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Tag: Pro-Am

  • Journey and not the destination

    Adam Savage “plays a scientist on TV”, and regardless of what you may think about Mythbusters as a show and what you might think about their science/methods, you have to admit that he does a great job getting kids and people in general thinking about problem solving and general science geekery. So even before watching…

  • Generations of Media, SNS and the Ballot

    I last wrote about Shirky in November, and now I’ve spotted a TED talk from his as well. This one was just recorded and addresses how social networks are changing patterns of communication and how those networks are perhaps able to if not shake the Earth, at least report it. Right now, Twitter is going…

  • Mushroom fodder

    I’ve caught another gremlin in my quest to figure out what is good and bad in the world of 10.5 – none of my software registrations moved over and some apps don’t like where my keychain is. Now this is a pain in the ass (so if you are still planning on upgrading, be sure…

  • Cult of the Amateur

    I found an interesting post a few days ago about the cult of the amateur and how there are people who are afraid of this shift – like Keen. It also came up this week when I was talking to a couple of profs who were bemoaning how easy it is for people to get…

  • Canon 40D Review

    Not an official type review, but a “pro-sumer” review, which I think it more meaningful if you are already in the Canon camp. It seems that the Live View is usable with the mirror popping up to preview the shot. I can see it being useful on a tripod or with a light lens, but…