Monthly Archives: August 2009
IPR Career Fair: Networking For Success
The first annual Career Fair at the Institute of Production and Recording on August 11 was overwhelmingly successful. Our guests were able to network with several hundred highly skilled and talented IPR students and graduates. Vendors left with a very … Continue reading
IPR Career Fair: Networking For Success!
The first annual Career Fair at the Institute of Production and Recording on August 11 was overwhelmingly successful. Our guests were able to network with several hundred highly skilled and talented IPR students and graduates. Vendors left with a very … Continue reading
Forget Facebook and the iPhone, the future of apps lies in…World of Warcraft?
Atari founder Nolan Bushnell once told his new bosses at Warner Communications that the company’s newest console, the VCS, is “over” immediately following its release. Understanding nothing of the videogame industry, the suits yelled “What?!” and demanded an answer. “You … Continue reading
Analyzing an Evolving Personal Perception of MMO Culture Through a Multiboxing JPEG
Six (or seven) computers, seven monitors, two sets of speakers, three keyboards, two mice, and two La – Z – Boys – a personal garden of Eden for two (lucky?) gamers. Monetary value of each setup? Thousands. (insert witty jab … Continue reading
From Punk To Post: Annie Sparrows at DIY 360
Annie Sparrows, local punk rock musician and sound designer came to IPR recently to discuss her music, professional journey, company’s accomplishments as well as some internship opportunities for our students. Annie began her career in music touring with local pop … Continue reading
Chickenfoot at Myth
Written By: Derek “New York” Doyle There are few things I label in life as incredible. The boroughs of New York, incredible. Heath Ledger’s role as The Joker, incredible. I’m so strict with the word incredible I wouldn’t even apply … Continue reading
Video in 2009: A Technology in Transition
Our relationship with video is starting to change. Increased ease of creating and sharing moving image content are contributing to a shift in our notions of what the technology can, and should, be used for. Early adopters of the first … Continue reading
Booking A Successful Venue
The Institute of Production and Recording DIY 360 8/7 Sonia Grover, booking manager at First Avenue, recently joined us for DIY 360. She discussed the duties and skills involved in booking the historic music venue, one of the most important … Continue reading
Film Orchestration, Sound Design, and More…
The Institute of Production DIY 360 7/31 Tom Scott, composer producer from Asche & Spencer postproduction house came and discussed film orchestration, sound design and some of the work he has done with Asche & Spencer for films like Monster’s … Continue reading
Set Up A Home Recording Studio
Many amazing recordings that stand the test of time and are widely enjoyed were brought to life without the aid of multimillion dollar facilities or top of the line tools. In fact, limited options can actually push us to get … Continue reading


