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		<title>Have You Considered Bus Advertising?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Walters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Often people who use the bus no longer do it because they are not able to afford a car. Instead, many upscale professionals have environmental concerns or just want to be able to work and study while they commute.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Often people who use the bus no longer do it because they are not able to afford a car. Instead, many upscale professionals have environmental concerns or find it less hassle than driving themselves.</p>
<p>Furthermore, excluding bus bench advertising, this form of advertising will not just be seen by bus riders, pedestrians and drivers alike will be forced to see the displayed ads, day in, day out, as they pass through the bus station or when they are stuck in traffic with a bus.</p>
<p>Bus advertising is ideal if you want to reach a large audience repeatedly and consistently. It will be seen by thousands upon thousands of people every single day, people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, which is the equivalent of millions of impressions over the course of a campaign.</p>
<p>Transit advertising also offers a major advantage over other traditional advertising methods; unlike TV or radio, it does not depend on which channel the person is watching or listening to and it cannot be turned off. Bus ads are a part of the environment and day after day people are forced to see them.</p>
<p>This means that bus advertising can really strengthen your marketing campaign or your brand when used with other media. By sheer repetition, this it will ensure that your brand is on the top of the customer&#8217;s mind whenever they need to buy a product or service in your market.</p>
<p>The cost of bus advertising is different depending on the city that you want to advertise in and on what particular routes. Larger cities cost more as your ad will end up being displayed to more people. But for small companies, small cities are not as expensive and, if you are looking to run a geographical campaign, they are ideal.</p>
<p>When advertising via bus ads consistency is key. These campaigns are there for the long haul and they are not the best venue if you are promoting a one week campaign. You also need to be sensible because it will be seen by all sorts of audiences and you do not want to offend anyone.</p>
<p>As with all forms of advertising, you want your ads to be bold and demand attention, and the accompanying slogan should be short and memorable. Your ad must be so simple that it will be processed by a person&#8217;s mind even while they drive, listen to their iPod, or chat with other people &#8211; thinking should not be required.</p>
<p>To learn more about <a href="http://www.psvmedia.co.uk">bus advertising</a> visit http://www.psvmedia.co.uk</p>
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		<title>White cyclorama LA &#8211; Seamless Backdrop</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teresa K Knight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[White Cyclorama LA is a specific smooth backdrop without visible edges, and pointed angles that cause shadows. White surfaced cyc may be used in conjunction with green screen to enhance the films' special effects. The benefits of white surfaced cyclorama are to produce a graphic optical illusion of unlimited space, and also to give a backdrop for many types of lighting options to attain the preferred background effect for the photographer. White surfaced cyclorama can be used to create all types of backgrounds for several types of film media.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>White Cyclorama LA is a specific smooth backdrop without visible edges, and pointed angles that cause shadows. White surfaced cyc may be used in conjunction with green screen to enhance the films&#8217; special effects. The benefits of white surfaced cyclorama are to produce a graphic optical illusion of unlimited space, and also to give a backdrop for many types of lighting options to attain the preferred background effect for the photographer. White surfaced cyclorama can be used to create all types of backgrounds for several types of film media.</p>
<p>Quite a few expert photographers are swapping the smooth paper backgrounds in their facilities by using more tough white cyclorama LA backdrops. How come? Because white surfaced cyclorama provides the photographer total control with the choice of background effects. The cyc usually is employed to cover two walls of the facility. Taking into account managed lighting creates the backdrop impression of light or darkness. Using color lights and pattern screens with the cyc creates fascinating backgrounds. Plus lighting can be applied to make an infinity backdrop behind the subject.</p>
<p>White cyclorama LA backdrops with numerous kinds of illumination options offer the photographer the choice of lighting or not lighting the backdrop. For any dark backdrop only the foreground is lit. This showcases the device or product. For mood lighting, an inclined area can be chosen to produce a background effect without having to compete with the subject or even the total impression of the image. There isn&#8217;t any right or wrong way for the photographer to make use of the cyc backdrop. It is totally operated with the photographer&#8217;s imaginative eye to attain the specified backdrop.</p>
<p>These days most experts can have their very own white cyc LA backdrops in their studios, which allows them to create any kind of backdrop effect required for a photo. Using a cyclorama backdrop the photographer has unlimited choices to create photographs with whatever kind of background to enhance the photograph. White surfaced cyc used with green screen permits the photographer to place his models in far locations or different environments with out having to leave his studio for costly location shooting.</p>
<p>Video photographers may use the white cyc LA background for mtvs, dance routines showing infinite number of dancers, newsrooms, and weather reports. Also, the white cyc LA backgrounds allow for the photographer to shoot crowd scenes without all the extra people. It can even have the photographer to place his model or product in the past or the future.</p>
<p>There are so many other sites offering various forms of advice on how to use White Cyc but most of them are not very detailed or precise. Before following these, be sure to check my own articles and reviews on <a href='http://www.whitecyc.com/white-cyclorama-la'>White Cyclorama LA</a> and <a href='http://www.atomicstudios.com/white-cyc-rentals.html'>White Cyc Rentals</a>, You can also reach me at 1-323-851-3825 or phillipguye@hotmail.com</p>
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		<title>A Timeless Process &#8211; White Cyc Los Angeles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teresa K Knight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[White Cyc is a classic process that has stayed the same ever since its first utilization in German nineteenth century concert halls and it's still getting used these days in the twenty first millennium. White cyclorama Los Angeles continues to be useful for filming special digital effects. Any Los Angeles studio may have their own White Cyclorama Studios, but it is more cost effective to lease a White surfaced Cyclorama studio in Los Angeles.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>White Cyc is a classic process that has stayed the same ever since its first utilization in German nineteenth century concert halls and it&#8217;s still getting used these days in the twenty first millennium. White cyclorama Los Angeles continues to be useful for filming special digital effects. Any Los Angeles studio may have their own White Cyclorama Studios, but it is more cost effective to lease a White surfaced Cyclorama studio in Los Angeles.</p>
<p>There are several things you can do for a successful White Cyc Los Angeles background. The first and crucial element of a white surfaced cyc right after deciding between constructing or booking a white cyclorama is the design and construction of the white background. A good white background must show lots of time and preparation in its design. The background and stage should be well lighted without shadows, seams, grime, and flaws showing up in post production. It really is imperative that the curvature between the floor and wall is appropriate to prevent shadows triggered by the wall and flooring meeting together at a 90 degree angle. The right curve aids in illumination by bouncing back again light and getting rid of the shadows on actors, props, and etc.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the roof really should not be too low to prevent a few of these difficulties. Low ceiling will cause difficulties with filming off stage. In addition , it detracts from the special effects. Low ceilings result in a headache of concerns with respect to getting the proper camera position. Listed here are a few more tips. Never rent a White Cyc Los Angeles studio using only one white wall to prevent these difficulties. The first is the constrained filming option; everything needs to be shot straight or head on. It is better to use a studio with 2 surfaces of white cyclorama. Two white walls with horizontal and vertically arched edges are more suitable for shooting. Furthermore, you should permit for a variety of camera angles.</p>
<p>The most recommended spot to film is a White Cyc Los Angeles facility with three surfaces of white cyc since it allows for the look of filming in a big white ball. It is also optimal for enabling the most camera angles. Finally, the activity of light and camera better utilizes the white walls to bounce light back having a seamless white emptiness. Appropriate illumination needs to be considered to prevent light rebound and shadows. Poor lighting can cause problems and several problems. Details won&#8217;t be as clear or sharp. Shadows and light rebound will cause problems. There are also a number of methods for lighting. The best way to light a white cyclorama is by using a delicate overhead light that permits for a large amount of light not producing shadows. Make the lighting as even as possible. Make sure to hire the studio with enough time to setup lighting correctly.</p>
<p>There are two White Cyc Los Angeles facilities which rent out studio space with white cyc. The first is Atomic Studios which features a twenty four hour rent time seven days a week, on site support, 15,000 square feet, 3 walls of white cyclorama, 3-D animation, compositing pre and post production, and RV camera car combo. Another is De Studio which comes with a city centre with 20 foot white cyc, offers lighting needs for smooth shadowless look, has lighting equipment, sound recording, motion picture lighting and &#8220;stills&#8221; flash lighting.</p>
<p>There are so many other sites offering various forms of advice on how to use White Cyc but a lot of them are not very specific or concise. Before following these, make sure to check my own articles and reviews on <a href='http://www.whitecyc.com/white-cyc-los-angeles'>White Cyc Los Angeles</a> and <a href='http://www.atomicstudios.com/white-cyc-rentals.html'>White Cyc Rentals</a>, You can also reach me at 1-323-851-3825 or phillipguye@hotmail.com</p>
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		<title>Promotional Magnets, The Business Card Of The 21st Century</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:07:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ann Christopher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A common method of small business advertising has always been to pass along business cards to others in your community. An effective advertising method because it gives you the opportunity to get out there and introduce yourself, while leaving behind a reminder of your presence.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A common method of small business advertising has always been to pass along business cards to others in your community. An effective advertising method because it gives you the opportunity to get out there and introduce yourself, while leaving behind a reminder of your presence.</p>
<p>This has been a very effective method for many companies over the years. Business owners prefer this method because it is personal, since contact needs to be made in order to hand the business cards out, and it also combines word of mouth and promotional advertising. When their employees, or themselves, hand a potential customer one of their business cards, they have not only spoke to this person about what they can offer them, but they have given them an item to refer to down the road when those services are required.</p>
<p>And while business cards are a worth while investment, you will find that because they are made of paper, they really don&#8217;t last very long. As a matter of fact, business cards will often get tossed aside, used as note cards or get other information jotted down on them. It is important to realize that business cards, just like papers tend to pile up and most businesses do not have an effective way for storing them.</p>
<p>An alternative to the paper business card is a promotional magnet. You can purchase your magnet to look identical to the business cards you are currently distributing, and since they are a magnet it will last for years. Unlike a paper business card, your promotional magnets will be placed in an area that it will be easily findable. Your magnet may be used to hold up other papers or it may simply be placed on the surface. Either way it will be seen frequently and the customer will know where to find your information for years.</p>
<p>So the next time you are in need to order business cards, place an order for promotional magnets instead. They are more durable, easier to find, and make a better impression then the business card. Promotional magnets have the ability to be seen by more people, then a business card does and will be around much longer as well.</p>
<p>Whether you are shopping for <a href="http://www.prodpromo.com/mouse-mats.htm">promotional mouse mats</a> or <a href="http://www.prodpromo.com/keyrings.htm">promotional keychains</a> PRODPromo has it. To view our wide selection of merchandise log onto www.prodpromo.com.</p>
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		<title>The Magic of Green Screen</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teresa K Knight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Green Screen is really a filming technique used to bring one's imagination or illusions to reality by placing an actor or subject in the foreground of a solid color background display. One of the main colors used is green simply because it is simple to work with and less likely to conflict with the foreground colors. This is why the term Green Screen is applied to identify this form of media. We witness the wonder of Green Screen or chroma key technology everyday when we watch the weather report on the nightly news.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Green Screen is really a filming technique used to bring one&#8217;s imagination or illusions to reality by placing an actor or subject in the foreground of a solid color background display. One of the main colors used is green simply because it is simple to work with and less likely to conflict with the foreground colors. This is why the term Green Screen is applied to identify this form of media. We witness the wonder of Green Screen or chroma key technology everyday when we watch the weather report on the nightly news.</p>
<p>Steps used in generating the Green Screen effects are: 1) Filming the actor or topic in the foreground of a chroma key display. 2) Once the motion picture is completed it is moved to the editing room where by post production is finished by extracting the green background and interchanging the bare room with the desired backdrop images. An instance is in the movie Spiderman when he is jumping between high buildings. 3) During filming of the first set of films its crucial to use appropriate or correct lighting to evade shadows and to well define the imagined outline. 4) Correct camera angles and distance is vital for realism or retaining the final film results from coming out looking fake.</p>
<p>Other uses of Green Screen engineering beyond movie generating are: 1) TV end production like news programs and action based TV shows. 2) Web advertising 3) Instruction videos like training people how to fly an airplane or helping them conquering their fears. 4) Filming incredible action scenes without causing injuries or putting someone in risk. 5) Enhancing still photography to produce an incredible picture. 6) Creating music videos. 7) Chroma key makes it possible for for images to be added in or erased from the movie during the editing process.</p>
<p>Green Screen engineering bridges the gap between reality and illusions giving film producers a chance to use their imaginative skills to film impossible scenes. Benefits of Chroma key Combined With Reality Set Engineering include the following: 1) Cost powerful by doing away with the high cost associated with location filming like: travel, equipment transportation, extra film crew, cameras and lighting equipment, and other types of end production equipment needed for filming. 2) Removes the studios need to purchase costly stock footage that sometimes doesn&#8217;t supply what&#8217;s needed for a genuinely credible set. The studio can purchase an affordable 30 second motion picture clip that will allow them to develop a Reality set library that can be utilized again on other projects. 3) Employing the Reality sets are more convenient than actual location filming which are restricted by high prices, distance, time, weather conditions, remote location, and other production restrictions. 4) Access to restrictive locations are overcome by implementing chroma key technology and Reality sets like filming in the Airport, the White House, or other locations when access is restricted or constrained. 5) Variety with a library of Reality sets the producers has assorted capabilities to very easily create modifications, add, or delete locations. 6) Reliability is given to the producer when showing new customers what&#8217;s possible to generate utilizing Green Screen engineering, and Reality sets. Plus this technology saves filming time by eliminating the requirement for changing camera angles during filming. The camera angles are very easily added during the post movie end production.</p>
<p>Is Green Screen engineering limited only to movie studios with large budgets? The answer to this question is no, this kind of engineering can be done at home. All that is required are purchases of: a Green Screen kit, a Reality picture set, movie editing software, and a great imagination. Most of this equipment can be bought over the World wide web. The next time you see a movie with extraordinary action or special effects you are able to say to yourself I am aware of how that was finished. If you have a movie clip or photograph you want to enhance or want to earn some extra money at home think about investing in Green Screen technology.</p>
<p>There are so many other sites offering various forms of advice on how to use green screen but most of them are not very detailed or concise. Make sure to check my own articles and reviews on <a href='http://www.greenscreenla.org/green-screen'>Green Screen</a> and <a href='http://www.atomicstudios.com/green-screen-rentals.html'>Green Screen Rentals</a>, You can also reach me at 1-323-851-3825 or phillipguye@hotmail.com</p>
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		<title>Green Screen LA Technology &#8211; A Factor in Many Movies Today</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:54:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teresa K Knight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Were you ever inquisitive about how special effects in movies are made? How do film makers recreate the mystical world of Hogwarts or conjure a pre-historic earth? How do motion picture makers blend CGI with real life action shots? All of these motion picture miracles have been made possible by the green screen. It is also known as chroma key, blue screen, and color separation overlay (CSO). Devoid of the green screen LA technology, which is applied in studios all around the wonderful city of Los Angeles (Chroma Key technology) several memorable motion pictures wouldn't be developed. Moviegoers will be caught up with uninteresting motion pictures with lousy, minimal, or no visual effects at all. With no chroma key, a lot of opportunities in movie-making would still be in the desires and creativeness of film makers.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Were you ever inquisitive about how special effects in movies are made? How do film makers recreate the mystical world of Hogwarts or conjure a pre-historic earth? How do motion picture makers blend CGI with real life action shots? All of these motion picture miracles have been made possible by the green screen. It is also known as chroma key, blue screen, and color separation overlay (CSO). Devoid of the green screen LA technology, which is applied in studios all around the wonderful city of Los Angeles (Chroma Key technology) several memorable motion pictures wouldn&#8217;t be developed. Moviegoers will be caught up with uninteresting motion pictures with lousy, minimal, or no visual effects at all. With no chroma key, a lot of opportunities in movie-making would still be in the desires and creativeness of film makers.</p>
<p>These screens work by putting two images conjointly. The strong background color is swapped out by an actual background that will be witnessed in the finalized cut of the motion picture. Way back then, in the 1930&#8242;s, blue was the color of taste among film makers. Subsequent to this, it was also used in a lot of Technicolor films. One of the first motion pictures that made use of the chroma key was the display screen variation of Ernest Hemingway&#8217;s famous novella, &#8220;The Old Man and the Sea.&#8221; The rest is history. More and more films were developed with the help of chroma key technology. It eventually spawned several cinematic innovations that made motion picture creating what it is in the present day. For example, the Chroma Key display is no longer utilized exclusively for changing backgrounds. Scenes are shot behind the display screen to make sure that it will be painless to add visual effects similar to CGI.</p>
<p>For instance, in the movie Lord of the Rings, the actor who played Gollum wore a body suit that was the same color of the Chroma Key display screen. Sensors were affixed to the suit in order to keep track of his movements. The CGI rendering of Gollum&#8217;s figure is then placed over the green suit, plus the sensors generate it appear like a authentic live creature is moving. Then, an actual backdrop is added to replace the green screen. All in all, the Lord of the Rings universe was created by CGI and also the green screen!</p>
<p>The use of the display became popular when advanced motion picture generating equipment were created and developed. Instead of blue, green became the new color of choice because it is much a lot easier to manipulate. It does not really require complicated lighting, it generates significantly less sound, and it makes distinct lines which makes it a lot easier to perform with in post-production. This is exactly why today, green screen LA engineering stands out as the favorite tool of several film makers and is utilized in studios all across the city of Los Angeles.</p>
<p>Although big movie studios and development houses are regarded for generating use of green screen LA engineering, it is in actual fact more accessible than individuals think it is. Even film makers on a budget can produce their own screens. With all the right components, creativity, resourcefulness, and guts, anyone who wants to create a decent film can produce a DIY green screen. Now, big budget films can now be replicated by anyone who has a imaginative mind. Any studio components or rentals you require can be easily discovered in Los Angeles.</p>
<p>There are so many other sites offering various forms of advice on how to use green screen but a lot of them are not very detailed or concise. Be sure to check my own articles and reviews on <a href='http://www.greenscreenla.org/green-screen-la'>Green Screen LA</a> and <a href='http://www.atomicstudios.com/green-screen-rentals.html'>Green Screen Rentals</a>, additionally, you can reach me at phillipguye@hotmail.com or 1-323-851-3825</p>
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		<title>White Cyclorama LA &#8211; Background</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teresa K Knight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[White cyclorama LA is a unique smooth background without any visible corners, and sharp angles which cause shadows. White surfaced cyclorama may be used together with green screen to enrich the films' special effects. The benefits of white surfaced cyclorama are to create a visual illusion of infinite space, and also to provide a background for many forms of lighting opportunities to accomplish the needed backdrop effect for the photographer. White surfaced cyclorama can be used to produce all types of backdrops for different types of film media.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>White cyclorama LA is a unique smooth background without any visible corners, and sharp angles which cause shadows. White surfaced cyclorama may be used together with green screen to enrich the films&#8217; special effects. The benefits of white surfaced cyclorama are to create a visual illusion of infinite space, and also to provide a background for many forms of lighting opportunities to accomplish the needed backdrop effect for the photographer. White surfaced cyclorama can be used to produce all types of backdrops for different types of film media.</p>
<p>Many expert photographers are replacing the seamless paper backdrops in their facilities by using more resilient white cyc LA backgrounds. How come? Because white surfaced cyclorama provides the photographer entire control with the option of background effects. The cyclorama usually is applied to cover 2 surfaces of the studio. Allowing for controlled lighting generates the background effect of brightness or darkness. The use of color lights and pattern monitors with the cyclorama produces interesting backdrops. Plus lighting could be utilized to make an infinity background behind the model.</p>
<p>White cyclorama LA backgrounds with different kinds of illumination choices offer the photographer the choice of lighting or not lighting the backdrop. For a dim backdrop only the foreground is lit. This showcases the device or product. For mood lighting, an inclined surface may be used to develop a backdrop effect without competing with the model or even the total impact of the image. There&#8217;s no right or wrong way for the photographer to make use of the cyc backdrop. It&#8217;s totally controlled with the photographer&#8217;s creative eye to attain the required backdrop.</p>
<p>These days most experts can have their own white cyc LA backdrops in their studios, which allows them to have any type of background effect required for a photo. Using a cyclorama background the photographer has inifite choices to shoot photographs with whatever sort of back drop to enhance the picture. White surfaced cyc used with green screen permits the photographer to place his models in distance locations or different surroundings with out having to leave his studio for costly location filming.</p>
<p>Video photographers may use the white cyc LA backdrop for music videos, dance routines showing a great number of dancers, newsrooms, and weather reports. Plus the white cyclorama LA backgrounds allow for the photographer to shoot crowd scenes without all the extra people. It can even have the photographer to place his model or product in the past or the future.</p>
<p>There are so many other sites offering various forms of advice on how to use White Cyc but a lot of them are not very detailed or precise. Before following these, make sure to check my own articles and reviews on <a href='http://www.whitecyc.com/white-cyclorama-la'>White Cyclorama LA</a> and <a href='http://www.atomicstudios.com/white-cyc-rentals.html'>White Cyc Rentals</a>, additionally, you can reach me at phillipguye@hotmail.com or 1-323-851-3825</p>
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		<title>White cyc LA &#8211; Smooth Background</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teresa K Knight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[White Cyc LA is a particular seamless background with no visual edges, and sharp angles that cause shadows. White surfaced cyc can be utilized together with green screen to enhance the films' visual effects. The advantages of white surfaced cyclorama are to make a visual illusion of infinite space, and also to give a background for all forms of lighting options to achieve the ideal background effect for the photographer. White surfaced cyclorama can be used to generate all sorts of backdrops for several types of movie media.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>White Cyc LA is a particular seamless background with no visual edges, and sharp angles that cause shadows. White surfaced cyc can be utilized together with green screen to enhance the films&#8217; visual effects. The advantages of white surfaced cyclorama are to make a visual illusion of infinite space, and also to give a background for all forms of lighting options to achieve the ideal background effect for the photographer. White surfaced cyclorama can be used to generate all sorts of backdrops for several types of movie media.</p>
<p>Many professional photographers are upgrading the smooth paper backdrops inside their galleries with more tough white cyclorama LA backgrounds. How come? Simply because white surfaced cyclorama provides the photographer full control with the choice of backdrop effects. The cyclorama typically is used to cover two surfaces of the studio. Taking into account managed lighting generates the background impression of brightness or dark. Using color lights and pattern screens with the cyc produces fascinating backdrops. In addition lighting can be utilized to generate an infinity backdrop behind the subject.</p>
<p>White cyclorama LA backdrops with numerous kinds of illumination choices provide the photographer the choice of lighting or not lighting the background. For any dark backdrop only the foreground is lit. This highlights the model or product. For mood lighting, an inclined area can be chosen to produce a backdrop effect without competing with the model or the total impression of the image. There is no right or wrong approach for the photographer to make use of the cyc backdrop. It is completely manipulated by the photographer&#8217;s imaginative eye to achieve the specified background.</p>
<p>Nowadays most professionals can have their very own white cyc LA backdrops in their studios, which allows them to create any type of backdrop effect required for a photo. Using a cyclorama background the photographer has inifite choices to shoot photographs with whatever kind of backdrop to accentuate the picture. White surfaced cyclorama used with green screen allows the photographer to set his models in distance locations or different surroundings with out leaving his studio for costly location filming.</p>
<p>Video photographers can use the white cyc LA backdrop for music videos, dance routines showing a great number of dancers, newsrooms, and weather reports. Also, the white cyc LA backgrounds allow for the photographer to film crowd scenes without all the extra people. It can even have the photographer to place his model or product in the past or the future.</p>
<p>There are so many other sites offering a variety of forms of advice on how to use White Cyc but a lot of them are not very detailed or concise. Before following these, make sure to check my own articles and reviews on <a href='http://www.whitecyc.com/white-cyc-LA'>White Cyc LA</a> and <a href='http://www.atomicstudios.com/white-cyc-rentals.html'>White Cyc Rentals</a>, additionally, you can reach me at phillipguye@hotmail.com or 1-323-851-3825</p>
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		<title>Big Small Business Advertising</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:06:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ann Christopher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are running a small business then you realize just how trying difficult economic times can be. While you want to make an impact with your advertising, the limitations of budget seem to squash your ideas and make you think that advertising just simply isn't worth the money.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are running a small business then you realize just how trying difficult economic times can be. While you want to make an impact with your advertising, the limitations of budget seem to squash your ideas and make you think that advertising just simply isn&#8217;t worth the money.</p>
<p>It is often difficult for companies to find the perfect balance between advertising and the money that it will cost them to do so. Giving the state of the current economy, there is no time better than the present to advertise your business. During these times it is the advertising that will bring attention to your business and get the customers shopping once again.</p>
<p>There are some great advertising methods that will assist with building your business and keeping you in the minds of the consumers within your community. Utilizing these methods, no matter how small, will have a great impact on your business and you will eventually see an upward spiral in consumers and sales.</p>
<p>Smaller businesses often find it difficult to keep up with the discounts and prices that larger retail chains can provide the consumer. This should not deter you, however, as long as you take the proper advertising methods you will find that consumers will come into your store opposed to the larger chain retailers available. This is why one of the most important things you can do is get your name and logo recognized in the community. You can accomplish this with promotional magnets, business cards, hanging fliers and the use of promotional products.</p>
<p>These methods of advertising will work wonderfully to bring exposure to your business, and they will even bring in a whole new group of consumers. Promotional products and fliers make a consumer feel as if they know, without even stepping foot into your shop, and they will be more inclined to do business with you because of this feeling of familiarity. By using your business name and logo in your promotional advertising, you are allowing others to become familiar with them and that will translate into a feeling of comfort with your business.</p>
<p>During these tough financial times <a href="http://www.prodpromo.com">corporate gifts</a> are a great way to let your major clients know how much you appreciate their business. To shop from a wide variety of <a href="http://www.prodpromo.com">business gifts</a> log onto www.prodpromo.com.</p>
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		<title>White Cyc Studio LA Visual Effects</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Teresa K Knight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps you have seen the series Star Trek on television? Have you seen a Star Wars film? Perhaps you have seen a Sci-Fi movie or TV series involving outer space? Maybe you have wondered just how they produced the scenes traveling in outer space? Most of the digital effects for these programs were filmed in a white cyc facility using infinity cycs. The infinity cyc is bent at the underside where the walls and floor join collectively creating a visual effect of unlimited space. A White Cyc Studio LA is required on stage to form an optical illusion of atmosphere.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perhaps you have seen the series Star Trek on television? Have you seen a Star Wars film? Perhaps you have seen a Sci-Fi movie or TV series involving outer space? Maybe you have wondered just how they produced the scenes traveling in outer space? Most of the digital effects for these programs were filmed in a white cyc facility using infinity cycs. The infinity cyc is bent at the underside where the walls and floor join collectively creating a visual effect of unlimited space. A White Cyc Studio LA is required on stage to form an optical illusion of atmosphere.</p>
<p>Star Trek is a good illustration demonstrating the starship Enterprise soaring throughout endless outer space bombarded by stars from a distance plus the cameras zooming in on the spaceship. In the end it will show the starship Enterprise in outer space and the cameras would zoom away from the space ship as the program was concluded. These types of visual effects were carried out using a White Cyc Studio LA. The type of the starship Enterprise was hanging from the ceiling in the middle of a white cyc stage.</p>
<p>What is a great white cyclorama facility? The white cyclorama must be well made and free from: visual anomalies, seams, dust, visual edges, and pointed angles that produce shadows. The white cyc should have: 1) Well-organized space for focus images and also to avoid crowding, difficult camera angles, and invite for correct lighting preparations. 2) A high threshold to prevent hard camera angles, and lighting problems. 3) Several cyc surfaces to film against in order to avoid shooting limitations. 4) Efficient time for set up, shooting and take down if hiring a White Cyc Studio LA.</p>
<p>A number of film studios don&#8217;t have their very own white cyc facility, so if they need to use a white cyclorama studio they go out lot and book one of several studios in LA. There are many facilities beside LA. Let&#8217;s take a look at what a couple of studios offer. White cyclorama studios in LA need to feature: 1) Whisper quiet ac. 2) 3000 square feet of space to operate with. 3) Ground level access. 4) Sixteen and a half ft to lighting grid. 5) A couple of white cyclorama surfaces seventy-feet in size. 6) Full lighting and grip. 7) Free V/O booth and makeup room. <img src='http://lxtra.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> Any needed production gear.</p>
<p>Some other fantastic facilities that you can rent out includes: 1) Eighty linear feet of shootable White Cyc Studio LA. 2) Twenty ton of grip, lighting, stedicam, jibs, dollies. 3) 3 white cyclorama surfaces. 4) Movement control setup. 5) 4 editing bays. 6) 3D animation/compositing. 7) Pre to post production crews. <img src='http://lxtra.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> Film, video, and post production gear. 9) Film, HD, and SD camera packages HD cameras. 10) Mini 35 adapter from P and S Technik thirty-five mm Zeiss PL, F-one point three speed lens eighteen, twenty-five, and thirty-five, fifty, 85. 11) 25 foot Stanton Jimmy Jib with Remote Head and Dollies. 12) Cinema Products Provid Steadicam for sixteen mm film, HD, DV-Cam and DV cameras.</p>
<p>There are so many other websites giving various forms of advice on how to use White Cyc but most of them are not very detailed or concise. Before following these, make sure to check my own articles and reviews on <a href='http://www.whitecyc.com/white-cyc-studio-LA'>White Cyc Los Angeles</a> and <a href='http://www.atomicstudios.com/white-cyc-rentals.html'>White Cyc Rentals</a>, additionally, you can reach me at phillipguye@hotmail.com or 1-323-851-3825</p>
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