I'm not even going to act like I fully understand how Shapeways works but I do know that if you've got an idea for a thing that you'd like to see come to life in full 3D, they can make it. I assume they're using some 3D Printer (or maybe the MakerBot Replicator) to bring these items to life but, as Lee said, it's almost Too Futuristic. This shouldn't exist! Check out some of the unique creations - jewelry, art, glasses and tons more. Then make your own.
I knew David Byrne and St. Vincent had a collaborative album, Love This Giant, coming out this month but I had no idea how much I was going to enjoy it. Watch the video for "Who" and try to tell me you don't love what you're seeing. Just try. I think it's safe to say I'm smitten with this track.. lets hope the rest of the record stands up.
You know the work of Paul Robertson, right? If you've not seen Kings of Power 4Billion% stop reading this immediately and go check it out. Then go check out the forthcoming Mercenary Kings game from Tribute Games that Robertson is doing the graphics for. Then go read this great Gamasutra interview with him on tips for making great animations. It's a long road but a rewarding one.
I ran across two very different Kickstarters yesterday that could very well be worth your time (and money). Have a look:
The Heist is a forthcoming film from the same team that created the Oscar winning film The Cove. The video is somewhat vague in terms of what they plan to do with the money but their overall goal is an admirably lofty one; bringing awareness to the thousands of species on the brink of extinction... and getting something done to preserve them.
Electricity: The Story and Life of Nikola Tesla - everything about this film looks like it is taking itself very seriously; particularly in spreading the good word on the history of Tesla. However, the film itself looks hilarious. Surely that's intentional, right?
I think I can safely say I've been a Ween fan for awhile but it hasn't been until somewhat recently that my enjoyment of the band really stepped up into new levels of appreciation. So, when I was pointed towards Ask Deaner, a site run by Dean Ween himself (aka Mickey Melchiondo) answering all kinds of random questions, I knew that I'd be headed down a spiral of time wasting enjoyment. Inquiries like this are ridiculous and absolutely perfect:
Q- I’ve seen dozens of Ween shows and always wondered what it means when you (and sometimes Claude) raised an angled index finger in the air and shook it a few times after rocking out. Thanks!
A- This means that rock has been achieved, an acknowledgment between thw two of us. I played with PIGFACE in 1995 for a short tour and the singer (Mary Byker) had a thermometer like Flava Flav’s that sat on the drum riser. We were able to figure out that when it reached 103 degrees onstage that rock had been achieved.
jQuery Picture looks like a helluva handy plugin for adding support for responsive images to your layouts. Aside from the actual benefit of having an easy to implement method for multiple images in a single layout it also happened to educate me on the forthcoming <picture> and <source> tags - both of which I had no idea were even in the spec. All and all, definitely one to keep tucked under your hat for implementation on your next project.
One-Point Perspective is a quick two-minute mini movie documenting some of the greater examples of said style shot from ole Stanley Kubrick. James Oliphant makes this great comment about it:
I've never heard anyone say not to try for symmetry in your shots, but I was told to be aware of the psychological effect it has on audiences. This little reel is a prime example of how off-putting symmetry can be in motion picture photography. Even in the ones in which there is no immediate danger or horror present. You feel like there's something wrong in every one of these shots. You can't put your finger on it, but you know things aren't quite right.
Kubrick was aware of the psychology of symmetry and used it whenever he wanted to put an audience at unease. Which, as you can see, was often.
I'm not sure what kids are taught in film school regarding this technique but I think it's safe to say that it's obviously effective when done correctly. I suggest watching asap.
If we're being perfectly honest, I've not heard a single solitary second of Harmontown, the new podcast from Dan Harmon and his buddy Jeff Davis. However, I assume any self-respecting nerd reading this site would probably want to know about it and subscribe with the quickness. So, get to it.
I love it when I find out acquaintances of mine have blogs that I had no idea existed. I like it even more when it turns out they are full of compelling content and a joy to keep up with. Such is the case with West and Southern, a tumblog from Danny Magnino that I had no idea existed until a few days ago. Better late than never, right?
Remember when everyone was all abuzz about the Internet Cat Video Festival? Well, it happened on August 30th and now they've posted the entire #CatVidFest Playlist as well as a playlist of Honorable Mentions. I was happy to see that Henri made it into the People's Choice.. barely but that's alright.
We're coming up on a long weekend, so go ahead and just stop working now to enjoy the playlist.
2 Hamsters, 1 Wheel - it's not what you think based on the title. Just start watching and enjoy the results.
Binky the Clown - do you have a healthy fear of clowns? You will now. via Paige.
Moment of Truth: Michael Greenland - this looks like an awful confessional show but you gotta sit through it to the very end for the real payoff. Thank you Paul.
Sweet Kick - you think this will end in failure but, really, it ends in awe. Thanks Chris
Better Names for Things - Yum Circles, Time Bracelets, Wizard's Glass and Shame Squares will all be part of your every day vocabulary. Excellent music choice too.
Big Shake - an inappropriate good time on set for Big Shake. Credit to Steve for that one.
BONUS
Why these aren't included in the playlist is a good question but I have my reasons. You should still enjoy.
Though Fall doesn't technicallystart until late September, the Summer Mix Series 2012 will be coming to a close next week. Next Friday to be specific. SO, if you're like me and haven't gotten your act together to submit something yet - this weekend is your absolute last chance. Use it wisely and get them to me.
If you haven't grabbed this yet, get to it immediately.
Did you encounter Calming Manatee in your Internet travels this week? It's the most recent feel good one-hit wonder making the rounds and I, for one, approve. Treat Yourself, You Deserve It.
The folks over at startup Heyride are looking for volunteers - specifically responsible individuals who are looking to be sober drivers for those in need after a night out. There's compensation involved so it's basically a crowd sourced Gypsy Cab, right? Whatever it is, it looks like a handy service and you can be a part of it... if you live in Austin. Regardless, go check it out.
It's been just over a month since the last installment of the Nashville based podcast and there is plenty of goodness within. You should be familiar with Poly, Nahnee Bori and All Them Witches already but that still leaves a good majority of the compilation as totally fresh. Oh, and expect a bit more diversity in the genre department on this edition than the last.. I managed to cover a good bit of ground!
It's awesome to see that Arlo Jamrog has relaunched his personal site after embarking out on his own as a digital product consultant. He's got his hands full at Stipple and Specialized but if you're looking for some professional insight on UI, UX, design or whatever - he's your man. I love the responsiveness of the site and the renovated blog. Glad to see his activity meter in the red zone!
So, yesterday, I was fortunate enough to receive a brand new laptop. I'm still getting everything all sync'ed and setup but was curious if I should explore the possibility of Adobe's Creative Cloud program. For $50 month you get access to their entire creative suite of applications with free upgrades.. not to mention the 20 gig of online storage, typekit resources and unreleased software. Monetarily it seems like a good idea (I believe it's actually way cheaper to go this route) but I wonder if their servers are incredibly slow or unreliable? Does it matter for the software usage if their service is down? If not, it's a no-brainer. If so, I'd have to proceed with extreme caution. Anyone have any first hand experience?
Photographer David Wharton focuses his craft on documenting The South - from the beautifully run down churches strewn across the countryside to Mardi Gras festivities to dilapidated roadside architecture, there's something for everyone. If you're a Southerner you'll enjoy the familiarity. If you're not, you'll likely enjoy the legit documentation of life below the Mason-Dixon.
Loving the identity work and overall design vibe for Nashville's two wheel motor club PseudoMoto. They're having their Inaugural Motorcycle Show on Sept 29th (2012) so if you wanna see it all in person you can... or you can just live itdigitally. Either way!
Remember Star Wars Uncut? The 15-second snippets of A New Hope remade by fans into a crowd sourced gem? Well, it looks to be happening again with Empire Uncut and I suggest you get in there and claim a scene while there are still some scenes left to claim! We all know Empire Strikes Back is the strongest film of the entire series, so this is your chance to make your own Tauntaun or be a total badass. Just sayin.. this opportunity doesn't happen too often, get on it!
