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Experts in their Field - Aleksander Vinter

Aleksander Vinter, also known by his stage name Savant is a Norwegian EDM producer who was introduced to music at a very young age. Aleksander is a “prodigious savant with aspergers syndrome and a fracture of ADD. He thinks out songs in seconds and produces them within a few hours. To date Aleksander has composed/produced over 10,000 songs in various genres; most notably metal, orchestral/classical, hip-hop and electronic music.” Aleksander first started with the ‘eJay’ program to produce music followed by ‘FastTracker’.

His inspiration came largely from video games early on. After finding FL Studio software, Aleksander continued with electronic music production and still uses it to this day for getting his musical ideas out quickly and efficiently. “On November 11, 2011, Aleksander released his commercial debut Ninur on SectionZ Records. From that day to December 12, 2012, he has released 5 LP's including near 60 commercial tracks while popping out multiple free downloads every month, keeping Savant fans far more than satisfied on a daily basis.”

Facebook | Soundcloud | Youtube

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Masters in their Industry - Holstee

The Holstee Manifesto traces back to 2009 when brothers Mike and Dave, along with partner Fabian had a brainstorming session. The three sat and thought deeply about what they wanted to achieve in their lives, and how they would be able to inspire passion within the masses at the same time. It started with Recycled Tees made of recycled plastic bottles, but their product range soon continued to grow. The goal was to inspire change on this planet. This resulted in a message that has resonated with people from all over the world. It has been shared over 500,000 times, while being viewed a staggering 60 million times. “The Holstee Manifesto is a call to action to live a life full of intention, creativity, passion, and community”. ‘The Holstee Manifesto: LifeCycle Video’ can be viewed on YouTube and the Manifesto poster along with other inspirational items can be found within their online store.

The Holstee Manifesto

Official Page | Youtube | Facebook

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Experts In Their Field - deadmau5

Joel Zimmerman, also known by his stage name Deadmau5, is a progressive-house music producer from Toronto, Canada. His name originated after discovering a dead rodent inside his computer. Friends started referring to him as the “dead mouse guy” soon after, and his online chat room handle became “deadmau5”. Joel had always been a tech wiz with an obsession for computers. He first dove into the music scene in 1997. While on the lookout for better production software, he stumbled upon Fruityloops 1.7. Although having no working music theory knowledge, Fruityloops allowed Joel to ‘plot’ musical ideas out with ease. To this day, he still uses the software for his productions.

“Zimmerman entered the scene early, stuck around, learned the tools of the trade and came out with something priceless on the other end: tons of experience and his own sound.” His creativity and innovation in sound design rapidly caught the attention of many. Joel has since released several dance albums, and has even been recognized by major networks such as MTV. He prides himself in having a signature sound and has rose to the top rapidly as a result. Deadmau5 now has sold out concerts all across the country, and is a true definition of success. He is actively involved in social media and communicates with fans through sites such as Ustream and Facebook. 

Check out deadmau5 on social:

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Ustream

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Experts in their Field - Zack Arias

Zack Arias is a photographer based in Atlanta, GA.  His specialty primarily lies within press and publicity photography for the music industry.   He lost almost everything to debt at one point, but is now a renowned editorial and commercial photographer.  Through struggle, Zack found a niche in white background portrait photography.  He aims for his subjects to feel comfort around a camera, while maintaining a minimalistic and raw approach to his photography.  His style is “simple, straightforward, bold, classic, true, and straight from camera.”  The advice he puts out there for photographers in finding inspiration and success in the field is highly valuable.  From finding one’s niche to the expectations for a first client are just a few of the topics he discusses in his videos.  Zack Arias is a prime example of someone who excels in creativity, allowing him to become a highly inspirational figure for those wanting to pursue their passions.

Want to engage with Zack?

Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr

  Source:

http://blog.photoshelter.com/2013/02/video-interview-with-zack-arias-if-i-had-to-start-my-photo-business-today/

http://zackarias.com

http://blog.photoshelter.com/2013/02/video-interview-with-zack-arias-if-i-had-to-start-my-photo-business-today/

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3 Tips for Staying Creative

We’ve all be there whether we are artists, writers, marketers, or musicians, we have hit a point where we don’t know what to do. Creative block can come in many shapes and forms, but how you handle it can make all the difference. Even better would be to avoid creative blocks all together and remain creative as often as possible. There are ways to boost your creativity all around you. Here’s three of our quick picks we use everyday.

Take a video - Videos hit many of our senses simultaneously and are great for stimulating some fun in your office or home. Get others involved even if they are quick videos like Vine or 1 Second Everyday. Taking a video is a great way to capture the memories that can slip away if left undocumented. Do yourselves a favor and start grabbing some memories to share today

Defocus - Turn off the tunnel vision. While taking things out of focus seems counterintuitive it is sometimes necessary. Focusing for too long will take things out of perspective and not allow you to move on. Dropping your work to watch a movie or take a jog can be really beneficial to the way you think and create.

Learn something new - Picking up a new tool or skillset can seem scary, but could prove to be the most valuable tool for boosting your creativity. Learning a new skill or picking up a new tool will force you to think in new ways. Some of our favorite tools can be found here.

Creativity can be tough to manage, but it is something that needs to be addressed every day of our lives. Whether you are learning something new, turning it off for a few minutes, or sitting back and recording life, you’ll definitely get your creative side reengaged.