Art Direction Articles (3 articles found)

Unmasking the Shadowy World of Foley Artists

They Make the Movies Sound Real Ever sat in a movie theater, munching on overpriced popcorn, and wondered how the hell they make those shoes-on-gravel sound effects? Or how the sound of a kiss is captured in a way that doesn’t make it feel like you’re eavesdropping on your neighbors? My friends, allow me to introduce you to the unsung heroes of Hollywood: Foley artists. While the actors get all the glory and the directors make the big bucks, these guys (and gals) are hiding behind the curtain, making movies sound like real life.
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Children's Book Illustration: A Unique Design Challenge

Ah, children's books. Those tender tomes filled with wide-eyed innocence and heartwarming moral lessons, where the world is as simple as a crisp apple, and as complex as a Rubik's Cube that's been left to molder in the garage.
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How to Manage Remote Workers

Keeping a team of remote workers in check is a daunting task for even the most experienced of managers. There's a vastly different set of skills and tricks that separate remote management from the face-to-face version, and it can be difficult to know precisely what your team will best respond to - especially when both sides of the working partnership are navigating the oft-ambiguous waters of online interaction.
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