Week 3 Photo Challenge

Some say all things are "black and white." They either are or they aren't.  I beg to differ. Each individual has his or her own perspective on every little thing in the world. Audio is no different. I believe that sound is a defining element in distinguishing, the emotion and passion needed to bring a host of creative endeavors to life. It is my goal to bring that element to every project. This picture is a nice representation of that mission statement. Just as most hear things and want to conform to trends, I dance to a different beat. This photo was not taken in some high end production lot, nor is the equipment top of the line. The crew wasn't paid, neither were the actors, but the client was happy with the quality of work and the amount of professionalism attributed to the project. That being said I take pride in taking that attitude into every project I undertake. I have a great passion for audio and as a result clients get a gem when they hire me.

Week 2 BOC: Intellectual Property

pipa and sopa

Week 2 EOC: Get some copyright law under your belt

Week 1 Photo Challenge: Fim Festival

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12920133/unfinished-for-business

This was a great project for me. I decided to create a satirical film highlighting the huge disparities  between professional work, "pro-summer" work, and how the buying public can care less about the two. On the heels of the SOPA and PIPA saga I felt this was appropriate. Many people of the buying public are similar to the colored in character in my film. In their eyes (and his) everything is fine and the incompleteness is adding character, the only thing that matters is if it's trending or a big name socialite endorses it or has been seen taking part in it. Whereas the incomplete character see's it from a professional standpoint. The character's are not finished, the setting is a non keyed out green screen, and the projected has been seen  as "done." As a professional the increasing amount of pro-sumer creation tools is making it harder for those who understand the process of professional creation and the art to be recognized as a professional work

Week 1 EOC: What sacrafices are you willing to make for your career

As an audio professional the thought of a “steady job” is almost a thing of legend. There are also so many areas that can be explored for earning a potential living in the field. At the end of the day it comes down to who you know more than your skill set which actually evens out the playing field. As of right now I have already made many sacrifices. I have left my beloved home in Cleveland where I had a stable house hold and all my friends, to Live in Las Vegas where the weather is nice majority of the year but the city is fast and the people are rude. I made those sacrifices just for an education to be used as a key to get into the industry. While being educated I’ve sacrificed my time my money, and my health just for a degree that I haven’t earned yet! So as far as what I’m willing to sacrifice for this career of mine is actually more than what I just mentioned. I’m willing to pack up and leave my residence, yes break my lease. Willing to leave my girlfriend, yes abandon our relationship. Leave my family (again), yes have them wondering if I’m still alive. Basically I’m willing to sacrifice any and everything, and I plan on sacrificing any and everything because your legacy is not determined by you after you die it’s determined by those who remembered you. I want to be remembered as the scrappy intelligent little black guy who sacrificed it all in hopes of living comfortably doing what he loves.