Media Production Specialist

As the name would imply, a Media Production Specialist is a person who specializes in the production of different types of media. The different types of media could be anything from tv to radio. Media Specialist typically are in charge of certain details such as pictures, music, patterns, and any and all edits that are needed for certain products. So they would need to be familiar with certain editing programs.

Media Specialist is a high competition market. In school, one must take several media classes such as video production. One must acquire a bachelors degree as the minimal education requirements. 25,660 to 119,250 is the range of salary that one can make. This particular job market is one that has a very slow rate of growth.

Below is Digwam which is a media production agency.

 

all information came from http://education-portal.com/articles/Media_Production_Specialist_Job_Description_and_Career_Information.html

 

Story Board Artist!

        Since i was a wee little baby, animations have also caught my eye. I'd sit in front of the TV and watch Toonami, and all of the cool animated shows. I've always wanted to create my own world, and be able to share it with other people. Sure, i have a great imagination, but i want other people to see what i see, to share a laugh with a situation that they may not have been able to picture. That is why i'm reviewing Story Board Artist.

        A Story Board Artist has to take a scene from screenplays and translate that into a comic book form of the idea. If something said "On a dark, moonless night, the kids wandered.." they would translate this into a comic so it can be shown to the director and see if this is what he wanted. Most Storyboard artists are coming from animation or another fine arts job. They are required in very action intensive movies and CGI.

       Jobs with Storyboard artist usually mean with movies, for they need help to layout a scene and need to be able to picture it in their minds. 2 - 3 Story Board artists may be hired full time for one movie. Story Board artist can be hired for video games, because of the process of making a video game, reminds me of making a movie, just a lot less real life. They will be needed to plan out the way scenes and characters will look. They can be hired at Sony, or any other big producer of movies and games.

Sources:
               http://www.creativeskillset.org/film/jobs/productiondesign/article_4678_1.asp
               http://www.cgmeetup.net/home/omar-smith-visual-development-artist-sony-pictures-animation/
               http://hollandlastopmotion.wordpress.com/2011/03/28/storyboard/

Sports Photographer

The receiver is running down the sideline heading for the end zone. He looks up and the ball is right there, time is running out. So he reaches out his arms and snatches the ball right out of the air. The receiver scores and the team wins the football game. Some people may not have been able to see that exact moment or witness all of the small details that happened in this play. But luckily you were there to take a picture of it close up. Close enough that you could see the sweat dripping off of his face. Can you guess what you are? Your a Sports Photographer!

The first step in how to become a Sports Photographer is you have to love sports. You have to be able to come to work every day love doing what are doing and take pictures of sports. You also have to be good at foreseeing the future and being to foreshadow what is going to happen next.

Second: Sports Photography is very competitive. You also have to be a good people person, because people are what get you the positions that you need to take a great photo.

Third: Start off small and then  work your way up. You don't want to start off with the big leagues right off the bat, because it will be chaotic and you wont have any idea on what to do. So start off withe amateurs and make your way up the ladder from there.

Fourth: You have to know your equipment, be one with your camera. You treat your equipment with efficiency and it will give you good things in return. You also have to know your equipment and how things work. You don't want to sit there missing all of the action trying to figure out why your camera wont take pictures, is because you forgot to take the cap off of the lens.

Fifth: Create a portfolio. Great, so you've taken all of these good photos and now you have no where to put them. Not having a portfolio can risk your photos of being lost. Having a portfolio can benefit you by being able to show the "Big Guns" ( the other photographers) what your skills are and what your progress is.

Sixth: You have to apply, make yourself known. Create websites, do photos for the local newspaper, or even children's sporting events. Don't be afraid to show people your work. You also have to be able to withstand criticism. And most important pick and choose your opportunities.

 Resources:

http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Sports-Photographer

www.fitsnews.com

Wildlife Photographer

Have you ever had a love for nature and animals? Have you ever wanted to journey into the wilderness to see animals in their natural habitat? If so, wild life photography is for you and here is what it takes to become one. You must have an understanding of animal behavior. This allows you to know their patterns so you can safely track them down. It would also be beneficial to have some training in photography. You must know how to promote your work. You need to make a portfolio.
Some companies such as National Geographic require you to have some type of degree and five years experience.