
TechStuff Rerun: The Tech of Stranger Things
Dec 26, 2023
The podcast discusses the technical aspects of creating a genuine 1980s atmosphere for Stranger Things, including sourcing authentic props. They also talk about their experiences in the film industry and the challenges of outfitting sets with 1980s-era technology. The hosts share their story of finding a rare quadriplex machine for a 1974 television set in a swamp. The podcast also covers the challenges of transforming a library and a historical building, as well as the live recording process.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Paths to the Film Industry
05:57 • 11min
Technical Aspects and Challenges of a Scene in Stranger Things
17:19 • 5min
Challenges of Sourcing Props for Movies and TV Shows
22:15 • 14min
Transforming a Library and its Impact on the Community
36:37 • 3min
Discussion on the History of a Building and Antiques, Followed by Ads for Dell Technologies, T-Mobile, Bank of America, and Nissan
39:39 • 5min
Finding a Quadriplex Machine in the Swamp
44:32 • 14min
Live recording process and invitations, plus ads from Bank of America, eBay Motors, Kraken, and Visio
58:06 • 3min
