The DVD Amaray Case: How to Know if It’s Authentic
Amaray is the pioneer name in DVD plastic cases. Like some other popular products that began from a very distinctive name but has become generic,the Amaray case is now synonymous with quality casings. Today’s ever popular DVD has pulled Amaray’s career as the widely used casing compared to its predecessor, the jewel cases. Not only […]
Music Packaging: Album Covers with Doctors & Nurses
If you liked our collection of CD/LP cover themes like The Optical Illusion Covers, and Breaking Up Covers, then you might like this week’s compilation- album covers with doctors and nurses. I never thought that there are actually quite plenty of CD packaging with this concept. Here are some of the most popular medical-inspired music […]
Indie Filmmaking: Prepare Your Film for Market
This article was written by Mark Steven Bosko, an industry expert with over fifteen years of experience in producing, promoting, and distributing independent feature films. In addition to performing virtually every job on a film production, he has successfully produced and distributed several independent films. Mark is the author of The Complete Independent Movie Marketing […]
Indie Musicians: I love my MUSIC but I need MONEY!
Ever since the world began, all you ever wanted was to create beautiful music and become a full-time musician. Unlike most of us, you figured out what you want at such a young age. You practice your instrument everyday, write captivating songs, and plan endlessly on how you can achieve your dream career. But then, […]
Graphic Design: Sagmeister Talks About Inspiration
Stefan Sagmeister is a world-renowned design icon and definitely one of our favorite. His designs are very modern, witty, humorous, and bold-just what we are looking for in a design. He has received a lot of rewards including his design for David Byrne and Brian Eno’s Everything That Happens Will Happen Today. Here, the design […]
N.E.R.D. Album Cover for “Nothing”
Band: N.E.R.D Album: Nothing Music Cover Artist: Terry Richardson Release date: Nov 2, 2010 I must say I do love Pharrell’s look for NERD‘s 4th studio album, Nothing. The tattoo, the combat helmet, the bright feathers, and the tense facial muscles-it’s as if the guy is ready to go to war. Intense! What are they […]
Indie Musicians: Tips in Making a Band Bio
A feeling that’s even worse than being hated is the feeling of being unacknowledged or ignored. Mediocrity is the enemy of artists. But the music industry is like the ocean; vast and filled with others who also dream of making it big. Survival of the fittest is the game. Talent is not the only requirement […]
Indie Filmmaking: Things to Consider When Writing a Low-budget Script
Coming up with a good script on a very small budget is a skill new independent filmmakers need to learn. They need to be trained how to make stories that are less dependent on the props, special effects, locations… stories that can stand alone without so much grandiose scenes and ultra lavish aesthetics. The worst […]
Music Merch: Top 10 Craziest KISS Merch
KISS has been around for more than 3 decades yet they’re still very alive and way advanced than others because they know how to sell themselves and their music. KISS has bazillions of whimsical items for sale on their website and they certainly won’t stop coming up with new stuff to sell so long as […]
Indie Musicians: How to Copyright Music Online
Why Copyright My Music? If you see yourself as a serious musician (and I presume you do), you would be wise to register your original songs with the U.S. Copyright Office (if you reside outside of the U.S., skip to the section on International Copyright below). This will protect you in the event that someone, […]