this takes? Well first and foremost to reach superstar status you have to know yourself as a rap artist or even as a producer (yes producers need an image as well). Ask yourself, “how do i want to be remembered?” Many rap artists will put out out just about anything and call it “diversity”. Not exactly a bad thing, but too much of it can cause confusion with your audience and can potentially lose you fans in the long run. The key is to find an area where your style and a little diversity can combine and find a balance.

Who Are You?

Not only who are you as a rapper, you really do have to know who you are all around. Making music is a way of opening up in a way you couldn’t anywhere else (if you don’t know what I’m talking about this probably isn’t the blog for you). The image you portray makes or breaks your music career in the long run. You have to always remember, your fans will want to know more about you so keep it 100% real from day one and your fans will stay loyal for the entirety of your music career, fill your music with stories and you will discredit your future work. i.e. if you live in the suburbs, stray away from saying your from the “hood” or your a killer and if you work at McDonald’s don’t lie about the money you don’t have. You have to really consider what you can offer as an artist and how you want to be viewed during the course of your career. Be creative, take chances, the next big thing is always created by the person who did what everyone else was scared to do and what no one thought would work.

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How to Become a Graphic Artist

January 23rd, 2011

Ever looked at a colorful marketing brochure or a website and thought of different ways you would design it if given a chance? Often find yourself marveling at the originality of an artwork on a book cover? Every time graphics roll on the evening news, do you wonder if there was a way to do it better? If your answer to the above questions is yes and you have an undying thirst for creativity, then you probably are a prime candidate for becoming a graphic artist.

Becoming a graphic designer involves as much hard work and commitment as it does flair and creativity. Your talent needs to be nurtured appropriately, and your creativity channelized in the right direction if you want to make a serious career out of graphic arts. And one way to do this is through sound training and a relevant education in the field. But before we get down on the nitty-gritty of how to become a graphic artist, let’s take a closer look at what graphic artists do.

Simply put, graphic designers create visual communication of an idea or a message. They use a variety of materials such as images, sound, illustrations, animation, type, and color to create visual solutions. They work in industries ranging from films, television, and publishing to advertising, gaming and fashion.

Getting Education

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Music Instruction Is Critical For Child Development

January 18th, 2011

Research performed over the past two decades has brought forth interesting revelations about the role that music represents in everything from physical improvement to mental health. According to the American Music Conference, youngsters receiving instruction in music present a tangible difference in academic growth. That organization sites countless studies which demonstrate music’s positive impact on child development. One example is that middle and high school kids who took part in instrumental music graded drastically higher than others in school. Music study also can help children appreciate complicated music principles. Because music involves ratios, fractions, proportions and thinking in 3D, learning these concepts is beneficial to mastering math at higher levels, and youngsters who do not grasp these areas won’t be able to understand the more difficult math which is vital to high-tech fields.

A McGill University investigation established that pattern recognition and mental representation standing improved for young people given piano classes over a three-year period. Experts likewise noticed that self-worth and musical skills measures improved for the young people supplied with music teaching. Further, music enrollees received more educational honors and awards than non-music students, and the portion of music learners who got As, As/Bs, and Bs was larger than the percentage of non-participants obtaining like marks.

Studies also show that boys and girls with enhanced rhythm competencies perform better academically in elementary school and music instruction helps under-achievers. (Source: American Music Conference)

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Amy Winehouse – The Diva With a Difference

January 13th, 2011

Nicknamed as ‘Wino’, Amy Winehouse, the stunning English singer and lyricist, has received the prestigious Grammy Awards for a record five times for her unforgettable hits ‘You Know I’m No Good’ and ‘Rehab’ among others. She is known for her musical excellence in genres like soul, jazz and R&B, but there are some crazy fans who simply love her for her power-packed contralto vocals too.

Amy was born on 14th September, 1983 in the city of London, England to Mitchell (father) and Janis (mother), a Jewish family. In her young age, the diva used to play her only brother Alex’s guitar; and when she turned 13, she got one for herself. Many say that she was a rebellious kid and was once rusticated from her school in London for piercing her nose and painting her body with tattoos at the age of 14.

Amy Winehouse’s professional career took off very early when she was in her teens. Initially, she performed club gigs and recorded demos at low prices. A turning point in her career came in the year 2003 with her debut album Frank. This jazz music album got her into instant fame with marking her nominations in several award functions. After this, she suffered a setback on personal front in her relationship and even took to substance abuse.

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The Three Stages of Film Making

January 8th, 2011

There are three stages of the production process:

1. Pre-Production (the planning stage) in which you might expect to spend approximately 1/3 of your total time.

2. Production (the shooting stage) in which you might expect to spend approximately 1/6 of your total time.

3. Post-Production (the editing stage) in which you might expect to spend approximately 1/2 of your total time.

These time estimates are very loose and will vary depending on your production.

Good planning ensures that the expensive production stage runs smoothly and that all the footage that is required gets shot.

Post-Production is a highly creative stage and you must have time to edit, screen and re-edit where necessary.

Pre-Production includes:

Creating the planning paperwork, choosing locations, hiring cast and crew, booking equipment and post facilities, dealing with legal paperwork, creating a budget, accounting for ancillary rentals and services, etc.

Production Includes:

Shooting the required footage, reshooting where necessary and recording location sound.

Post-Production includes:

Screening and logging your footage, recording or accessing music, recording voice and sound effects, creating animations, illustrations & text graphics, editing the various visuals and soundtracks, adding transitions and effects, mixing, color correcting, creating time coded copies for preview, creating masters and sub-masters.

There are three main production documents:

- The proposal

- The script

- The shot list, scene list or storyboard.

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