Specs Howard School of Media Arts Blog

In the media industry you will come across a lot of different equipment. Some you may be familiar with and others may be new to you. One piece of ...

Topics: how to, C-Stands, how to set up a C-Stand

Every year the Specs Howard School of Media Arts Career Services Department hosts an Internship Fair. An internship can be a vital starting point for ...

Topics: Career Services

Meet Specs Howard Digital Media Arts graduate Josh Campos. Josh started his journey in the media industry here at The Specs Howard School of Media ...

Topics: Grad Stories, digital media industry, Digital Media Arts, Digital Media, video production

Topics: Digital Media Arts, Digital Media, camera techniques, native iso, ISO, industry tips, video production

There is an art to everything done in the media industry. As with any niche, there is a set of vocabulary needed to understand what is going on ...

Topics: how to, xlr cables, audio cables, wrangle, how to wrangle a cable, tips, industry tips, wrap, cable, professional, stingers

Topics: dslr, Digital Media Arts, Film, Lighting, videography, cinematography, color grading, tips, composition, white balance, dynamic range, shutter speed, ISO

Things that you should have ready before speaking with clients

Topics: Business, Internet Tips, networking, freelance work, professionalism, customer service

Topics: job interview

When you start working with clients, there are some important things that you should keep in mind when interacting with them.

Topics: Business, Freelance, clients, business meeting, freelance work, interacting

So, you want to shoot your own video but don’t know what you need or how to start. Here is a list of equipment you should consider buying if you want ...

Topics: Lighting, camera, camera techniques, shooting, setting a scene, batteries, memory cards