Category Archives: Media

Great CG work is the kind you don’t notice

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Roger

I love the HBO show “Boardwalk Empire” and before the first episode aired, I saw a small documentary on the official site about the sound stage and the fact that they actually built a large part of the boardwalk.  I … Continue reading →

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Vimeo shorts – awesome animation

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Roger

I love these shorts, the animation, attention to detail and script are all amazing.  Very very cool!  Vimeo rocks. Share/Bookmark

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Regurgitated features instead of new ideas.

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Roger

Today Facebook will announce its “gMail killer”.  At least that’s what the rumor mill is claiming.  Or should I call it echo chamber?  Seems Silicon Valley is losing sight of the ball and is just lapping up the press releases and events, … Continue reading →

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Everything is a remix

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Roger

As is this post.  Looks like a cool project, below is the first part of this four part documentary series about remixing, copying, stealing, knock offs and covers. Head on over to the website of Kirby Ferguson, a New York-based … Continue reading →

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Google TV Microsofts Apple TV

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Roger

Google TV is generating some great embedded CE support with a bunch of CE companies announcing embedding Google TV and android into their TV systems, hot on the heels of the Apple TV announcement of last week.   You can … Continue reading →

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Plex signs deal with LG

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Roger

Right on the heels of the new Apple TV announcement, Plex, the Mac Media Center software of choice, today announced it inked a deal with LG to have their software embedded in future LG HDTV’s and Bluray players.  Having it … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Ping

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Roger

Why Ping, Apple?  Why do you want your own social network on top of your proprietary media distribution platform?  Do you really think you can do it all?  Why not focus on what you do well and partner with, let’s … Continue reading →

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Apple Sauce

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Roger

With today’s Apple event, I’d like to come back to some of my older posts about gadget consolidation.  It’s interesting to see Apple’s latest update on its hobby; Apple TV.  This is a logical next step in gadget consolidation, but … Continue reading →

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More developments towards gadget consolidation

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Roger

A new Apple patent points towards using your iPod (and I think iPhone) as recording and playing device for TV media.  Basically creating a great portable DVR.  This falls nicely in line with my Gadget Consolidation thoughts.  Just add streaming … Continue reading →

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New Broadcom chip allows for more gadget consolidation

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Roger

More developments in line with my gadget consolidation thought.  Broadcom is developing a chip that allows you to record in 1080p HD, and play it, from a phone.  It will have HDMI connectivity so you can watch your recordings, or … Continue reading →

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