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Amazing Movie

March 7, 2006 by ptalsky
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Hi all, I just finished watching "San Francisco" from 1936 and I just have to say WOW. Amazing special effects for the day, and the sound was really good. Makes me wonder how they could do so well in 1936 without multi-track recorders, analog or digital mixers, wireless mics, etc. etc. etc. Do you ever think that maybe we spend way too much time thinking about our "toys"? ;-) If you haven't seen this (or haven't seen it in a while) I highly recommend it. Check out the earthquake scenes and the scenes where they are dynamiting the city to stop the fire. Sounds pretty darn good to my ears. (Okay, yes, I missed having the deep bass rumbling during the earthqua…

Last reply by Guest, March 10, 2006
PRODUCTION SOUND SITES

March 7, 2006 by soundwiz
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Hi all, what are the other production sound sites besides R.A.M.P.S , thanks for all info Harry

Last reply by Philip Perkins, March 7, 2006
Editing Posts

March 3, 2006 by redge
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If the software permits it, could I suggest that participants in this site be given the ability to edit their posts? Some of us use devices like the BlackBerry to post, and when small screens are used there are times when, for whatever reason, there are grammatical or spelling errors that are not apparent until after comments are posted. Then of course there are situations where one wants to refine the content or tone of comments. Not essential, but something to consider.

Last reply by ptalsky, March 6, 2006
Local 600 vs. IATSE confrontation

March 1, 2006 by Philip Perkins
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Hey Jeff, what's your take on the confrontation between the IA International and Local 600 over the issue of camera operators? I'm not familiar with the situation except thru email blasts I've been getting lately. They say that there has never been a non-ratification of a contract by a Hollywood Local before, and there seems to be a lot of acrimony between the camera people and the national leadership. Philip Perkins

Last reply by Guest, March 4, 2006
jwsound.net DISCUSSION FORUM is up and running

February 25, 2006 by Guest jwsound
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Today I managed to put up this FORUM on the jwsound.net website. I hope this will be used by many of my friends and collegues in the community of professional sound people working in the Entertainment Industry.

Last reply by pd170user, March 2, 2006
Welcome to SMF!

January 1, 1970 by Guest Simple Machines
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Welcome to Simple Machines Forum! We hope you enjoy using your forum. If you have any problems, please feel free to ask us for assistance. Thanks! Simple Machines

Last reply by Guest, January 1, 1970