Blog & Portfolio

The Solid Arts and Science blog features multimedia samples, case studies, and insights highlighting Jim Tramontana’s 15+ years producing original fiction, music, podcasts, and digital content. Explore the creative process behind his imaginative projects spanning novels, albums, comic books, and cinematic audio fiction.

A row of washing machines in a laundry room.

“Laundry” – The Greatest 40-Second Metal Song of All Time

August 28, 2023September 6, 2023
Blog & Portfolio, Digital Media, Metal, Motion Graphics, Portfolio, Rock

An astronaut using a computer at an imagination-driven creative studio in space.

Intro to Music Licensing for Independent Artists

August 25, 2023August 30, 2023
Blog & Portfolio

The cover of ace tucker's book with a man standing in front of a statue.

Producing an Audio Fiction Podcast Singlehandedly

August 23, 2023September 7, 2023
Advertising Campaigns, Album, Blog & Portfolio, Digital Media, Garage Rock, High Energy Rock, Illustration, Marketing, Metal, Motion Graphics, Portfolio, Presentation Design, Print Collateral, Punk

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Maybe You Should Google It

August 22, 2023September 6, 2023
Advertising Campaigns, Blog & Portfolio, Digital Media, Motion Graphics, Portfolio, Presentation Design

Red hot rebellion the mission.

From Mind to Reality: Transforming Our Out-There Album/Comic Idea into a Tangible Success

August 21, 2023September 6, 2023
Advertising Campaigns, Album, Blog & Portfolio, Branding, Digital Media, Garage Rock, High Energy Rock, Illustration, Marketing, Metal, Motion Graphics, Portfolio, Presentation Design, Print Collateral, Punk

A woman in a white shirt is talking to a group of people.

“Christmas on the Autobahn” by CR8RFACE

December 25, 2022September 7, 2023
Blog & Portfolio, Metal, Motion Graphics, Portfolio