Interested in live sound and show production? Vocal techniques are a handy talent that can help both the sound designer and singer. If you have a voice, you can sing. No matter what singing talent you may have, there are tricks and software to help you sing like a pro. There are just a few key …
Brandon McCollum is a 2017 graduate of IPR’s Sound Design for Visual Media program. Brandon is owner of Nice Guy Entertainment, which helps artists with audio production, engineering, sound design, promotion and management. How did the idea of Nice Guy Entertainment come to be? How did your idea for your company change over time? This …
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Producing content for the web, such as pages, templates for interactive websites and front-end systems, is a highly involved process that calls for experience working with several pieces of commonly used software. Whether you’re planning to build a large website or preparing to start a career making sites for others, it’s helpful to familiarize …
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Once upon a time, recording studios were a rarity and getting to make music in one was a lofty and far-off dream for most musicians. These days, quality studio equipment prices allow for dedicated home recording studios. There are a few key components that connect both studios of the past, as well as modern studios. …
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Jonathan Arend is 2016 IPR graduate and founder of Allegiant Audio. Based out of Woodbury, MN. His company provides studio recording, mixing, live sound, and lighting services. He has provided services for places such as Best Buy, Colle McVoy, Medica, the Landmark Center, Resonate Community Church, and Woodbury Lutheran Church. He also works with a …
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Rhaelee Gronholz is an IPR graduate of the Audio Production and Engineering and Live Sound and Show Production programs. Since graduating, she has started her own staging company and has worked alongside well-known venues in the Twin Cities live sound and performance arenas. Rhaelee currently works at a local church in addition to Crooner’s Lounge …
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Chris Code is a December 2017 graduate from the Sound Design for Visual Media program at IPR. Since starting in January of 2016, Chris had embraced the IPR community and shown a great level of collaboration with students in other departments to work on various projects in all forms of media. In September 2017, Chris …
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Quality playback devices are essential for audio engineers. Without the capability to hear precise tones, frequencies, and sounds in the studio, the engineer runs many risks. Without quality playback, the engineer may risk overcompensating the track or unbalancing the mix. Checking audio playback on multiple devices is a good practice for any audio engineer. What …
Written by Maria Barr As college students, we all appreciate free things. I know I do. Especially if it’s a free Panel Discussion that features amazing women who are currently dominating in different creative professions. Why would you want to attend this event? Why wouldn’t you, is a better question! Not only is this Panel …
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Every time you watch films, television shows or commercials, you are experiencing much more than visuals. You also hear the work of sound designers enhancing the visuals. Working in sound design is one of the most exciting and rewarding careers in creative arts. It is that it does not matter what musical styles you are …
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