Producing your first TV commercial may seem like a daunting task. While many people think about the creative aspects involved, there are a lot of …
Basic 3D Modeling Tools, Tips and More
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- April 25th, 2017
The world of 3D design and modeling can seem confusing and challenging at first, especially because there are so many options for 3D software packages …
The Web Designer’s Guide to Formatting Images
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- November 1st, 2016
When you are designing a website, images, whether graphics or photography, have a huge impact on the user experience. They can also be the deciding …
Mastering Motion Graphics and Visual Effects (VFX) Lingo
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- February 9th, 2016
Nearly every industry has its own unique set of terms and lingo that allow others in the industry to communicate in an easy and seamless …
Custom Photography vs. Stock Photography
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- October 27th, 2015
Everyone knows first impressions are very important, and in today’s online world, professional custom photography speaks volumes over generic stock photos. It’s true that hiring …
Integrated Marketing Agency: What does it really mean?
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- July 29th, 2015
In our industry, pretty much every “full-service” agency claims to be an “integrated ad agency” or an “integrated marketing agency.” You’ll notice that I put …
How To Rank Higher Than YouTube
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- April 14th, 2015
Lots of companies debate whether or not to host their videos with YouTube as opposed to embedding them on their own site. Their fear is …
The Basics of Video Compression
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- December 9th, 2014
As I do a lot of video editing and 3D animation here at Zion & Zion for applications that range from social media video to …
How to Photograph an Event
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- December 2nd, 2014
Successfully photographing an event is something many advertising agencies and photographers need to do for their clients. The difference between shooting an event and shooting …
How to Create a Make-Shift Studio
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- August 12th, 2014
When working on a small budget, an in-home or in-office photo studio is the way to go. Whether you’re a designer or creative at an …
How to Rig a Character in After Effects
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- July 31st, 2014
Originally, Adobe After Effects was not designed for animating characters. Usually those tools are found in programs like …
2014 NAB Show Conference Recap
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- April 29th, 2014
NAB show (National Association of Broadcasters) is an annual trade show/conference that takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada …
How to Attract New Audiences with Video
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- March 11th, 2014
Have you ever wondered how so many businesses are attracting new audiences? Creative video content is how. Creating unique and engaging video content using motion …
