ABOUT US
The Central Media is a multimedia design company providing cutting edge audio, visual and product designs. We create outstanding, custom, and marketable tools, by providing a vividly engaging experience for our clients whose needs are centralized by our services.
The Central media was founded in 2010 by Chris Fortson. As a live music performer, producer and engineer Chris using the moniker Volcano learned all the tools needed to make himself successful as an artist.
Feeling the need to give his music the sound look and feel that it required he challenged himself to create every bit of a musicians needs cover to cover. Gathering and learning software, creating through trial and error he honed his skill not only as a musician but as a graphic designer, videographer, and business man. He also has worked professionally as a CAD designer and mechanical engineer creating components, testing equipment and structures in the automotive field. As he seen the attention that his creations received, and the clients he was able to service he created The Central Media.
The Central Media is a collective of each of the entities created by Chris which are; Volcanic Productions, I-ENT Records, Cheat Code Publishing, and Volcano Underground Radio. The Central Media has brought the abilities of each of these entities together to create a company that services a vast array of markets. If you’re a artist, musician, company, or small business you can benefit from all of the services The Central Media Provides.
MEET THE TEAM
cHRIS
President
Excelling in all facets of the company Chris studied at Ferris State University as a CAD designer, Wayne Community College as a graphic designer and Recording Institute of Detroit as a Producer and Sound Engineer. He has worked with countless artist and business to help them grow.
RASHAAD
Vice President
Is an accomplished marketing professional with over 8 years of extensive retail marketing experience, including strategic planning, interactive marketing, creative development, and media planning. Adept at visual strategy, and layout development for print media.
MEL
Project Manager
A proud and well-rounded graduate of Ferris State University. Melani is an excellent public speaker and “A leader of a new school.” Melani is also a motivational speaker and mentor for at-risk youth in Southeastern Michigan.
John
Videography and Design
A jack of all trades who has on countless occasions pulled off the impossible. A remarkable eye for detail and innovative thinking has allowd him to excel as a designer and videographer. A key component to The Central Media staff.
Brenda
Social Media and DJ
Brenda has taken to the airwaves and internet with her radio show as DJ Dos Lopez. She has branded herself and created an outlet for artist and musicians to spread their music to the world. A great addition to The Central Media she is capable of helping many reach new heights.
NOLAN
Videography and Producer
What goes on in the mind of Nolan is delivered vividly through his work as a director. Going the distance to get the right shot and going all out as an editor helps bring all Ideas to life. He is also a great music producer and guitarist. With Nolan your project is in good hands.
ART
Photographer and CAD Designer
A great eye is an understatement when speaking of Art. The camera is merely an extension of his own eye. Graduate from ITT Tech as a CAD Designer he is also a product designer developing 3D models.
JOI
Graphic Designer
Student at Ball State with Graphic Design as her major she is a growing designer and entrepreneur. She has great attention to detail and is well versed in multiple sotware packages that can be used to build your next design.