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Troubleshooting TokBox Video Chat
I’ve been using TokBox nearly every morning to participate in an online video conference. But I’ve noticed people tend to hit a couple of common snags setting things up the first time, especially if you’re using a Mac.
First Look: Google Chrome OS Notebook Cr-48
This morning a mysterious package was delivered to my doorstep…
Adobe Lightroom 3 Installation: Super Quick Review
Lightroom 3 is finally out of beta, so I wanted to show you the install process, and give the new noise reduction feature a spin!
iMovie Resources and Recommendations
I’ve had an influx of questions regarding iMovie lately, so I thought I’d go ahead and share some of my favorite resources on the topic.
Podcasting in GarageBand
Learn the basic tools for recording and editing your own audio program or podcast using GarageBand 4
Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR: Super Quick Review
After agonizing over the decision for months, I finally got myself the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR. And despite the initial cost, I’m so glad I did! This camera has pretty much spoiled me and I don’t think I can ever look back.
Animated DVD Menu Created in Apple Motion
I created this Apple Motion animation sequence for use in a DVD menu. This was done for Mark Spencer‘s Final Cut Studio Integration class through the Digital Media Academy. Everything visual in the video was generated from the basic tools and content offered in Apple Motion 3, including the fireballs, gadgets, and backgrounds. Sound effects [...]
Final Cut Pro: Advanced Editing Demo Reel
This is a demo reel of the many techniques covered in the advanced Final Cut Pro class (FCP 300) taught by Tom Wolsky through the Digital Media Academy: multicamera editing, sound effects and mixing, compositing, video filters, speed effects, color correction, keyframe animation, and much more! The teaser also includes some hints of Apple Motion.
Major Prius Bumper Dent Repair
Rather than paying for an expensive Toyota Prius bumper replacement after an unpleasant encounter with a parking lot pole, we decide to attempt the do-it-yourself, armed only with a can of solvent, two hair dryers, and some touch-up paint. Half of the fun is listening to Dad’s comments! Your mileage may vary! We were lucky [...]
My Prius Ran Out of Gas
Here’s the extended story on how I essentially paid $276 for what could’ve easily been prevented with a $30 tank of gas: By early last night, I still had a nasty crick in my neck (the same one that’s kept me at home for the previous two work days), so I decided to go back [...]
Fondue at The Melting Pot
Steph and I rarely go out for fancy dinners, given our general lack of appreciation for epicurean delicacies and the associated costs, so when we have the opportunity to try somewhere nice for a special occasion, we try to make it count. I think the 4-course meal at The Melting Pot in San Mateo totally [...]
Happy Birthday, Prius!
This news comes a bit late, but my Toyota Prius is 3 years old! “Tubby” (Steph’s name for it, not mine) served me faithfully while I had a 20-minute commute from East Palo Alto to Stanford and back (with weekend trips to Berkeley to see Steph) and continues to do so now with my 2.5 [...]
Win Prizes for Searching Google
A friend of mine just won a freakin’ 42″ Plasma TV from Blingo for doing absolutely nothing. (She opted to take the $1200 instead.) Now are you ready to try it out? =] If you still haven’t heard about it: -Blingo is essentially just a skin for Google, so the search results are the same. [...]
Karaoke Night
Had another successful dinner and Karaoke Revolution night last weekend at our place in Emeryville. We don’t really have any photos from the festivities, so I’ll take this opportunity to go back in time and post some pics from the first Karaoke Revolution night that Steph and I hosted way back in, um, May 2007, [...]
Playstation 2: The Adventure Begins
Finally decided to get myself a video game console. I have NEVER owned one before until this happy day. I wasted no time in building my collection, in a somewhat impulsive fashion. Here’s what I got so far: PlayStation 2 (used) with Network Adapter: $40 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2: Free SingStar Pop with [...]
Blingo Strikes Again!
I know, I know, I’m long overdue for an update! For now, I’ll have to keep it short. I just won $50 on Blingo.com, just by association with my friend Wendy! Woohoo! This definitely beats the seven movie tickets I’ve won in the past from Blingo. Thanks, Wendy! Keep surfing! =P How do I describe [...]
Macbook Evaluations
Well, it’s been exactly two weeks since I first received the hand-delivery of both the MacBook (MB) and MacBook Pro (MBP) for evaluation, courtesy of Apple’s seed labs (a division of Product Marketing). Once again, I would like to claim to have the best job in the world. =] Well, here are my initial thoughts [...]
My First eBay Adventure
STEADICAM JR BRAND NEW (Fully Loaded) Check out the other auctions, and I bet you won’t find one with ALL of the original parts. Included with Auction: – Steadicam JR with Black & White Monitor – Two balancing weights – Extra Plastic Pieces for Steadicam Frame – ALL of the manuals – 2 Camera Mounting Screws [...]
Prius EV Switch
And now for something totally different: I installed an Electric Vehicle switch into my Toyota Prius! For some reason, even though this ability to switch one’s Prius into a mode where only the electric motor is used is a standard feature in the Japanese and European edition of the car, it was removed from the [...]
Mega Update: January 2006
That’s it. I am going to write this update. Yes, right now! No more wimping out! (“But Kenneth, I’m soooo sleepy!”) Nope, naptime is over! Update your blog! Sooo… picking up where another very excellent monster Xanga update left off… Near the end of October, I did site visits of Santa Clara University and Berkeley’s [...]
Prius Recall, Translated
I was trying to get more details about the recent Toyota Prius recall. This is what Google translated from the Japanese site http://toyota.jp/recall/campaign/051013.html 1. Phenomenon of vehicle (1) There are times when the inhalation air quantity at the time of engine starting transitory decreases, as fail-safe function working with engine rpm decrease, the alarm lamp [...]
