Digital Camcorder Reviews

This website was extremely helpful in reviewing different brands of digital camcorders. You are able to browse by brand, read articles, and they even have video segments to watch. I like that they are specific in terms of the pros and cons, along with prices and specifications.

-Cassy Crow

Portfolios are the Key

A portfolio is a representation of all of your proudest work. Having a portfolio that installs great interest is very important for getting the job you want. Therefore, put a lot of effort into your portfolio it will get you a job one day.

_Joe Tegeler

Crysis 2 good or bad?

I downloaded the beta for this game recently. I was really impressed by the graphics and the gameplay. However, this game is really overcomplicated with to many little things you can do that I could not enjoy it.

_Joe Tegeler

Lee Casalena Professional Panoramic Photography

This is an photography portfolio filled with tons of beautiful panoramas. I initially found this photo Full Moon Hike stumbling, and checked out Lee Casalena's portfolio afterwards. Under each photo there is a "View Interactive Version," which allows you to see a 360 degree view of the landscape.

Dori Rivera

30 Creative Packaging Designs

The first thing we see when we look at a product is its package design. This is what makes the product stand out from all of the rest. This site shows a few very creative and inspirational packaging designs - my favorite is the dino! gum.

Dori Rivera

Writing for the Web

Did you know we read in an F shape and we only read about 20% of what is written on a page? What I like about this resource is that it is based on studies that have been done on how we read. It also gives examples ranging from the worst examples to the best to help us make the right choices on how to write for the web.

Sandy Fox

Script Writing

This sight is great for learning how to craft a script for films. It is very easy and simple to navigate. The sight shows you how to perfect script presentations, plot structures, script format and character development. It is a great starting point for those who don't really know how to start writing film scripts. The only down side on this sight is the annoying adds, but other than that, it has great information.

Chris Johnson

Horror Fans Check Out Dread Central

Dread Central is a great site to find news and reviews of horror films. They even showcase collectable toys like the classic Universal Monsters. Check out Dread Central for news, interviews, forums, reviews and more.

Cara Ferguson

Critiques....Can you handle them?

Critical discussion around design is as important as the design process itself. If you work in a design team, feedback from your colleagues can keep you challenged, and can push you to improve....Read More

Movie Quotes

This is a great sight for all your favorite movie quotes. It is easy to navigate and very self explanatory. I use this sight when I want to find famous quotes or research certain movies to find out how detailed the dialogue is. It is also funny to read some of the ridiculousness that some movies come up with!

Chris Johnson

Legal Rights of Photographers

A PDF file that has useful information regarding rights a photographer has. Including what you can and can't publish using your own photos. Definitely worth a look if you're doing freelance work.

-Elisa Greco

The Oscars - Nominations

Out of the nominees for Best Picture for the Academy Awards, I hope either "Inception" or "Toy Story 3" win the awards. I also Hope Tim Burton's "Alice In Wonderland" takes the award for best Visual Effects and Best Art Direction. I don't understand why "Tron: Legacy" was not nominated for anything especially for the Visual Effects. There should also be a new category possibly named Outsanding Aceivement in 3D.

This Weekend's Box Office

"The Rite" starring Anthony Hopkins comes in 1st with $15.0M. "No Strings Attached" starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher comes in 2nd with $13.7M. Finally, "The Green Hornet" starring Seth Rogan comes in 3rd with $11.5M.

-Austin S

fun and easy brushes

This is a whole website full of fun and easy brushes. These will help you do everything and anything. Im so glad i came across this site. It's a one stop shop :)

Jen Fowler

for your design appetite :)

This site has a lot of really neat textures to choose from. I used a few for a design i did for my sisters birthday and she thought it was just the coolest thing. It is also very easy to use.

Jen Fowler

10 Useful Web Application Interface techniques

This website has many more useful tips than these but this is mostly for interface design on how to make your web applications simpler. With tips like make the controls specialized, and disabling submit buttons after pressed once as not to mess up the forms, these tips are useful for all web designers and people who make applications for the web/mobile devices. I recommend it for any web designer.

Matt S

Web Design Trends for 2011

This website is useful in picking out trends for web design in 2011. Some trends such as HTML5 and designing for mobile devices are sure to come up more. The website also has a clean layout with ads off to the side and bottom as not to interrupt reading.

Matt S

Henry Cavill Is The New Superman

British actor Henry Cavill has been cast as Superman in director Zack Snyder's upcoming Superman film. I liked Brandon Routh as Superman alot in Superman Returns but this guy could be pretty good. I've read that he was up for the lead roles in Batman Begins, Superman Returns and Casino Royale and he lost out on all of them

Sean Paulish

It's time to get cheesy

This is one of the best website for an apiring filmaker, this site helps with trick and tip on filming techniques and equipment.This site also helps with how to make and use camera rigs and dollies. This site also compares the price of equipment and will find the lowest price available.


Chris Mugavero

Another 48 hours

As I was looking through and trying to find a film festival to enter into this year. I found this one called the The Chicago 48 Hour Film Project. What makes this film festival unique is that filmmakers from all across the Chicago land area to compete to see who makes the best movie in 48 hours.




Chris Mugavereo

Joystiq

This site is just incredible it manages to have news for all the various gaming systems. Whether your looking for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, DS, Computer or PSP news. This site has up to date story's and news for each and every one so you never fall behind.

Matthew Ruby

Xbox 360 Achievements

Ever wonder what a new game for the Xbox 360's achievements will be? Well I have your answer thanks to Xbox360achievements you can easily find the achievement list and be ready to raise your gamer score. This site is your place to be ready for the achievements for all new games.

Matthew Ruby

lighting in film

Lighting is crucial when you're shooting a film, and I found this site to be helpful for people that are learning the basics. The author goes over hard and soft light, along with pictures so you can actually see the difference between the two. He also talks about color temperature, 3 point lighting (along with how to set it up), what to do when filming outdoors, along with examples and tips of all these listed.

-Cassy Crow

Alfred Hitchcock

I'm sure we've all seen a classic Hitchcock film such as Psycho or The Birds, just to name a few. I found an interesting site that was created by JeffreyMichael Bays, who is a film director and a huge fan of Hitchcock's. He compiled different articles such as "How to Turn Your Boring Movie Into a Hitchcock Thriller" and others that explore the film techniques, suspense, style and camera angles that make Alfred Hitchcock movies so incredible, and how you can incorporate them into your own films.

-Cassy Crow

Egypt, the First Country to Block the Internet

Egypt has shut down all Internet Service Providers, save their Stock Exchange. They have not released a statement as to why. How do you think this will effect their country, suddenly banning a tool/toy which has been used for such a long time and by a broad demographic?

Ashley Mitchell