Before we get started, allow me to introduce you to your new favorite things.
Whether you need to share files with others, sync them between home and work computers, or simply store documents in the magical cloud, Dropbox can be a great asset to media guys everywhere. I’ve covered many reasons why it’s great, but the biggest is it’s free! So please, use this link to get started, and come back for some tips when you’re done. Get Dropbox
With great graphics, HD videos, and recently added Photoshop files available for download, Graceway has saved me hours of time and frustration. It’s great that you can use their media on your website or in your promotional materials too. It is a little expensive, but even if you decide not to join be sure to visit their free downloads section. Go to Graceway
As soon as I craft the polite verbage, I’m changing my voicemail instructions to have people check Google first if they have a tech question. Not a day goes by that I don’t use Google to search for images, answers, or DIY tutorials; and a well-worded Google search makes up for my lack of a media-related education. Just be sure to keep the content filter on while searching for images. Google it