Thursday, January 21, 2010
Okay, this is pretty geeky, but worth checking out.
I'm not sure how or why this site does this, but it's neat for a look.
My favorite is this "simple ascii" version of the video.
Published by Jace Mouse
on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11:57 AM.
I'm not sure how or why this site does this, but it's neat for a look.
My favorite is this "simple ascii" version of the video.
Labels: Geek Stuff, Movies
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Sunday, January 11, 2009
You may recall this photo from the Fall of 2008. I've been tinkering with some new ideas and used this photo as a test.
Since many people are moving to computers and digital picture frames to view their photos, it would be nice to have a photo style that can take advantage of the extra capabilities they offer, particularly the ability to play video.
This is a first draft of a technique that adds subtle movement to the photo. The interesting part is how Lauren and the background move independently of one another. It's kind of a like a modern-day diorama, where the items appear to move with you as you shift your viewing angle.
Bath Tub Moving Portrait
This version is still kind of rough, but I'd love to hear feedback. I accomplished this by taking a second picture of the background without Lauren in it, then digitally removing her from the first picture and then inserting both the background and Lauren into a small movie. If any of you budding photographers or videographers out there want additional details on how to make your own, just let me know.
Published by Jace Mouse
on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 9:04 PM.
Since many people are moving to computers and digital picture frames to view their photos, it would be nice to have a photo style that can take advantage of the extra capabilities they offer, particularly the ability to play video.
This is a first draft of a technique that adds subtle movement to the photo. The interesting part is how Lauren and the background move independently of one another. It's kind of a like a modern-day diorama, where the items appear to move with you as you shift your viewing angle.
Bath Tub Moving Portrait
This version is still kind of rough, but I'd love to hear feedback. I accomplished this by taking a second picture of the background without Lauren in it, then digitally removing her from the first picture and then inserting both the background and Lauren into a small movie. If any of you budding photographers or videographers out there want additional details on how to make your own, just let me know.
Labels: Geek Stuff, Movies
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
I hereby publicly promise never to subject Lauren to this. (Video needs sound to be appreciated. Warning from Liz: don't let your baby watch this with you.)
That poor, poor kid. I bet he grows-up and moves to some distant island, far from electrical power, computers, the internet, and his parents.
On a more constructive note, here's a fun free program that turns your computer into a baby-safe digital baby nirvana. Baby Smash for Windows We've let Lauren play with it a few times, and she really loves it -- she even stopped playing the first time to look me in the eyes and give me a big kiss.
Still, I don't think we're going to make it a regular habit. Computer use is probably a lot like recommended TV limits for young kids. Besides, who wants to train their kid to pound-away on their computer?!
Published by Jace Mouse
on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 12:05 PM.
That poor, poor kid. I bet he grows-up and moves to some distant island, far from electrical power, computers, the internet, and his parents.
On a more constructive note, here's a fun free program that turns your computer into a baby-safe digital baby nirvana. Baby Smash for Windows We've let Lauren play with it a few times, and she really loves it -- she even stopped playing the first time to look me in the eyes and give me a big kiss.
Still, I don't think we're going to make it a regular habit. Computer use is probably a lot like recommended TV limits for young kids. Besides, who wants to train their kid to pound-away on their computer?!
Labels: Geek Stuff
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Monday, July 07, 2008
For those of you waiting on copies of our photos from occasions long since past....there's cause for hope.
We have a new feature at the Mouse House. We've made all our family photos and other files available on a special password-protected website.
Ten years of digital photos and videos are now available. Better still, all our new files will be available the moment we copy them from the camera!
There are some special considerations.
- The connection is slow, for a couple reasons. You're connecting to the server at our house, and all those up-to-the-second photos means they're all the really big files that come straight from the camera.
- There's no easy preview feature. To peak at a photo, it will probably take you 10-20 seconds per photo.
- It's hard to download multiple photos at once. Though if you're a "power user" you can point your FTP program to the server and go wild.
- The server will be offline sometimes. Usually, it's when our internet connection goes down, but there might be unforeseen issues that bring it down for longer periods.
- Some photos are unavailable. We may decide that some photos, like Lauren's bath time, just aren't allowed outside the house, even for family and friends. I'm sure you understand.
- Some of our naming isn't very accurate. A folder with vacation photos might also contain shots from just prior or after the vacation. So if you don't see something you're looking for, try the folder immediately prior or after the date in question.
- Pretty much any photo we've taken in the past ten years. They're all organized by date. "2007-07-04-Fireworks" would contain the photos from July 4, 2007.
- Special family files, like Allen Woody's WWII audio stories. They're in the "Projects" folder.
- Looking for some of Jace's photos to decorate with? I'll post them here for you to print.
- Anything else someone asks us to post.
- Any friend or family member. Just email us for your password. Please do not share your password with others.
- Passwords will expire occasionally. If yours does, just email us for a new one.
I've attached a little teaser of some of the photos we have in our archive. I'd forgotten all about most of these!
Just shoot us a quick comment or email, and we'll send you a password.
Enjoy!
Labels: Geek Stuff
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