http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php en info@noblestudios.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-07T21:04:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/safari_5 http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/safari_5/#When:21:04:00Z Earlier this month, we discussed the popular Web browser Chrome. This week, we will review another new browser, Safari 5. Safari 5 delivers web pages at greater speeds than before. It works on the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac and PC. It displays your favorite websites at a glance and checks your spelling and grammar. Some additional features of Safari 5 include: Safari Reader removes ads and other visual distractions from online articles More than a dozen new HTML5 support features including full screen video and Geolocation New JavaScript engine which is 2x faster than Safari 4 A smarter address field, tab setting, hardware acceleration for Windows and improved Web inspector Read more: Safari 5 In The News 2010-09-07T21:04:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/social_marketing http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/social_marketing/#When:16:00:00Z   Noble Studios’ Jarrod Lopiccolo and his team of developers will discuss the setup of several well-known social sites at the NCET Social Marketing Bootcamp on Saturday, September 11 from 9 am until 5 pm at the Lake Mansion Garden Pavilion in Reno.  Attendees will learn in a hands-on atmosphere as the Noble Studios team uses several members of the audience to demonstrate how easy it is to setup and start using social sites for their business. The presentation will include overviews of Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and WordPress. The cost for NCET’s Social Marketing Bootcamp is $49 in advance, $59 at the door. Price includes lunch and refreshments. For more event details, visit www.NCET.org.rrodlo and his team of developers will discuss the setup of several well-known social sites at the NCET Social Marketing Bootcamp on Saturday, September 11 from 9 am until 5 pm at the Lake Mansion Garden Pavilion in Reno.      Attendees will learn in a hands-on atmosphere as the Noble Studios team uses several members of the audience to demonstrate how easy it is to setup and start using social sites for their business. The presentation will include overviews of Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and WordPress. The cost for NCET’s Social Marketing Bootcamp is $49 in advance, $59 at the door. Price includes lunch and refreshments. For more event details, visit www.NCET.org.Noble Studios’ Jarrod Lopiccolo and his team of developers will discuss the setup of several well-known social sites at the NCET Social Marketing Bootcamp on Saturday, September 11 from 9 am until 5 pm at the Lake Mansion Garden Pavilion in Reno Noble Studios’ Jarrod Lopiccolo and his team of developers will discuss the setup of several well-known social sites at the NCET Social Marketing Bootcamp on Saturday, September 11 from 9 am until 5 pm at the Lake Mansion Garden Pavilion in Reno.   Attendees will learn in a hands-on atmosphere as the Noble Studios team uses several members of the audience to demonstrate how easy it is to setup and start using social sites for their business. The presentation will include overviews of Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and WordPress.   The cost for NCET’s Social Marketing Bootcamp is $49 in advance, $59 at the door. Price includes lunch and refreshments. For more event details, visit www.NCET.org.     The Noble Culture 2010-08-31T16:00:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/7_years http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/7_years/#When:15:00:00Z We want to thank you, our loyal clients, family, friends, fans, followers, connections and of course, our crew!  We have been fortunate to grow every year since inception and we attribute our success to the great people around us. Cheers to another great year! Our year in review…• Jarrod and Season were named 2010 Young Entrepreneurs of the Year by the Nevada District of the U.S. Small Business Administration • We won four Gold and three Silver 2010 Communicator Awards; a Silver 2010 Creative Summit Award; and two 2009 Silver Davey Awards• After meeting our yearly goals, the crew was awarded with a strategic planning retreat to Florence, Italy• We went on a 5-day camping retreat to Convict Lake Resort in Mammoth, California• We welcomed five new employees to our growing team (Mike Kleinhans and Dawson Loudon as Developers; Isaac Reid and Arun Karnati as Interns; and Michael Thomas as V.P. of Business Development)• We secured seven international brands Follow us…follow us wherever we may go...Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube Thank you for your continued support,The Noble Crew The Noble Culture 2010-08-27T15:00:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/dawson_loudon http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/dawson_loudon/#When:16:00:01Z Noble Studios recently announced the hiring of Dawson Loudon as a developer. In his position, Dawson will be responsible for Web development with additional specialties in Facebook landing page development and email campaigning.  Dawson brings more than four years of professional experience as a Web developer and technology consultant to Noble Studios. Previously, he worked as a Web applications developer and software engineer for One-to-One Interactive, formerly known as Twelve Horses in Reno, Nev.  Dawson studied media communications and technology with an emphasis on Web design and video production at Bellevue Community College in Bellevue, Wash. He also holds an active membership with National Eagle Scout Association.   The Noble Culture 2010-08-25T16:00:01-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/isaac_reid http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/isaac_reid/#When:16:00:01Z Noble Studios recently announced the hiring of Isaac Reid as a development intern. In his position, Isaac will serve as an assistant graphic artist.  Isaac brings more than three years of freelance graphic design experience to Noble Studios. As a freelancer, he sharpened his design skills using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash.  Isaac recently earned his associate’s degree in graphic design from Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nev. He also garnered several student Addy Awards including two Gold, three Silver and Best of Show from the American Advertising Awards. The Noble Culture 2010-08-24T16:00:01-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/arun http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/arun/#When:18:42:00Z Noble Studios recently announced the hiring of Arun Karnati as a development intern. In his position, Arun will serve as an assistant developer. Previously, Arun worked as a webmaster and technical assistant for Associated Students of University of Nevada, Reno (ASUN), where he was responsible for designing and maintaining dynamic websites for ASUN, providing technical support for the Career Center staff, and troubleshooting various hardware and software problems. Prior to that, he was a graduate assistant for technology at the university. Arun is an international graduate student from India. He is currently attending the University of Nevada, Reno, to pursue his master’s degree in computer science. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in India. The Noble Culture 2010-08-23T18:42:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/ama_luncheon http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/ama_luncheon/#When:23:56:00Z Get Your Copy of the Presentation You got ‘em to your website - now what? Getting in front of the users is only half the battle. Some of the world’s largest organizations are increasing their marketing budgets by nearly 13 percent to emphasize the online user experience. How do decision makers justify the expense? 1. Improved brand perception 2. Increased conversion rates 3. Greater customer loyalty and retention 4. Increased customer advocacy 5. Increased traffic and search ranking Noble’s Jarrod Lopiccolo will be the guest speaker at the American Marketing Association luncheon on August 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Atlantis Hotel Casino in Reno. He will discuss the importance of usability and how YOU can improve your customers’ online experience. Jarrod drives strategy for many of Noble Studios leading clients including Autodesk, Inc. and San Francisco based Ammunition Group, named as one of the top five design firms in the world. Jarrod was recently named the 2010 Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the State of Nevada by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Read more: AMA The Noble Culture 2010-08-16T23:56:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/project_manager http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/project_manager/#When:21:18:00Z Job Description: Business Development Title: Senior Project (Account) Manager Reports to: COO Job Objective: The role of the Senior Project Manager is to scope, plan, supervise execution, and complete web development projects within deadlines and budget. This includes supervising all account management efforts within a fast-paced and energetic company. This management position will help identify appropriate technical resources and coordinate the efforts of team members, in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Senior Project Manager will also help define the objectives for client projects and oversee quality control from start to finish. Responsibilities: Directs and supervises all project management efforts within the company Identifies business development and up-sale opportunities with new and existing clients Provides strategic recommendations to clients for effective marketing and web based solutions Identifies resources needed, establishes project plans and assigns individual tasks Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to clients Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and customers in a timely and clear fashion Sets and continually manages project milestones with team members and clients Provides exceptional customer service that reinforces the company’s client focused philosophy Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis Analyzes final project profitability, revenue, margins, billing rates and staff utilization Develops and delivers status reports, proposals, technical requirements and presentations as needed Provides coaching, mentoring, motivation and supervision to project team members to instill pride and accountability for their work. Conducts project debriefs and implements best practices and improved processes for increasing productivity within the company Developing client relationships and referrals Relationships and Roles: Internal / External Cooperation Maintain contact with all clients to ensure high levels of client satisfaction Demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments Job Specifications: 3-5 years of experience in project/account management within the technology /web industry including all aspects of process development and execution Familiar with programming languages, including HTML, PHP,….. etc Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies, including social media platforms Technically competent with various software programs, including Microsoft Office, Basecamp, etc Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other team members Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new/emerging technologies including social media Understanding how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully Extensive experience in all aspects of Client Relationship Management Willingness to travel on occasion to client meetings Send your resume and cover letter to newcareer@noblestudios.com The Noble Culture 2010-08-11T21:18:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/chrome http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/chrome/#When:18:34:00Z Google Chrome is proving to be one of the most well-received Web browsers. Chrome combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to provide speed, simplicity, security and more features. Released for Linux, Mac, and PC, Chrome brings exciting new features including syncing of browser preferences, a welcome HTML5-based freshening of the bookmarks manager, and an extensions manager. It also boasts some HTML5 elements like Geolocation APIs and file drag and drop. According to Noble Studios’ developer, Tyler, “I recommend Chrome right now, but it's not without bugs. I like the minimalist design especially for performance. In windows, it loads just about instantly on any machine I run. Things as small and minute like that add up to a lot...” There's a lot to love about Chrome. Some of its top features include: Expanded Sync Run extensions in Incognito Mode HTML 5 Adobe Flash Plugs In Speed Omnibox New Tab Page Themes To learn more about Chrome, visit The Google Chrome Channel or the Google Chrome Features Web page.   In The News 2010-08-11T18:34:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/ribeiro_group http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/ribeiro_group/#When:04:30:00Z The Ribeiro Group has hired Noble Studios to update its website. The Ribeiro Group is a general contracting and development company specializing in commercial office, retail and industrial complexes. Founded by Johnny A. Ribeiro, Jr. 45 years ago, the Ribeiro Group has developed more than 10 million square feet of commercial space in Nevada, California and Arizona. The Noble Culture 2010-07-28T04:30:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/video_editor http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/video_editor/#When:19:24:00Z Based on user feedback, YouTube recently released a browser-based video editor. It is an experimental tool which allows users to make minor edits to videos and stitch several clips together. The video editor requires Adobe Flash. Here is how it works: 1. Visit YouTube and UPLOAD your video(s) to YouTube 2. Go to YouTube.com/editor and ARRANGE your videos in chronological order 3. CUT your videos into two or more clips or shorten the segment 4. Add AUDIO using YouTube’s AudioSwap feature to add music to your videos 5. Title and PUBLISH your videos Once you have finished editing and stitching your videos together, you can delete your original upload and your new creation will still exist. YouTube is one of the most powerful marketing tools on the web. Your audience is more likely to watch a video or view a picture than read lengthy article posted on your website or social page. Stay tuned as Noble Studios continues to report the latest advances in viral marketing… Read more: CNET.com In The News 2010-07-13T19:24:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/suite_selector http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/suite_selector/#When:09:53:00Z Noble Studios recently designed and launched an interactive flash header for Autodesk Suite Selector. The header uses dynamically-driven 3D flash animations run by the PaperVision rendering engine, 2D textures, and Extensible Markup Language (XML) data.  The textures are based off of Autodesk’s unaltered assets allowing for quick deployment of any new future suite campaign. Autodesk® Design Suite Premium software enables architects and designers to combine the power and flexibility of AutoCAD® with 3D visualization and animation software. Best-in-class workflows for sketching, illustration, and animated visualization help you to design more creatively, communicate more clearly, and, ultimately, win business. Recently Launched 2010-07-05T09:53:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/camping http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/camping/#When:01:40:00Z The Noble crew and more than 20 of their friends enjoyed a 5-day camping retreat at Convict Lake Resort in Mammoth Lakes, California. With five campsites, three meals a day plus kegs of Heineken and Stella, everyone celebrated the beginning of summer in the great outdoors. On Thursday, several team members hiked the John Muir Wilderness, an aggressive 6-mile trail boarding the western shore of Convict Lake, and on Saturday the crew participated in a 3-table poker tournament. Some of the other fun activities included games, fishing, hot springs and kayaking. The historical Convict Lake got its name because it was the hideout for escaped convicts from the Nevada State Penitentiary in Carson City during the 1870’s (appropriate for a Noble Retreat). To learn more about Convict Lake, visit www.convictlake.com. View photos: Noble's Flickr Page The Noble Culture 2010-07-01T01:40:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/tv_internet http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/tv_internet/#When:22:46:00Z If you missed your favorite TV show or forgot to DVR it, you can catch up on all episodes online using your computer or mobile device. It is free, fast, and on-demand with limited commercial interruptions. You can even connect your TV to the Internet for a high-quality viewing experience from the comfort of your living room. It is television for the Internet generation. Some of the most popular online video services in the United States include Hulu and Revision3. Hulu is a free online video service offering an extensive library of hit TV shows, classic TV series and blockbuster movies on a variety of networks. Hulu is a joint venture of NBC Universal, Fox Entertainment Group and ABC Inc. Revision3 is another free independent Internet television network. Based in San Francisco, Revision3 creates, produces and distributes web TV shows on niche topics. Google TV offers a relatively new television Internet experience. It combines high-quality television with the power of the Internet. With Google Chrome built in, you can access your preferred websites (including YouTube, Noble Studios, etc.) and easily navigate between the TV and web. This changes your viewing experience from a few hundred channels to millions of channels across TV and the web. The Internet has changed the computer and mobile industries and now television. What’s next? In The News 2010-06-29T22:46:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/mike_kleinhans http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/mike_kleinhans/#When:18:21:00Z Noble Studios, an international Web development and digital marketing company, recently announced the hiring of Michael Kleinhans as a developer. In his position, Michael will serve as a graphic designer and 3D artist. Previously, Michael worked as an independent contractor for a variety of clients, where he was responsible for completing a variety of projects on a contract basis including marketing, Web design, logo design, illustration and 3D animation. Prior to that, he was an animator for Understand.com. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in Art from California State University in Chico, Calif. He also holds an associate’s degree in Art from Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The Noble Culture 2010-06-22T18:21:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/pigeon http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/pigeon/#When:18:29:00Z Outside of the world of Web, user interfaces and graphic design, several Noble crew members share a passion for music. In fact, our very own Grant Coulombe (aka Rabbit) and John Underwood (aka Johnny D) spend their spare time singing and playing various instruments in a band called Very Pretty Pigeon. The band was recently recognized by Resonance, a music and entertainment magazine based in the UK. According to Very Pretty Pigeon’s Myspace page, “the band is a culmination of a lifelong fascination with birds.” Together, the seven band members with bird nicknames play a total of eighteen instruments and are best known for self-produced songs “Wardove” and “Abnormal Behavior.” Some of the bands musical influences include Los Campesinos! Modest Mouse, Animal Collective, The Arcade Fire, and Mates of State. Read more: Resonance's review of Very Pretty Pigeon The Noble Culture 2010-06-21T18:29:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/hiring http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/hiring/#When:01:05:00Z We are private, profitable and rapidly expanding, and we're currently looking to add a strong PHP/MySQL Developer to join our brilliant team of developers. What is in it for you? - Competitive base salary - 100% Full Health Care Benefits for Fulltime Employees- Fun, Casual, Creative Atmosphere- Work with a BRILLIANT team of developers We'd like you to have the following experience... - 3+ years of PHP Experience - 2+ years of Flash (ActionScript 2/3) development- Web content management experience     - Expression Engine     - WordPress     - CMS Made Simple- MySQL database development for client/server applications You'll be... - Creating websites and Web-based applications- Brainstorming with team to help conceptualize projects and provide solutions for clients- Design functional requirements - Develop websites and applications according to the functional specifications So, If you are an PHP/MySQL Developer, please apply today! Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. The Noble Culture 2010-06-11T01:05:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/iphone_4 http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/iphone_4/#When:00:04:00Z Apple gears up to release the next generation iPhone. The new iPhone 4 is said to be the next best thing to happen to the iPhone since its original debut. Some of the new features include:• FaceTime - live video chatting• Two cameras – front and rear cameras allow for two different views• Retina Display - highest-resolution screen available on a phone• Multitasking – use multiple apps at the same time• HD Video Recording and Editing• 5 Megapixel Camera with LED Flash• 9.3mm thick - thinner than the current iPhone• Larger battery - 7 hours of talk time, 6 hours of 3G browsing, 10 hours on Wi-Fi, 10 hours of video playback, 40 hours of audio playback and 300 hours of standby You can reserve your iPhone 4 for pickup at an Apple Retail Store starting June 15. It is scheduled to arrive at Apple Retail Stores on June 24. Costs for the new phone start at $199. Although there have been rumors the iPhone is coming to the Verizon network, a release date has not been announced. According to Verizon’s chief executive, Apple is more likely to partner with Verizon once the cellular company deploys its fourth-generation network. Read more: iPhone 4 In The News 2010-06-08T00:04:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/communicator_awards http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/communicator_awards/#When:16:57:00Z Noble Studios received four 2010 Awards of Excellence (Gold) and three Awards of Distinction (Silver) from the Communicator Awards, the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence. The Communicator Awards received more than 9,000 entries from companies of all sizes. Awards of Excellence (Gold)• Promotional/Branding:  Autodesk “Our Story” • Display Advertising B-to-C (banners, buttons, skyscrapers): Autodesk “Our Story”• Rich Media B-to-B:  Autodesk “Our Story”• Rich Media B-to-C:  Autodesk “Our Story” Awards of Distinction (Silver)• Display Advertising B-to-B (banners, buttons, skyscrapers):  Autodesk “Our Story”• (2) Social Media Awards: Autodesk Project Dragonfly The Award of Excellence is the highest honor. It is given to those entries whose ability to communicate puts them among the best in the field. The Award of Distinction is presented for projects exceeding industry standards in quality and achievement. All entries were judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation only panel of “Who’s Who” in the industry. View all winning entries: The Communicator Awards The Noble Culture 2010-06-04T16:57:00-08:00 http://www.noblestudios.com/news/page/torchmate http://www.noblestudios.com/index.php/site/torchmate/#When:22:09:00Z Noble Studios was hired by Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems to redesign and develop a new website that would give its employees the ability to update all website content. The new website also features scrolling editable headers, news module, links to its social networking pages, RSS feeds, technical support area and a custom form. One of the biggest challenges with the launch of the new site was maintaining the site’s history of high SEO ranking. The website had been active on the web for more than 10 years. Therefore, it had been grandfathered into the search engines and had more than 300 outdated pages. Torchmate is the No. 1 CNC Cutting System. The company has been bringing affordable cnc plasma cutting tables and other automation solutions to manufacturers worldwide for more than 30 years. Recently Launched 2010-05-28T22:09:00-08:00