This blog contains information on the industry of Digital Media Production. It identifies many trends, some of which are now established, and others which are just beginning. We can see the start of "Digital Content" happening. Many new forms of content are starting to appear-the so called "User Generated" content.

The purpose of this blog is to record and present trends in digital media production. Ideally, we would see that the market for Digital and/or reusable content was emerging, and that no-one had managed to satisfy this niche. However the findings here will be presented in as fair and neutral way for the reader to determine his or her own conclusions. Digital media technology is still developing rapidly, with no potential end in sight.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Zo The Magnificent-Wicked Instrumental

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Check Out These Hot Internet Singles!

ARTIST: Meek Mill
TITLE: House Party (feat. Young Chris)


ARTIST: T.I.
TITLE: Here Ye, Hear Ye (feat. Sk8brd)


ARTIST: Waka Flocka Flame
TITLE: Round Of Applause (feat. Drake)



ARTIST: Wale
TITLE: Focused (feat. Kid Cudi)


ARTIST: Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa
TITLE: Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars)


ARTIST: Wale
TITLE: Lotus Flower Bomb (feat. Miguel)


ARTIST: Common
TITLE: Blue Sky


ARTIST: B.o.B
TITLE: Strange Clouds (feat. Lil Wayne)

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Abobe Graphic Design Website Software Lets Your Creativity Flow


The design world is buzzing about Adobe Creative Suite 3, a collection of computer graphic design tools that are fully integrated to allow you to work in almost any medium.

Whether you're a web developer, a graphic designer, or an artist, you've undoubtedly counted on Adobe software to help you get the job done. Now, the design world is buzzing about Adobe Creative Suite 3, a collection of computer graphic design tools that are fully integrated to allow you to work in almost any medium.



Adobe offers six different editions of CS3, designed to fit the needs of a variety of professionals. The six editions are:

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium - Developed for the designer who works in mobile, Web, and print publishing, CS3 Design Premium includes the professional or extended versions of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Standard - Perfect for the professional who works primarily in print, CS3 Design Premium includes InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Professional.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium - Adobe takes web design software to a whole new level by allowing integration across virtually all Adobe products, including Photoshop Extended, Illustrator, Flash Professional, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Contribute Cue, Bridge, and Device Central.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Standard - Perfect for website design, this graphics software integrates Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Fireworks, and Contribute.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Platinum - Adobe solves the challenges of video post production by combining a wide variety of products, including Bridge, Dynamic Link, Device Central, Acrobat Connect, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop Extended, Flash Professional, Illustrator, Soundbooth, and Encore. For professionals working in a Windows environment, it also includes OnLocation and Ultra.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection - The CS3 Master Collection is a computer graphics dream come true, with virtually every Adobe product integrated so that you can create in almost any medium, including film, print, mobile, Web, and interactive. The Master Collection includes InDesign, Photoshop Extended, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Contribute, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Soundbooth, and Encore. Web applications include Bridge, Cue, Device Central, Stock Photos, Acrobat Connect, Dynamic Link, OnLocation, and Ultra.



Essentially, CS3 provides professionals with product configurations that will enable them to seamlessly accomplish their goals. For example, designers can do web page design, user interface design, game development, e-learning, animation, and mobile development. Those who work with video can do editing and production, multimedia, audio editing and production, and visual effects. And, of course, professionals can edit and fuse images, as well as design for print.




Professionals also appreciate Adobe graphic design website software because it works on a variety of platforms, including Windows Vista and both Tiger and Leopard on Macs. And, for those who already own Adobe products, it's easy to upgrade to CS3 - even from standalone graphics software programs. Finally, those who purchase one CS3 edition and then decide that they would like an enhanced version (moving from, for example, CS3 Design Standard to Design Premium) can easily make the switch.

There's no question that the creativity of designers has spurred Adobe to step up and develop a toolkit that enables professionals to reach new heights.


Understanding the Nature of Web Design


Marketing and market tactics are the basic focus of corporations and big companies so they can maximize a total potential that their corporation will have. All types and kinds of strategies are performed and governed with a strategic action plan. Marketing and sales are still the best way to gain profit, making it possible to access their potential anywhere, local offices, over the phone and even online. And online thing is still the best approach to gain access to their business. So a lot of businessmen would prefer to have a website. But the nature of its web design must be suitable to a kind of business they have.

The nature of web design is a thing that always needs consideration. Depending on the type of ads or purpose of the web is subject for, if it is for e-commerce or just web hosting. Web designers are studying the nature of its business through the season. That is most likely the reason why the web hosting offers a contract in order for them to maintain the website depending on the changes on the season as they promise to provide the best service possible.

It is a must for a certain company to choose the right and well-updated designer. Generation grows and it's changing its style and fashion so as everything changes as the season moves. With this, a thorough understanding and proper application would be necessary before a web be designed for its purpose and existence.

A web design must have all the possible components from structure, the inside thought, the ability to catch traffic, its host, and its security as well. A lot of hackers are making some programs, which they can use to ruin competencies. Make it sure that the web must be fully secured and impossible to hacked. The inside thought must be something that can surely catch somebody's attention and is not boring. And the theme must be based on the insight and nature of its purpose.

There are some strategies that you can use for this, and you can have it discussed with your web designer. If you are only planning to have a website, then you would consider looking and comparing for a lot of options and having it secured with the best value possible. A lot of web designers are doing design for the web. There are freelance, company based, and others are just the third parties. But whatever the options are, make it sure that its reliable and the reputation must be tested and proven. And if its just a system maintenance, then you can have it done with anybody who offers one time pay for just the system maintenance and make it sure that they lost access to your web after the transaction was made.

The nature of web design is not all about the appearance of the website itself. You must also consider the advantage and the disadvantages of these factors including budget and security. After all, a good website is working, with potential and fully secured.


5 Important Rules in Website Design


When it comes to your website, extra attention should be paid to every minute detail to make sure it performs optimally to serve its purpose. Here are seven important rules of thumb to observe to make sure your website performs well.

1) Do not use splash pages

Splash pages are the first pages you see when you arrive at a website. They normally have a very beautiful image with words like "welcome" or "click here to enter". In fact, they are just that -- pretty vases with no real purpose. Do not let your visitors have a reason to click on the "back" button! Give them the value of your site up front without the splash page.

2) Do not use excessive banner advertisements

Even the least net savvy people have trained themselves to ignore banner advertisements so you will be wasting valuable website real estate. Instead, provide more valueable content and weave relevant affiliate links into your content, and let your visitors feel that they want to buy instead of being pushed to buy.

3) Have a simple and clear navigation

You have to provide a simple and very straightforward navigation menu so that even a young child will know how to use it. Stay away from complicated Flash based menus or multi-tiered dropdown menus. If your visitors don't know how to navigate, they will leave your site.

4) Have a clear indication of where the user is

When visitors are deeply engrossed in browsing your site, you will want to make sure they know which part of the site they are in at that moment. That way, they will be able to browse relevant information or navigate to any section of the site easily. Don't confuse your visitors because confusion means "abandon ship"!

5) Avoid using audio on your site

If your visitor is going to stay a long time at your site, reading your content, you will want to make sure they're not annoyed by some audio looping on and on on your website. If you insist on adding audio, make sure they have some control over it -- volume or muting controls would work fine.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Zo The Magnificent Releases Instrumental EP Album


Chicago hip-hop producer and VJ, Zo the Magnificent, releases new instrumental EP album titled, The Come UP, on his own label Domination Empire Records. The album consists of 4 instrumental hip-hop tracks. The full-length instrumental album is set to be released later this year.

Check out The Come Up EP Album!

Zo The Magnificent Launches Internet Radio Show


Digital Media Producer, Zo The Magnificent, will launch his internet radio show titled, The Zo The Magnificent Show, this year.Being a first of its kind, the new online radio show will focus on topics such as digital media production, internet marketing and entertainment.

The show will discuss what's new in the digital media and internet marketing industry, what events are coming up and new music releases. Zo The Magnificent will also release his instrumental hip hop tracks in the form of a mixtape on the show. He will also give unsigned artists and producers an opportunity to promote their music on the program.

"This is truly a first of its kind," said Zo. "The show will be both entertaining as well as inspirational for upcoming artists, graphic artists and marketers."

Zo commented, saying;"I'm excited about this show. my goal is to cover all bases in the digital media industry."

About Zo The Magnificent

Zo the Magnificent is an internet entrepreneur, hip-hop producer, VJ, digital media producer and founder of Domination Empire Productions. His background includes music journalism, music publishing administration and internet marketing.

Check out the sneak preview of The Zo the Magnificent Show!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Tips On How To Find A Job


Prior to looking for the specific job that would the best fit for you, learn how to effectively market your talents. This will help you gauge the possibility of landing on the job you want. First, skills and interests should be evaluated personally. Jotting down a list would definitely be the best way to define your capabilities; second, to know your limitations. There are jobs that are too demanding that might not work for you, or jobs that you may be overly qualified for; and third, planning the time as soon as there is an inner instinct that tells you that you are ready and qualified. Once this has been done, go to companies and prospective employers early in the morning for this will give them a good impression and for the applicant, a time to complete the process the application if lucky. Remember, the early bird catches the worm.

The very first thing that needs to be done when looking for a job is to prepare an impressive resume. The resume will depend on the type of job being applied for. There are times when certain employers require curriculum vitae and even a cover letter or letter of intent. Every professional job you apply for expects to receive a well written resume.

After preparing the documents needed for application, the next thing that should follow is finding vacancies for new hires. Searching using the Internet will be very helpful for this activity. There are sites that provide this assistance like HotJobs, America's Job Bank, and Monster that utilizes resources and convenience for people to look for jobs.



Where else to look for job openings?

The initial step is to look at local newspapers for this provides information just by looking at the Classified Ads section and the lists of wanted personnel and employment opportunities will be read. Applying at several companies initially in a local area can save an applicant more time and money. If it so happens a job was found late in the day, call immediately for inquiries. Never let a day pass when opportunities come.

How to look for jobs that are not announced?

Sometimes companies and other employers do not really advertise any job openings in their organization. The best thing for an applicant is to weigh things if it will be possible to be hired by a certain company by just submitting an application form or resume. Start looking for the job personally. Tell everyone about your job hunting. Relatives and previous offices or company co-workers will be able to give hints on job vacancies in their current companies. Professors or teachers will also be helpful in recommending schools and institutions that are now looking for new instructors. These people might not have any vacant position in their company in mind but they certainly know someone who knows or needs a new employee. That is what others call networking.

Often times, the Yellow Pages does the important job of providing information on how and where to call to look for a job. This gives an accurate list of companies and prospective employers in a chosen area. Visiting the library is also a tool than can be useful when looking for a job. There are libraries that have a list of local employers, just asks the librarian for more information.


Contact these employers personally, even if they did not advertise any vacant positions that needed to be filled
Lastly, be observant of signs posted on doors and windows of shops and stalls being passed by. If lucky, just walk in and ask for information about the job and how to apply.

After submitting application forms and resumes to the respective companies, keep track of the progress by creating a chart where you can jot down the name of the company and when the application was submitted.


Here’s a job-scout checklist to help you along your way:

1. Identify experience list
2. Identify prospective employers
3. Prepare documents
4. Plan schedules
5. Contact companies and/or employers
6. Get ready for an interview
7. Evaluate how interview went along
8. Take the exams
9. Start with the new job!

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Tips on Job Listings For Employers


Finding a job and looking for somebody to fill a position are no longer difficult. Thanks to the innovations that technology has introduced, people are now adept with job searches. Both the job seekers and employers have more choices when it comes to finding jobs, whether online or offline research.

In fact, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics asserted that there is a probable increase of 21.3 million jobs in the coming years. This is because job seekers are finding more ways to search for the right jobs.

One of the most commonly used methods for job searches is the job listing. In fact, most employers contend that job listing is the most effective way of landing a job. Surveys show that 47% of inactive people looking for jobs rely so much on job listings as a means of getting some information about job openings.

This concept is based on studies and surveys that job seekers are more inclined to search for jobs in terms of the available positions and not on the possible employers or companies.

Hence, it is important for the employers to know how to get the most out of job listings in order to maximize their hiring endeavor.



Here’s how:

1. Employers should learn how to concentrate on rewards that they can give to the people rather than what the company’s mission and vision are.

In most cases, job seekers are more interested on what they can get from the position that they are applying for rather than the history of the company itself. Hence, it would be better if the employers emphasize more on their job listing the benefits that people can get once they are hired.

2. Employers should present job openings in their job listings in a simple manner.

The key point in making job listings is not to expound more on the highly technical business terms. It would be better to emphasize what their company can do and how the employees can benefit from them.

3. It is important for the employers to be straight to the point when describing job positions in job listings.

There are instances wherein employers tend to make the position more technically conceptualized wherein the job description is mainly different from what the position entails.

Hence, it is important for the employer to tell the exact position and job description as it is in the simplest terms.

Indeed, job listings can be very beneficial to everybody. It just needs the right principle in order to be successful in job hunting and employee searches.

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