http://www.mediatalentbank.co.uk/admin/editblog.aspx?id=-1Media Talent Bank is a collective of creatives, media organisations and freelancers. Through this robust online database of individuals, employers can source the hottest creative talent around through personalised profiles. This project is funded by Digital Central and managed by Media Content Lab part of Birmingham City University with the aim of galvanising the West Midlands creative and media communities into a strong and sustainable sector.en-GB23 Dec 2010 13:40:32http://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=127 Mar 2008 08:20:24The all new and improved Media Talent Bank has gone live!!Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=209 Apr 2008 14:42:09As web designers and developers we cannot ignore the vast increase in mobile phone usage over the past few years.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=2620 Nov 2008 15:36:11Some uber-cool links courtesy of MTB Blogger Russell HallDigital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=2701 Dec 2008 12:15:10What are we really talking about when we use the term 'Creative Industries'?Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=2808 Dec 2008 13:16:20Manjeet Gill is MTB's first member of the monthBroadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=2911 Dec 2008 14:26:27Interesting site for freelancersDigital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=3019 Dec 2008 12:42:58So what makes a good networking event?Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=3123 Dec 2008 15:10:50An erstwhile attempt to blitz, or at least mildly scold the web 2.0 world with Media Talent Bank stuff.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=3207 Jan 2009 12:19:23...and January's Media Talent Bank member of the month is..........Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=3312 Jan 2009 11:16:51Guest blogger Kevin Powis, filmmaker behind lastindependent.com gives an insight into the fascinating future in store for interative video technology.Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=3419 Jan 2009 13:54:54Guest blogger Charlee Sully of The Usual Studio, provides some highly useful tips on nudging your way into the design industry.Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=3521 Jan 2009 16:11:03How fair is the media industry's reliance on work placements?Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=3627 Jan 2009 16:10:50To tweet or not to tweet?Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=3918 Feb 2009 09:40:05It’s not all about drawing pretty shapes you know, MTB Guest Blogger and Graphic Designer Russell Hall provides the essential legal checklist for setting up as a freelancer.Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=4120 Feb 2009 15:24:36Charlee Sully reminisces about starting upCreative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=4326 Feb 2009 09:52:45Russell Hall give his top tips for staying social as a freelancerDigital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=4431 Mar 2009 12:33:06Last night I attended The Producers’ Forum ran Converge to Prosper? event, a panel discussion followed by the obligatory drink n’ schmooze, which aimed to summarise the day’s session on the issue of ‘convergence’.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=4517 Apr 2009 16:17:09Graphic Design Freelancer Russell Hall shares his first-hand experiences of the current recession.Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=4621 Apr 2009 15:11:31Charlee Sully talks handcrafted designCreative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=4727 Apr 2009 14:54:12Lauren Davies sheds light on the pilot Placement Academy and its current vacancies for an Illustrator, Flash Action Script Programmer and Editorial Assistant.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=4801 May 2009 14:15:11In the first of this two-parter, Graphic Designer Russell Hall gives some advice on what to do when the workflow dries upCreative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=4906 May 2009 11:47:31In the second part of his latest blog entry on coping with downtime, Russell Hall continues his ‘things to do when work dries up’ list.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=5011 May 2009 13:40:52Thoughts and musings on JEECamp 2009Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=5128 May 2009 12:01:17As the UK economy enters recession for the first time in 16 years, students may find it difficult to find the right career path after the graduation.Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=5208 Jun 2009 17:27:00In his first guest blog, freelance finance director Ed Hart gives his own perspective on the current UK recession.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=5309 Jun 2009 10:22:55If the interviewee was a nightclub, would I go to it?Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=5411 Jun 2009 15:49:24Last night’s Screen WM/Creative Networks Platform Alternation event with Lord Puttman covered some interesting, if wide-ranging ground.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=5616 Jun 2009 12:12:47They are young, confident, affluent and success driven. Could the recession present opportunities for young female entrepreneurs?Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=5729 Jun 2009 14:34:08A seasoned networker, MTB guest blogger Ed Hart offers a strategic approach to the often scary business networking.Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=5830 Jun 2009 11:46:15Never underestimate the importance of passion, says MTB guest blogger Ed HartDigital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=5902 Jul 2009 12:05:54Can small businesses, sole traders and freelancers benefit from partnerships?Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=6024 Jul 2009 15:19:25A big list of all the funding and support out there for the creative industry in the MidlandsDigital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=6112 Aug 2009 13:14:13Russell Hall, AKA @ruscal_hall, takes a cursory glance at how larger businesses are starting to use Twitter.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=6202 Sep 2009 12:27:56I thought it might be apt to pick out a few series' of podcasts from Birmingham City University's iTunes U site, which might be of interest to you media/creative/artsy types who browse this blog...Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=6307 Sep 2009 11:31:01Stuck for ideas? Charlee Sully gives some useful tips…Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=6427 Oct 2009 12:58:19On my travels around last week’s Hello Digital ‘09 I picked up a flyer for Advantage West Midlands’ Creative Advantage Fund, which is a venture capital investment fund for the West Midlands’ creative industries...Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=6505 Jan 2010 16:19:25Links for 5th January 2010Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=6612 Jan 2010 12:33:39Moving, pitching, training, festivals, job and stuff you might have missed.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=6818 Mar 2010 15:22:47Media Talent Bank's first workshop...Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=6923 Mar 2010 23:23:42A review of Mondays social media workshop with Pete AshtonDigital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=7120 Apr 2010 11:54:05Creative networking event call for exhibitors from all sectorsCreative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=7305 May 2010 22:55:20An invitation to our forthcoming network evening, exhibiting work from Media Talent Bank members...Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=7405 May 2010 23:26:51Introducing Richard Battye, who will be exhibiting a selection his photography at our event...Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=7506 May 2010 00:04:23Introducing Kate Knight, who will be exhibiting a selection her photography at our event...Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=7706 May 2010 21:06:35Introducing Franci Kippax, who will be exhibiting a selection her jewellery at our event...Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=7806 May 2010 21:26:30Introducing Mei-Li Burnside, who will be exhibiting a selection her jewellery at our event...Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=7907 May 2010 12:43:41Introducing Visual Volume, who will be exhibiting a selection of their audio slideshows at our event...Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=8007 May 2010 12:50:51IntroducingTanya Lewis, who will be exhibiting a selection her photography at our event...Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=8107 May 2010 13:03:17Introducing Rose Conway, who will be exhibiting a selection her photography at our event...Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=8207 May 2010 13:13:23Introducing Jemma Dodd, who will be exhibiting a selection her photography at our event...Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=8307 May 2010 13:40:21Introducing Mediacove, who will be screening a selection of their work at our event...Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=8411 May 2010 17:44:45A round up of Media Talent Bank's first exhibiton and network evening...Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=8520 Oct 2010 15:11:31NTI Birmingham (that's where I work that is) is running a 5 day training course/contest to win £800 of training, equipment or business mentoring of your choice between 1st and 5th November 2010. Here's the details...Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=8617 Nov 2010 11:33:49Media and creative industry links in the MidlandsDigital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=8723 Dec 2010 13:40:32Like many, I'm often sent a lot of links to websites. Sometimes people want me to promote or link to them, and sometimes I have to proof or 'sex up' the copy as part of my job.Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=309 Apr 2008 15:00:30If you are currently dipping your toes into, or have jumped right in at the deepend, of Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (also known as AJAX) then http://www.ajaxrain.com is a website you must check out.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=410 Apr 2008 09:00:28Each month we will show a few of the best XHTML and Flash websites the Media Talent Bank team have come across, Enjoy!Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=523 Apr 2008 15:02:57The Spoonfed Photoshop people have just launched a web skills version of their excellent site at: http://nettuts.com.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=602 May 2008 09:24:07About a month ago Adobe launched, Adobe TV,(http://tv.adobe.com). It is basically a library of video content, including expert tips, interviews and behind the scenes information on pretty much all things Adobe.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=707 May 2008 12:00:49Desperately keeping jargon to a minimum, my notes from the meeting went a bit like this...Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=807 May 2008 14:01:33Drawn! is a collaborative weblog for illustrators, artists, cartoonists, and anyone who likes to draw. Visit us daily for a dose of links and creative inspiration.Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=907 May 2008 14:02:05For any After Effects visual effects fans out there, Video Copilot is a great resource, boasting over 16 hours of easy to follow tutorials, downloadable presets and free software.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=1007 May 2008 14:02:36Blender is a 100% free 3d package available on all platforms, and it appears to be no slouch in terms of featuresDigital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=1103 Jun 2008 12:33:40Finding that perfect laser gun zap, or exploding head splat can often be a painful and frustrating task...Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=1207 Jul 2008 11:51:44I was recently asked to create a guide for a work experience kid on how to write features for the web. Although I’m not a trained journalist and have grasped almost everything I know about the trade from experience and learning by lawsuits[...]Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=1310 Jul 2008 14:06:38Animator/Director David O’Reilly recently made an interesting post on his website about the pointlessness of the ‘safe area’ or TV cut-off. Being that, “all design for television is made with an invisible border which clips about 20% of the image.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=1417 Jul 2008 16:30:21Anyway, having been excited (well, moderately interested anyway) by the prospect of my own irritating, little Facebook app, I tested it out using Animation Forum WM’s RSS feed. Of course, things on the web labelled ‘easy’ aren’t always as easy as claimedDigital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=1523 Jul 2008 12:35:31Guess it's not a film fund then...Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=1602 Sep 2008 16:31:39The red tape has been cut, the fireworks now mere ash and tickertape parade a job for the road sweepers, for Tales of Creativity has proudly launched onto the vast ocean of the Internet.Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=1702 Oct 2008 12:37:59Advertise a media job or opportunity on Media Talent Bank for freeDigital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=1816 Oct 2008 16:35:31Submissions have now opened for 4iP, Channel 4’s new £20m funding scheme for public service, digital media production.Digital Mediahttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=1920 Oct 2008 11:59:35Graphic Designer Russell Hall has some advice for freelancers.Creative Arthttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=2024 Oct 2008 10:23:08Here is something useful I stumbled upon, no pun intended, www.socialposter.com is an incredibly ugly, yet highly useful site for automating the whole social bookmarking process.Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=2311 Nov 2008 10:55:07We may be heading into the dark recesses of Winter, but there is new life in the good ship Media Talent Bank as a brand, spanking new Jobs page and fully functioning RSS feed are now live!Broadcastinghttp://www.mediatalentbank.com/blogdisplay.aspx?id=2417 Nov 2008 11:18:31"One question comes up time and time again when discussing freelancing: "How much should I charge?"" Graphic Designer Russell Hall takes readers through the nuts and bolts of freelancing.Creative Art