It became evident that modifications were needed. We tripped over the curtain tripods we had gotten used to not being there. They once again became obstacles in the day and the darkness of night in search of a cold drink. Did I mention that we are going through a heat wave? Up went ceiling rods to hold up a brighter blue backdrop. Wheels were installed on the magnetic board, the camera view and mic were tested to see if the stuff we are hiding was in view through Zoom.
Her computer with two screens and a laptop used as a off screen monitor to keep track of her twenty students (and parents) were tested. We even hard wired the internet in to take advantage of the added speed upgrade and minimize any wifi commentary glitches. That does not take in account the possible rolling blackouts in California.
Four weeks of summer instruction is now a minimum of 3 months. and as if Murphy did exist, the next door neighbor started construction of their 2nd story addition. Or should I say destruction of their house. Bulldozer, hammering, jack hammer, etc. starts at 7:30am and lasts until 3:30 in the afternoon. All the modifications to studio Wada are now may be for not as the noise travels freely throughout the house.
But we noticed that the youngest son's back room that has a tendency to be hotter or colder that the rest of house also is a bit quieter than the rest. At least the noise is not as jarring and you can be heard easily. Therefore Studio Wada expanded to sound stage 2. The temporary curtain was set up, the old 42" tv and spare monitor set up and a older Mac mini and leftover components dug out of electronic purgatory.
In the meantime, George's work is being moved where ever there is space, up until last week it was the backyard patio. Previously it was out front under the tree and umbrella.
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