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iRemix Records A New Media Renaissance
“Enforcing the use of skills to teach process ensures that students will continue to LEARN BY DOING, the method we believe to be most effective.” -The Design of Goal Based Scenarios (Schank, Fano, Jona,Bell
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REMIX THE WORLD! Job Description
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CoSmos Music & Production
Share Your Music
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Remix the Music
PRODUCER: SESSION ENGINEER:
Producers are primarily responsible for creating a sonic cohesion with compelling rhythms and melodies... Responsibilities • -In many cases, the producer is the liason between the sound engineer and the artist... • -Producers also have been referred to as beat makers or beatsmiths.. • -Producers are also responsible for bringing out the best performance possible in an artist.
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SONGS BEATS
Sound Engineers are primarily responsible for recording the artists, editing the song Responsibilities: • • • • •
Editing sound waves Mixing the song Applying compression Apply Eq and appropriate effects Exporting and Archiving Songs
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Lyricist Lab
WRITER: The writer is involved in the creation and/or development of all types of creative writing. Creative writing covers a number of wide and varied forms including prose, poetry, theatre, screen, video, and radio. Responsibilities: • Select subject matter based on core media concepts, personal, or public interest; • Develop storylines and themes, while making characters and plots believable; • Working to tight deadlines, especially for theatre, screen, and radio; • Submitting material for approval in the required and expected format; • Rewriting and adapting own material and the work of others for alternative formats; • Encouraging and acting upon critical feedback in the most appropriate manner; • Collaborating with script editors, producers, directors;
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PERFORMER:
Lyrics Songs
The performer is involved in interpreting written language and is expected to memorize and present works created. The performer should have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities: • Present information in a logical sequence; • Presents information in a clear, concise, and expressive manner; • Presents with poise and uses gestures that are natural and compelling; • Connect with the audience by maintaining eye contact and projecting vocally.
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The Editors Suite iREMIX THE WORLD
Video Editor: A Video Editor takes lead over the last stage of Music Video Production. After the video has been shot, it is up to the editor to import the footage for arrangement using video editing software. In music video, the Editor takes the footage of the artist performing the song, and arranges on top of the original song. Responsibilities: • Music Video
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Importing all of the video footage into iMovie Arranging the clips in an order using Montage editing techniques - all while keeping the song in the proper order. Making sure that the artist's mouth is insync with the audio track. Adding any text or special effects to the video Properly exporting the video for online viewing Job Description
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Graphic Traffic Art Director/Designer: A graphic designer produces visual solutions to creative problems. Designers need imagination and an awareness of current visual trends. The Art Director/ Designer guides the development of an idea into a creative product through the phases of research, keywording, concept development, production and critique. Responsibilities: • gathering background information on the design subject • writing a list of key words to begin brainstorming • thinking creatively to produce new ideas • developing concepts (ideas) with quick sketches • using a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design; • producing exciting and high quality work Posters, Logos • working well in a team, with copywriters, photographers and other designers
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Copywriter: Copywriters write the captions, headlines, slogans and general text for print designs. For radio and television commercials and public service announcements (PSA's), copywriters write the actors' scripts. They may also manage the actual production of the advertisement. Copywriter work very closely with the visual side of the design team to develop a unified concept. Responsibilities: • working closely with the Designer during the research and key-wording phase • writing several possible slogans and general text options • pointing out areas of emphasis to the designer • working with the Photographer, Photo Researcher and/or Illustrator to make sure visuals stay connected to the message in the design A Photographer will work from the sketches provided by the Designer to set up a photo-shoot. Models and props will be collected to complete the desired concept. The photographer will take as many different images as possible to provide layout options. Responsibilities: • discussing the concepts of the Designer in detail • making a list of needed locations, props and costuming for the photo-shoot • taking a large volume of shots at different angles with different point of interest • providing recommended shots for the Designer to use for the completed product
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ExPress Management Manager
Documentarian
The Documentarian is in charge of The Manager wears the hat of Artist Manager, Project Manager and Company recording all of the behind the scenes details. representative. The Manager is accountable for matters related to the Responsibilities: assigned project. The Project Manager defines, plans, schedules, and controls the • Recording rehearsals, studio project. sessions, performances, meetings, and showcases. Responsibilities: • Editing the footage taken. • Posting and blogging the • Organizing, planning and process. finalizing the artist relations • Recording interviews with calendar (i.e., setting recording artists, managers, producers, time, rehearsals, video shoot designers, and video days, design brainstorming production. dates, showcases, etc...) • Photographing events and • Attending rehearsals to ensure creating podcasts that productivity and time accompany. management. • In charge of finalizing showcase details. • Creating radio commercial slogans and tag lines for artist. • Making weekly blogs updating consumers on record label process.
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Host
The Host presents performers, speaks to the audience, and generally keeps staged events and showcases moving. Must have lively personality and an ability to engage an audience. Responsibilities: • • •
Prepares introductions for performers at showcases. Conducts interviews. Conducts weekly podcasts that showcases featured record label artists, highlights professional a&r and managers of major and independent record labels and their artists and producers, social commentary, popular music videos, and musical critiques.
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