A July 1 2008 article in the Wall Street Journal by Joann Lublin talks about how in today’s tough job market applicants can get ahead by going back to their alumni’s outplacement department to get a coach.
"Not-so-recent college graduates are demanding more career assistance from their former schools as they face tougher employment markets,” the article states, which gives merit to the premise behind why the Entertainment Career Connection schools like the Recording Connection, RadioConnection and the Film Connection with mentors work! And with today’s online social media marketing finally becoming rooted in society, the trend will soon become the norm.
Many schools and universities nationwide are in the process of ramping up their online offerings to alumni to include services such as resume and cover letter writing and editing, guidance for assembling potential employer lists, salary negotiation counseling, alumni yellow pages, re-entry seminars, self assessment workshops, support groups, online links to job resources, and even practice workshops for interviews. Blogs and social media networks are also becoming popular as a means of swapping job leads.
In fact, many universities and colleges are creating job-search programs. According to some statistics we researched online, nearly 20 percent of these institutions are now offering these services for alumni, up from just 5 percent five years ago, with business schools taking the lead.
The word “mentor” was seeded by one of the characters in Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey. When Odysseus, King of Ithaca named Odysseus went to fight in the Trojan War, he entrusted the care of his son Telemachus and his kingdom to Mentor.
Today, the term mentor is defined by Webster’s dictionary as "a trusted counselor or guide" and schools like the Entertainment Career Connection are also in the process of setting up new social media networks for their students and graduates as well. Once such program is known to our students only, is the http://www.mediawarrior.com/ where students can hook up for resources, meet other mentors and students, and network.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Paradigm Shifts in Entertainment Media and Film, Radio or Recording Schools
There have been and will continue to be paradigm shifts in content creation and delivery affecting the media and entertainment industry, which always has and always will provide countless new job opportunities. Somneone who wants to learn how to be a radio DJ, for example, or a film producer, will continue to have opportunities thanks to the Internet and new technology today.
Here are some of the trends for entertainment careers including jobs in film, radio and recording:
Social Media Marketing (SMM) and Networks - There are tons of new social media sites that have popped up in the entertainment industry. One exciting new one is our own. http://www.mediawarrior.com/ Join it yourself, and tell all your friends in the film, radio or recording industry about it.
Video-on-Demand - Video-on-demand (VOD) is huge, and it may just determine the next generation of content delivery. First there was film, then video, then TIVO, then pay-per-view, and now people can see and listen to anything they want anytime and anywhere. News has it that VOD will be a critical part of all digital subscriber product offerings if the future, representing a shift in content providers’ revenues.
Convergence Marketing -Convergence is the integration of several mediums of entertainment-and it usually involves the Internet. Basically we are talking about the Internet and TV, magazines pushing to the Internet, as well as films, books and Internet marketing. There are many media possibilities such as streaming, live chat, targeted advertising forums, blogs and Vlogs – all of which drive additional revenue. Some of the employment opportunities within convergence include marketing, content development, graphic design, Internet website development.
Special Effects in Film -Increasingly more sophisticated, there is a melding of creativity and engineering when it comes to special effects. Growth of companies Lucas Film’s Industrial Light, Pixar, Blue Skye, Ice Age, etc. and many others are winning awards for special effects. This means new jobs in this area for people who want to learn how to be a director, for example, or producers, actors, voiceover artists. you name it.
Video Games - Yet another big industry that ties in to entertainment, video gaming is getting bigger as technology improves. For jobs, check out Activision, Infogrames, and Take Two, just to name a few. A career in entertainment requires commitment and could mean a new location, in addition to education.
Globalization - Now, as we can see in the 2008 Olympics, there is tailored programming with native language music and personalities. During the next century we will see big changes in this arena, especially as major entertainment companies expand to other markets.
Those interested in learning how to be a film producer, or to find a Los Angeles film school,
Here are some of the trends for entertainment careers including jobs in film, radio and recording:
Social Media Marketing (SMM) and Networks - There are tons of new social media sites that have popped up in the entertainment industry. One exciting new one is our own. http://www.mediawarrior.com/ Join it yourself, and tell all your friends in the film, radio or recording industry about it.
Video-on-Demand - Video-on-demand (VOD) is huge, and it may just determine the next generation of content delivery. First there was film, then video, then TIVO, then pay-per-view, and now people can see and listen to anything they want anytime and anywhere. News has it that VOD will be a critical part of all digital subscriber product offerings if the future, representing a shift in content providers’ revenues.
Convergence Marketing -Convergence is the integration of several mediums of entertainment-and it usually involves the Internet. Basically we are talking about the Internet and TV, magazines pushing to the Internet, as well as films, books and Internet marketing. There are many media possibilities such as streaming, live chat, targeted advertising forums, blogs and Vlogs – all of which drive additional revenue. Some of the employment opportunities within convergence include marketing, content development, graphic design, Internet website development.
Special Effects in Film -Increasingly more sophisticated, there is a melding of creativity and engineering when it comes to special effects. Growth of companies Lucas Film’s Industrial Light, Pixar, Blue Skye, Ice Age, etc. and many others are winning awards for special effects. This means new jobs in this area for people who want to learn how to be a director, for example, or producers, actors, voiceover artists. you name it.
Video Games - Yet another big industry that ties in to entertainment, video gaming is getting bigger as technology improves. For jobs, check out Activision, Infogrames, and Take Two, just to name a few. A career in entertainment requires commitment and could mean a new location, in addition to education.
Globalization - Now, as we can see in the 2008 Olympics, there is tailored programming with native language music and personalities. During the next century we will see big changes in this arena, especially as major entertainment companies expand to other markets.
Those interested in learning how to be a film producer, or to find a Los Angeles film school,
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Are You Mad as Hell? The Epitome of Survival Guides
We couldn't help but notice this new website known as http://www.endoftheworldsurvivalguide.com/ orThe End of the World as we Know it... This could be really fun, and talk about the ultimate Entertainment Career Connection! The website is seeking bloggers and writers who are "mad as hell" and want to contribute to the site about the following topics:
- The War on the Middle Class
- Civil Liberties Abuses
- The Patriot Act
- The U.S. Constitution
- American Inperialis Meconomic Amageddon
- The Patriot Act
- Financial Collapse
- Debt
- The Failing Economy
- The two Way Party System
- Democrat and Republican Corruption
- Martial Lawgun Right
- Bib Brother
- The Police State
- Surveillance
- Media Propoganda
- Media Consolidation
- Mergers
- Border Atrocities
- False Flag Terrorism
- State sponsored Terrorism
- 9/11 Conspiracy Aleternatives
- Alternative Investments (GOLD, SILVER, MINING STOCKS)
If you are "Mad as Hell" and can commit to writing at least one article per every 10 days then email us at: mailto:thelastsurvivor@endoftheworldsurvivalguide.com and tell us how you see your very own blog here on our site, how often you would post and what your general topic of discussion would be.
If you don't want to make a long term commitment to writing a blog for us, you can still get active and stay involved by posting mentions of any and all rallies, protests, talks and lectures, book readings, book releases, shows to watch, movies to see, letters to write, petitions to sign, and alerts to government abuses on our message board.
Check it out.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
So you Want a Career in the Film Business?
You may be interested to know that if you want a career in the film industry, you are looking at a pretty competitive business. But the good news is that many people are getting jobs in this area. The thing is that even when the economy is suffering from a slump, entertainment is the one thing people still spend money on. Following are some statistics that you may find of interest.
It seems as if theater admissions have declined in recent years, and the year 2006 ended a three year downward trend as admissions increased 3.3 percent over 2005. However, ticket sales revenues increased by 5.5 percent, making 2006 a $9.49 billion year. Pretty big numbers! And the total number of movies released in 2006 (607) marked an 11 percent increase over the number of 2005 releases.
As for career in film, or if you want to learn how to be a director or a producer the latest published data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the film industry provided 157,000 jobs for actors, directors and producers in 2004, and this number is expected to grow between 9-17 percent by 2014.
As of the year 2002, there were about 360,000 jobs in the motion picture and video industries. Most of these workers are involved in the production end of film making. There are many companies in the industry employ 10 workers or less. The good news for you is that a 31.1 percent increase in jobs is expected industry-wide between 2002 and 2012. Plus, this growth is roughly twice the 16 percent growth expected across all industries combined in that period.
And if you are wondering how much money you can make by getting a job in the film business, it appears that median annual earnings for producers and directors, who are on salary, were $46,240 in 2002. And if you are really good, and lucky, the top ten percent earned over $119,760.
If you are really serious about a career in the film business, then you really should take a listen to all the students, and mentors, at the Entertainment Film Connection. You will find a Los Angeles film school, a New York film school, and actually, one in just about any major city in the U.S.
It seems as if theater admissions have declined in recent years, and the year 2006 ended a three year downward trend as admissions increased 3.3 percent over 2005. However, ticket sales revenues increased by 5.5 percent, making 2006 a $9.49 billion year. Pretty big numbers! And the total number of movies released in 2006 (607) marked an 11 percent increase over the number of 2005 releases.
As for career in film, or if you want to learn how to be a director or a producer the latest published data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the film industry provided 157,000 jobs for actors, directors and producers in 2004, and this number is expected to grow between 9-17 percent by 2014.
As of the year 2002, there were about 360,000 jobs in the motion picture and video industries. Most of these workers are involved in the production end of film making. There are many companies in the industry employ 10 workers or less. The good news for you is that a 31.1 percent increase in jobs is expected industry-wide between 2002 and 2012. Plus, this growth is roughly twice the 16 percent growth expected across all industries combined in that period.
And if you are wondering how much money you can make by getting a job in the film business, it appears that median annual earnings for producers and directors, who are on salary, were $46,240 in 2002. And if you are really good, and lucky, the top ten percent earned over $119,760.
If you are really serious about a career in the film business, then you really should take a listen to all the students, and mentors, at the Entertainment Film Connection. You will find a Los Angeles film school, a New York film school, and actually, one in just about any major city in the U.S.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Economic Trends: Go to Los Angeles Film School - the Entertainment-Connection
During these days where many students are weathering the economic storms, the good news today is that this blog will focus on tips for anyone who is interested in becoming a film director, sportscaster, DJ, radio announcer, and also anyone who wants to learn to be a recording engineer, music engineer, or basically anyone who is interested in film schools, radio schools, and recording schools.
The Entertainment Career Connection was founded in 1984 and provides educational apprentice programs for the film, radio, television and the music recording industries. The company has successfully placed graduates into their dream careers in the U.S. and Canada. Plus it is a fully accredited academic institution certified by the National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance with mentor programs in more than 100 U.S. cities in all fifty states.
With a reputation for having the finest radio school, music production and film making schools in the entertainment media industry, unlike any other school, students learn from successful mentors in real life career situations including on real film sets and in active radio shows at actual radio stations as opposed to simulated classrooms where the pressures of client interaction and real deadlines do not exist. Applicants are firstscreened and then re-screened by the very mentors who will teach them.
But here's the best news ... Entertainment Career Connection’s programs can be completed in approximately half the time of degrees obtained from other schools. No experience is required and students can start any time, as opposed to specific semesters, or they can take classes part time during night or weekend sessions, training around a current job.
According to an annual study from PricewaterhouseCoopers, by 2010, the global entertainment and media is projected to expand into a $1.83 trillion industry in 2010, up from an estimated $1.33 trillion in 2005, making for a compound annual growth rate of 6.6 percent. lots of room for jobs here!
Tuition Cost Comparisons (Sources reviewed Oct. 2006) today prove that it is more about which school will provide an education that the industry will take seriously and the reputation of the school. Traditional film schools cost from $20,000 to $140,000, while an Entertainment Connection school starts as low as $4,450.
"If you want to learn to write screenplays don’t go to a regular college and take courses from an instructor who is not making their living in Hollywood. Film Connection Screenwriting School hooks you up with a real screenwriter so you can learn the craft from someone like me while we work on your screenplay," said Christian Darren, Screenwriter and Mentor, Surf’s Up.
The Entertainment Career Connection was founded in 1984 and provides educational apprentice programs for the film, radio, television and the music recording industries. The company has successfully placed graduates into their dream careers in the U.S. and Canada. Plus it is a fully accredited academic institution certified by the National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance with mentor programs in more than 100 U.S. cities in all fifty states.
With a reputation for having the finest radio school, music production and film making schools in the entertainment media industry, unlike any other school, students learn from successful mentors in real life career situations including on real film sets and in active radio shows at actual radio stations as opposed to simulated classrooms where the pressures of client interaction and real deadlines do not exist. Applicants are firstscreened and then re-screened by the very mentors who will teach them.
But here's the best news ... Entertainment Career Connection’s programs can be completed in approximately half the time of degrees obtained from other schools. No experience is required and students can start any time, as opposed to specific semesters, or they can take classes part time during night or weekend sessions, training around a current job.
According to an annual study from PricewaterhouseCoopers, by 2010, the global entertainment and media is projected to expand into a $1.83 trillion industry in 2010, up from an estimated $1.33 trillion in 2005, making for a compound annual growth rate of 6.6 percent. lots of room for jobs here!
Tuition Cost Comparisons (Sources reviewed Oct. 2006) today prove that it is more about which school will provide an education that the industry will take seriously and the reputation of the school. Traditional film schools cost from $20,000 to $140,000, while an Entertainment Connection school starts as low as $4,450.
"If you want to learn to write screenplays don’t go to a regular college and take courses from an instructor who is not making their living in Hollywood. Film Connection Screenwriting School hooks you up with a real screenwriter so you can learn the craft from someone like me while we work on your screenplay," said Christian Darren, Screenwriter and Mentor, Surf’s Up.
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