October 2006 Newsletter
Top Colleges Newsletter - October 2006

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October 2006 - Volume 3 - Issue 10
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Killer Careers For You

It’s almost Halloween and that means it’s time to watch some scary movies. We wanted to take a closer look at few jobs involved in creating movies. So grab some popcorn because this is your sneak peek into who it takes to make a horror film.

One of the most important elements in a horror movie is scene to scene suspense. Film editors cut and splice movie soundtracks and film to make the project fluid and seamless. They work with music editors, producers and directors to lay out the dynamics of music and production options that will best represent the dramatic vision. Through developing the layout and splicing of the film, film editors guide the audience through the dramatic and suspenseful moment’s movie lovers crave.

Visual effect specialists are part of the special effects team. They are very important for the technical and sometimes overly dramatic nature of horror films. These specialists take images and film frames so they can manipulate them to fit the overall feeling of the film. They work with live actors, scenes and computer generation to create environments and elements that might otherwise be dangerous or impossible to create using real objects. If you’ve ever wondered how a movie turns a person into a flying bat…

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Featured Schools of the Month
Career of the Month – Graphic Design
 

Graphic Design Job Description

There is a tremendous need for innovative and creative thinking in the design industry today. Graphic design is becoming one of the most sought after careers to fill that need. The advertising and marketing world is getting more competitive each year and relying more heavily on strong design as well as brand recognition.

People with artistic talent seem to flock to graphic design jobs because it’s a way to help others express their ideas while adding your own unique touch. Graphic design pushes artist’s creativity. It gives them a chance to solve problems and create solutions…

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