Topic: THE ROADRUNNER (BEEP BEEP) (Read 39229 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #60 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:38:35 AM »

Quote from: Ben on March 21, 2007, 09:30:17 AM

I use a shareware program to record my spots from the BBC. It's called

Audio Record Wizard

The trial version limits you to 3 minutes which wouldn't work for Wall to Wall (or much else for that matter). The full version costs $25. I'm happy with it. You can't do much with it other than record streaming audio but it's easy to use and inexpensive.

Another program, which is free (even better), is

Audacity

It's a pretty full-featured program which lets you record and edit in a number of different formats. I use it to put together my BBC pieces when I burn them to CD. I don't use the record feature much because I'm so use to Audio Record Wizard. I think Audacity comes as the software for a USB turntable so others on this site may be able to speak to the recording quality.

The sound quality from both Audacity and Audio Record Wizard is, to my untrained ears, very good. I have no problems with either program in that respect.

I like Audacity too. I used it during Lestat.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #61 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:38:39 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 21, 2007, 09:03:00 AM

Here's an "expert" recap of last night's "American Idol"... Quite a fun read.

The Quality of Mersey

I'll grant you, Slezak gets paid for what he does. And I think this particular column is pretty much spot-on, but I have taken a bit of exception in past columns (for last year's Idol) when he bitchily slammed Eliot Yamin...for what reason I cannot say. Yamin would turn in the best vocal and Slezak would yammer about him. I guess he didn't like the "old" teeth or something.

I'm very wary of anyone whose occupation it is to review weekly installments of "American Idol"....especially in regards to "expertise" about what he's saying.

I trust the opinions I read here...even when I might have differeing views on performers/performances. Slezak gets paid to review TV. But he's just one more voice like yours and mine and MattH's and Jennifer's and MBarnum's and Jane's, etc.

In the FWIW department: I strongly disagree with Slezak's remarks about Lakisha's song choice -- she most definitely SHOULD have taken Lulu's advice and done "You're My World"...it could have been specTACular with her voice behind it. "Diamonds Are Forever" is a good song. I think she has long wanted to do it....maybe someone once told her she had a Shirley Bassey voice or something. It was a good vocal, but not what "might" have been.

bk · « **Reply #62 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:38:40 AM »

Quote from: JRand56 on March 21, 2007, 05:52:11 AM

My question for ASK BK day.....

Since in the good old days most films were shown on double features, how could box office be calculated for a movie?

I know sometimes studios were paid for a second feature with a set sum...was this deducted from the total receipts and the difference credited to the main feature?

Good question, and I'm not really sure, although paying a smaller set fee for the second feature seems logical.

bk · « **Reply #63 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:42:01 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on March 21, 2007, 09:13:03 AM

BK question:

On my trip to L.A. I plan to visit Bronson Canyon to see the area where so many of my favorite films (NIGHT OF THE BLOOD BEAST, HOT CAR GIRL, VIKING WOMEN AND THE SEA SERPENT, EARTH VS THE SPIDER) were filmed.

My question for you is have you ever filmed on location at Bronson Canyon and have you ever been inside of that cave?

Never filmed there, and have never been there, which is surprising, but true.

bk · « **Reply #64 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:42:39 AM »

What's Audacity?

bk · « **Reply #65 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:43:07 AM »

Oh, and I'm up. Gray out again.

singdaw · « **Reply #66 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:44:04 AM »

Thanks, DRs Ben and JoseSPiano, for the feedback!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #67 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:46:58 AM »

Quote from: JRand56 on March 21, 2007, 06:12:33 AM

I have heard of a pig in a blanket....but this is SOMETHING ELSE!!!

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That's exactly what my DH called it, LOL!

Ben · « **Reply #68 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:47:15 AM »

Addendum to both Audacity and Audio Record Wizard. You are not limited to size of file, you're only limited by the size of your hard drive. If you're recording Wall to Wall, though, I would record in MP3 format because, as you probably know, wav files are

HUGE

and a 12 hour wav recording would probably not fit on a hard drive.

MBarnum · « **Reply #69 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:49:05 AM »

MattH, thanks for the reminder about the new W.C. Fields set...I loved the first one and will likely pick up the new one this weekend!

FJL · « **Reply #70 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:51:03 AM »

Audacity is what that DHL driver had yesterday.

But we've also had bad-driver moments from UPS and even FedEx, so it seems that any company has its share of bad employees. Sometimes sthey outright lie and say they attempted delivery when we know we've been sitting here waiting for an important package.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #71 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:52:41 AM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on March 21, 2007, 06:44:46 AM

DR Edi- I'm staying at the Sheraton Atlanta at 165 Courtland Street NE. If I'm right it isn't that far from the Georgia Dome, so I'm sure I'll see lots of crazy basketball fans

That is close to where DR Jose stayed. A fine place to walk around during the daytime, but at night, don't walk around alone. It is close to Georgia State University so there is quite a bit of patrolling, tho.

There aren't many great restaurants around there. Poo! I wish I was going to be there and could take you out!

PennyO · « **Reply #72 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:52:51 AM »

Best vibes for Cason and Anthony!!! Get that job, boyz!!!

Last night, I finally got through the last of this quarter's big papers as I slog along to complete this BA... first day of spring - a breather!

Not exactly a day off, though - cuz I have wads of reading and two major projects to finish by March 30, for the MA courses. I'm particularly interested in the reading about psychosynthesis and neurolinguistic programming. This is fascinating stuff! I do love school - and I'm so glad I don't have a day job while I'm doing it!

although -- five singing gigs, spread out over the next month, came in - not exactly performance, but very short paying gigs, nevertheless - stand thar an' saing sorta stuff - paid because I sight-read music at (or damn close to) performance level. I'll take what I can get!!! I don't even have to wear makeup! (ummm... maybe I should vocalize a little, huh?)

Anyway, Jane has told me about poor little Sherlock - fingers x'd that he'll be back to his adorable romping ASAP.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #73 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:53:50 AM »

~~~~~~AUDITION VIBES FOR DH ANT!~~~~~~~~~~

Matt H. · « **Reply #74 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:58:59 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on March 21, 2007, 09:49:05 AM

MattH, thanks for the reminder about the new W.C. Fields set...I loved the first one and will likely pick up the new one this weekend!

The one I watched last night looked superb. Of course, Universal is putting one movie on each disc and no extras. That's a LOT of space for a movie that runs a tiny bit over an hour. So, the bitrate of the transfer must be through the roof.

Matt H. · « **Reply #75 on:** March 21, 2007, 09:59:49 AM »

Now, my eyes are crossing from doing all that number crunching this morning, so I need to relax, cook lunch, and just veg in front of the TV.

WBBL.

singdaw · « **Reply #76 on:** March 21, 2007, 10:01:25 AM »

Quote from: Ben on March 21, 2007, 09:47:15 AM

If you're recording Wall to Wall, though, I would record in MP3 format

Thanks, again, DR Ben!

My understanding is that they're editing out some of the panel discussions to keep the re-broadcast down to 9 hours... But of course, your point is still well taken!

singdaw · « **Reply #77 on:** March 21, 2007, 10:03:36 AM »

None of the local Borders stores in the CT / NY area have the Sondheim re-masters released yesterday.

Not only that, but they don't even have them in their computer inventory system.

The brick-and-mortars are not helping themselves any!

bk · « **Reply #78 on:** March 21, 2007, 10:09:07 AM »

Some disturbing reports on the Sondheim reissues - black-and-white photos where once they were color, loss of generation on the photos, and varying opinions on whether they sound any better. I'll be keeping what I have.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #79 on:** March 21, 2007, 10:48:34 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 21, 2007, 09:38:40 AM

Good question, and I'm not really sure, although paying a smaller set fee for the second feature seems logical.

Well if YOU don't know and I don't know....we shall await the knowledge of the HHW clan!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #80 on:** March 21, 2007, 10:51:26 AM »

DR PENNY O I am intrigued by Psychosynthesis!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #81 on:** March 21, 2007, 10:52:11 AM »

Since all jobs are wonderful....my personal preference will take precedence here and I will wish DH ANTHONY best of DROWSY CHAPERONE vibes...

Jrand73 · « **Reply #82 on:** March 21, 2007, 10:52:30 AM »

I wonder what DR CASON is wearing right now?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #83 on:** March 21, 2007, 10:53:19 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 21, 2007, 10:09:07 AM

Some disturbing reports on the Sondheim reissues - black-and-white photos where once they were color, loss of generation on the photos, and varying opinions on whether they sound any better. I'll be keeping what I have.

I think this revoltin' development can be summed up in two words:

[shadow=color,glow width,#characters wide] Blame Jose! [/shadow]

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #84 on:** March 21, 2007, 10:54:01 AM »

Quote from: JRand56 on March 21, 2007, 10:52:30 AM

I wonder what DR CASON is wearing right now?

Shoes, socks, trousers, shirt, jacket...and, one hopes, underwear.

MusicGuy · « **Reply #85 on:** March 21, 2007, 11:02:05 AM »

A very rich and studly good morning to dear Esteemed, shipped, written, and guapo BK.

All good vibes to boo-key .... drop 'em kid!

Super vibes to the adorable Ant....

It IS Jose's fault..... and he'll be taken care of !!

Oh... to have dear MB in Bronson Canyon in the moonlight!...

And with all of that Hee-Hah, I'm off to do some work.

bk · « **Reply #86 on:** March 21, 2007, 11:08:29 AM »

I've written a little over a page, and shall try to do two more before leaving for my lunch meeting at noon. I'm told the machine at the pressing plant is up and running, but still have no idea when discs will be arriving.

singdaw · « **Reply #87 on:** March 21, 2007, 11:10:41 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 21, 2007, 10:09:07 AM

I'll be keeping what I have.

In other words:

I don't need no stinking Sondheim reissues!

bk · « **Reply #88 on:** March 21, 2007, 11:14:13 AM »

Where'd everyone go? Will we never get to page four?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #89 on:** March 21, 2007, 11:17:11 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 21, 2007, 11:14:13 AM

Where'd everyone go? Will we never get to page four?

Perhaps...perhaps...perhaps.

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