Artist Insider Favorite – 3: Mike Nolan 12.3 | August 4, 2006
This segment is from our interview Mike Nolan 12:3 – Visual Writer.
Short notes from the Executive Producer, Jonathan Nation:
- Time & Experience – the two things an independent person has to sell someone on.
- Most of what Mike talks about can be applied to anyone who needs to communicate a message.
- He really approaches his craft much the same way an engineer would.
Because this is a special, you will need to either pull the file if you already have or click a link on the website to download it. In the morning some thoughts and questions will be posted in the comments and we invite you to comment yourself.
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Artist Insider Favorite – 2: Keith Mohr 7.4 | August 3, 2006
This is our second review of a past episode. In the morning there will be some more thoughts in the comments and you can add your own.
This segment is from our interview with Keith Mohr, 7.4 Maximum Content.
Short notes from the Executive Producer, Jonathan Nation:
- Keith is focused on a small part of the music industry, but most of what he says can be applied to other situations.
- success is relative
- Mentors and learning from people who have had more success then you is very important for success.
Because this is a special, you will need to either pull the file if you already have or click a link on the website to download it.
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Artist Insider Favorite – 1: Bernie Sheahan 4.2 | August 2, 2006
This week we are going to try something different.
We are going to pick out five of his favorite free segments. Then sometime in the morning a few thoughts will be posted for discussion in the comments.
This first segment is from our interview with Bernie Sheahan, 4.2 Kill Your Darlings.
Short notes from the Executive Producer, Jonathan Nation:
- I really like her honesty in this and thoughts of needing help in areas we are all weak.
- Her insights into “creative people†are great.
Because this is a special, you will need to either pull the file if you already have or click a link on the website to download it.
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Artist Insider 14:5 – Jeremy Cowart – Backup | August 1, 2006
Insider: Jeremy Cowart
Yesterday was focused on the reason for the Africa trip, today is focused on the logistics of major international trips and some closing thoughts.
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- Did you know you would be doing a book while on the trip?
- Logistically, how did it work to travel and take about 5,000 images?
- How much hard drive did you take up?
- Any advice for anyone who wants to be a traveling photographer?
- Do you carry a lot of insurance on your equipment?
- Did you rely on battery power?
- What is your favorite thing about the project?
- Who do the proceeds from the sell of Hope in the Dark go to?
- Who do you look to for inspiration?
- Do you take classes or lessons?
- Where do you expect to be in the future?
Tomorrow we sit down with an expert in getting songs on the radio.
Running time: 11 minutes 33 seconds
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Artist Insider 14:4 – Jeremy Cowart – Hope in the Dark | July 31, 2006
Insider: Jeremy Cowart
This is a very special segment to both Jeremy and us at Artist Insider. There is a very important story told in this segment, so we let it run. We encourage you to learn more about the issues facing the people in Africa.
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- What is Jeremy Cowart passionate about?
- How did your passion for Africa develop?
- Did you visit any refugee camps?
- Who should people contact to get involved or go there?
- When and where do the images for the book come from?
Make sure you check out Hope in the Dark. Tomorrow Jeremy will tell of the logistical side of being a traveling photographer. One more note, Hope in the Dark is not to line Jeremy’s pocket, rather it is to help several non-profits who are dedicated to helping the people of Africa.
Running time: 15 minutes 25 seconds
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Artist Insider 14:3 – Jeremy Cowart – Four Guys | July 28, 2006
Insider: Jeremy Cowart
It is odd when you wake up expecting to see a post you had prepped the previous night and it is not here. Well, this segment is all about photography & Flickr.
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- What is the range of a photo shoot cost?
- People are paid to shoot at a location?
- What is your draw to different textures?
- Who owns the pictures?
- What is Flickr?
- How many years have you done Flickr or how many photos have you added?
- Is Flickr creating a standard?
- Are you worried about people using your stuff on Flickr?
After this weekend we will have a very special segment with Jeremy.
Running time: 11 minutes 47 seconds
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Artist Insider 14:2 – Jeremy Cowart – Camera Phone | July 27, 2006
Insider: Jeremy Cowart
Today the discussion in about Jeremy’s time at Pixelgraser and early in his Photography career.
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- How did you charge your clients?
- Did you have a written agreement with your clients?
- After pixelgraser, what was next? What were the steps?
- Are you all digital camera now?
- What type of camera do you use now?
- How do you prep for a shoot?
Tomorrow is mostly about photography.
Running time: 10 minutes 44 seconds
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Artist Insider 14:1 – Jeremy Cowart – Punched | July 26, 2006
Insider: Jeremy Cowart
Jeremy is mostly known for the great pictures he captures of bands, within the music industry. Today we begin with how be first expressed creative talents and his progression to being a web designer.
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- Where are you from & how did you get started?
- What drew you into the art world?
- Are you musically inclined?
- What was your mindset early on, career wise?
- How is the inspiration for creation different with different medians of art?
- Self motivation in important?
- What were the steps to moving from corporate to your own company?
- What did you learn when you started your company? Did you have a mentor?
- Where did you find clients?
Tomorrow we hear about the transition to photography and lessons learned.
Running time: 10 minutes 57 seconds
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Jeremy Cowart | July 26, 2006
About:
Jeremy started his creative career as a backup singer for such bands as Alabama, John Denver, Sandi Patty, and many more when he was very young. Later when looking at college he wanted to be a painter, but others persuaded him to look at Graphic Arts. After college he worked for a couple companies and one day decided to set off on his own and founded Pixelgrazer, a web design company. Eventually he moved into what he is most known for: Great images.
He mostly photographs musical acts, like Andrew Peterson, Ryan Starr, Bebo Norman, Rebecca St. James, Savannah, most recently Switchfoot, and many more. He has shot the cover of many CDs, magazine covers, and for MTV Execs. Read more
Artist Insider 13:5 – Kim Thomas – Sucker for Stories | July 25, 2006
Insider: Kim Thomas
Continued education and current projects are the major focus today.
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- What is your newest book titled?
- Where could someone purchase your book?
- What is your website?
- How do you keep yourself inspired?
- What was the last good book you read?
- Do you study anyone in particular?
Tomorrow we have another interview, this time with a photogorpher and graphics artist.
Running time: 11 minutes 46 seconds
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