Vitamin D3 is often extracted from lanolin. I would like to know how much wool is necessary to produce say 1000 IU of vitamin D.
posted by davar on Nov 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Mad-scientist-filter: I need to encapsulate 1.5mm pellets in a thin, non-toxic, preferably natural material that could later be mechanically removed (example). [more inside]
posted by zennie on Nov 3, 2009 - 13 answers

OK, something that been bugging me for a long time: Can someone identify a foreign film/tv show from the 80's given some memories of production details? [more inside]
posted by pjern on Oct 24, 2009 - 5 answers

What feature film production company uses the introductory logo of a painted man that starts running very quickly and suddenly turns into a bird (maybe a raven)? It's one of those companies like ICON Entertainment, Lucasfilm, et cetera.
posted by Timen on Sep 29, 2009 - 4 answers

Is there a free or cheap shared PIM that imports and exports vCards with pictures? Preferably something suitable for film production? [more inside]
posted by Josh Coe on Sep 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Electronic music production. How, for example, were the sounds on Animal Collective's Merriweather Post Pavilion made? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Apr 13, 2009 - 15 answers

What are the go to guides for learning to light in production environments? [more inside]
posted by shmegegge on Mar 20, 2009 - 3 answers

Hired to host and produce video content for a PR firm. How much should I ask to be paid? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 22, 2009 - 1 answer

My girlfriend would like to work in the business of art exhibit production. She's got a Master's in Art History and has taught art history at a number of schools and has worked in museums. But she's not sure how exactly she could get into the field of art exhibit production. Does anyone have any experiences in this field that may help her figure out a place to start? [more inside]
posted by aburd on Feb 8, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm trying to wrap my head around Marx's conception of Capitalist economic crises. He claims that these crises emerge every 7 years, and are caused by "the epidemic of overproduction." Is there any historical justification for this? (Especially in the modern era?)
posted by matkline on Feb 4, 2009 - 20 answers

Are there any books or articles that show similarities between web content creation and video production, specifically with regard to job titles and workflows? [more inside]
posted by sswiller on Feb 3, 2009 - 1 answer

Calling all East Coast video production pros! Price check. [more inside]
posted by Mister_A on Dec 5, 2008 - 1 answer

I have advanced audio production skills, but am mystified as to how to make it pay in my situation. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by skypieces on Dec 1, 2008 - 4 answers

What are the differences in production and storage of (chicken) eggs in France versus the United States? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Nov 13, 2008 - 16 answers

How much should I charge to create a promo video for a friend? [more inside]
posted by burhan on Nov 12, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the price range for a professional music producer for a rock band? We're looking at working with one producer but want to be sure we're getting a good deal. Are there any questions/features we should be asking the producer about to make sure we're getting a good deal? Right now he's telling us it's about $1500-$2000 per song, is that the going rate? [more inside]
posted by dcruzin on Nov 6, 2008 - 8 answers

How does an absolute beginner get started making electronic music? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Oct 28, 2008 - 24 answers

If anyone can help me identify a piece of TV music from the early 80s, you all can. [more inside]
posted by evilcolonel on Oct 25, 2008 - 1 answer

What Does Pre-Roll Mean? [more inside]
posted by Ironmouth on Oct 1, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm interested in producing music videos... [more inside]
posted by god particle on Sep 28, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm interested in pressing a 7" record. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by inoculatedcities on Sep 10, 2008 - 4 answers

What are some jobs that someone with a background in audio editing/production could apply for, that don't involve public radio? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 - 5 answers

How does one go about applying for a film production assistant position? Specifically, to whom do I sell a spare chunk of soul in order to be Herzog's crew's serf on The Piano Tuner? [more inside]
posted by notquitemaryann on Jul 6, 2008 - 12 answers

What are the challenges that independent filmmakers + people working in the industry (actors, crew, etc) face today? What tools do you use currently for the different stages of your production? What do you like about them, what do you wish for? [more inside]
posted by seeminglee on Jul 4, 2008 - 3 answers

Can you help me find an HD video camera? [more inside]
posted by trbrts on Jun 26, 2008 - 5 answers

Productions of Hamlet in which an additional character dies unexpectedly? (spoilers for a 400-year-old play and modern productions) [more inside]
posted by booksandlibretti on Jun 16, 2008 - 9 answers

What's the easiest way to geotag a blog post in MT4? Are there any decicated plugins, or any map-based technologies, that could make it easier for people who want to do it?
posted by ascullion on May 16, 2008 - 2 answers

ProducerFilter: i'm looking for inspiration and influences for my drum sounds. what electronic/dance/rap producers have interesting, unique, forward-looking drum sounds? [more inside]
posted by messiahwannabe on May 5, 2008 - 6 answers

How are teabags made? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Apr 9, 2008 - 4 answers

Working in the US film industry as a foreigner. Please explain... [more inside]
posted by mooza on Apr 9, 2008 - 4 answers

My wife and two kids and I are not able to renew the lease on the house we're renting in a Maryland suburb of DC (the landlord is selling his other house and moving back into this one), so we're looking to move at the end of August. I've also been contemplating a career change for a while, and as this "opportunity" has dropped in our lap, we're thinking about making a city change as well, that would benefit my intended Mac development career, possibly to the SF Bay Area or Seattle. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by mboszko on Apr 5, 2008 - 13 answers

I have co-produced a 5 song collection of songs for a friend, who is not in contract with a record label currently, but hopes to get signed. If this should happen, how would I make sure I benefitted financially by the investing my time and expertise into creating this record?, as well as collect any royalties to follow? Would a signed agreement between him and I be enough?
posted by JamesMCS on Mar 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Make my logo biggest [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher on Mar 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Small town video editor wanting to make the move to a larger market. Any suggestions on cities? [more inside]
posted by bstreep on Feb 4, 2008 - 6 answers

Can you give me examples of good movies that were filmed in less than eight weeks of shooting? [more inside]
posted by BE ADEQUITE on Jan 7, 2008 - 30 answers

Here is an example... My Boss: "We want to use the Can Can song. Our music guy has done a recording for us. Is it in the Public Domain?" Me: "Yes. The composer, J. Offenbach, has been deceased since 1880 and if we are doing our own arrangement we are fine." My Bosses Boss: "About 5 years ago, I tried to clear this song for use in a TV production and discovered that it was NOT in the Public Domain. Elle Vator, can you research this and let us know the answer two months ago?" [more inside]
posted by Elle Vator on Dec 14, 2007 - 13 answers

Let's say I was selling really cool handmade and individually numbered socks. They would be organic and would have 3% of their sales donated to a charity. Now, let's say I set a cap at 400 pairs a month. Would you be intrigued to purchase them? [more inside]
posted by 913 on Oct 23, 2007 - 26 answers

Advice for a self-produced low-budget mythbusters clone show? [more inside]
posted by the ghost of Ken Lay on Oct 3, 2007 - 14 answers

About a month ago, I began producing a daily one-hour radio show on environmentalism, sustainable living, and the common good. Putting the show every day is a challenge for a variety of reasons, but one of the hardest parts has been trying to find news to report and the experts to make these reports possible. Please help me! [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Sep 24, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm looking for some 'informative' blogs about music production to add to my RSS reader. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by General Zubon on Jul 23, 2007 - 6 answers

At a recent lecture, I taped from the soundboard & from some microphones. I meant to record these to separate channels, but I accidentally left it in low quality mode - mono, 22khz. It sounds like video got thrown into the mix. Can I salvage the audio? [more inside]
posted by Pronoiac on Jul 15, 2007 - 9 answers

Is there enough food on Earth to feed every person on Earth? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Jul 3, 2007 - 25 answers

Pursuing an MA in illustration this fall at SCAD. After graduation, I'd like to secure a job in graphic design while becoming a successful illustrator. Given my background, what would it take for me to achieve this goal? [more inside]
posted by apipameme on May 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Help me find sound blankets for soundproofing a room. But with a twist . . . [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Apr 17, 2007 - 5 answers

What makes a good online training video? Besides decent software and production value. [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on Apr 10, 2007 - 10 answers

Tin-foil Sunday: What's the deal with this infamous web-video of a strange creature in a Spanish/South-American forest? [more inside]
posted by Harry on Mar 10, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm shooting video at an event attended by grade-school children, and my client (a Chicago museum) wants b-roll of "engaged kids." Advice? [more inside]
posted by asuprenant on Feb 14, 2007 - 6 answers

Taking a site offline with .htaccess. I have a server which is running in production, but I want to take it offline for some maintenance. While I want everyone who calls at any URL to be redirected to index.html, I want admins to be able to view the site in full. [more inside]
posted by fightorflight on Jan 3, 2007 - 6 answers

I started watching Grey's Anatomy recently, and I can't help noticing a striking similarity between the opening title credits in that show and the opening credits in The 4400. Does anyone know if the same design/production studio created both of these introductory scenes? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani on Nov 22, 2006 - 1 answer

Where can I find a list of standard rates for crew and equipment for Video and/or film production? [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Sep 4, 2006 - 2 answers