http://www.odeo.com/channels/34024-STUDIO-PRODUCE-Advice-for-creative-designers SaganMedvec no Studio Produce is a podcast for freelance and full-time designers and illustrators. Topics range from developing your internal process, client interaction, experiments, to how to bill properly, writing proposals and breaking your conceptual road blocks. Studio Produce is a podcast for freelance and full-time designers and illustrators. Topics range from developing your internal process, client interaction, experiments, to how to bill properly, writing proposals and breaking your conceptual road blocks. Advice for creative designers. en 40 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:59:12 -0800 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:59:12 -0800 Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/7207403-STUDIO-PRODUCE-29-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2007-01-29,7207403 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:59:12 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036935-STUDIO-PRODUCE-29-Sagan-Medvec We're Back for the Third Time! | Lots to Cover | studioproduce.com We're Back for the Third Time! | Lots to Cover | studioproduce.com We're Back for the Third Time! | Lots to Cover | studioproduce.com tag:odeo.com,2007-01-28,22036935 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:59:12 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/2931153-STUDIO-PRODUCE-28-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-11-20,2931153 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:38:36 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036939-STUDIO-PRODUCE-28-Sagan-Medvec It's been a year. Amazing, ain't it? The site of the cast is the personal portfolio of Kyle Follett. He's a creative director for a software development firm, but also designs sites. His work is very strong, and his personal site is quite interesting. Each section interacts in a unique way. Take a look. http://www.folco.net. When it comes to the world of corporate design work, make sure you realize one thing... you can only count on yourself. Your company hired you, for the talents you possess. So, always keep in mind that they need you more than you need them. You can always work on your own. Without you and your talents, they can't work. There's power in your abilities. The book of the cast is Logo Design That Works, by Lisa Silver. It's made by Rockport. It's a great, quick read with down and dirty details of some of the best brands around. It's been a year. Amazing, ain't it? The site of the cast is the personal portfolio of Kyle Follett. He's a creative director for a software development firm, but also designs sites. His work is very strong, and his personal site is quite interesting. Each section interacts in a unique way. Take a look. http://www.folco.net. When it comes to the world of corporate design work, make sure you realize one thing... you can only count on yourself. Your company hired you, for the talents you possess. So, always keep in mind that they need you more than you need them. You can always work on your own. Without you and your talents, they can't work. There's power in your abilities. The book of the cast is Logo Design That Works, by Lisa Silver. It's made by Rockport. It's a great, quick read with down and dirty details of some of the best brands around. It's been a year. Amazing, ain't it? The site of the cast is the personal portfolio of Kyle Follett. He's a creative director for a software development firm, but also designs sites. His work is very strong, and his personal site is quite interesting. Each section interacts in a unique way. Take a look. http://www.folco.net. When it comes to the world of corporate design work, make sure you realize one thing... you can only count on yourself. Your company hired you, for the talents you possess. So, always keep in mind that they need you more than you need them. You can always work on your own. Without you and your talents, they can't work. There's power in your abilities. The book of the cast is Logo Design That Works, by Lisa Silver. It's made by Rockport. It's a great, quick read with down and dirty details of some of the best brands around. tag:odeo.com,2006-11-19,22036939 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 18:38:36 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/2184448-STUDIO-PRODUCE-27-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-10-18,2184448 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:50:17 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036944-STUDIO-PRODUCE-27-Sagan-Medvec It is important for you to keep your emotional connections to your work. If you lack personal attachment, your work will suffer. If you do not care, you do not have passion, and passion is the life-blood of any creative endeavor. People think that because it's a paying industry, that you shouldn't care. They think you are making a "product" and that's it. This is wrong. Caring about your work does not make it worse. It makes it purposeful, and shows something we don't care to share anymore, it shows your humanity. The site of the cast is the personal illustration portfolio of Nick Deakin. Nick's an artist out of Yorkshire, England, and has a unique style. He incorporates textures with well composed characters for a combination that's attention getting. SOC - www.nickdeakin.com. Awards are self serving trash. They don't help you win clients, nor do they make you respected amongst your peers. Ignore them, and life will be much better. The book of the cast is Vitamin D: New Perspective... It is important for you to keep your emotional connections to your work. If you lack personal attachment, your work will suffer. If you do not care, you do not have passion, and passion is the life-blood of any creative endeavor. People think that because it's a paying industry, that you shouldn't care. They think you are making a "product" and that's it. This is wrong. Caring about your work does not make it worse. It makes it purposeful, and shows something we don't care to share anymore, it shows your humanity. The site of the cast is the personal illustration portfolio of Nick Deakin. Nick's an artist out of Yorkshire, England, and has a unique style. He incorporates textures with well composed characters for a combination that's attention getting. SOC - www.nickdeakin.com. Awards are self serving trash. They don't help you win clients, nor do they make you respected amongst your peers. Ignore them, and life will be much better. The book of the cast is Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing, from Emma Dexter. This is a collection of art from very skilled artists that focus on hand drawn work. The pieces themselves are quite ingenious, and the book itself helps aid their comprehension. Get the hardback, from Amazon. It is important for you to keep your emotional connections to your work. If you lack personal attachment, your work will suffer. If you do not care, you do not have passion, and passion is the life-blood of any creative endeavor. People think that because it's a paying industry, that you shouldn't care. They think you are making a "product" and that's it. This is wrong. Caring about your work does not make it worse. It makes it purposeful, and shows something we don't care to share anymore, it shows your humanity. The site of the cast is the personal illustration portfolio of Nick Deakin. Nick's an artist out of Yorkshire, England, and has a unique style. He incorporates textures with well composed characters for a combination that's attention getting. SOC - www.nickdeakin.com. Awards are self serving trash. They don't help you win clients, nor do they make you respected amongst your peers. Ignore them, and life will be much better. The book of the cast is Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing, from Emma Dexter. This is a collection of art from very skilled artists that focus on hand drawn work. The pieces themselves are quite ingenious, and the book itself helps aid their comprehension. Get the hardback, from Amazon. tag:odeo.com,2006-10-17,22036944 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:50:17 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/2073102-STUDIO-PRODUCE-26-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-10-04,2073102 Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:52:07 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036948-STUDIO-PRODUCE-26-Sagan-Medvec Find a competitor and tear them apart. Visit their site, critique it, rip them a new one. Destroy them with a friend. Look at their work and know you can do better. Then, look at your work. Eat yourself. Find what is holding you back, and demolish it. Ruin those obstacles that are in your way. Only then can you ascend to the next level. The site of the cast is http://www.selftitled.ca. It is the personal portfolio of John Iacoviello and includes some very interesting navigation methods. Check it out. Silk screen printing is a new hobby of mine. I am truly enjoying myself and I recommend you try it. It's not that expensive and it's very fun. The book of the cast is The Creative Business Guide to Running a Graphic Design Business by Cameron S. Foote. Consider this your bible, when it comes to organizing your freelance/creative business. It's a guide for everyone in the biz, and speaks in a plain language. I've launched http://www.savehim.org. It's my new photoblog site, where I am sho... Find a competitor and tear them apart. Visit their site, critique it, rip them a new one. Destroy them with a friend. Look at their work and know you can do better. Then, look at your work. Eat yourself. Find what is holding you back, and demolish it. Ruin those obstacles that are in your way. Only then can you ascend to the next level. The site of the cast is http://www.selftitled.ca. It is the personal portfolio of John Iacoviello and includes some very interesting navigation methods. Check it out. Silk screen printing is a new hobby of mine. I am truly enjoying myself and I recommend you try it. It's not that expensive and it's very fun. The book of the cast is The Creative Business Guide to Running a Graphic Design Business by Cameron S. Foote. Consider this your bible, when it comes to organizing your freelance/creative business. It's a guide for everyone in the biz, and speaks in a plain language. I've launched http://www.savehim.org. It's my new photoblog site, where I am showcasing sketches and photographs I have taken lately. It's another hobby I am trying to develop. Make sure to e-mail me if you like or hate that site. Find a competitor and tear them apart. Visit their site, critique it, rip them a new one. Destroy them with a friend. Look at their work and know you can do better. Then, look at your work. Eat yourself. Find what is holding you back, and demolish it. Ruin those obstacles that are in your way. Only then can you ascend to the next level. The site of the cast is http://www.selftitled.ca. It is the personal portfolio of John Iacoviello and includes some very interesting navigation methods. Check it out. Silk screen printing is a new hobby of mine. I am truly enjoying myself and I recommend you try it. It's not that expensive and it's very fun. The book of the cast is The Creative Business Guide to Running a Graphic Design Business by Cameron S. Foote. Consider this your bible, when it comes to organizing your freelance/creative business. It's a guide for everyone in the biz, and speaks in a plain language. I've launched http://www.savehim.org. It's my new photoblog site, where I am showcasing sketches and photographs I have taken lately. It's another hobby I am trying to develop. Make sure to e-mail me if you like or hate that site. tag:odeo.com,2006-10-03,22036948 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:52:07 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1919214-STUDIO-PRODUCE-25-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-09-18,1919214 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 02:45:28 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036952-STUDIO-PRODUCE-25-Sagan-Medvec Express your true creativity in areas of your interest. Got a magazine you like to read, but think it looks trashy? Redesign it, and send your ideas to them. You might be surprised by the responses. Love a band, but their logo or web site blows? Rework it, and send them your stuff. Even if they hate it, you at least have something cool for your portfolio. Check out the site of the cast, CSSBeauty. CSSBeauty is a collection of user-submitted css based web site. They also house articles and how-tos, as well as links to some of the great web design resources. http://www.cssbeauty.com. The book of the cast is extra•ordinary by Hisake Ichiki andTakao Umehara. It's a interesting little books that shows alternate uses from everyday items, such as bread, chopsticks and erasers. Also, I have no hobbies. Design is my hobby and career. While I love design, I long for a break. So, I am investigating photography. I also reveal that I am working on an art & photography blog, to be finished soon. Express your true creativity in areas of your interest. Got a magazine you like to read, but think it looks trashy? Redesign it, and send your ideas to them. You might be surprised by the responses. Love a band, but their logo or web site blows? Rework it, and send them your stuff. Even if they hate it, you at least have something cool for your portfolio. Check out the site of the cast, CSSBeauty. CSSBeauty is a collection of user-submitted css based web site. They also house articles and how-tos, as well as links to some of the great web design resources. http://www.cssbeauty.com. The book of the cast is extra•ordinary by Hisake Ichiki andTakao Umehara. It's a interesting little books that shows alternate uses from everyday items, such as bread, chopsticks and erasers. Also, I have no hobbies. Design is my hobby and career. While I love design, I long for a break. So, I am investigating photography. I also reveal that I am working on an art & photography blog, to be finished soon. Express your true creativity in areas of your interest. Got a magazine you like to read, but think it looks trashy? Redesign it, and send your ideas to them. You might be surprised by the responses. Love a band, but their logo or web site blows? Rework it, and send them your stuff. Even if they hate it, you at least have something cool for your portfolio. Check out the site of the cast, CSSBeauty. CSSBeauty is a collection of user-submitted css based web site. They also house articles and how-tos, as well as links to some of the great web design resources. http://www.cssbeauty.com. The book of the cast is extra•ordinary by Hisake Ichiki andTakao Umehara. It's a interesting little books that shows alternate uses from everyday items, such as bread, chopsticks and erasers. Also, I have no hobbies. Design is my hobby and career. While I love design, I long for a break. So, I am investigating photography. I also reveal that I am working on an art & photography blog, to be finished soon. tag:odeo.com,2006-09-17,22036952 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 19:45:28 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1886180-STUDIO-PRODUCE-24-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-09-13,1886180 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 02:04:02 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036957-STUDIO-PRODUCE-24-Sagan-Medvec The podcast is being retooled! You will hear the first steps in remaking the podcast into something more polished, simple and comprehendible...more like the new site! Speaking of the site, there have been tons of new resources added; almost every resource category has been doubled! Make sure to review, there is bound to be something for you. The site of the cast (SOC) this episode is the FWA (Favorite Website Awards). The FWA is a collection of the some of the most amazing flash-based websites on the net today. They add new ones every day, and offer articles, interviews and wallpapers for your downloading pleasure. http://www.thefwa.com The book of the cast (BOC) is Douglas Coupland's JPod. It's a quick read, with very interesting characters that you can easily relate to people you know. The story is ridiculous and perplexing, but is quite close to real life. There's also a quick teaser to the next podcast... The podcast is being retooled! You will hear the first steps in remaking the podcast into something more polished, simple and comprehendible...more like the new site! Speaking of the site, there have been tons of new resources added; almost every resource category has been doubled! Make sure to review, there is bound to be something for you. The site of the cast (SOC) this episode is the FWA (Favorite Website Awards). The FWA is a collection of the some of the most amazing flash-based websites on the net today. They add new ones every day, and offer articles, interviews and wallpapers for your downloading pleasure. http://www.thefwa.com The book of the cast (BOC) is Douglas Coupland's JPod. It's a quick read, with very interesting characters that you can easily relate to people you know. The story is ridiculous and perplexing, but is quite close to real life. There's also a quick teaser to the next podcast... The podcast is being retooled! You will hear the first steps in remaking the podcast into something more polished, simple and comprehendible...more like the new site! Speaking of the site, there have been tons of new resources added; almost every resource category has been doubled! Make sure to review, there is bound to be something for you. The site of the cast (SOC) this episode is the FWA (Favorite Website Awards). The FWA is a collection of the some of the most amazing flash-based websites on the net today. They add new ones every day, and offer articles, interviews and wallpapers for your downloading pleasure. http://www.thefwa.com The book of the cast (BOC) is Douglas Coupland's JPod. It's a quick read, with very interesting characters that you can easily relate to people you know. The story is ridiculous and perplexing, but is quite close to real life. There's also a quick teaser to the next podcast... tag:odeo.com,2006-09-12,22036957 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:04:02 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1873294-STUDIO-PRODUCE-24-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-09-11,1873294 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 02:33:33 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1831569-STUDIO-PRODUCE-23-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-09-03,1831569 Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:51:53 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1827551-STUDIO-PRODUCE-23-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-09-03,1827551 Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:51:53 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036966-STUDIO-PRODUCE-23-Sagan-Medvec We are back on a schedule of some kind. Two podcasts in less than five days. In this episode, I mention that it's important for you to determine your niche, but to also shoot for that project that's in your heart. For me, it's a movie web site. I love movies and would kill, maim and many other things to get a project like that. I could consider it a huge milestone personally do one. What project do you burn for? Figure it out, and start planning on how to get it and do it better than anyone else. Along those same lines, you need to start planning. Planning is an important part of any designers life, and living without a plan might as well not be living. Two years. What do you want to accomplish within two years. I am starting my plan, how about you? Studio Produce doesn't run on my whims and ideas alone. I need you to e-mail me your questions, concerns and topics. For those of you that have I appreciate it. Please send more. For your those of you that have not, step up. I am sure yo... We are back on a schedule of some kind. Two podcasts in less than five days. In this episode, I mention that it's important for you to determine your niche, but to also shoot for that project that's in your heart. For me, it's a movie web site. I love movies and would kill, maim and many other things to get a project like that. I could consider it a huge milestone personally do one. What project do you burn for? Figure it out, and start planning on how to get it and do it better than anyone else. Along those same lines, you need to start planning. Planning is an important part of any designers life, and living without a plan might as well not be living. Two years. What do you want to accomplish within two years. I am starting my plan, how about you? Studio Produce doesn't run on my whims and ideas alone. I need you to e-mail me your questions, concerns and topics. For those of you that have I appreciate it. Please send more. For your those of you that have not, step up. I am sure you have a question. We are back on a schedule of some kind. Two podcasts in less than five days. In this episode, I mention that it's important for you to determine your niche, but to also shoot for that project that's in your heart. For me, it's a movie web site. I love movies and would kill, maim and many other things to get a project like that. I could consider it a huge milestone personally do one. What project do you burn for? Figure it out, and start planning on how to get it and do it better than anyone else. Along those same lines, you need to start planning. Planning is an important part of any designers life, and living without a plan might as well not be living. Two years. What do you want to accomplish within two years. I am starting my plan, how about you? Studio Produce doesn't run on my whims and ideas alone. I need you to e-mail me your questions, concerns and topics. For those of you that have I appreciate it. Please send more. For your those of you that have not, step up. I am sure you have a question. tag:odeo.com,2006-09-02,22036966 Sat, 02 Sep 2006 17:51:53 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1831568-STUDIO-PRODUCE-22-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-08-29,1831568 Tue, 29 Aug 2006 01:23:58 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1792223-STUDIO-PRODUCE-22-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-08-29,1792223 Tue, 29 Aug 2006 01:23:58 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036973-STUDIO-PRODUCE-22-Sagan-Medvec The podcast is back, and the site's been redone. Go visit studioproduce.com to see some great new stuff. Yes, I'm alive. Yes, I am sorry. Yes, I will try harder. Are you creating truly helpful business solutions, or are you just making things pretty. Start asking questions of your clients to find out. Make sure, what they contract you for, is really what they need. It's up to you to make the best choices once they contract you. They trust you, that's why you have the work. Help them make sure that you are their best vendor ever. The podcast is back, and the site's been redone. Go visit studioproduce.com to see some great new stuff. Yes, I'm alive. Yes, I am sorry. Yes, I will try harder. Are you creating truly helpful business solutions, or are you just making things pretty. Start asking questions of your clients to find out. Make sure, what they contract you for, is really what they need. It's up to you to make the best choices once they contract you. They trust you, that's why you have the work. Help them make sure that you are their best vendor ever. The podcast is back, and the site's been redone. Go visit studioproduce.com to see some great new stuff. Yes, I'm alive. Yes, I am sorry. Yes, I will try harder. Are you creating truly helpful business solutions, or are you just making things pretty. Start asking questions of your clients to find out. Make sure, what they contract you for, is really what they need. It's up to you to make the best choices once they contract you. They trust you, that's why you have the work. Help them make sure that you are their best vendor ever. tag:odeo.com,2006-08-28,22036973 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:23:58 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1319451-STUDIO-PRODUCE-21-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-06-12,1319451 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:29:42 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1792218-STUDIO-PRODUCE-21-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-06-12,1792218 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:29:42 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036978-STUDIO-PRODUCE-21-Sagan-Medvec The discussion wages on... art direction and how to be comfortable with a photo shoot, illustration hire or a television shoot half way around the world. Sometimes, clients jerk you around. If they do it too much, they should be penalized. Take a listen to that, for sure. Paying attention to other design disciplines, such as architecture, product and industrial design can give you clues into new ideas and expose you to processes that you are not familiar with. Visit http://www.leihu.com for an very well designed blog and lend some support to James Mathias' efforts to get in shape. Also, studio produce.com will be undergoing a redesign. Hopefully, this new undertaking will make it easier to find resources, listen to podcasts and read the blog. The discussion wages on... art direction and how to be comfortable with a photo shoot, illustration hire or a television shoot half way around the world. Sometimes, clients jerk you around. If they do it too much, they should be penalized. Take a listen to that, for sure. Paying attention to other design disciplines, such as architecture, product and industrial design can give you clues into new ideas and expose you to processes that you are not familiar with. Visit http://www.leihu.com for an very well designed blog and lend some support to James Mathias' efforts to get in shape. Also, studio produce.com will be undergoing a redesign. Hopefully, this new undertaking will make it easier to find resources, listen to podcasts and read the blog. The discussion wages on... art direction and how to be comfortable with a photo shoot, illustration hire or a television shoot half way around the world. Sometimes, clients jerk you around. If they do it too much, they should be penalized. Take a listen to that, for sure. Paying attention to other design disciplines, such as architecture, product and industrial design can give you clues into new ideas and expose you to processes that you are not familiar with. Visit http://www.leihu.com for an very well designed blog and lend some support to James Mathias' efforts to get in shape. Also, studio produce.com will be undergoing a redesign. Hopefully, this new undertaking will make it easier to find resources, listen to podcasts and read the blog. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-11,22036978 Sun, 11 Jun 2006 19:29:42 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1278140-STUDIO-PRODUCE-20-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-06-04,1278140 Sun, 04 Jun 2006 22:08:19 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1792212-STUDIO-PRODUCE-20-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-06-04,1792212 Sun, 04 Jun 2006 22:08:19 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036984-STUDIO-PRODUCE-20-Sagan-Medvec The Return of the Return of the Podcast - Yes, it certainly has been a while, and apologies are in order. So, listen for them, they are there... David e-mails with questions about DVD Authoring software. DVD Studio Pro 4, Motion, AfterEffects and iDVD are discussed. He also asked about flash actionscript resources inadvertently, by asking about a specific flash function or two. The status of formalizing my own business has taken a turn. I am re-evaluating starting my sole-proprietorship and considering a partnership with a friend. I will try to speak to my other cohort who has already passed down this road and made her own LLC. I will see if she can pass along some good information. I have just purchased a Nikkon Cool Pix P4, 8 megapixel digital camera, and it is fantastic. You should make sure that the tools you purchase are perfect for you, and increase your ability to please clients. That's what I've done here, and you should too. The Return of the Return of the Podcast - Yes, it certainly has been a while, and apologies are in order. So, listen for them, they are there... David e-mails with questions about DVD Authoring software. DVD Studio Pro 4, Motion, AfterEffects and iDVD are discussed. He also asked about flash actionscript resources inadvertently, by asking about a specific flash function or two. The status of formalizing my own business has taken a turn. I am re-evaluating starting my sole-proprietorship and considering a partnership with a friend. I will try to speak to my other cohort who has already passed down this road and made her own LLC. I will see if she can pass along some good information. I have just purchased a Nikkon Cool Pix P4, 8 megapixel digital camera, and it is fantastic. You should make sure that the tools you purchase are perfect for you, and increase your ability to please clients. That's what I've done here, and you should too. The Return of the Return of the Podcast - Yes, it certainly has been a while, and apologies are in order. So, listen for them, they are there... David e-mails with questions about DVD Authoring software. DVD Studio Pro 4, Motion, AfterEffects and iDVD are discussed. He also asked about flash actionscript resources inadvertently, by asking about a specific flash function or two. The status of formalizing my own business has taken a turn. I am re-evaluating starting my sole-proprietorship and considering a partnership with a friend. I will try to speak to my other cohort who has already passed down this road and made her own LLC. I will see if she can pass along some good information. I have just purchased a Nikkon Cool Pix P4, 8 megapixel digital camera, and it is fantastic. You should make sure that the tools you purchase are perfect for you, and increase your ability to please clients. That's what I've done here, and you should too. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-04,22036984 Sun, 04 Jun 2006 15:08:19 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1126036-STUDIO-PRODUCE-19-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-05-01,1126036 Mon, 01 May 2006 03:21:13 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1792211-STUDIO-PRODUCE-19-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-05-01,1792211 Mon, 01 May 2006 03:21:13 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036990-STUDIO-PRODUCE-19-Sagan-Medvec The show gets back on track. Pro Bono work can be a big help in the advancement of your freelance career, and promote your abilities unrestricted. You must, however, have the client agree to your creativity liberties for the piece to have a value to you. If they can not grant such freedom, spend your time elseware. Being knowledgable in many aspects of design can do a lot for you. But, understanding a core competancy and promoting that can make a large impact on your client base and overall success. Take some time, and determine what niche you might fill, from a discipline standpoint as well as industry specification view. Get and read several times: "It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be" by Paul Arden. "Whatever You Think Think The Opposite" by Paul Arden. "100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers" by Plazm. The next show will be sooner, so keep sending conversation ideas. Thanks for hanging in there. The show gets back on track. Pro Bono work can be a big help in the advancement of your freelance career, and promote your abilities unrestricted. You must, however, have the client agree to your creativity liberties for the piece to have a value to you. If they can not grant such freedom, spend your time elseware. Being knowledgable in many aspects of design can do a lot for you. But, understanding a core competancy and promoting that can make a large impact on your client base and overall success. Take some time, and determine what niche you might fill, from a discipline standpoint as well as industry specification view. Get and read several times: "It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be" by Paul Arden. "Whatever You Think Think The Opposite" by Paul Arden. "100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers" by Plazm. The next show will be sooner, so keep sending conversation ideas. Thanks for hanging in there. The show gets back on track. Pro Bono work can be a big help in the advancement of your freelance career, and promote your abilities unrestricted. You must, however, have the client agree to your creativity liberties for the piece to have a value to you. If they can not grant such freedom, spend your time elseware. Being knowledgable in many aspects of design can do a lot for you. But, understanding a core competancy and promoting that can make a large impact on your client base and overall success. Take some time, and determine what niche you might fill, from a discipline standpoint as well as industry specification view. Get and read several times: "It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be" by Paul Arden. "Whatever You Think Think The Opposite" by Paul Arden. "100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers" by Plazm. The next show will be sooner, so keep sending conversation ideas. Thanks for hanging in there. tag:odeo.com,2006-04-30,22036990 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:21:13 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1071630-STUDIO-PRODUCE-18-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-04-20,1071630 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 01:00:46 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1792206-STUDIO-PRODUCE-18-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-04-20,1792206 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 01:00:46 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036993-STUDIO-PRODUCE-18-Sagan-Medvec Just letting you know I am still alive, and will produce a cast over the weekend. Just letting you know I am still alive, and will produce a cast over the weekend. Just letting you know I am still alive, and will produce a cast over the weekend. tag:odeo.com,2006-04-19,22036993 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:00:46 -0700 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1028131-STUDIO-PRODUCE-17-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-03-23,1028131 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 02:49:26 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1792202-STUDIO-PRODUCE-17-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-03-23,1792202 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 02:49:26 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036996-STUDIO-PRODUCE-17-Sagan-Medvec Season two continues unabated. In this episode, the evil twin sister of spec work rears her ugly head. She is "Work in Trade". Sometimes, work in trade is a good thing, but in most cases, she will spin her head around like the devil and scorn you later on, well after the trade has been made. Watch your step, because she's watching you, and will spring into action when you least expect it, and can least afford it. Lovely photography portfolio from http://www.bigempty.com. Design brokers exist, and can possibly help you land new freelance jobs and open doors to larger opportunities. But, if you are unfamiliar with them and their abilities, it's best to try a small job first. After that test, think about the results, the headaches and your options, and make a decision that is best for you and your business. Also in this episode: a brief update on the incorporation of my freelance business and a short rant about my upstairs neighbor and her pipes. http://www.studioproduce.com Season two continues unabated. In this episode, the evil twin sister of spec work rears her ugly head. She is "Work in Trade". Sometimes, work in trade is a good thing, but in most cases, she will spin her head around like the devil and scorn you later on, well after the trade has been made. Watch your step, because she's watching you, and will spring into action when you least expect it, and can least afford it. Lovely photography portfolio from http://www.bigempty.com. Design brokers exist, and can possibly help you land new freelance jobs and open doors to larger opportunities. But, if you are unfamiliar with them and their abilities, it's best to try a small job first. After that test, think about the results, the headaches and your options, and make a decision that is best for you and your business. Also in this episode: a brief update on the incorporation of my freelance business and a short rant about my upstairs neighbor and her pipes. http://www.studioproduce.com Season two continues unabated. In this episode, the evil twin sister of spec work rears her ugly head. She is "Work in Trade". Sometimes, work in trade is a good thing, but in most cases, she will spin her head around like the devil and scorn you later on, well after the trade has been made. Watch your step, because she's watching you, and will spring into action when you least expect it, and can least afford it. Lovely photography portfolio from http://www.bigempty.com. Design brokers exist, and can possibly help you land new freelance jobs and open doors to larger opportunities. But, if you are unfamiliar with them and their abilities, it's best to try a small job first. After that test, think about the results, the headaches and your options, and make a decision that is best for you and your business. Also in this episode: a brief update on the incorporation of my freelance business and a short rant about my upstairs neighbor and her pipes. http://www.studioproduce.com tag:odeo.com,2006-03-22,22036996 Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:49:26 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1028130-STUDIO-PRODUCE-16-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-03-20,1028130 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 03:41:28 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1792201-STUDIO-PRODUCE-16-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-03-20,1792201 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 03:41:28 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22036999-STUDIO-PRODUCE-16-Sagan-Medvec Welcome to the start of studio produce, season two. 15 episodes a season seems to be on par with the average. In this episode, we discuss the brief pros and cons of spec work, or on-demand design. There are several of each, and I have a certain stance on it. For freelancers, it can be very difficult to include in a "need money" situation, but sometimes, it's a great opportunity. You must weigh the options and take action. Also, what do you do when a client gives you bad art direction? Do you take just do it, and pay the bills, or do you fight, and fight and fight some more? I have a process that I use that may help you. But, again, it's your business, you make the call. Visit http://www.digitalmash.com, Rob Morris's web design site. Very nice use of CSS and flash, and an overall very good designer. Some news, I am planning to incorporate my freelance business and my web hosting business into a single business entity. I will do my best to walk you through the steps of incorporating a... Welcome to the start of studio produce, season two. 15 episodes a season seems to be on par with the average. In this episode, we discuss the brief pros and cons of spec work, or on-demand design. There are several of each, and I have a certain stance on it. For freelancers, it can be very difficult to include in a "need money" situation, but sometimes, it's a great opportunity. You must weigh the options and take action. Also, what do you do when a client gives you bad art direction? Do you take just do it, and pay the bills, or do you fight, and fight and fight some more? I have a process that I use that may help you. But, again, it's your business, you make the call. Visit http://www.digitalmash.com, Rob Morris's web design site. Very nice use of CSS and flash, and an overall very good designer. Some news, I am planning to incorporate my freelance business and my web hosting business into a single business entity. I will do my best to walk you through the steps of incorporating a creative business and share the experience. As always, visit http://www.studioproduce.com for links, resources, news and blogs. Welcome to the start of studio produce, season two. 15 episodes a season seems to be on par with the average. In this episode, we discuss the brief pros and cons of spec work, or on-demand design. There are several of each, and I have a certain stance on it. For freelancers, it can be very difficult to include in a "need money" situation, but sometimes, it's a great opportunity. You must weigh the options and take action. Also, what do you do when a client gives you bad art direction? Do you take just do it, and pay the bills, or do you fight, and fight and fight some more? I have a process that I use that may help you. But, again, it's your business, you make the call. Visit http://www.digitalmash.com, Rob Morris's web design site. Very nice use of CSS and flash, and an overall very good designer. Some news, I am planning to incorporate my freelance business and my web hosting business into a single business entity. I will do my best to walk you through the steps of incorporating a creative business and share the experience. As always, visit http://www.studioproduce.com for links, resources, news and blogs. tag:odeo.com,2006-03-19,22036999 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:41:28 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/837413-STUDIO-PRODUCE-15-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-03-06,837413 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 02:57:27 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1792200-STUDIO-PRODUCE-15-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-03-06,1792200 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 02:57:27 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037004-STUDIO-PRODUCE-15-Sagan-Medvec Is it necessary for a designer to have a degree? For the most part, yes. The design school of thought requires time to hone your skills and work on projects that are not abused by a client. Plus, the degree will make it easier for you to get more clients. When should you follow up on a proposal sent to a potential client? Often, mostly within a week unless otherwise agreed, but, more importantly, make yourself available to answer questions and make proposal tweaks based on feedback. Graphic Artists' Guild Pricing and Ethical Guidelines don't really help freelancers. It's a different pricing world for us, and it requires a new guide. Audio design. Short and sweet. I have no idea. I am looking for your help. E-mail me at sagan@studioproduce.com if you have any tips on how to land new clients in the audio design world. Is it necessary for a designer to have a degree? For the most part, yes. The design school of thought requires time to hone your skills and work on projects that are not abused by a client. Plus, the degree will make it easier for you to get more clients. When should you follow up on a proposal sent to a potential client? Often, mostly within a week unless otherwise agreed, but, more importantly, make yourself available to answer questions and make proposal tweaks based on feedback. Graphic Artists' Guild Pricing and Ethical Guidelines don't really help freelancers. It's a different pricing world for us, and it requires a new guide. Audio design. Short and sweet. I have no idea. I am looking for your help. E-mail me at sagan@studioproduce.com if you have any tips on how to land new clients in the audio design world. Is it necessary for a designer to have a degree? For the most part, yes. The design school of thought requires time to hone your skills and work on projects that are not abused by a client. Plus, the degree will make it easier for you to get more clients. When should you follow up on a proposal sent to a potential client? Often, mostly within a week unless otherwise agreed, but, more importantly, make yourself available to answer questions and make proposal tweaks based on feedback. Graphic Artists' Guild Pricing and Ethical Guidelines don't really help freelancers. It's a different pricing world for us, and it requires a new guide. Audio design. Short and sweet. I have no idea. I am looking for your help. E-mail me at sagan@studioproduce.com if you have any tips on how to land new clients in the audio design world. tag:odeo.com,2006-03-05,22037004 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 18:57:27 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/810660-STUDIO-PRODUCE-14-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-03-02,810660 Thu, 02 Mar 2006 02:43:07 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1792199-STUDIO-PRODUCE-14-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-03-02,1792199 Thu, 02 Mar 2006 02:43:07 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037009-STUDIO-PRODUCE-14-Sagan-Medvec Rookie Mistake Alert: I forgot to turn on the microphone the first time I recorded this. I wasted 23 minutes talking to an empty room and a computer that thought it was recording. The poll on studioproduce.com has done well, and the results are in. Marc wants to know what it takes to switch from being a print designer to a web one. I outline my process of designing a web site, simply, to show what programs I use, and why, briefly. Corporate outsourcing of web design and production is discussed. Expect a new poll, soon. Rookie Mistake Alert: I forgot to turn on the microphone the first time I recorded this. I wasted 23 minutes talking to an empty room and a computer that thought it was recording. The poll on studioproduce.com has done well, and the results are in. Marc wants to know what it takes to switch from being a print designer to a web one. I outline my process of designing a web site, simply, to show what programs I use, and why, briefly. Corporate outsourcing of web design and production is discussed. Expect a new poll, soon. Rookie Mistake Alert: I forgot to turn on the microphone the first time I recorded this. I wasted 23 minutes talking to an empty room and a computer that thought it was recording. The poll on studioproduce.com has done well, and the results are in. Marc wants to know what it takes to switch from being a print designer to a web one. I outline my process of designing a web site, simply, to show what programs I use, and why, briefly. Corporate outsourcing of web design and production is discussed. Expect a new poll, soon. tag:odeo.com,2006-03-01,22037009 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 18:43:07 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1792198-STUDIO-PRODUCE-13-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-02-19,1792198 Sun, 19 Feb 2006 20:42:23 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/761807-STUDIO-PRODUCE-13-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-02-19,761807 Sun, 19 Feb 2006 20:42:23 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037014-STUDIO-PRODUCE-13-Sagan-Medvec Lucky 13. Learn to say "no" to work in a nice way, while keeping your clients, co-workers and bosses happy. Know what is reasonable for you to accomplish, and push back when you have to. Also, what's in a proposal. The sections of a recently completed proposal are offered up, and will be added as a resouce to studioproduce.com within the next few days. So, check for it. Lucky 13. Learn to say "no" to work in a nice way, while keeping your clients, co-workers and bosses happy. Know what is reasonable for you to accomplish, and push back when you have to. Also, what's in a proposal. The sections of a recently completed proposal are offered up, and will be added as a resouce to studioproduce.com within the next few days. So, check for it. Lucky 13. Learn to say "no" to work in a nice way, while keeping your clients, co-workers and bosses happy. Know what is reasonable for you to accomplish, and push back when you have to. Also, what's in a proposal. The sections of a recently completed proposal are offered up, and will be added as a resouce to studioproduce.com within the next few days. So, check for it. tag:odeo.com,2006-02-19,22037014 Sun, 19 Feb 2006 12:42:23 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/728477-STUDIO-PRODUCE-12-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-02-16,728477 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 02:23:45 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1792197-STUDIO-PRODUCE-12-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-02-16,1792197 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 02:23:45 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037019-STUDIO-PRODUCE-12-Sagan-Medvec I'm tired, and have a huge cloud over my head, so this is short. More information about working with/for friends, and volunteering when you can help them out. Look into different magazines outside our trade, like Metropolis, Entrepenuer and others. Updates to studioproduce.com's resource section are coming. I'm tired, and have a huge cloud over my head, so this is short. More information about working with/for friends, and volunteering when you can help them out. Look into different magazines outside our trade, like Metropolis, Entrepenuer and others. Updates to studioproduce.com's resource section are coming. I'm tired, and have a huge cloud over my head, so this is short. More information about working with/for friends, and volunteering when you can help them out. Look into different magazines outside our trade, like Metropolis, Entrepenuer and others. Updates to studioproduce.com's resource section are coming. tag:odeo.com,2006-02-15,22037019 Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:23:45 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers. Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/707668-STUDIO-PRODUCE-11-Sagan-Medvec tag:odeo.com,2006-02-09,707668 Thu, 09 Feb 2006 03:56:39 -0800 no STUDIO PRODUCE | Advice for creative designers.