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The Aspect Ratio Police – Why we’re not all that fat

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Too many shows are being displayed in the incorrect aspect ratio. So many, that blogger and former ILM employee Tony Hurd, decided to tell the world about it on his site The Aspect Ratio Police.  He tells the story of Cable TV techs incorrectly setting TV’s to “wide” and saying it was HD.  I know [...]

Freelancer Union: Get Paid not played – More info Coming Soon

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I’ve just contacted the people at FreelancerUnion.org.  I was very intrigued with the content on their site.  Many people in the freelance community struggle with getting affordable healthcare and retirement investing, something those people with more normal jobs don’t think about much.  FreelancerUnion offers those services along with continuing education for freelancers including graphic artists.
I [...]

Joseph Kahn tells us “how to be a director”

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I loved this blog post from director, Joseph Kahn, on “how to be a director.” I just had to share it.  It comes complete with photos.
I hope to someday achieve the “Grand Master” status where light rays shoot from my hands, but alas, I am not quite there yet.  I am, however,  always documented on [...]

Heading to see what FullSail Live is all about

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We’re off to shoot an interview with FullSail reps about their newest state of the art building on campus. We’ll have some words and movin’ pictures for you shortly.

Prop Newspapers – I still have much to learn in this industry

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A funny look at the prop newspaper that’s been circulating the film/tv industry for years.

Image Via www.TheHighDefinite.com

This is what happens when you upload the same video to YouTube 1000 times

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Someone decided to upload a video to YouTube, download the result and reupload it 1000 times.

Steve Job talks about Apple’s future, Flash and the development of the iPad

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Here are some clips from the All Things Digital Conference which Steve Jobs partook. There he spoke of all things Apple, including the Gizmodo controversy and “Flashgate.” Some of his points are poignant.  Some are debatable.

Transcript via MacRumors

TV News – Still petty after all these years.

News pettiness at it’s finest. Come on guy, he’s live.

Even your grandma can use a video camera now – Skype goes 5 way

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Ok, so you’ll probably have to set it up for them, but your grandma, aunt, mom, brother and you can now all be on the same Skype party line.  It’ll be free for a few months says Skype. So, I’d use it now, ’cause none of us are going to pay for this, as cool [...]

Jon Stewart slays Apple over Gizmodo case – Officially loses PR war.

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Jon Stewart had to take Apple and Steve Jobs to task for their handling of the iPhone 4.0 leak.  Mr. Stewart suggests that Apple has become what Microsoft once was, and frankly I believe him.
http://tv.gawker.com/5526868/jon-stewart-slams-apple-over-its-handling-of-gizmodo-case
Source: Gawker via Comedy Central

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