Archive for September, 2009

A real quick post with some links on the new products from two of the biggest producers of personal computers, Microsoft and Apple. Both are rumored to have new tablets/e-readers/netbooks out next spring. Microsoft’s Courier has been making the rounds in the blogosphere this past week. Here and here are two Gizmodo articles. And at... »

Its about music this week. First up is a music video done as a silhouette animation technique but with 3D camera moves. Love the song… Beat Dis-Just Like from Emil Goodman on Vimeo. Violin is one of my favorite instruments and here’s why…it always sounds amazing! (There isn’t any info on who these guys are except... »

Most films and communication about the environment have been how we are soon approaching complete disaster. I understand the impetus, move people to act. But now I want to know what I can do. Me, personally, to change the environment. A friend sent this in and it looks like a great movie. The film is... »

It is just barely fall here in Chicago. Temps are in the upper 70’s and 80’s and I am thinking about fall sweaters and boots. But not the fashionistas! You are thinking SPRING! If you missed fashion week or want to see it all over again, here are a few sites with great coverage. The New... »

Getting together with friends the other night, we were talking about the many projects we were working on. Well, mostly my friends talked about it. They knit, felt, cook, sew, paint, and generally create wonderful, beautiful, and even edible art! I, on the other hand, am better suited for tasks utilizing a short attention... »

Another installment of Tubetastic Tuesday where I share some great videos created by some very talented people. This week it’s all about words. What we choose to write and how we tell the story. First up, the “Six Word Memoir”. Six-Word Memoir book preview from SMITHmag on Vimeo. The story told in song. “70 Years of... »

I love cheat sheets. With all the software and programming languages that are used on the web and in video today, a good cheat sheet is great to have around for when you have to work in a software package or programming languages you don’t use all the time. Here’s a free one for... »

I have really old cable wiring in my building. Our cable company keeps upgrading services but our building can’t seem to handle it, the signal strength is horrible. So I decided to save 70$ a month and watch television over the internet instead. Now this was a year ago and back then there were very... »

A new feature for my blog! Every Tuesday I will show a few youtube, vimeo or other online videos for your viewing pleasure. It will be a mix of funny, sad, beautiful, inspirational and educational videos from the web. I’ve been working in flash a lot lately and well, let’s just say I’ve been having... »