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Wed, 04/14/2010 - 00:51

Finding The Best Graphic Design Schools

So you want to get into graphic design? Graphic design and digital media is a well established high growth industry. Getting your graphic design career started is as simple as knowing where to go get the best graphic design training. There are some excellent graphic design schools through-out the world, so it is important to find the best fit for you.

Mon, 03/22/2010 - 18:00

Opening The Door To Your New Career: The Internship

Calling all interns…

Whether it’s in recording arts, digital and game design or another field, internships are a proven and valuable step that allows student grads to get their foot in the door of their chosen career.

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 23:33

Introduction to Reason : a music creation software and learning tool

What is Reason?

In its basic form, Reason is a MIDI studio in a box. Everything you need to make amazing music at your fingertips. You have an entire arsenal of synths, samplers, drum machines and effects, at your disposal and the great thing about Reason is that its self contained which makes it very CPU friendly.

Tue, 01/12/2010 - 09:45

RAC Launches Game Design Program In January 2010

Game on.

Or rather, game design on: Recording Arts Canada (RAC) in Toronto has debuted a curriculum that admirers of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Assassin's Creed II, The Beatles: Rock Band and Batman: Arkham Asylum will undoubtedly embrace.

Wed, 12/09/2009 - 17:46

Howard Bilerman Is Alive And Well And Living In Montreal

If you’ve ever heard of Arcade Fire, A Silver Mt. Zion, or Godspeed You! Black Emperor, then you’ll want to read about their producer/engineer, Montreal’s Howard Bilerman. Howard is also a guest lecturer at RAC’s Montreal campus.

Sat, 09/26/2009 - 13:08

Amy King Profile : Grant Avenue Studio

Amy King is an RAC graduate. She's been working at Grant Avenue Studios since graduating from RAC. Originally from Newfoundland, Amy landed a post graduate internship at the famous Hamilton studio founded by Daniel Lanois of U2 and Peter Gabriel fame. Amy has worked at Grant Avenue Studio ever since. Amy was named "Recording Engineer of the Year" at the Hamilton Music Awards in 2005, 2006, and 2007.

Thu, 04/09/2009 - 14:01

Sound Engineering for Film

If you walk into a movie theatre while the coming attractions are playing, the first sensations to hit you will likely consist of sound. Often you’ll feel a bone-shaking rumble that builds to a roar and ends in an abrupt sonic slam. The megawatt speakers in the best theatres will just about knock you flat with a wall of air. There’s a good reason for these lavish audio systems. Some of the biggest thrills a movie can deliver are in the form of audio.

Wed, 04/08/2009 - 20:34

How to Break into the Video Game Industry

The video game industry is exploding, which is good news for those hoping to turn their passion for games into a full time gig. A love of video games—the stories, the strategies, the look and feel of them—propels many people to seek out careers as video game designers, artists, and producers. However, to break into this highly competitive industry you need more than 75 hours a week of WOW on your resume.