Media company needs a powerful, stunning & memorable logo

Imperial Studios

We are a media company that will specialize in video production, print media and audio production.

We would like a creative, strong presence type logo. Something that conveys we are here to stay and come off professional. A logo that would work in many different applications would be great. We plan on blogging and creating a cool intro to our videos.

** I want to see concepts mocked up on paper as well within your submission**

Think cool media company that does print, audio & video.
I want this feeling:
If you were to get hired by us you would think it's a great looking logo (feeling of pride)
If you saw it on the street on a banner somewhere you love it
A potential client would think it conveys professionalism, creativity. etc.

Things we have learned so far that we don't like:

Anything in the design that promotes one thing more than the other.
ie. Audio Production over video production.
It would be best to keep it neutral.
No music notes, or CDs/records, headphones etc.
No lions

I'm leaning towards a more black & white logo so I can put it on a lot of different things.

** I want to see concepts mocked up on paper as well within your submission**