Technology has really opened up possibilities for independent film makers. The great thing about the internet, and technology in general, has opened up a world of opportunity for both creators and consumers. When I was younger, the barriers to entry … Continued
Not all uses for technology are recommended. Look, I love technology and all the incredible things it can do for us, but even I know that too much reliance on some of it can really be a problem. The potential … Continued
I am my own white noise generator, thanks to tinnitus from too many years working in server rooms. Seriously, you have no idea, if you don’t suffer from tinnitus, just how distracting omnipresent sound in your ears can be sometimes. … Continued
There’s only so many hours in a day. And, only so many of them are lit by the biggest nuclear reactor in our solar system; the Sun. Not too many weeks ago, we passed the Summer Solstice which is the … Continued
That’s two digital book-related toys. Oddly enough, I found these two “living infographics” via two totally different paths, but they both ended up at the same site; The Pudding, a “…digital publication that explains ideas debated in culture with visual … Continued
This is actually cooler than it sounds. No, seriously, it really is. As a curious and creative person, I have often found myself wondering just how big certain things are. When I wrote more, I was especially interested in the … Continued
I’m sure I’ve posted about this before, but it’s worth doing again. As a photographer, I love making images. And, of course, the dream of every amateur creative seems to be somehow making money off their creative work. Personally, I … Continued
The creatures are the best part. Okay, maybe you disagree there, but one of the things I’ve always loved best about any science-fiction is the creatures. That’s true whether it’s the sandworms of Frank Herbert’s Dune novels, the low-rent costumed … Continued
I love Starship Troopers, the movie! I’ve read plenty of science fiction, including a lot of the classics. And, yes, I have read Robert Heinlein’s book, Starship Troopers, and, yes, I did actually enjoy it, even with it’s absolutely not … Continued
Remember that adult coloring book craze? A couple of years ago, just like everyone else, my wife and I got a bunch of those “grown up” coloring books and some nice colored pencils and felt-tip markers. In theory, coloring was … Continued