You may have noticed that more and more websites are using .webp files instead of .jpg or .png files. But what exactly are .webp files? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the new file format and discuss why it’s becoming so popular. We’ll also compare .webp files to other file formats and see which one is best for graphic designers. What is a .WEBP file? A WEBP file is a compressed image […]
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Arts Incubator Project Animations
Arts Council of Wood-Buffalo asked me to come up with some concepts for a building they were in the process of purchasing might look like in the future. This is something very different from any project I had worked on in the past for a few factors. I had to imagine a place that currently looks old and run down, would look like in the future when it would become a placer for artist to […]
Read MoreThe Dos and Don’ts of Posting on Social Media
We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through your feed, minding your own business, when you see it. That one post that makes you cringe, shake your head, and wonder “what were they thinking?” We’re here to help you avoid being that person. Here are some dos and don’ts of posting on social media. DO: Keep it Short and SweetNobody wants to read a novel when they’re scrolling through their feed. A good rule of thumb […]
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence: The Elephant in the Artist’s Room.
In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) taking jobs away from human workers. From self-checkout machines at the grocery store to chatbots that handle customer service inquiries, it seems like AI is slowly but surely taking over more and more aspects of our lives. So, what does this mean for artists? Is it only a matter of time before AI programs like Dall-E and Midjourney […]
Read MoreUsing Tik Tok to Advertise your Small Business
Tik Tok is a social media platform full of creative content and is a great way to advertise your small business! And it’s not just for kids anymore – adults are using Tik Tok too! With over 800 million active users, there is a vast audience to reach with your content. You can use Tik Tok to show off your products or services in a creative and engaging way.
Read MorePhoto Restorations and Colourization
If you have some old photos lying around, why not breathe some new life into them by getting them either repaired by getting scratches tears or discolourations removed or getting colour added to black and white or sepia photos. Here are some examples of how I took some old family photos and fixed them up. These three photos above show the process of restoration and colourization. The first is an unedited scan of a photo. […]
Read MoreMILES BEHIND: A Spider-man Fan Film hits Youtube!
After nearly a year of work on their newest fan project, M’Guphynn Media finally releases MILES BEHIND: A Spider-Man Fan Film on their Youtube Page. Hexwave Media worked on many aspects of this short film from the two poster designs to camera work and social media posts. Covering up some of the bigger brand names with something that made sense to the world of Spider-man was something new and exciting to explore, take a look […]
Read MoreWhat happened to Gammazaki Media?
What happened to Gammazaki Media? People who know me have asked me again and again, so I’ve laid out some of the reasons I am rebranding my business. The Idea of Gammazaki Media came to me back in 2010 when I discussed with some friends about starting our own Video Game website where we would do “Let’s Plays”, Video Game Reviews, and previews. The word itself was made up by me because I wanted something […]
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