DVD Packaging: How to Make the Most of Your DVD Packaging
We know it’s not very easy for indie filmmakers to be out there competing their little films in the tough market because of budget constraints. Even if you do have an exceptional movie if you do not have a good marketing strategy, your film will not have the attention it deserves. You now have a […]
DVD Packaging: Ways to Make Your DVD Packaging Special
If you want to make your DVD packaging stand-out from the shelf, then you better give it a little extra something to make it extraordinary. You do not have to have that over-the-top collector’s DVD packaging if your budget won’t permit it- just simple additions and alterations can make a big difference. Here are some […]
Independent Filmmaking: The Filmmaker’s Greatest Challenge
Great filmmakers are great storytellers. We make films to share something-to let other people see what we see, hear what we hear, and most importantly feel what we feel. The really good films make us see life not just as it is-but as something more. This is the primary goal of all good filmmakers-to freely […]
Top 5 Online Don’ts for Musicians
I’ve been paying attention to online promotion around the internet for years now and I can say that I know which ones are doing it right and which ones are not sensitive and sensible enough. Some artists are pleasant but some just have an annoying online presence, no? Although there are no strict rules for […]
8 Publicity Tips for New Musicians
You must have realized by now that as an indie musician, you practically have to do everything on your own-including publicity. You barely have time to practice your music and ha! You still have to contact that editor, that music blogger, that radio guy just for 2 minutes of fame. Do not complain, now. Yes, […]
Indie Musicians: How to Get Gigs When Your Band is Still Unknown
There is a certain catch 22 in getting a gig when you’re band is still new. Booking agents won’t pay attention to you if you still haven’t played live even once, and you cannot get other gigs unless you have that first gig. It’s like applying for jobs which all require 2 years or more […]
Indie Musicians: 5 Self-Promotion Tips for New Musicians
So how do you start reaching out to people and promoting your music when only your 5 friends and their mothers know about your band? Here are some sound self-promotion tips for new musicians. Don’t worry; these tips would not make you appear desperate. Get Social thru Social networks. Yes, even if only 5 people […]
DVD Packaging: Why Digipacks Rule!
DVD Digipacks are probably the most beautiful of all DVD cases. They have this certain X factor that makes them look 5 times more sophisticated than the standard jewel cases and DVD wallets. DVD Digipacks are made of thick cardboard paper and have plastic trays inside that are similar to the jewel case. The cardboard […]
Independent Record Labels and the Changing Times
A lot has been written about the record labels and independent record labels over the last few years and if you’re like me who’s passionate about these topics, chances are we’ve heard the same thing: That the music industry is doomed for extinction. They show us statistics of poor CD sales and tell us that […]
Featured Record Label Owner: Blake Morgan
Record Label Name: Engine Company Records Owner: Blake Morgan, President and Founder Unified Manufacturing is so honored to do a short interview with Blake Morgan, the owner of Engine Company Records. Despite his very busy schedule, he still managed to squeeze us in his calenday. (Thanks again, Blake!). About Blake Morgan: “Maverick recording artist, producer, […]