Abby Doermann

Editing Legacy Interviews, we get to know clients better after they leave than we ever do while they are in the studio. In the footage, they tell us all about themselves. We can pause them, have them repeat themselves, speed them up, or slow them down. We watch and listen with technical scrutiny in a way no one watches anyone in real life. Observing people this way makes us realize how much they are telling us beyond what they are saying. People are complex, but we think three main categories sum up who we are: our stories, our perspectives, and our idiosyncrasies. #editing # #recording #recordingstudio  #stories  #family  #values #stlouis #relationships #legacy #legacyinterviews

Howdy, I’m Meagan! Longtime friends call me Meg. For my new connections, read on for a little about me. 2008: I spent my formative professional years in the methodical, structured, collaborative production industry as a freelance artist turned producer, eventually dipping my toes in creative video direction. 2017: I started a live music series called, “Loft Stories”, and partnered with brands like BREDA (MEGHANI), Topo Chico (The Coca-Cola Company) among others. The series became a top 3 listening room experience in Dallas/Fort Worth in less than three years with no funding and a lot of digital marketing! Out of the series a limited video project was born (linked in my experiences). Through Loft Stories, I began consulting musicians on building their brand identities, social media marketing, and advocating for their own fair pay. This led me to speaking opportunities, showcase panels, and curating artist lineups for city-wide festivals and online streaming platforms. 2021: I was fortunate enough to join a start up company where I produced festivals, video podcasts, created a pop-up music offering, and continued consulting. 2022: I conceptualized, produced and co-released an EP album-length visual project for a Pop artist. We created five music videos that would tell a coshesive story in collaboration with CinemaStory The same year I began booking music for organizations, cities, and venues, including Fair Park Dallas, which earned me the Director of Entertainment title for an amusement venue in Downtown Dallas. Through March of 2024 I had the immense pleasure of routing tours through Dallas, partnering with artists on album releases and concert after parties, while programming music nights, at times working with KERA – North Texas Public Broadcasting’s 91.7 KXT, DJ nights, and other events that successfully brought in a new customer base who otherwise may not have experienced the space. Today: I continue to champion artists and meet with them on their brand and strategy, and book them for paid gigs. In a dream scenario I would do this for the rest of time with continued artist management - and I’m good at it. Knowing that, I am remaining open to new experiences where I can sharpen my knowledge and gain additional skills. I crave growth. I would love to continue working in video production, which is my first love. If I were to jump into a completely new industry, I am passionate about interior design and I’m curious to put my project management skills to use in that world. And, because I have been a music head my whole life, I aspire to work as a music supervisor on films and commercials in the future. If you have made it this far thank you for giving me a few minutes of your day, truly. I am looking for new opportunities every day and would love to connect and collaborate with you! Cheers x

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🎥New Project Spotlight: Wedding Video trailer 💍 I'm excited to share my latest work on editing and color grading a beautiful wedding function video! Capturing and enhancing these special moments was a joy, and I'm proud of the final result. #WeddingVideo #VideoEditing #ColorGrading #PostProduction #WeddingMemories #FilmMaking

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Inspired by the discourse around the mass layoffs devastating the video games industry right now, I present some of my experiences navigating the creative world. I talk about what has worked for me personally when it comes to preserving my artistic integrity, sense of purpose, and personal agency, as well as why separating your income from your creative passions can sometimes work to your benefit. Join me for these reflections and be sure to share your thoughts and experiences.

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This #PrideMonth, we celebrate the vibrant diversity of our music community. Let's continue to foster acceptance and love for all 🌈 Here are 4 Ways to Foster an Inclusive Classroom ➡ Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eWDjbVn5 🎵 Diverse Repertoire: Including music from various cultures, genres, and historical periods. This not only broadens students’ musical exposure but also allows them to see their own cultures represented. 🌎 Cultural Context: Teaching the historical and cultural background of music pieces. This helps students understand the broader context of the music they are learning. 🎤 Student Voice: Encouraging students to share their musical interests and experiences. This can lead to more engaged learning and a sense of ownership in their musical education. 💭 Critical Discussions: Facilitating conversations about how social issues intersect with music, such as exploring how different artists have used music as a form of social commentary. By integrating these elements in curriculum development, music educators can create a curriculum that not only educates but also empowers students by honoring their diverse identities. #TMEA #InclusiveEducation #DiversityInMusic

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"It's already a minefield for independent artists to navigate breaking into the music industry, particularly in a social media-dominant world that largely hinges on a breakthrough digital moment. Music data analysis firm Chartmetric deemed it was “harder than ever” for undiscovered artists to go viral, according to a 2023 report, with 81 percent of artists on Spotify pulling in less than 1,000 monthly streams." Thanks so much Rolling Stone for giving a mention to our 2023 Year in Music report! Catch the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eED7Qnhd #musicindustry #musictech #musicbusiness #musicnews

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Disney is looking to bring a little joy to theaters with its upcoming release of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” Current expectations see the animated sequel easily topping $85 million during its domestic opening this weekend, which would make it the highest debut of any film released in the United States and Canada in 2024. Some are even forecasting the film could secure more than $100 million in ticket sales, a feat not seen since July 2023 when Warner Bros.′ “Barbie” waltzed into cinemas. Any opening figure north of $50 million would be a boon for Pixar, which has struggled to regain its foothold at the box office in the wake of the pandemic. However, Disney seems confident in “Inside Out 2,” as the film is expected to have a 100-day theatrical run, a nearly unheard-of stint nowadays for animated features and non-blockbuster action flicks. While most consumers are agnostic about theatrical release windows — the period of weeks or months that a film is shown exclusively in theaters before it hits streaming or other on-demand options — for cinema operators and box office analysts, a commitment to more than three months of exclusivity on the big screen is a big deal. https://lnkd.in/gUvzp4qh

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I teamed up with Arielle Rosenstein and Trey Buongiorno to write this week's blog post about visualizing action description (as an artist, director, or reader!) Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dScBr3pz

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For years my weapon of choice has been #adobeanimate. For better or for worse, I've stuck with this tool for everything from graphic design to character animation. Like any good tool, it has its strengths and weaknesses. When I venture out into 2.5D programs, its limited rigging toolset is super glaring. Ugh! However, when it comes to frame by frame animation Animate is second to none. Thanks to Electric Dog's Flanimate Power Tools a WORLD-CLASS IK rigging toolset has been added to my favorite animation software. These model sheets are from a project called "Go and Tell" produced for Child Evangelism Fellowship. Multi-View Rigs, which are AnimateCC's equivalent of 360° rigs are impressive, but not always practical to create. In this case "Go and Tell" was my debut project for CEF and I got the Go ahead to make the character designs as spectacular as possible!😆 Electric Dog Flanimate Power Tools Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe

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On Day Four: By now you’ll have made adjustments to your A, B and C story arcs so we’ll check in on those and look more deeply into scene structure. We’ll identify your script’s central line and work to level up your dialog, submerging the On The Nose into the subtext. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gGWyHFig . #writing #wip #writingmemes #screenwriting #writer #screenwriters #screenwriter #screenwritersoflinkedin #scriptwriting #scriptwriters #scriptwriter #screenwritercommunity #screenplaywriting #screenplay #womenscreenwriters #screenplaywriting #screenplaywriters #screenwritingsolutions #screenwritingadvice #shortscript #featurescript #screenwritinglab

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Ever wonder how someone transitions from senior high school to Advertising Design? In this video, we chat with Ate Andrei and Ate Alyssa, Mapúa students who took the leap! They share their unique journey and why the Advertising Design program was a perfect fit! Thinking about a career in advertising but not sure where to start? This video is for you! #Mapua #AdvertisingDesign #ADA #SMS

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Met a very cool fellow disabled person today, and our conversation prompted me to revisit these questions: There’s an ecosystem of remarkable & talented disabled creatives - who also know our TV staffing percentages are infinitesimal, so the experiences we have only carry currency in the spaces we build together. We aren’t the only audience who needs to hear from us though Once you see this problem, you can’t unsee it. Where are the disabled TV stars, movie stars, supporting cast members, musicians, newscasters, producers? Showrunners? Ramps? Where are the people with disabilities in your own organization and industry? Are they all freelance contractors, or have they been fully welcomed into the fold with the opportunities for mobility and security and leadership that your other colleagues are afforded?

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Make sure you are being cautious when seeing posts about employment. If someone posts about a job opening, but there is no info about the studio or even an email to contact, then most likely it's just a scam. Make sure to look at the person's profile page that is doing the post. Look at where they are located and if they are even working for a company related to your industry. Also if there is no contact info, you posting a comment "i'm interested! here is my website" is a waste of time. In addition, if there is an actual real job posting from a studio, make sure to see where they are located. If the studio is all the way in india, then chances are they wont hire and pay you in your currency and regular rate since the project is being outsourced to them at a much cheaper rate. #tips #animation #artists #scams #industry #jobpostings #employment #lookout #illustration #2d #3d #cartoons

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Answer: Not us. The Agency never selects people for work. Our clients; Assistant Directors, Producers, Casting Directors choose who they want to work with. We can only put you in front of them. View more of our Frequently Asked Questions here: https://lnkd.in/etqUS3uj - - - #FAQs #TeamCrowdTracker #Supporting #Artists #ADs #ProductionAccounts #Since2003 #HETV #Film #Advertising #Production #Crowd #Casting #Booking

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