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What happened to the Blu-ray? The Once King of High-Definition Entertainment

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Once the undisputed champion of high-definition home entertainment, Blu-ray has experienced a market decline in recent decades, based on statistics. While its mainstream dominance may have somewhat faded, the format is far from obsolete. This…
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A Guide to Promoting Your Music Online | Top Websites for Promotion & Distribution

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In this digital age, the promotion and distribution of music have been greatly advanced by the internet. Several websites now make it easier for musicians to promote their music as well as find a wider audience through social media. We will…
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What is Audio-Post Production, the Roles and Process?

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Audio post-production is an essential process in the film industry. It can be anything from adding sound effects to a film, mixing dialogue, or even fixing background noise. Many different programs are used for post-production but the most common is Pro Tools. Pro Tools has been used for decades in the industry and it's easy to use. Other programs include Logic, Adobe Audition, and Audacity.
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Audio Production | The Roles, Steps and Process

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Audio production is the art and science of sound recording, editing, and mixing. It can consist of many different projects like films, records albums, games and more. The main formats that are used for these productions are digital recordings. Audio recording is the process that starts with capturing the best possible sound to be included in the final product. The next step is editing and mix sounds together to create a cohesive product. Finally the finished product must be mastered by listening for any inconsistencies in volume level or quality before releasing it to the public.
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What is a Chief Audio Engineer? Technical Aspects, Skills and Experience

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What Does A Chief Audio Engineer Do? The role of a chief audio engineer is to oversee the sound engineering process and staff. This includes overseeing the production, recording, and post-production of an entire project. The chief audio…
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PFH (Per Finished Hour) Meaning and the Uses For Audio Production

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Per finished hour is a way of measuring the production time of an audio project. It is calculated by multiplying the finalized audio content in hours by the PFH rate. Generally, PFH is paid for every hour of finished recording, edited audio, or proofing, rather than by the studio’s hourly booking rate. Initially, PFH was created for freelancers and agencies to better evaluate their projects and how they were spending their time.
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Get Better Recordings and Mixes from Your Home Studio | Essential Tips

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It takes time to find your own techniques and how to develop a unique sound whether it is musical or mixing. No lessons or tutorials will make you the best you can be overnight. Only working at something with consistency, diligence and passion will perfect your craft. But, these simple tips will help you get your projects done faster, with better quality, and help you develop technical knowledge to start producing professional results. I have developed these tips over many years from trial and error and I am still learning after 20 years in the industry.
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Top 3 Affordable Microphones and Interfaces for Your Project

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When it comes to audio recording, you learn quickly that the front end to your studio setup is one of the most important investments you can make to get decent results. Of course, this is not overshadowing the fact production still needs experience, but all these aspects work hand-in-hand.
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Medici MediaSpace Holds Open House for 2020

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It was a jam packed and collaborative evening at the Medici MediaSpace open house on March 12th in St. Louis, MO. All the studios, offices, and business professionals opened their doors to showcase the vast services the facility has to offer with abundant talent.
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Audio Post-Production | The Overlooked Stage of Film Budgeting

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Audio post-production is the essential stage of producing sound for videos such as motion pictures, films, animation, TV, or web video. Resources and budgeting for audio on smaller films are often difficult because of production restraints where keeping costs down to a minimum is a must. This does not take away from the fact of how audio can drastically enhance the visual experience and production value of a movie. As they say, audio is the other 50% of visual production and can either make or break the final product of a film.
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Steven Slate SSD 5.5 FREE Virtual Drum Kit Audio Plugin

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Ready for another great free audio plugin? This month of March, we are featuring the free version of SSD 5.5 from Steven Slate. The SSD 5.5 Free is a virtual drum plugin that consists of an integrated drum sampler and instrument library. If you need amazing virtual drums that sound realistic, this plugin is for you. This is not an expiring demo and it's fully functional.