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Magmata TM is a branding and intellectual property incubator, and multi-faceted design studio.

We believe in the principles of creative integrity, and artistic freedom through synergy.

We strive to nurture a collaborative environment with an entrepreneurial culture of creation.

Our intention is to build a global nexus of uniquely talented individuals to forge a collective consciousness, with a focused vision.

Our design network is poised to handle any multimedia scenario through the practice of our core philosophy:

"A challenge is not an obstacle, but a gift to the mind, artistic".

Magmata is an interactive entertainment company specializing in generating dynamic, multimedia content. From 3D animation, graphic novels, and video game design, to media packaging for the music industry, interactive DVD presentations, rich media, corporate branding, video editing, post production & effects compositing. Magmata is a one stop design house for all media solutions.

Video Production & 3D Animation:

Magmata provides quality 3D animation, character design, product modeling, environment rendering and design for any media application.

Our multi-node render farm allows for quick turn around for most projects. We offer video editing services, post-production effects and compositing solutions for music videos, commercials, cartoons and independent films.

We support both standard DV and HDV1080i formats, and have an experienced camera crew readily available at daily rates. Have a look at some of our work , and feel free to Contact Us for a quote.

Brand Management:

Magmata provides quality logo design packages, letterhead, animated, pre-press for print or silk screen production. Or we can assist in planning your corporate marketing strategy for maximum brand equity, longterm visibility, and recognition.

Quality Graphic Design:

Magmata provides quality graphic design servicing all industries for over 15 years. We can handle any print design needs for flyers, brochures, catalogs, menus, business cards, signage, packaging, user interface design, or whatever you need.

Flash & Web Design:

Magmata offers creative web branding solutions, with years of experience. Attracting customers to your site, and deploying a strong, unique presence for your company is our goal. We strive to generate fresh user experiences that will resonate with your customers. We offer both HTML and Flash design, CSS, PHP, eCommerce, and content management solutions.

Magmata also specializes in unique Flash-based multimedia websites that are designed to enrich the user’s online experience, and attract new visitors. Customized Myspace Profiles and Flash widgets can make you or your product or service stand out from the rest of the pack!

Magmata can help you plan your site from concept through deployment. From affordable website hosting solutions, to monthly maintenance packages, Magmata has your online identity secured.

Magmata believes in quality design workmanship and in providing excellent customer service to our current and potential clients.

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Design Methodology:

Magmata engages in a multi-tiered design process for all web deployment and design projects. This method has proven to be very client friendly and effective at preventing development bottlenecks. Magmata offers a robust package of services to facilitate the design process, and expedite your site through deployment on time and on budget.

This process is outlined below:

Identify design goals and branding strategy:

A Magmata representative will first conduct a meeting or series of meetings with key individuals to determine your needs, goals, budget considerations and other relevant factors in order to better prepare the website production estimate and proposal.

Establish goals and objectives for your custom website:

Is your website intended to act as a marketing or sales tool? Is it a customer service tool? Who is the target audience for your site? Magmata will help you establish clear goals and objectives that are the foundation of any successful online business.

Project budget outline phase:

Magmata will assess your overall design goals and generate an encompassing statement of work, and time estimate based on our competitive rate structure. A proposal including the above will accompany an initial invoice. Upon client approval, a deposit of 50% will be secured for the development process. This is to solidify the development agreement in moving forward and to cover transitional costs of design and programming.

Professional planning for your website:

Develop the architecture of your website. What information should be included and how it should be organized. What key areas will the navigation model consist of? This is the overall design phase where site zones are declared, and a Site Map is outlined.

Design phase, User Interface model, Navigation and Site Map:

As the copy, script and website outline are being developed, our professional designers will establish a look and feel for the site by creating various design comps and graphic layout examples to show proof of concept. The final design, upon client approval will be moved into the development phase.

Design Phase pre-approval checkpoint and Quality Control:

Before we begin the website programming process, the script, outline and design elements will be submitted for your review and approval. This crucial step greatly reduces, and can nearly eliminate, costly revisions which would otherwise be made after the website programming and implementation have been completed.

Development Phase and programming:

After copy, text and Web design modifications have been completed and approved, the project moves into the Development Phase – converting the information to web-based components such as HTML, JavaScript, Flash and databases as required by the Site Map defined in Step 3.

Testing Phase and quality control:

During this phase, Magmata will thoroughly test your site in multiple browsers, to ensure compatibility, address any issues and layout inconsistencies that can sometimes crop up through cross browser compatibility issues. Once we are certain that your site will perform as designed we will move to the next phase.

Discreet Website launch:

Prior to launching your website for public viewing, our staff will upload the completed website to a server with secured access for review via a private URL. This allows for additional client quality control, and identifying any revisions that may need to be made for the final launch. After client approval of the final site design, the remaining 50% of the development and design fees will be secured before uploading the site to a hosting server of the client’s choice.

Final website launch:

After all changes are made and any navigational or functionality problems have been addressed, your new professional website is transferred to an Internet host of the client’s choice and launched live for the general public to access. Magmata will also purchase domain names on your behalf if necessary, and can provide complete website hosting and e-mail capabilities through our preferred Internet partner, BlueHost

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