hi everybody!!

we’re back with another installment of “Just A Girl..in this Digital World”! this week we’re talking with a sista that not only uses technology to promote but also embraces technology out of necessity. being an independent filmmaker and documentarian, as well as co-owner of a media company, she is always on the prowl for the newest tool that will help make her job that much easier while maintaining quality. we are talking about Cynical Smith of Bucktown USA.

she streams her radio show “Linden Sundays” on Beatminerz Radio live via ustream.com and, Bucktown USA, which she co-owns, is celebrating the release of General Steele’s “Amerikkka’s Nightmare Part II: Children of War” with the companion documentary “We The People”. this is a woman that has embraced technology.

although a sista is busy, she sat for a second and answered some questions for “Just A Girl…”::

me: Bucktown USA has a .ning, do you find that it is helping you to grow your brand?
Cynical Smith: No I think it’s the opposite Bucktown USA is helping the Ning Brand to grow. What Ning offers is a great platform which otherwise would be very costly to design from scratch, but ultimately it depends on you to make your brand grow by marketing your site.

me: what is your favorite site for artists’ promotion?
Cynical Smith: Hmm… I can’t name one that is ideal, I like certain features from a bunch of different sites.

me: as an independent film director, what is your personal favorite site, whether for editing or post production?
Cynical Smith: Celtx is a free downable pre-production software. For $5.00 a month you can create an online studio with up to five users.

me: how much time do you usually spend online?
Cynical Smith: Too much, but not enough! I host an internet radio show twice a week plus I produce an online talk show so I spend a lot of time researching, building an online community, as well as marketing my Brand.

me: what do you see as the evolution of technology for filmmakers?
Cynical Smith: There are limitless distribution possibilities with the integration of TV and the Internet.

no doubt! everyday there’s new software coming out and computers get upgraded making the possibilities endless. so make sure you pay attention to what’s in the future for Cynical Smith and Bucktown USA! I’ll be back next week to introduce you to another sista making the tools of technology work for her!

laters!

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