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Musician Advice: The Importance of ‘Thank You’

If there is one thing that musicians and artists should know, it’s that “getting there” takes a long while. It’s not just because of your talent or your skills that will make you a success- it’s also because of the hard work of a thousand people. Some lent you their instruments, some offered their homes, […]

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Radiohead’s Deluxe Edition “Newspaper Album” Revealed

Radiohead will release a deluxe edition “Newspaper Album” (not The Universal Sigh) for their latest album, The King of Limbs. It is scheduled to come out on May 9. According to the King of Limbs website, the “newspaper album” contains “two clear 10″ vinyl records in a purpose-built record sleeve,” a digital download, a compact disc, many […]

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Die Cutting, Scoring, and Folding

Custom CD/DVD boxes, gatefold cases, invitation cards, and almost all custom packaging boxes require professional die-cutting, scoring, and folding. These are finishing techniques that require much care and attention if you want your custom pieces to look good. With proper planning and execution, these techniques add a quality look and feel to the finished piece. […]

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Album Art Concepts: Balloons

Balloons signify celebrations, childhood enthusiasm, and playfulness. Balloons are often used as subjects in paintings, photographs, and other forms of art not only because it appeals the eyes but also because it awakens old memories of childhood. Here are some album artwork with balloons. Maximum Balloon: Maximum Balloon These Are The Good Times People House […]

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Indie Film Maketing: How to Get the Most Reach for Your Budget

For every dollar spent on producing a major film, the studios have been spending 51-58 cents to release and market it in the United States and Canada. _______________________________________________________________________ Big studios behind Hollywood blockbusters put at least half and sometimes as much as twice their production budgets into grandiose marketing campaigns, and they handle all publicity. […]