I posted a picture of my workplace on Facebook a few days ago. This is the studio that I spend many hours in and as you can see it has mood lighting, which can help to get me into the right frame of mind for making music. This was the day I finished my new corporate […]
Less of the Boring Drone Footage Please!
I recently became interested in drones, more specifically drone photography. I realised that there are two distinct breeds of dronists. Those who are using them for film purposes and those who are flying for the thrill of doing stunts and racing. I was very interested in the filming aspect and bought a stabilized drone with […]
The Challenges of Three Dimensional Binaural Recording
With the rise of immersive visuals using VR headsets, audio is following. This is the science of binaural sound. Essentially binaural sound relates to having two ears. The dictionary definition is: relating to or involving both ears. “human hearing is binaural” While you could be forgiven for thinking that surround sound, such as that heard in the […]
How to Play Music in Your Business Without Paying PROs such as PRS, ASCAP, BMI
For many years now we have had regular inquiries from business owners who are surprised to be contacted by PRS and other PROs (Performance Rights Organizations) regarding the music they are playing in their shop, restaurant, cafe, gym, medical practice etc. These are not all new businesses, sometimes they have just not been contacted previously […]
Is the Composer / Artist Losing Out If I Don’t Pay PRS, ASCAP or BMI?
While many businesses understand that music creates a certain atmosphere in their restaurant, bar, or shop, many businesses are still not happy to pay for using music, as they don’t understand where the money goes. What happens if you don’t pay? Mainstream Music If you are playing mainstream music in your business and not paying […]
Why Is Inaudible Dialogue a Problem in Films in 2017?
I love audio in film. A great film soundtrack, great foley work and clear, powerful dialogue. The thump of the subwoofer and surround sound in cinema gives me a real buzz. If I’m being honest, I love it so much I am one of those ‘annoying’ people who likes to listen to all of the […]
Cue Sheet Royalties for Sound Effects
This is something that seems to crop up a lot. With some broadcasters, there is an assumption that everything has to be added to the cue sheet. While this is true for music that is registered with royalty collection societies the same can’t be applied to sound effects due to the very nature of their […]
Editing and Production on Your Audiobook. What is the difference?
Often with audiobook production and editing it is hard for a client to realise what difference it makes to the overall finished audiobook. It is fair to say, it makes a difference to the price as it takes a lot of time to take out breaths and edit the audio so that it sounds finished. […]
Audiobooks Are Growing. Time for an Update!
Audiobooks are said to be the fastest growing sector in the publishing industry currently. This is great news for audio book narrators and audio producers too as this means that more and more people are looking to have their book turned into audio. The options for having an audiobook recorded and produced are growing and […]
Iconic Music by Accident or Design?
What makes a recording iconic is not always what was planned. With musical creativity containing elements of improvisation and spontaneity it’s inevitable that there will be variations. This can result in unexpected performances or unexpected sounds ending up in a recording and becoming a defining feature. For instance, Michael Jackson’s Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’ released in 1979 […]
