tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47993505441875131692012-02-16T21:58:35.378-05:00Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.comBlogger571100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-78323484965213469532009-01-02T11:24:00.004-05:002009-01-02T11:42:15.291-05:00

Shutterstock is a subscription-based stock photo agency and one of the largest online purveyors of stock photos. Founded in 2003, the company has grown to include more than 5 million royalty-free photos in its library. The services are available by subscription, a departure from other online stock photo agencies which often charge per image. Contributing photographers are required to apply and

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-15087092762319880152008-11-17T16:07:00.003-05:002008-11-17T17:21:14.043-05:00

Apps for Democracy has ended. Contestants were asked to create applications that would be useful to the government and people of Washington DC.Results include:47 applications that were built in 30 daysOCTO has estimated the value of these submissions at $2,000,000+ including external contracting costs and internal procurement timeThe cost to OCTO was $50,000 including prizes, marketing,

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-23987208770074255182008-10-28T15:43:00.002-04:002008-10-28T16:45:10.073-04:00

Kenneth Waldron has been in the advertising industry for 20 years. He works with the company Paul Werth Associates. You can find his website at http://www.paulwerth.comPlease Explain Your JobI manage the advertising practice area of a Strategic Communications firm. I provide creative direction for all clients’ marketing needs.How do you explain your job to your mother?It’s difficult to explain it

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-89091246198400747962008-10-17T15:30:00.007-04:002008-10-17T16:02:46.007-04:00

Open-Source software has reached a new level of excellence in the past few years. No longer do consumers have to pay for over-priced software, instead they’ve got a number of free alternative which carry nearly all the same features. Inscape is some incredibly useful open-source software for creatives.Inscape is a vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, or CorelDraw.

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-38727697755750938622008-10-06T15:02:00.006-04:002008-10-06T16:34:51.594-04:00

Here’s a roundup of the latest news and links for advertisers, designers, filmmakers, and other wonderfully creative people.Dos Equis and their "most interesting man in the world campaign" are taking their act to a city near you. What effect will the current economic climate have on the advertising industry? Mobile digital advertising will change the way advertising gets done. An aggregator for

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So you just got the latest, greatest digital camera and you’re ready to become the next Anzel Adams? Fantastic. There’s only one problem: you’re no Anzel Adams. You don’t know the difference between a lens and a flash and you’re completely incapable of framing picture without the top of someone’s head being cut off. Don’t worry; Digital Photography School is here to school you on everything from

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Richard Schrand is the department chair for Computer Graphics at Nossi College of Art. He is responsible for overseeing the hardware, software, and student necessities for the college. He also does freelance work. His website can be found at http://www.nossi.com/.How do you explain your job to your mother? I’m an educator.How did you get started?30 years in the broadcast industry with numerous

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-27362446145553133112008-09-23T15:47:00.002-04:002008-09-23T15:49:44.710-04:00

Imagine trying to create “Finding Nemo” with free software. That’s the concept of Blender in a nutshell.Blender is a free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems. It has robust features similar in scope to other high-end 3D software such as Softimage, Cinema 4D, Lightwave and Maya.Among its capabilities are support for a variety of geometric primitives,

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-55960741366869281412008-09-12T14:25:00.002-04:002008-09-12T14:33:13.125-04:00

For graphic designers on a budget Adobe Photoshop might not a viable option because of the high sticker price. GIMP, on the other hand, is a free program that’s very similar to Photoshop and it lets creatives do their thing for free.GIMP stands for “GNU Image Manipulation Program” and that’s exactly what the program allows you to do-manipulate images. There is a bit of a learning curve when

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-66578976007558774432008-09-10T09:53:00.004-04:002008-09-10T10:48:39.825-04:00

W. Ross Wells is a film director and the co-owner of Zenfilm, a film production company and HD post boutique specializing in broadcast advertising, music videos and viral media. His company website is http://www.zenfilm.com/ and his director’s site is http://www.wrosswells.com/.What’s Your Job?I am the creative interface between Zenfilm and our agency and record label clients. I work with agency

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-54099609777667008032008-09-05T13:19:00.001-04:002008-09-05T13:44:19.192-04:00

Adobe Photoshop is one of those creative programs that is easy to learn yet hard to master. Tutorials are a great way to teach yourself the intricacies of this photo-manipulating program and Photoshop Lady is a website that give you access to free Photoshop tutorials around the web.The tutorials are organized into categories such as Drawing Effects, Photo Effects, Text Effects, Texture &

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-68814676158623159482008-09-03T11:17:00.004-04:002008-09-03T11:51:53.232-04:00

When did you know you were interested in a career in advertising and marketing?In college I studied Communication and took several classes where I learned about the art of advertising. Based on my interest, I received an internship at a large advertising agency; I was hooked!What is your educational background and how has it helped prepare you for the field?I graduated from The George Washington

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-84946912099888313912008-08-29T12:43:00.002-04:002008-08-29T13:00:13.052-04:00

Deciding on a camera to purchase can be a daunting task. The types of cameras out there are numerous and the plethora of features available for them are intimidating. And then there are the questions of performance, reliability, and compatibility. If only you had a really smart friend that could tell you all this information. Well now you do, sort of. Digital Photography Review is a website that

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-85217808027898179012008-08-19T09:19:00.003-04:002008-08-19T09:56:24.259-04:00

Peter Drew is a voiceover actor, a copywriter, and an audio producer. His company is Peter Drew Voiceovers and can be found at www.peterdrewvo.com.How do you explain your job to your mother? I've been in the business for 35 years, so she pretty much gets what I do.How did you get started? I got started at my college radio station and then I landed a job in commercial radio while going to

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-75284772190915793182008-07-24T18:22:00.004-04:002008-07-24T18:45:35.361-04:00

Please describe your current position.I am the Chair of the Communication Arts Department at Marywood University and the Owner of Bright Day International Productions.What schools did you attend and what were your areas of focus?I studied Mass Communications at Antioch College, Advanced Directing at HB Studios, NYC and Communication Arts at Marywood University. I also received a Ph.D. in Health

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-34296252612971986622008-07-15T14:57:00.002-04:002008-07-15T15:04:16.242-04:00

Win a trip for 2 to the European country of your choice! All you have to do is make a video and upload it at http://visiteurope.compulsivetraveler.tv/ to enter and win.Please tell us a little about your contest and why it was created.We are representing the European Travel Commission, which is VisitEurope.com, which are the thirty member countries. We do different marketing things whether it’s

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-45831254919355511072008-07-11T10:37:00.006-04:002008-07-11T11:06:59.532-04:00

Please tell us a little about your contest and what led Klondike to create it?"What Would You Do for a Klondike Bar?" is a question of iconic status, and we want to encourage Americans to answer the questions for themselves in new and creative ways.The "What Would You Do for a Klondike Bar?" contest is an online video short contest inviting consumers to share with America the lengths they're

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One fine spring day, I found myself in downtown Atlanta examining the walls in a dimly lit underpass. I came armed with several cans of spray paint, camera, tripod and a mission. Fortunately, I was never stopped and asked to explain my mission. For most students, defacing public property for a poster about a personal philosophy on God was not a typical solution for a project. However, this was

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John Merritt finished second in Black Turtle Media’s Portfolio Review Challenge. His portfolio can be viwed at http://www.blackturtlemedia.com/users/12911.What kind of background do you have in photography?I started shooting seriously in April 2007. Prior to that, I had no real background in photography other than that I had spent several years working in advertising as a Print Production

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-65163195183441828342008-06-27T15:45:00.002-04:002008-06-27T15:48:04.094-04:00

Professional equipment for filmakers can sometimes be hard to find outside of Hollywood. Now there’s FilmTools, an online shop for filmmakers. FilmTools is an online shop that offers grip, electrical, lighting, sound and video supplies. The equipment is top-notch and even the big studios purchase equipment from the company. That being said, the equipment can be quite expensive. A standard apple

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-44987635252540438152008-06-24T13:50:00.003-04:002008-06-24T13:57:29.767-04:00

Stephen Simonetto and Chris Thornberry won $5,000 for their winning Dos Lunas Tequila “Take Your Best Shot” commercial contest entry. Their video “Limes vs. Salt” makes use of stop-motion animation and shows an epic battle between limes and salt. The video can be viewed at http://www.doslunas.com/videocontest/.Their company, Green Sky Media, was launched just over a year ago to do video and

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-39492597647404251372008-06-23T11:46:00.003-04:002008-06-23T11:56:22.765-04:00

Need to create a document? Want to create one that stands out from the crowd? Check out Creative Docs; their free software may be just what you’re looking for.Creative Docs is a vector-based graphic design tool. It can be used to create documents, manuals, posters, illustrations, schemas, plans, and more. The software is along the lines of Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw. But since Creative Docs

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-72525255133952291322008-06-19T17:09:00.005-04:002008-06-24T14:03:00.550-04:00

Jared Cicon started his filmmaking career with the original Doritos’s “Crash the Superbowl” contest, winning $10,000 and getting national airplay. He was also a finalist for Heinz, taking home $5,700.Most recently, Jared won $25,000 in the Tax Slayer video commercial contest. His commercial will air nationally in the months prior to the tax filing deadline of 2009.What kind of background do you

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-57919124157258366762008-06-13T10:45:00.003-04:002008-06-13T10:56:08.765-04:00

Today’s technology has placed video cameras in all sorts of devices ranging from cell phones to laptops. It’s always great to have a camera on you; after all, who knows when you’ll find something worth filming. The problem is that the videos in cell phones capture in painfully low resolutions. They often come out blurry and unwatchable, with the Gordon’s Fisherman looking more like Big Bird. Now

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-89770095192802777292008-06-10T09:11:00.010-04:002008-06-13T10:28:19.771-04:00

Lance Mungia is a screenwriter and film director. He wrote and directed the film Six String Samurai. He co-wrote and directed The Crow: Wicked Prayer for Dimension films. Mungia also wrote and directed the short film, Garden For Rio, produced at Loyola Marymount University, where he attended as a film student. Mungia recently won MoveOn.Org's Obama in 30 seconds contest for his commercial

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-77168695297619498452008-06-06T10:35:00.013-04:002008-06-06T12:30:03.321-04:00

A look in the birdcage…Aviary was created by creatives for creatives – a perfect complement, we think, for our members. So named because its products all refer to birds, Aviary offers an online suite of creative applications. Imagine having access to tools as powerful as Adobe’s Creative Suite at your disposal – at a fraction of the cost. Aviary’s products include an image editor, a vector editor

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Jenn Swette is an account representative at FulfillNet, an integrated fulfillment company. Prior to her current position, Jenn walked the delicate tightrope between creatives and clients at two full-service Midwest advertising agencies.What’s Your Title?Account manager. I make sure that the people who are employed, to count and put things in a box to ship, don't mess-up too bad. When they do, I

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-59454509497049740462008-05-30T15:54:00.005-04:002008-05-30T16:44:43.692-04:00

Animation can seem so intimidating these days. With companies like Pixar churning out high-quality 3-D films with a staff of hundreds, animating can appear a daunting task to the common man. But it doesn’t have to be and Pencil proves that with its free and simple-to-use 2D animation software.Pencil mimics hand-drawn techniques and stays simple by doing so. You draw each individual frame as if it

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-43895547693915073762008-05-23T13:16:00.002-04:002008-05-23T13:19:11.952-04:00

Screenwriting is a part of the filmmaking process that doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Screenwriting ensures that a story is put together with the correct doses of structure and style, that characters appear as three-dimensional beings, and that a plot comes to a logical conclusion. Screenwriting programs such as Final Cut Pro and Movie Magic has helped writers complete their scripts but at

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-3818011266340135372008-05-20T17:11:00.010-04:002008-05-21T10:58:34.809-04:00

LorRae Crubaugh has more than 20 years of experience in integrated marketing communications. She currently works as a freelance writer with her company Hurrae! She works on a variety of projects including advertising copy, speech writing and grant writing. She previously served as copy director for an advertising, design and marketing communications firm and as Creative Director for a

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-34334588932855743292008-05-06T13:43:00.001-04:002008-05-06T13:54:11.806-04:00

Looking for the right sounds effects to lend credibility to your video project? Want to add the sound of a creaky door for your horror film? Maybe you want a futuristic-sounding laser blast for that new sci-fi project you’re working on. You could get a tape recorder and search for those hard-to-discover sounds or you could head over to http://www.soundsnap.com and get those sounds for free and

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Daniele Burich is copy director and co-founder of 106 Degrees, a creative services and strategy firm. With more than a decade of marketing and advertising experience under her belt, Daniele has worked with some great Midwest agencies specializing in health care, insurance, hospitality and foodservice, paper converting, construction … and a little bit of everything, really. Her responsibilities

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-25835105862236647872008-04-18T16:59:00.002-04:002008-04-18T17:02:09.735-04:00

You work hard to get the right colors for your design, the right words to convey your message, and the right material and media to send that message – so why skimp on how that message is going to be viewed? Fonts complete the picture! Using the right font can strengthen and bolster your message while the wrong font can make it bland, boring or otherwise uninspiring.Picking the right font is a key

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-18777756286019391312008-04-15T10:36:00.004-04:002008-04-15T11:43:54.502-04:00

Tom Breuer is the coauthor, with Joseph Minton Amann, of Sweet Jesus, I Hate Bill O'Reilly, Fair and Balanced, My Ass: An Unbridled Look at the Bizarre Reality of Fox News and The Brotherhood of the Disappearing Pants: A Field Guide to Conservative Sex Scandals. He is an experienced writer and editor and lives in Neenah, Wisconsin.What's your title? I am an author, freelance copy editor and

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-59881461777872139862008-04-11T12:17:00.005-04:002008-04-15T10:26:20.029-04:00

You already create – so why not put your work out where people can see it? CafePress allows you to set up an online shop and produce everything from coffee mugs to t-shirts imprinted with your images.Established in 1999, the company allows users to set up an online shop selling a wide variety of customized merchandise. The CafePress.com network includes over 6.5 million members who have created

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-72867990523174447312008-04-08T17:18:00.003-04:002008-04-09T11:21:01.445-04:00

If you’re thinking about attending VCU Brandcenter, there are some things you should know. First, there are other ways to get into advertising or branding. You can create a great book at other portfolio schools or get a master’s degree from Miami Ad School. I opted for VCU.The advertising industry is not what it seems. We are in a period of realignment. I registered for VCU Adcenter, but I am

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-43298693343342203172008-04-07T11:08:00.003-04:002008-04-15T10:26:52.818-04:00

The portfolio review challenge ended up being a challenge for judges. Our judges had a difficult time determining the winners for the competition due to a large number of outstanding portfolios.In the end it was Ilona, a graphic designer from Lithuania, who demonstrated both excellence and versatility in her portfolio, who will be walking away with the $1,000 first prize. John Merritt was awarded

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-15196109300838116732008-04-07T09:47:00.004-04:002008-04-07T09:52:22.548-04:00

Creatives need a few things to survive: some money, lots of energy (thank you Red Bull and Reese’s Pieces!) and hard drive space – as much of it as we can get our hands on!Xdrive gives you 5GB of storage space for free, so instead of carrying around an extra zip drive or hard drive, you can save files to the site access them wherever you have access to the Internet.A great feature with XDrive is

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Michael Fix has a long history in filmmaking, both as a freelancer and more recently as the head of Managed Chaos, a production company based out of New York. He began as a best boy on a movie set and has taken on different roles in his career, settling most happily into his current position as producer. His current project is the independent comedy,THE MARCONI BROS, which had its world premiere

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-33732603099308478212008-03-28T10:16:00.002-04:002008-04-15T10:27:26.336-04:00

Stock footage is a great thing. It’s like having a professional, timely, and available tool that provides you with the missing elements to your project.Thought Equity is the world's largest supplier of online motion content. The site takes the hassle out of trying to obtain video footage which would normally require a great deal of effort or cost. If you’re filming a documentary about beluga

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Ian Cheeseman has spent 25 years in the communications industry as a journalist and public relations executive. He has extensive experience in creating and executing communications strategies for a variety of US and European corporations. He is the president of LVA Communications, a global public relations firm which has provided provided support for a vast array of clients ranging from the

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-53514079863377454722008-03-20T09:58:00.005-04:002008-04-04T13:10:15.051-04:00

March 21, 2008.As a former college student, I can remember moving nearly every six months and the stress of trying to find a fax machine for the scholarship applications, resumes, internship agreements, and other documents I was required to send and receive. Luckily I no longer have to run out of their house and search frantically for a fax machine.FaxZero.com and K7.net are two websites that are

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Guest Post by Joseph RectorAdvertising is a fast-changing, dynamic industry and it can be difficult to stay on top of the latest news and events. Student advertising clubs are a great way to get as much information about the industry as possible and to position yourself above the typical field of advertising applicants.Advertising is one of the most popular majors at Florida State and only about

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Guest Post by Michael WeinerWhere do I start? How bout at the end? I’m in Boulder, Colorado taking classes at Crispin Porter + Bogusky. Yup, CP+B. I know, right? How did I get to take classes at one of the top agencies in the world? Quarter Away, that’s how. The Quarter Away program is the biggest benefit to attending Miami Ad School. The education at MAS is great, but the key they provide you to

Black Turtle Medianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799350544187513169.post-57224645524916825352008-02-15T23:23:00.003-05:002008-03-27T14:20:58.232-04:00

Okay, where the hell was Zamzar two weeks ago when I needed to convert some image files? Here all along and no one told me about it? Curse you all. Need a PDF file converted to doc, html, odt, pcx, png, ps, rtf or txt formats and can’t do it yourself? Want to use jpgs as a Windows icon or a thumbnail? See a video on YouTube that you want to save to your computer in another format? Is it too

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Invariably it happens that when I find a website that I think is uber cool, I discover I’m way late to the party. My sister has a t-shirt that says “What you like, I liked five years ago.” This more or less sums up my recent internet discoveries – I tell people excitedly about a service or site I’ve found and I get this response: “Where have you been? Under a rock?” My favorite recent reaction: “

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According to data from video contest clearinghouse Vidopp.com, 192 video contests with cash prizes were featured on the site in 2007, with prizes totaling $1,095,425. Read the full story Here

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Check out this site: www.adcracker.com According to the site, AdCracker is “an interactive tool for Creative Directors, Copywriters, Art Directors - and all those who create, sell or teach persuasive communications.” The site is chock full of interesting advice and articles for free though some premium content can be accessed with a subscription. Some of the interesting features on the

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Recently, Chipotle held their second annual “30 Seconds of Fame” contest which had schools competing to see who could produce the best 30-second commercial. The spots were judged by Chipotle’s internal marketing group and scoring was based on originality, creativity, and consistency with Chipotle’s brand name. Teams from Chapman University and Northern Illinois University tied for first place,

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The Super Bowl is coming up in just a few weeks. So why are we talking about it here on Black Turtle Media? Is it because we think the Patriots will continue to dominate? Is it because we hope T.O. will be put in his place? No, although that is true. We’re talking about the Super Bowl because in addition to being the largest sporting event of the year, it is also the largest advertising event of

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If you’re looking to break into any creative business, you’ve got look to the established creatives in the field for guidance. You’ve got to have an idea in mind of the work you’d like to be producing. To become the best, you must study the best. What better work to study than that of award winners? The D&AD Awards recognize the biggest and the best in design and advertising, rewarding

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The New Year is rapidly approaching and before we know it, we’ll be making our resolutions. In addition to making standard New Year’s resolutions such as promising to get more work done, eat healthier and watch less television, Quantum Shift TV is asking you what you’re be doing for the planet. Of course, you get to use your creative video making skills in answering that question. The Quantum

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Increase Visibility of Your Work! Black Turtle Media has a group on Facebook that allows you to post images and videos of your work, participate in message board discussions, and connect with fellow creatives. Join up at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6456675355 and bring your creative energy. Black Turtle Media also has a Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/blackturtlemedia . Here

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There’s been an increasing trend in politics happening since the dawn of the internet age. Politics have gone viral thanks to the ever-present voice of millions of internet users. At first internet users vented their politics through chat rooms and message boards. Now, they have access to a new world of online multimedia where they can showcase their work and reach millions of people. The trend

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User-generated content is quickly becoming one of the most popular features of the internet. Nokia says that trend will only continue to grow stronger. The company recently released a study that predicts within five years a quarter of all entertainment will be created, edited and shared within peer groups rather than coming out of traditional media groups. Mark Selby, VP of Multimedia for Nokia

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Social networking sites are used to stay in contact with friends but with a little effort they can also help expose creative work. A networking feature on Myspace can be accessed in the profile editor. Once users select a network such as advertising, or film, they can message and connect with others in the network including prominent professionals. Myspace videos works like Youtube but it also

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It’s a unique time for creative individuals. In the era of user-generated content, advertising agencies can find themselves out of touch with their targeted audiences. They need people who are highly culturally competent to develop effective advertising for them. Black Turtle Media gives creative individuals a chance to display their work and gives advertisers a resource of talented advertisers,

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