Samisoni “Big Makk” Koroitamudu was an up and coming DJ and music producer taking over the scene in Orlando, FL. Tragically, he was killed in a car accident on August 29, 2016 during the prime of his music career. Born Samisoni Laweca Koroitamudu, Big Makk was one of Orlando’s hottest DJs. He was also an […]
Career Development at F.I.R.S.T. Institute
The Career Development department at F.I.R.S.T. Institute ensures you’re ready for entry-level employment upon completing your program. It was designed to help students prepare to begin their job searches after graduation. Every Career Development team member works hard to create awareness among employers. That way, they look to F.I.R.S.T. Institute as a major source to […]
Recording Arts & Show Production Graduate Spotlight: AC the Gift
AC the Gift – Graduate Spotlight Meet AC the Gift, a graduate of the F.I.R.S.T. Institute Recording Arts and Show Production program in Orlando, Florida. He’s been interested in music since a very young age. The graduate’s father was a pastor at a church when he was growing up, he enjoyed watching the church choir […]
Isaac Needleman: Instructor Spotlight, Film & Video Production
Meet Isaac Needleman, Film & Video Instructor with the Digital Filmmaking and Video Productions program at F.I.R.S.T. Institute in Orlando, FL. His industry background starts back in 2000 when he was in the US military. Needleman attended Defense Information School, located in Fort Meade, MD. It’s claim-to-fame is that famous news anchor Dan Rathers was […]
Importing Files into Adobe Premiere Pro | Video Editing Tips & Tricks
Meet Trent Duncan, Film & Video Instructor with F.I.R.S.T. Institute in Orlando, FL. He wants to talk with you about importing files into Adobe Premiere on this segment of Tips & Tricks. 1st Step to Importing Media Files Using Adobe Premier First off, it’s very important that you organize all of your media files before […]
F.I.R.S.T. Institute Students Work with Monkey Chow Productions
Meet Jeff Scheetz, a man who’s based his entire career on computer animations. He’s created special effects on various projects, including the TV shows “Start Track Voyager” and “515.” Scheetz opened The Dave School in 2000. It was a computer animation school located at Universal Studios, in Universal City, CA. A couple of years ago, […]
Alfonso Alvarez: Faculty Spotlight, Career Development
Meet Alfonso Alvarez, Director of Career Development at F.I.R.S.T. Institute in Orlando, FL. Interestingly enough, he started off wanting to be a Miami rapper as a teen. So, he and his friends opened up their own independent record label, right out of high school. Very quickly, Alvarez realized that the performing side of the music […]
The Moment Where Creativity Meets Career
The Moment Where Creativity Meets Career: F.I.R.S.T. Institute Graduation 7/13/17 The moment you turn your tassel with your diploma in hand, you’re not thinking about your grade on Quiz 7, or the hours of sleep you lost trying to balance work, school, and your internship. You think about the instructor who tutored you for Quiz 7, […]
THE PROS OF ATTENDING VIDEO PRODUCTION SCHOOL IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA
There are several schools in the Orlando area that offer courses and degree programs in the film industries. They offer a variety of courses that allow a student to earn a degree or obtain a certification in a specific aspect of their chosen industry. When the pros and cons are weighed, one school stands out […]
F.I.R.S.T. INSTITUTE: REVIEWS FROM MILITARY VETERAN STUDENTS
The diverse student body at F.I.R.S.T. Institute includes students from all walks of life and backgrounds, and we are very proud to include military veterans in our student profile. As our military veteran students have discovered, their experience and the skills learned during their time serving can translate well to a program like ours. Find […]
