In converting 35mm film slides to the digital format, that question comes up now and then. So, really, why does it take so long?
The answer is that quality takes time.
With slide conversions, it’s done with a careful, detailed, step-by-step process that’s very much hands-on. It goes like this:
You Asked For It!
In the business world, being a “One-Trick Pony” can be risky, and diversification becomes necessary for continued growth. Sometimes that happens as a natural process of evolution. When someone asks, “What do you do at your studio?” the answer is, “What do you want?”
The business started in 1967 as a location recording service for musicians, capturing their performances “live” as they happened.
Then, when someone asked about an actual studio, I had to create one.
Requests for recording of larger groups led to moving to larger quarters.
When someone asked about a video interview with a parent, lights, camera and tripod were added.
An advertising executive heard me emceeing at a club, liked my voice, and asked me to read the script for a radio commercial.
Someone else heard the commercial and asked me to narrate a corporate audiovisual presentation. That’s like a commercial, but longer. Since then, working with other voiceover artists, we’ve produced hundreds of commercials and corporate training programs.
A request for instruction led me to offer private coaching in the effective use of the voice – for speaking or for singing.
A postcard request on a community bulletin board led to creating character voices, original music and sound effects for professional puppet shows.
When a neighbor asked about converting a vintage audiotape to disk, a new line of related services was born. CDs are now made from open-reel tapes, audiocassettes, micro cassettes and all forms of phonograph records.
When someone asked about restoring a damaged photograph, an additional workstation was installed to handle the request. Developing that process led to restoring and preserving vintage photos, documents, certificates, hand-written letters, etc.
In response to a request to restore and preserve a vintage video, some new equipment – and an extra computer – added yet another new service.
Are you a frustrated singer? Do friends and family keep telling you that you should record your voice – but you can’t play an instrument and don’t have a band?
Continue reading →If you’re even remotely typical, somewhere inside of you is a singer, songwriter, poet, musician, radio personality, author, trainer or professional speaker yearning to be free. Deep within your soul is a powerful creative urge trying to get out.
So, what are you waiting for?
Yeah, I know. Real life gets in the way, so you put it off. You wait for the ideal time, a better opportunity, the perfect time to start.
You wait until after exams…
Although much of the work here at King Street Recording involves restoration of old sound recordings, videos and photos, there are other services that you may not know about.
For example, you can learn how to get paid for talking!
Forgive me for bringing up a somewhat sensitive issue, but…
One afternoon, an older client called with an unusual request –
he wanted to pre-record his own funeral eulogy!
When you have vintage audio, video or photographic materials that need restoration, how do you get your materials here from where you are?
• If your home or office is nearby, you can easily drive here and deliver in person.
• If distance makes driving inconvenient, you’ll need to send your materials. This is a two-step process.
What that alarming title actually means, of course, is capturing the life story of your grandmother – or any senior family member – with a professionally recorded audio or video interview. The adventures and accomplishments, trials and tribulations, joys and regrets of your senior family members can be fascinating, meaningful – and educational!
My grandmother was a tremendous positive influence on me, and the recordings I made of her warm, loving voice nearly fifty years ago remain among my treasures.Your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles can provide a treasure trove of personal and family history. You’ll learn things about them that might surprise you.
Continue reading →Here at King Street Recording Company, we’ve been restoring and preserving vintage sound recordings, videos and photographs for a long time. The emphasis has always been on producing the best quality results. This takes a great deal of time, careful attention and skill. Now and then someone will ask, “Why bother?” This is why:
Continue reading →Question: What do these star performers have in common?
Justin Bieber, Bo Burnham, Susan Boyle, Greyson Chance, Lana Del Rey, Esmee Denters, Conor Maynard, Katy Perry, and Cody Simpson.