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Joe Barresi

Inside the Mind of a Rock Legend: An Exclusive Interview with Joe “Evil Joe” Barresi

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Have you ever wondered how some of the most iconic rock albums of the last few decades were made? We sat down with legendary producer and engineer Joe Barresi to find out. In this exclusive interview, hosted by fellow industry veteran Tony Shepperd, Barresi pulls back the curtain on his creative process, sharing the stories and techniques behind his work with bands like Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, and Soundgarden.
Music Sampling Explained

Music Sampling Explained: Creative Techniques and Copyright Laws Every Producer Should Know

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Sampling sits at the heart of modern music creation. What began as a hands-on, experimental process in the early days of hip-hop has evolved into a sophisticated digital craft, shaping the sound of music and its unlimited creative possibilities. In a conversation with L.A Recording School instructor Luiz Costa, he breaks down both sides of sampling: its creative power as a musical tool, and the legal responsibilities that come with using existing recordings.
horror movies that changed the genre

From Screen to Scream: 5 Horror Movies that Changed the Genre

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Your palms are sweating. The little hairs on the back of your neck are standing up. You can hardly breathe.  There’s nothing quite like watching a horror film. It’s the genre of movie that really demonstrates the power of cinema; how a series of 24 images projected onto a screen every second can create something that feels so real. That can have such a profound emotional effect on us.
Cinematic Silence

Shhh…How Cinematic Silence is the Secret Weapon Behind Unforgettable Scenes

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Shhh, listen.  Hear that? That’s the sound of silence. And it has a bigger role to play in film than you think.  After all, movies started as completely silent. And even though movies have evolved beyond silent films into “talkies” with sound, silence still has a powerful presence in cinema today—shaping stories, bringing you closer to the characters and making the fictional feel so much more real. 
6 Wellness Ideas to Help You Recharge

6 Wellness Ideas to Help You Recharge: Creative Ways to Relax, Reset and Feel More Like You This Term Break

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Term breaks at The L.A. Film School aren’t just a chance to catch up on sleep or binge your favorite TV shows (although, yes—you should absolutely do that too).  It’s also a chance to take a step back from the fatigue of classes, projects and deadlines to focus on you.
Editing at a computer

Mastering the Cut: 9 Editing Tips For Beginners

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You’ve got the raw footage—now it’s time for your storytelling to really take shape. Editing is the process that turns unpolished clips into a seamless visual story, building emotion, creating rhythm and drawing viewers into the narrative.
The Los Angeles Film School joins the fun at VidCon

The Los Angeles Film School Joins the Fun at VidCon!

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Onsite at the Anaheim Convention Center, L.A. Film School staff and faculty participated in the conversation around the digital media industry at this year’s VidCon.
The Art of Foley: How Movie Sounds Are Made: Man Producing Foley in a studio

Inside the World of Foley: How Movie Sounds Are Made From Scratch

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You hear it before you see it. The crunch of gravel underfoot, the eerie creak of the slowly opening door, the whoosh of a superhero’s landing. Sound brings film to life. But behind each and every sound is a Foley artist—craftspeople who use performance, props and precision to turn visuals into fully immersive scenes that crackle the senses.
Music Royalties

Maximizing Your Music Royalties: A Step-By-Step Guide

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Every time your favorite track hits the radio, streams on Spotify or cranks up the intensity of a movie scene, it’s not just a vibe—it’s a paycheck.  With global recorded music revenues reaching a mighty $28.6 billion in 2023, music royalties are how the industry makes sure artists, producers and rights holders get what they’re owed.  It’s the business side of the beat, and it’s as crucial as the music itself.