The dominant industry, should I say, of information environment today is more of the multimedia industry. That’s the kind of information environment I want myself to be a part of. Everywhere, in the television, radio, and even in internet. All you can hear and see are part of this information environment of multimedia Industry. This specific area of information is too general. But that’s what’s making me soaked into this kind of environment even as early as now. Engaging me into this field would be both hard and easy in some aspects.
Ever since several kinds of broadcast methods started, multimedia industry has also become a part of the big picture. I mean, what would be the broadcasting’s art without it? Broadcasting itself is already multimedia. Never will multimedia survive without being supplied with the latest in information technology. In this vast and fast progression of information in our generation, updates in multimedia are a big demand. In order to be competitive enough in this industry, it is a must that you’ll be the frontier in the latest update in information today.
Now, what are some of the common multimedia representation that we see? Advertisement, animations, graphics, audio, website, and even other applications in some common gadgets.
Animation, what comes in your mind when you her anime? For sure you’ll think of cartoons. How about animation? Maybe how cartoons are made. Well that could be accepted. But see, animation has been playing a big role in commerce. It has shown a big impact from young ones until adults. Simple animations can generate your pocket with more money. Television commercials are made through animations that attract consumers. Also in movie industry, animation plays a big role. This has also become a part of the information environment.
Graphics has also become a part of this multimedia industry that also gave a big impact. I’m so much inclined in creating graphics. It’s not just about making images. Graphical multimedia also includes several stuffs that involve graphics. Like me, I’m also fund of creating shirt designs. Again, another good source of income. As early as now I could gain profit from my designs that is why I also am more into this kind of information environment.
Audio multimedia has also now become a trend. But not just speaking of being trendy, it also is a part of this information era. You just don’t create sounds or whatever. You also have to learn it. It doesn’t always have to be made by artists. Remember that software used by recording companies is made by computer wizards. Singers don’t make it. This still includes us techie guys as one of the people group who can work on several areas. There’s just got to be some sort of specialization.
Animation and audio industry as a link to the information environment is more likely to be understood as some sort of industry where information is needed. It doesn’t mean you have to be an artist or whatever it needs to be. I’m citing the fact that as information technology specialist, we could participate in these areas through establishing specializations in creating some sort of software that could help enhance the certain industries.
Websites, web developing, or other web thingy. These play a big part in the world of information. Everywhere you go, as long as internet is accessible, the World Wide Web is just at the tips of your fingers. Information can be shared in and is at the reach of every mankind. Now what’s interesting in engaging yourself into the world of internet? Though some are not totally beneficial, if you know what I mean, being a part of its world can give you more than what you want, more than what you need. But still it is not a god. Businesses, lifestyle, communication, I mean everything is in store for you. Internet has changed the lives of several people. This is one reason why others even me myself would want to be in this kind of trend. You could even change something through the web. Earning money is more than just a piece of cake. Since when did clicking make money? When internet began, almost all of the things to make life easy came to reality. Communication became more intimate; selling has now reached the overseas.
Now what really makes it interesting in web industry? Let’s try to put the other multimedia examples that I said. Starting in making a web site you will have to know basics in using several computer languages. Then you can crate scripts in making a web site. Now, let us integrate graphics. To make a web site presentable enough for your target of presentation you have to have a design. Now graphical designs are being used here. You have to create graphics that will make a website look good. It is common in all websites. And in web industry now, one CSS(cascading style sheet [used in designing web sites]) can cost more than Php25000, you only have to know how to make cascading style sheet on a web page. Then, as an IT student, undergoing database analysis and design will be helpful in creating a web site. Dynamic web sites can cost Php30000 per package. These prices are freelance price demand. See how you could make big money out of multimedia?
So how can we integrate animation in web developing? You just have to have a know-how in creating simple animation and you can embed it to the page. Now, the rates of simple flash animation could cost Php100 per second, try to think of it, making a simple animation is easy, and do you think there are clients who want to have animations in there site for just 1 second? I don’t think so.
Then the audio, these are miscellaneous in websites. But it still is useful for some.
And one more fact, creating websites nowadays such as websites specified as web 2.0s can make you rich in just a snap. Many have become rich because of websites just like the creators of youtube, mySpace, facebook, dig, etc. Who knows, we could become one. In just a snap, instant Filipino billionaire. See? There’s nothing bad in being ambitious, it also helps, just don’t take it to deep that it might take your dignity out.
Even as a programming major or networking major, the information environment of multimedia still fits the job. In all these aspects, the expertise can be applied. It’s not merely engaging in this industry just to be one of those who are good in using, but making use of the profession as ones who will enhance the innovation of existing technology. This wide range of opportunity will enable people under the information industry participate in major economical issues. Through this, information industry can dominate the economy.
So how can the principles of information organization and representation help me in performing this role? Since putting I’m looking forward for myself in taking this step for my status or even now that I am slowly making it happen, the principles will help me establish my goal, whether to pursue or change my mind. As I mold myself as a being participating in such environment, considering the principles would be helpful enough to look forward for plans, and young as I am, I can establish visions and goals I have to achieve the moment I put myself into it. I should consider the place I will be participating, that all those things I am planning to pursue under the environment will be enough to support it. Looking forward to a positive outcome is always our aim, how could someone think of a plan without merely reflecting. Making a pre-step in my plans will enable me to push through the plans that I have. In this information environment of multimedia, considering the principles is a must, looking at it to see if the principles may be applied in my zone. As early as now, I do have to decide where I will be working for that plan, and the principles will help guide me through the destination of my work responsibility.
What are the challenges that I will take in stepping through this plan? Or what are those barriers that I should consider? Well this is what makes it hard, the competition between people participating in multimedia is very strong. As if the traffic of vehicles are heavy. As I heard some experiences, being recognized or being on top you have to go through several sacrifices. You see, even elementary got the know-how on computers. I could consider them as challenge. Can you imagine even those kids could bring down ideas of elders. How could you pursue if at the first place your initial rivals are kids? That is one good challenge for me. But as for the experience and status, if a student really finishes studies and got some bonus skill plus patience, there is nothing impossible in reaching goals.
Another thing that I could take as a serious challenge is the real world of multimedia, you see, if you apply to a company that is inclined to multimedia its either of the two, you get the job or you find another job. But I don’t. The very hard thing is being a freelancer. But as a graduate, why would you go freelancing if you could manage to give it your shot for companies?
Another thing is economy; being part of the multimedia industry you have to look at the zone if it is fit for the job. Just like what I said, you have to consider the principles in pursuing the plan or else you’ll get frustrated. If the multimedia economy in a place is good, then go on. It’s always good to see the demand of your service in a place. If not, it will be hard for you to make a living. Honestly speaking, all of these things are for the purpose of living as a normal human who needs a shelter food and clothing. If the place is not good for you, then go, find another place if you want to insist your goals for yourself. It’s better than to change your mind at the end of everything. Make a move.
But for me, the most difficult challenge a person could have is he himself. It’s a matter of commitment and discipline. Not yet as a true professional in the said information environment but as a student yet. How could all this self envisions be done if at the beginning of every step a person has already been corrupt to his own self? Even if he could find a turning point, everything will be out of its place. You see, every person blames other things for some sort of mistakes, but the truth is the person, he himself, is also the one to be blamed. It is not sometimes but always. For we are the one who chooses for our own. We make our own decision. We have our free will, so we have our own consequences to be faced for every step we make along the way. We are lead and guided by God in a way that he provided us, it is through his word-The Bible. Now being corrupt Id really a matter of self management, committing mistakes are part of our undirected decisions.
Face it, you are the hardest being to tame. You can’t even face yourself well in the mirror if the problem is within you. You even try to deny yourself.
After all of these, choosing to be in a specific information environment, such as the multimedia industry, is both easy and hard. It is easy in a way that achieving it will be simple if discipline within one’s self is present and hard in such a way that our selves are the most difficult thing to manage. We ourselves are the biggest challenge for us.
I’m looking forward for all of us to become successful one day. More than just what we know and dream about.
