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MAZZIOTTI

MEDIA

ANNUAL REPORT

2008

2008

MAZZIOTTI

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Cheif Executive Officer

LETTER

To the Shareholders and employees of

Mazziotti Media I’m delighted to share with Everyone that fiscal 2007 was another outstanding year for your Company, enlivened by significant creative and financial achievements to make all of us proud. Mazziotti media’s strong performance — across business divisions and around the world — is a tribute to the men and women of Mazziotti Media and the great experiences they deliver to consumers. Their passion to excel is admirable, andtheir commitment to quality is as consistent as it is remarkable.

first appearance at the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as the official 2007 Ambassador for the event. In December, we will take our brand expansion one step further by bringing Fido the Musical in New York City. We are very excited about this tremendous opportunity to further extend one of the most successful franchises in Hollywood history. Every one of our movies must tell a great story in a compelling way to successfully standout among the clutter and competition. We have dedicated a considerable amount of resources and energy in 2007 toward dif In 2007, we advanced our strate- ferentiating our films. gic priorities, strengthening our financial results, growing the value of our thank you for your continued support. brands, enhancing our ability to meet critical challenges and building a solid foundation for future growth. Creativity and innovation are at the root of everything we do, and in 2007 the cre- Dylan John Mazziotti ativity on display across the Company President and Chief Executive Officer, was simply amazing. Mazziotti Media Db Graphic Design was a big source of that great creative energy. Bower & co. photography came flying out of the gate and had an amazing debut. I am pleased to report that 2007 was our most successful year since we took MOE Films public in 2004, thanks in large part to the blockbuster success of Fido the Third and the Fido franchise as a whole. In addition to boasting the best domestic opening in the history of animated film, Fido the Third became the second highest grossing film of 2007 in the U.S. and the fourth best performing animated movie of all time. Additionally,Fido made his

mission statement

missionstatement

We strive to develop innovation in all media through state of the art technology, leadership and partnerships.

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Db Graphic

DESIGN

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Db Graphic

DESIGN

The term graphic design can refer to a number of artistic and professional disciplines which focus on visual communication and presentation. Various methods are used to create and combine symbols, images and/or words to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. A graphic designer may use typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to produce the final result. Graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated.

important features of graphic design especially when using pre-existing materials or diverse elements.

Common uses of graphic design include magazines, advertisements, product packaging and web design. For example, a product package might include a logo or other artwork, organized text and pure design elements such as shapes and color which unify the piece. Composition is one of the most

In a magazine article or advertisement, often the graphic designer or art director will commission photographers or illustrators to create original pieces just to be incorporated into the design layout. Contemporary design practice has been extended to the modern computer, for

A graphic design project may involve the stylization and presentation of existing text and either preexisting imagery or images developed by the graphic designer. For example, a newspaper story begins with the journalists and photojournalists and then becomes the graphic designer’s job to organize the page into a reasonable layout and determine if any other graphic elements should be required.

example in the use of WYSIWYG user in- tion, such as Milton Glaser. terfaces, often referred to as interactive design, or multimedia design. New ideas can come by way of experimenting with tools and methods. Some Critical, observational, quantitative designers explore ideas using pencil and analytic thinking are required and paper to avoid creating withfor design layouts and rendering. in the limits of whatever computer If the executor is merely following fonts, clipart, stock photos, or rena sketch, script or instructions (as dering filters (e.g. Kai’s Power Tools) may be supplied by an art director) are available on any particular conthey are not usually considered the figuration. Others use many differauthor. The layout is produced using ent mark-making tools and resources external traditional or digital image from computers to sticks and mud as editing tools. Selecting the appropri- a means of inspiring creativity. One of ate tools for each project is critical the key features of graphic design is in how the project will be perceived that it makes a tool out of appropriby its audience. ate image selection in order to convey meaning.[9] In the mid 1980s, the arrival of desktop publishing and graphic art software applications introduced a generation of designers to computer image manipulation and creation that had previously been manually executed. Computer graphic design enabled designers to instantly see the effects of layout or typographic, and to simulate the effects of traditional media without requiring a lot of space. However, traditional tools such as pencils or markers are often used to develop ideas even when computers are used for finalization. Computers are generally considered to be an indispensable tool used in the graphic design industry. Computers and software applications are generally seen, by creative professionals, as more effective production tools than traditional methods. However, some designers continue to use manual and traditional tools for produc-

Bower& Co.

PHOTOGRAPHY

CONTACT INFORMATION BOWER & CO. Photography salt lake city, utah 84065 801.699.3022 WEBSITE: bowercophotoCOM EMAIL: [email protected] PHOTOS: FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/bowercophoto VIDEO:YOUTUBE.COM/bowercophoto FAN: facebook.com/pages/ FRIEND: MYSPACE.COM/bowercophoto FOLLOW: TWITTER.COM/bowercophoto

Headquartered in riverton, utah, bower & co. photography is the world’s leading creator and distributor of imagery, and a recognized provider of premium digital content. Founded in 2005, the company now serves customers in more than 100 countries and is the first place many creative and publishing professionals turn to discover, purchase and manage images and other digital content. Our award-winning photographers and imagery help customers produce inspiring work which appears every dayin the world’s most influential newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, films, television programs, books and websites. Ourproducts are licensed through company-owned offices, a global network of delegates, who act as sales agents in countries where wedo not

have wholly-owned offices, and distributors. We pioneered the solution to aggregate and distribute visual content and, since 2005, have made much of the visual content industry’s leading imagery available through multiple websites, including www.istockphoto.com, and www.wireimage.com. We provide high quality, relevant digital content to: creative professionals at advertising agencies, graphic design firms, corporations, film and broadcasting companies; editorial customers involved in newspaper, magazine, book, CD and online publishing; and corporate marketing departments and other business customers. By aggregating the content of our various leading imagery collections on the web and partnering with other content owners and imagery pro-

viders, we offer a comprehensive and user-friendly solution for our customers’ content needs. Our goal is to be the leading digital content provider in every major market, offering communications professionals content and related services at multiple price points on multiple platforms.

MOE films

CONTACT INFORMATION MOE FILMS & VIDEO salt lake city, utah 84065 801.699.3022 WEBSITE: BOWERCOPHOTO.COM EMAIL: [email protected] PHOTOS: FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/BOWERCOPHOTO VIDEO:YOUTUBE.COM/BOWERCOPHOTO FAN: facebook.com/pages... FRIEND: MYSPACE.COM/BOWERCOPHOTO FOLLOW: TWITTER.COM/BOWERCOPHOTO

MOE films

Film encompasses individual motion pictures, the field of film as an art form, and the motion picture industry. Films are produced by recording images from the world with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or special effects.

Films are cultural artifacts created by specific cultures, which reflect those cultures, and, in turn, affect them. Film is considered to be an important art form, a source of popular entertainment and a powerful method for educating — or indoctrinating — citizens. The visual elements of cinema gives motion pictures a universal power of communication. Some films have become popular worldwide attractions by using dubbing or subtitles that translate the dialogue.

Traditional films are made up of a series of individual images called frames. When these images are shown rapidly in succession, a viewer has the illusion that motion is occurring. The viewer cannot see the flickering between frames due to an effect known as persistence of vision, whereby the eye retains a visual image for a fraction of a second after the source has been removed. Viewers perceive motion due to a psychological effect called beta movement.

Dy lM a BROAD

CASTING

CONTACT INFORMATION DylMa BROADCASTING salt lake city, utah 84065 801.699.3022 WEBSITE: DYLMAPODCASTING.WORDPRESS.COM EMAIL: [email protected] PHOTOS: FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/DBPNONLINE VIDEO:YOUTUBE.COM/DBPNONLINE FAN: facebook.com/pages/ FRIEND: MYSPACE.COM/??? FOLLOW: TWITTER.COM/DYLMA

Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and/or video signals which transmit programs to an audience. The audience may be the general public or a relatively large sub-audience, such as children or young adults. The sequencing of content in a broadcast is called a schedule. As with all technological endeavours, a number of technical terms and slang have developed. A list of these terms can be found at list of broadcasting terms. Television and radio programs are distributed through radio broadcasting or cable, often both simultaneously. By coding signals and having decodi n g

equipment in homes, the latter also enables subscription-based channels and pay-per-view services. The term “broadcast” originally referred to the sowing of seeds by scattering them over a wide field. It was adopted by early radio engineers from the Midwestern United States to refer to the analogous dissemination of radio signals. Broadcasting forms a very large segment of the mass media. Broadcasting to a very narrow range of audience is called narrowcasting. Economically there are a few ways in which stations are able by volunteers (common with community broadcasters) * direct government payments or operation of public broadcasters * indirect government payments, such as radio and television licenses * grants from foundations or business entities * selling advertising or sponsorships * public subscription or membership Broadcasters may rely on a combination of these business models. For example, National Public Radio, a non-

commercial network within the United States, receives grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (which in turn receives funding from the U.S. government), by public membership, and by selling “extended credits” to corporations. Contents The first regular television broadcasts began in 1937. Broadcasts can be classified as recorded or live. The former allows correcting errors, and removing superfluous or undesired material, rearranging it, applying slow-motion and repetitions, and other techniques to enhance the program. However some live events like sports telecasts can include some of the aspects including slow motion clips of important goals/hits etc in between the live telecast.

American radio network broadcasters habitually forbade prerecorded broadcasts in the 1930s and 1940s requiring radio programs played for the Eastern and Central time zones to be repeated three hours later for the Pacific time zone. This restriction was dropped for special occasions, as in the case of the German dirigible airship Hindenburg at Lakehurst, New Jersey in 1937. During World War II, prerecorded broadcasts from war correspondents were allowed on U.S. radio. In addition, American radio programs were recorded for playback by Armed Forces Radio stations around the world. A disadvantage of recording first is that the public may know the outcome of an event from another source, which may be a spoiler. In addition, prerecording prevents live announcers from deviating from an officially-approved script, as occurred with propaganda broadcasts from Germany in the 1940s and with Radio Moscow in the 1980s. Many events are advertised as being live, although they are often “recorded live” (sometimes called “liveto-tape”). This is particularly true of performances of musical artists on radio when they visit for an in-studio concert performance. This intentional blurring of the distinction between live and recorded media is viewed with chagrin among many music lovers. Similar situations have sometimes appeared in television (“The Cosby Show is recorded in front of a live studio audience”).

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