Cinemanix Productions has been open and serving up some sweet visual effects and animation services to both Pittsburgh area and national clients since 2003. On February 7 they opened their doors to local ad agency folk and film students — thanks to Women In Film and Media, Pittsburgh, who organized the event and sent out invites.

Filed under: Announcement, Cinemanix

This is a revival of the type specimin found in my remake of the Save Light, Save Coal poster by Phillip Coles.

Filed under: Typeface, Work in progress

This is the first in a series of articles on how, as a freelancer, I have improved and optimized some of the more mundane aspects of running my design business.

Repeat business is a blessing for any business owner. But when you are asked to retrieve a project that you worked on 2 years ago you get this sinking feeling inside.

Here, I outline my file naming convention, archival, and retrieval strategy…

Filed under: Process,

After months of sculpting and client reviews I was finally able to hold the 3d printout in my hands.

Filed under: 3d design, Work in progress