Archive for January, 2011

How did studios make money with movies in the classical era?

What are the three ways a studio could make money with a movie during the classical studio era circa 1930s. Also, if you have any information on the questions below, it would be much appreciated. AND PLEASE INCLUDE SOURCES IF USED!! Describe a practice borrowed from the auto industry that the studios used to streamline [...]

How much would it cost to make a recording studio?

I want to build a recording studio in my basement for my music,how much would if cost,what would I need? How long would it take to build? To get started all you need is a simple USB mic and some free recording software: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-White/dp/B000EOPQ7E/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1294678359&sr=8-6 http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

What type of equipment needed to start music recording studio?

I reside in El Paso, Texas. I am lookking to start a music recording studio. What type of equipment should I purchase for my studio to make it successful? What should I expect to spend for my start up costs? Also, what would be a good size building to rent/purchase to run a comfortable music [...]

Is there a midnight screening of New Moon in the Universal Studios Hollywood City Walk?

My friends and I are planning on going to Universal Studios on the 19th and I was wondering if the theater at City Walk will be having a midnight screening of New Moon? And if they are where is the best place to get the tickets in advance? But if they are not, any information [...]

How can I sound proof my home studio cheap, and easy?

I have small home studio and a small budget. Are there ways I can sound proof windows, doors ceiling, and walls cheap and easily? thanks! There is not cheap way to make a sound studio. The noise reduction coefficient is 1.00 which is zero sound penetration. The best that can be achieved is .85. This [...]

What are the advantages of turntables and a mixer in a recording studio?

How would they help when you can just do your final mixdown inside your DAW. I saw in many "how to set up a home recording studio" videos that they have turntables/CDJs and a two channel mixer… I mean… is it because they’re also DJs? If you are planning on recording hip-hop or rap, you [...]

How much are the wands in Ollivanders wand shop at Universal Studios new Harry Potter world?

We’re planning a trip to Universal Studios and my kids all want to use their own money to buy wands, but want to know how much to save for for the various wands available. They are $28+. If you don’t want to wait on the HUGE line at Ollivander’s (no matter what time of day [...]

Is there any manga studios or creators without winzip?

‘ve been looking for some manga or comic book creators so i could transfer or re-do my characters on it, but this Win Zip thing isn’t helping and i use he evaluated version cause i can’t afford the actual thing. Are there any Studios or Creators in store or online for free or that are [...]

How can I get cheep tickets for Universal Studios Hollywood this weekend?

I am looking for discount or promotional tickets for Universal Studios Hollywood. Tickets are around $70 and I know they frequently run promotions are coupon deals. Does anyone know of any deals? Well i do know Universal has buy one ticket get 2011 free but i think you have to buy the ticket this year. [...]

any good tricks on setting up a cheap home sound studio?

I’ve got a room about 7x4x3, and I want a set up a room for drums with a band, I head you can use egg cartons for sound proofing if you put them in between the walls. I’m looking for some good tricks like that. thats actually a bad trick. egg cartons don’t the mass [...]