http://talkmgt.com/blog Media and Entertainment : Project Management Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:06:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/07/20/social-software-a-jump-into-enterprise-2-0/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/07/20/social-software-a-jump-into-enterprise-2-0/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:00:34 +0000 david http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=481 Social Networking as evolved to a point where it’s now crucial for business to be part of different social media networks. The tendency is so upbeat that we’re now seeing products and companies integrate social softwares to facilitate collaboration, communication & organization within the enterprise. The social project management system is currently at seed stage, [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/07/20/social-software-a-jump-into-enterprise-2-0/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/01/02/the-power-of-informational-interviews/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/01/02/the-power-of-informational-interviews/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 03:52:05 +0000 dbernier http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=406 In previous posts, I have touched on the benefits of being part of an industry specific network, and how connecting online can help with employment searches and getting your first job in the film and television production industry. I would now like to address those that are not sure what they want to do in [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/01/02/the-power-of-informational-interviews/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/11/11/getting-your-first-job-in-the-film-and-television-production-industry/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/11/11/getting-your-first-job-in-the-film-and-television-production-industry/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:47:34 +0000 dbernier http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=348 Often getting any job can be very difficult, but trying to break in to the film and television production industry can be almost impossible.  After I graduated from broadcasting school, I was ready and eager to “get in the biz”, as they say.  Everyone told me it’s all about whom you know, and that it’s kind [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/11/11/getting-your-first-job-in-the-film-and-television-production-industry/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/10/28/social-networking-is-here-and-it%e2%80%99s-not-going-anywhere/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/10/28/social-networking-is-here-and-it%e2%80%99s-not-going-anywhere/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:21:08 +0000 dbernier http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=340 The days of scanning the newspaper for job postings with a highlighter are all but gone. I have worked in various positions over the years in the broadcasting industry. Whether I was attending a social event with producers and writers or visiting with an old friend who happened to have an uncle working in the [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/10/28/social-networking-is-here-and-it%e2%80%99s-not-going-anywhere/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/06/14/the-vfx-industry-and-online-outsourcing/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/06/14/the-vfx-industry-and-online-outsourcing/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:24:57 +0000 dbernier http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=329 Lately, there seems to be a lot of talk regarding the problems VFX professionals are facing in the industry. Many studios all over the world are being forced to shut down because they cannot remain profitable in their highly competitive market. California has been the poster boy for this problem, but it’s a problem that [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/06/14/the-vfx-industry-and-online-outsourcing/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/05/30/effective-tools-for-finding-employment-and-boosting-your-online-presence/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/05/30/effective-tools-for-finding-employment-and-boosting-your-online-presence/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 02:01:27 +0000 dbernier http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=314 Having a professional portfolio, a well-designed resume and then making them accessible to hundreds of thousands of possible employers at any time is the winning combination for finding the right job or career. These days there are far too many generic jobs searching websites available on the net. There is a need for more industry [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/05/30/effective-tools-for-finding-employment-and-boosting-your-online-presence/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2009/05/05/softwares-for-media-entertainment/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2009/05/05/softwares-for-media-entertainment/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 18:04:56 +0000 Benoit Martel http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=153 Summary Project management tools are pretty new for the entertainment industry and in many other industries. Since the introduction of MS Project, many other companies have been creating other products with similar functionalities. Some have succeed, others have failed. On the Internet, we can find many free or license softwares for all type businesses and [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2009/05/05/softwares-for-media-entertainment/feed/ 6 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2009/04/06/entertaining/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2009/04/06/entertaining/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:51:34 +0000 Benoit Martel http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=56 It will be fun to blog about something ”entertaining” and related to film and television, the industry we’re working-in. I wish to let everyone know that I’m planning to talk about theories regarding the different aspects of production, not only producing visual effects and animation. We plan to address all aspects of production. I think [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2009/04/06/entertaining/feed/ 0