Category: Entertainment
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Advice for Directing Actors
Article by Herb Kimble . Summary: Want to know how to be an “actor’s” director? Here are some tips. Actors are a curious group of coworkers because they have to do a lot of unorthodox duties as part of their jobs. Training exercises, vocal and physical stretches and being in the moment are all par…
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What Does a TV Producer Do?
Article submitted by Herb Kimble. Television producers are an integral part of a show. They tend to make important decisions regarding the overall level of production and activity that occurs on set. Different producers have different types of engagement that they are involved with. This article delves into the responsibilities that a TV producer must…
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Chipmunks
Ross Bagdasarian Sr. spent $190 of his last $200 in 1958 to buy a state-of-the-art tape recorder that can playback at various speeds. He recorded “Christmas Don’t Be Late” with a fictitious group known as Chipmunks who sang with a high pitched obscure voice. The song later became the No. 1 Billboard chart, sold over…
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Netflix or Amazon Prime? What’s Worth the Monthly Price?
Written by: Omar Amanat Summary: Video streaming services are becoming a huge part in everyday life. It’s up to you to decide which service is worth your investment. Netflix and Amazon Prime are two of the largest players in the movie streaming market today. While both have their pros and cons, this guide is designed…
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Tips to Improve Sound Diffusion and Deadening
Sound deadening foam has many uses that determine how sound moves around a room, and how it fills the space in that room. Using different foam panels, you can redirect sound, eliminate white noise for a crisper recording, dampen bass and more. It’s all about learning which panels are best for diffusion, and which are…
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Zankou in the Mainstream: on TV, in Music and Beyond
Known as one of the most popular fast casual spots in the city of Los Angeles, many celebrities, shows and books have paid homage to Zankou Chicken. The restaurant is best remembered for the perfectly crispy rotisserie chicken they sell, which is seasoned using a combination of local spices. This process takes several hours, so…
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Three Inexpensive (and Healthy) Meals to Find in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is full of great and inexpensive food spots, like Zankou, that are perfect for anyone on a budget. Take a quick food tour of the city of angels. Sawtelle Sawtelle is colloquially known as “Japantown”, and it isn’t Little Tokyo. It’s a small street in Santa Monica where the Japanese population in Los…
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Texas Guinan and New York’s 300 Club
By Phineas Upham In the pantheon of legendary clubs, New York’s 300 Club occupies a spot very near the top of “classiest booze joint”. This club catered to the rich and glitzy crowds of New York City, and its lead emcee was a woman named Texas Guinan. Mary Louise Cecilia Guinan was born in Waco,…