Blogscapes

Snowed in...rummaging around the storeroom, we ran across some old equipment.

You'll notice that the controls are slightly different.

...not like that comes as a surprise. Enjoy this bit from the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Freeman performs "outtakes" from his new gig as CBS announcer.

(ps--if you're feeling a tad puritanical this might not be for you.)

Did you know that if you're working in a noisy environment, your productivity can decrease by 66%?

Here's a tremendous piece from TED.com about sound and how the ambient sound around you causes deep changes in how you respond to the world.

Of course, we've been saying this for years, but it sounds so much better in a British accent.

This year's 48-Hour Film Festival found Soundscapes Voice Actor Bob Hulsey in front of the camera for a role that nabbed him the audience's Best Actor award. Ever wonder who writes the fortunes in your fortune cookie? Take a look...the answer's kind of weird. (warning...brief nudity, but nothing that would ruin your lunch.)

A fascinating and in-depth examination of a man who makes his living with seven syllables. And with such a crummy microphone too! Read all about it here.

Already sick of politicals? Sure you are! So whaddaya say we enjoy a parody?

I don't know if you listen to Marketplace on public radio, but they posted a fun pair of political ads this morning. Do these sound like spots you're producing?

Click on the orange "listen to this story" link. (caveat: this takes RealAudio, and you must endure :10 of Public Radio Begging. It's worth it.)

Thanks to everyone who played along with our "Find the Wilhelm" contest on our newish and vastly improved website. The competition was fierce and the competitors skilled...congratulations to the winners of a $10 iTunes gift card:

Mandy Piechocki
Brian Winkeler
Justin Gardner
Bill Miksich
Randy Rains
Jay Stanley
Bill Brookshire
Samantha Sayre
Ron Trimmell
Steve Erickson 

In case there was any question as to where the Wilhelm can be found on our website, allow us to illustrate with a fine example submitted by one of our creative contestants:

Yes, indeed it is. More history on the Wilhelm here and its use today in films and television here.

More here.