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The musings of Audio Engineer, Victor Frost.

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Anime Expo Panel Schedule!

I’m going back to Anime Expo and, once again, doing panels! Here’s the listing. It should be the same times that will show up on the schedule, but they reserve the right to change them.

How to Survive Your First Convention!
Thursday, July 4th - 11 A.M to Noon
Live Programming 4 (Room 411)

This lecture will teach you everything you need to know to go from “convention newbie” to “convention badass”.

So You Want to Make an Audio Drama?
Friday, July 5th - 8:15 P.M to 9:15 P.M.
Workshop 2 (Room 501)

Have you ever wanted to make an audio drama? In this workshop, I’ll walk you through the process, step-by-step; from concept, to script writing, to production! Audience participation is the guiding principal behind this workshop, so you’ll be helping almost every step of the way. You’ll help

  • Decide the genre
  • Create the characters
  • Write the script
  • Cast the parts
  • Perform the roles
  • Pick the music

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a finished product and the knowledge to start making your own!

My Little Pony: Sound is Magic (Version 2)
Sunday, July 7th - 10 A.M. - 11 A.M.
Live Programming 2 (Room 502)

It started last year at Anime Expo 2012, then went to Equestria LA, then to Anime Los Angeles…

After an amazing year of doing this lecture, it’s time for version 2.0, and I am so glad that I can debut it on the stage that started it all: Anime Expo!

“My Little Pony: Sound is Magic” is a look into one of the most important parts of animation: Sound Design. Whether or not your a fan of them ponies, you’ll find that there is lots to learn about this most integral part of one of the world’s greatest mediums. In this panel, I’ll not just talk about but also show you the importance of sound effects, music, and other types of audio effects that are applied to the world of animation.

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Review: Real Racing 3 for Android

I am a car nut. I love the look of them, their inner mechanics, and how they each have their own personality. I also love racing games. Dirt 3, Dirt 2, and Burnout Paradise are in my top 4 most played games on Steam and Need for Speed: Shift is in my top 10. 
So, when I found out EA had published a series of racing games for Android, I stopped playing Osmos, and downloaded the latest one straight away. 

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Real Racing 3 is developed by FireMonkeys (previously Firemint) and features  perhaps the most realistic racing experience I’ve ever played on a mobile device. The graphics are beautiful, the car and track selection is large, and, even though it runs on the Freemium model, you at no point have to pay money to continue progressing through the game. To get all the details of what I think of the game, read on after the break.

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Friday Night Party Line: Episode 67

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My internet Friends are Real!

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I’ll always be there for you.

Because that’s what friends are for.

Truth.

You’ve got a friend in me, Viga!

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I have a history of putting speakers on my bike (See http://bit.ly/112N7YM and http://bit.ly/14luBtr for more on that). For a while, I was just recycling the same parts, but putting them in new containers. However, after a run in with a Ford F150 a while ago, the parts have never been the same. They sounded just crappy. So, I started from scratch. Here’s what I’ve come up with.

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topgearmag: Aston Martin celebrates its 100 year in style with the ASTON MARTIN CC100. So, So damn pretty. View high resolution

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Aston Martin celebrates its 100 year in style with the ASTON MARTIN CC100.

So, So damn pretty.

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It’s 92 degrees here in Los Angeles today and I can think of nothing better for relaxing outside on a hot day like this than a bottle of hard cider. Wyder’s hard cider has a complex taste and texture to it. That quality is universal across all of their ciders, which is why I like their brand so much. It also doesn’t hurt that their brand is generally less expensive than others; I picked up a six pack of these for only about seven dollars at Ralph’s on my way home last night. The variety shown here (Dry Pear) has a crisp, slightly biting texture which, admittedly, isn’t universally liked but also isn’t obtrusive to the taste of the cider like some other brands (I’m looking at you, Wandering Aengus). The true taste of it comes after it’s washed across your tongue. Once it has, the slightly sweet tones of the pears are revealed.This cider is good on its own and pairs well with white meats like chicken and fish. Head down to your local Ralph’s, BevMo! or other supplier of delicious booze and give it a try! View high resolution

It’s 92 degrees here in Los Angeles today and I can think of nothing better for relaxing outside on a hot day like this than a bottle of hard cider. Wyder’s hard cider has a complex taste and texture to it. That quality is universal across all of their ciders, which is why I like their brand so much. It also doesn’t hurt that their brand is generally less expensive than others; I picked up a six pack of these for only about seven dollars at Ralph’s on my way home last night.

The variety shown here (Dry Pear) has a crisp, slightly biting texture which, admittedly, isn’t universally liked but also isn’t obtrusive to the taste of the cider like some other brands (I’m looking at you, Wandering Aengus). The true taste of it comes after it’s washed across your tongue. Once it has, the slightly sweet tones of the pears are revealed.

This cider is good on its own and pairs well with white meats like chicken and fish. Head down to your local Ralph’s, BevMo! or other supplier of delicious booze and give it a try!

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odditiesoflife: The Quietest Place on Earth This is the quietest place on Earth. It’s so quiet that you can hear the sounds of your own heart and stomach. The average person can only spend about 30 minutes in this room before they start hallucinating. According to Guinness World Records, 2005, Orfield Laboratory’s anechoic chamber (pictured above) is “The quietest place on Earth” measured at −9.4 decibels. However, the University of Salford has a number of anechoic chambers, one of which is unofficially the quietest in the world having a measurement of −12.4 decibels. The purpose of an anechoic chamber is for testing the response of loudspeakers or microphones because the room doesn’t affect the acoustic measurements. It is also the best place for virtual acoustics - generating auralizations of concert halls, city streets and other spaces. We have a similar room at CSU Northridge in the engineering college. I would sneak in there and record from time to time because it was less acoustically active than any recording studios in the music college.

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The Quietest Place on Earth

This is the quietest place on Earth. It’s so quiet that you can hear the sounds of your own heart and stomach. The average person can only spend about 30 minutes in this room before they start hallucinating.

According to Guinness World Records, 2005, Orfield Laboratory’s anechoic chamber (pictured above) is “The quietest place on Earth” measured at −9.4 decibels. However, the University of Salford has a number of anechoic chambers, one of which is unofficially the quietest in the world having a measurement of −12.4 decibels.

The purpose of an anechoic chamber is for testing the response of loudspeakers or microphones because the room doesn’t affect the acoustic measurements. It is also the best place for virtual acoustics - generating auralizations of concert halls, city streets and other spaces.

We have a similar room at CSU Northridge in the engineering college. I would sneak in there and record from time to time because it was less acoustically active than any recording studios in the music college.

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As finals approach at an ever quickening pace, many college students face problems trying to focus on their studies (myself included). But, when the chips are down, I turn to Homework Edits to help me concentrate on the task at hand, letting them play in the background to act as a mental metronome, regulating my mind when I need it most. Give them a try at the link below! Homework Edit Playlist: http://bit.ly/15hciJq Thumbnail Photo Credit: “Studying” by English106 http://bit.ly/QQAEwg

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This is only a guide. You should do a little research on this before you start. It’s not my fault if you electrocute yourself. Talk to an electricals expert at Home Depot before starting. The post that started this all: http://bit.ly/16m2tcF Notes: Forget what I said in the video; you wont need to drill anything. Everything should just screw into place once you have all the parts together. You will need to cut the socket end off of the extension cord, though, to connect it to the power outlet in the box. Again, consult an expert. Basic Electrical Diagram: http://bit.ly/10rys33 Parts: Awesome Electrical Outlet: http://amzn.to/16m2tcJ Switch: http://amzn.to/10rys37 Lamp Socket: http://amzn.to/16m2tcS Box to stuff them in: http://amzn.to/10ryqrP Face plate: http://amzn.to/16m2ttb Power Cord: http://amzn.to/10rysjt Feet: http://amzn.to/16m2ttg Good Luck!

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