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ABC’s of the Music Industry

Music is an art, however, when it comes to the music industry Music is about money! If anyone or any company feels that your music will not make them money, there will be absolutely no interest in your music. That's it in the nut shell. Remember, to always remember this. The Music Industry is about Money!There are a few sources of money to be made in the music industry. They include but are not limited to:· Record sales· Songs played on the … [Read more...]

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Drowning in an Industry That’s Circling the Drains

The last film I saw from Scotland being advertised on TV was "N.E.D.S.", while not my cup of tea, I tip my hat to the cast and crew to getting their film made. However the writer and director is well known in the UK, and he's already made a couple of films and been in quite a lot of films too, so it's no surprise that what little money our professional bodies are giving out, went to that director and project.Again, the Scottish film industry is … [Read more...]

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Film School Opportunities – Find Your Favorite Job in the Film Industry

The film industry offers an almost infinite list of job opportunities - this is regardless if you are looking for reputable Minneapolis film schools or are wishing to learn more about the movie industry. Do you love to write? Talented scriptwriters are always required in filmmaking. Would you also want to be part of a film crew? Worry no more as you'll always find a place that will suit you - cooking, operating a camera equipment, monitoring … [Read more...]

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Secrets To Getting Steady Work In The Film Industry!

Today I was in high demand. I've been running around doing pitches and presentations. It's great to have the phone ringing constantly. In fact, as soon as I got out of one pitch session I got a call from another company who luckily was just around the block. So I ran right over to them.After I was finished I then had to jump on a train to head downtown to meet with a major media company who is developing video for the Internet. They are doing … [Read more...]

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Video Production FAQS For Business and Industry and the Internet

by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Video production is an effective tool for producing more sales, training employees, and telling the world about products and services. Video presentations can be shown to large groups and be viewed privately by one person. Television is the number one source of information for most people in North American and Europe. Business and Industry has been using industrial films and videos for years. As production … [Read more...]

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Film Industry Proves Profitable for Filmmakers, Property Owners and Caterers in New Orleans

Article by Andrew Stratton New Orleans locals have enjoyed a few surprise treats recently, including rubbing shoulders with the likes of Channing Tatum and Nicholas Cage while hanging out it various restaurants and dives around the city. But they are not the only ones who have reaped the benefits of the influx of film industry activity in Louisiana.In 2002, the city introduced new tax incentives aimed at filmmakers to encourage them to … [Read more...]

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A Career in Digital Filmmaking: The Latest Development in the Film Industry

Digital cinematography is the latest revolution in the motion picture industry and, given its many advantages over the traditional use of film, it is here to stay. Major studios and independent filmmakers alike are embracing the newest technology and anyone considering a career in film production needs to become familiar with digital techniques.What is digital filmmaking?Digital cinematography captures moving pictures digitally, rather than on … [Read more...]

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