MEDIATECH BLOG
Makeup Masters: A Talk with Industry Professional Lorie Karnes
What job is the common denominator on every set, live production, editorial shoot, fashion week, and wedding? All these different work environments need a makeup artist professional, if not multiple! Under...
Music Moves: Social Media’s Influence on the Modern Music Industry
Early Influence Social media has changed the course of just about everything regarding how we socialize, communicate, and consume culture. Twenty years ago, we would hear about new music releases on the...
Exploring Animation Techniques: From Traditional to Cutting-Edge Digital Animation
Muybridge’s frame-by-frame experimentAnimation has come a long way since its inception, evolving from simple drawings on paper, to incredibly complex digital creations that have proven to captivate audiences...
Max Lowery: A Sound Behind the Music
In the world of Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) and live performances, MediaTech alumnus Max Lowery stands out as a distinguished sound engineer, always ensuring that audiences are treated to impeccable...
Student Spotlight: Ryan “Killshot” Prieur
Ryan “Killshot” Prieur is a 2020 valedictorian graduate from MediaTech Institute, and he is already making a big name for himself in the Dallas music scene. Killshot has worked with multiple well-known...
Unleashing the Power of AI: Visual Effects in Digital Filmmaking
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the visual effects (VFX) industry, making it possible to create more realistic, immersive visuals than ever before. At MediaTech Institute, we stay at the...
Mastering Cinematic Storytelling: 5 Essential Techniques Every Filmmaker Should Know
The film industry is a multi-billion dollar business and for good reason. Films can entertain, educate, and even change the world. But what makes a great film… great? What are essential techniques that every...
AI and a Changing Entertainment Industry
The world is buzzing with new technologies, and one of the biggest movers at the moment is new and improved artificial intelligence, which is an amazing thing for people wanting more convenience and...
Anime’s Pressure on American Animation
Animation is for the children, adults, and every person in between! In 2021, the size of the global animation market increased by five percent to over 372 billion U.S. dollars. The medium is an ever-growing...
Instructor, Josh Franklin’s JZ Vintage Microphone Review
MediaTech Institute in Dallas recently picked up a V12, a V47 and a V67. I want to start with a quick “WOW”. These mics are no joke! Well constructed and VERY well modeled after their vintage counterparts!...
Student Spotlight: Amir-Shayegan Garcia
Join us as we shine a spotlight on Amir-Shayegan Garcia, a student under the guidance of our Recording Arts Instructor, Christian Moreira. Amir assisted on a music production with Davis Flow–Summer. Fresh...
WES MARTIN – In The News – Wylie ISD Mapping Your Future – Music Producer
MediaTech’s very own Wes Martin featured in the Wylie ISD’s “Mapping Your Future” series, discussing his career as a Music Producer.