10.30.09
Posted by Stacy in Arts, Audio Production, Creative Process
Halloween is here…what better way to spend it than hearing things go Bumpus in the night? MB’s own James Johnston and Travis Chandler are in Bumpus, a Chicago music group that plans to “go old school and return to their roots” at this weekend’s show. Halloween show info: Elbo Room 10/31/09 10 p.m. 2871 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL Q: James, what can we expect by spending Halloween at the Bumpus show? James: Scary music, a giant zombie banana, something to do with a cowboy, horse, and a rope, and lots of dancing. Bumpus Members: James Johnston - Guitar/Vocals, Ava Fain - Vocals, Tina Howell - Vocals, Andy Rosenstein - Keyboards,…Read more »
10.29.09
Posted by Stacy in Education
Polish your pixels in SEO with this upcoming workshop hosted by Tim Frick. SEO for Success Date: November 6th, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. CST Location: Community Media Workshop Columbia College, Room 919 218 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL In this workshop you will learn: - The difference between inbound and outbound efforts to drive traffic - How regular content updates drive search engine results - Why blogs and content management systems are fundamental to website success and the importance of keyword-rich content and credibility-based design - How social media affects your page rank - The power of RSS feeds and going viral with video Register for this Workshop >> Image from…Read more »
10.29.09
Posted by Stacy in Development, Web Design
Using an outdated system to manage your website’s content is fraught with many potential problems, including the possibility that the site could get hacked. Arts organizations and non-profits are particularly susceptible to this because they are often resource-constrained in technical departments and if they have IT resources at all, upgrading the website’s content management system typically isn’t at the top of an already long list of needs. But it should be. Your website is often the first place people go to find out more information about you or your organization. If it is compromised in any way, your integrity is at stake. And security isn’t the only reason to stay on…Read more »
10.22.09
Posted by Stacy in Animation, Arts, Books, Business, Creative Process, Design, Development, Digital Marketing, Digital Publishing, Video Production, Web Design
Having met Tim Frick in a fiction writing workshop, I knew his pen and paper and fiction writing before anything else. Soon, I came to know that Tim brings humor, creativity and passion to all the things he does, from pixels to pork and squash stew. Now, a quick byte with Tim in our arts and creative profile series. Q: Tim, tell me about what your personal artistic passion is? Tim: Personally, I think entrepreneurialism is one of the most creative things anyone can do. Constantly thinking on your feet, reinventing yourself, staying ahead of the curve, devising creative solutions for problems, refining your expertise through education, communication, collaboration, etc. It’s…Read more »
10.21.09
Posted by Stacy in Arts, Creative Process, Development, Digital Marketing, Digital Publishing
Stacy scouts for technology news and trends, creates keyword-rich content and digital marketing for Mightybytes and its clients, as well as writes fiction. Her profile continues our support of the arts throughout October and conversations with the MB team. Q: Tell me about what your personal artistic passion is? Stacy: Writing and storytelling. I create content for a living, so I get to do what I love which is terrific. In my fiction writing, it is a constant struggle to sit down and do it. One of my favorite reminders is what Phillip Pullman said when someone in an audience asked him ‘Where his ideas come from?’ Pullman said, “I don’t…Read more »
10.16.09
The International Academy of Visual Arts recently saw fit to honor Mightybytes with two 2009 W3 Awards. The awards, which, according to their tagline, are "recognizing…Read more »
10.15.09
Posted by Stacy in Arts, Creative Process, Design, Education, Process, Web Design
Tai is part of the theater and education company, Barrel of Monkeys and is their Graphic Designer. This theater ensemble works with some of the most under-served students in Chicago utilizing creative writing, self-esteem building, and adapting student-written stories for the stage. All of this is part of their mission presented in a ‘smart, funny theatre experience.’ Their 8th Annual Fancy Schmancy Benefit is this Friday! Friday, October 16th, 2009; 7:00 — 11:00pm $75 in advance, $90 at the door Chicago Cultural Center, G.A.R. Rotunda and Hall 77 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL For more information, call 773-281-0638 Proceeds from this event support Barrel of Monkeys programming in Chicago Public Schools.…Read more »
10.14.09
Posted by Stacy in Arts, Creative Process, Design, Process, Web Design
I continue the exploration of art as expression and communication as part of the mBlog series in support of Chicago Artists Month with a two-part blog on Lessons in Creativity from The Neo-Futurists Theater in Chicago. Lessons in Creativity is the fall event held by the Neo-Futurists. “How the world’s most wildly productive ensemble creates 30 plays in 60 minutes, 50 weeks per year.” I spoke with Lindsay Muscato, Managing Director, about how sharing their creative process culminated into this special event. “We realized there was a cross-over between what we do and what people wanted to learn about creativity in their lives and work.” Sara Nelson featured the creative process…Read more »
10.13.09
Posted by Stacy in Arts, Creative Process, Design, Web Design
Joy Burke is the bona-fide Pixel Princess of Mightybytes. She is a 2007 graduate of the Visual Communications program at the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago and her personal art is being featured in the Alumni Gallery Show along with some award-winning design work she did for Mightybytes. Be sure to stop by and check out her work and that of her fellow alumni! Alumni Gallery Exhibition Ai Gallery, Merchandise Mart October 13 - November 11 Reception: October 22, 5 - 8 p.m. Q: What types of your art will be featured? Joy: I’ll be showcasing a typography/illustration book alongside a poster I created. The book includes hand-drawn typography I created over…Read more »
10.09.09
Posted by Stacy in Arts, Creative Process, Digital Publishing, Process, Web Design
Tricky Mickey improv group performs at The Playground in Chicago Oct. 14th at 8 p.m. We profile actor, writer, director (and Mightybytes web developer) Steve Persch in our continued support of Chicago Artists Month by talking with our team and friends about their art and creative process. Steve is a member of the comedy improv group, Tricky Mickey, with Mike Abdelsayed and Steve Gensler. Performing next at The Playground in Chicago, Oct. 14th, Nov. 18th and Dec.10th. With three performers, Steve calls it “a more intimate show” with “a greater sense of excitement and possibility.” Rather than with a large group, he says there is “more fluidity moving through characters” because…Read more »
10.06.09
Videography magazine, which covers industry-related news on HD content creation, recently included a story on our animation exhibit for the Shedd Aquarium. The article gives a…Read more »
10.05.09
Posted by Stacy in Books, Design, Digital Publishing, Web Design
WordPress 2.7 Complete by April Hodge Silver and Hasin Hayder is a great resource for bloggers and web designers to get a good handle on how the WordPress system works, where its strengths and weaknesses lie, and how to customize it to suit your needs. The book covers both interface training and code development with equal facility. If you merely want to learn how to install the application, add themes and plug-ins, and get blogging, there is plenty of information here for you. If you want to dive into PHP to create your own themes, plug-ins, widgets, and so on, the book offers step-by-step instructions for this as well. It also…Read more »
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