$1.00 domain names from GoDaddy
Go Daddy’s running a promotion through August 31st that gets you one .com domain for $1 for one year. Just enter SCHOOL99 at checkout.
No bulk orders are allowed and it’s only for the first year, but not a bad promo for your next little corner of the web!!
How to Compress Video for the iPad
The iPad is an excellent device for watching videos. The question is: What is the best way to optimize video for the iPad’s display? I like this one.
New Zoom recorder announced.
Hardware maker Zoom has announced the introduction of the latest addition to its line of portable recorders, the H1 Handy Recorder, which it has dubbed its “smallest recorder ever.”
Weighing in at only 2 ounces, the H1 sports many of the features that set Zoom’s products apart, such as the X/Y configuration of its microphones, which ensures the even recording of sounds with minimum cross-interference, long battery life and support for a wide variety of recording formats that can deliver up to 50 hours of recording time with CD-like quality.
Like many of its predecessors, the H1 is priced to sell: $99 will get you the base package, which includes an AA battery and a 2GB microSHDC memory card. (The device can accommodate up to 32GB.) The recorder features a USB port, through which it can be connected to a computer for power or for use as an external microphone.
In addition to the smaller form factor, the Handy Recorder comes with a brand new user interface that foregoes the traditional menu-based approach in favour of a series of on-board buttons that can be accessed with the thumb.
The base H1 model will be available on July 30. An optional accessory package, which includes a USB AC adapter complete with cable, an adjustable tripod stand, padded case, clip adapter and afro windscreen will also be available for an additional $25 at the device’s launch.
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It’s Because Of Her
It’s because of her I can dream big.
I can fail.
I’ve traveled the world.
I can take crazy risks.
It’s because of her I succeed.
I get back up.
I’m stronger.
It’s because of her I keep going and never give up.
I don’t have to grow up.
I know what it means to love.
I’m who I am today.
It’s because of her things are worth it.
I understand better.
I see Christ clearer.
I’m not the same.
It’s because of her nine years ago today, my life changed forever. I love you.
Happy Anniversary.
The Online Lighting Diagram Creator
Need to build overheads for an upcoming video or photography shoot? Check out the Lighting Diagram Creator, it’s a drag and drop way to quickly build overheads from a library of lighting sources and modifiers. Free online. It seems to be aimed at photography, but if you get creative it’s pretty good for video and filmmaking use as well. Check it out.
(ht FresHDV)
Get Francis Chan’s Forgotten God Audio Book Free!
Each month christianaudio gives away a premium audiobook download for free. How does it work? Well, they give away one audiobook download (that they have published or that a partner has allowed them to give away) absolutely free; available only during that month and only once, ever.
christianaudio, Oasis Audio, and David C. Cook have partnered together for the month of June 2010 to bring you the audiobook download of Forgotten God for FREE! Grab it here!!
Ahh… Velcro
Changing The Game
As this season’s T.V. Shows are airing their finale’s, HOUSE stands out from them all, why?
The last episode of the season (aired 5.17.10) was shot solely on a Canon EOS 5D Mark II. That particular camera has nothing of major significance to it, except it was built to take still images. Canon has changed the DSLR market. Now commonly referred to as HDSLR’s, by the video crowd, Canon has three cameras that are talked about the most that shoot video better than some network cameras. The EOS 5D Mark II, the 7D and the T2i. I have the T2i and am hoping to get some interesting stuff at Whiteboard this Friday!
Anyway, if you missed the episode, they air 8 days later @ fox.com (8 days?!?!?! Suits are never going to get it!!) I don’t follow the show personally but I watched that episode and clearly, you can’t tell the difference.
Thoughts… How do you think this will help ministry?? I like the idea of getting in at under $1000 for such a filmic look. You??
Strolling Through History
Kim and I spent Saturday in historic Old Towne Portsmouth. We had lunch at the amazing Brutti’s Restaurant. We ate outside since it was so gorgeous. After lunch we walked the streets of this waterfront enjoying the breathtaking historic homes. It was an incredible day. What brought us here?? Media, Of Course!!
We came to purchase tickets for Ironman 2 at the historic Commodore Theatre. It’s an amazing venue. Originally opened in 1945 the art deco style theatre has remained true to its original appearance . It was reopened in 1987 and restored to it’s former glory. Stop here. I am a serious movie venue snob. It must have a wall to wall screen and the sound must be the best. Okay, moving on. I say that because it is only one of two places locally I will watch a film outside of our home theater.
The details.
The screen is 41′ wide by 21′ high and the sound system contains 31 speakers total of which 22 are surround sound. The Commodore sound system was THX certified by the team at George Lucas’ THX group from Cali.
So, you see why all the fuss and the blog post. Needless to say, it was a great day, turned into an amazing night!