In this issue, "Thinking Big," we talk with companies that are growing rapidly and successfully in spite of the marketplace malaise that many are experiencing in these hyper-competitive times. What we found out from these incredibly successful companies may surprise you. Making Big Plans: Team-building in South Africa -- How a South African animation company is taking over the world. DaVinci: Rebuilding the Brand -- A talk with Blackmagic Design's Grant Petty about the future of one of the industry's mostly influential companies. Molecule-fueled Imagination -- Unusual approaches to creativity inside one of New York's most successful post houses. HDNet's Drive Toward Success -- One of the HDNet's founders tells the story behind the company. Small Steps To Big Success -- How a Georgia company is growing, against the odds. Setting A New Home 3D Standard -- Stereoscopic 3D hasn't "arrived" until it arrives in the home. Participating in Your Own Rescue -- One way to think big is to never buy even your most logical excuses.

Dean Velez
Dean Velez has been working in the graphics broadcast industry for over 10 years, training professional artists for over 6 years and teaching college courses for more than 4 years. He has been awarded 2 Emmy's for animation and been nominated 7 times for various graphics projects. He ha more...