*Ok, so technically it’s not zero filling the drive, but I like saying it. So, lets say you want to get rid of a hard drive, the first thing you should do after removing it from active service is make sure you really want to get rid of it and won’t miss anything on it. …
1.6 TB of fun
So, lets replace an old hard drive with a new one… Usually this would be a task for Ghost, but to keep it open source, and experience the joy that is Linux, I recommend a nice little program called GParted Live (0.4.1-2). It’s a “live” program, meaning you download it to a (in my case)…
Meow
The canon 5D Mark II is out… 21mp, 14-bit color, full frame, etc. DPReview preview page
Put down the camera and step away from the technology
If you don’t know how to set the shutter rate on your camera (and haven’t bothered to read the manual) you shouldn’t be allowed to use a 40d, or anything beyond a pad and pencil. (The pointy thing is the pencil, btw.) How To Set
Save those pennies
Red’s new sexy little number– 3k resolution, 2/3 inch sensor, 100MB/sec RGB datarate, CF storage, variable framerate, 4.8-inch LCD… oh it’s just to pretty- and apparently around $3000. HVX-200? What HVX-200? .
Old sKool
First there was the retro 8mm (film) projector, now a camera to go with it. I always found Super8 cameras fun to play with, but the resources to develop the film dried up. Maybe it’s time to look into it again. Quickdraw $100 film festival here I come! (…maybe….)
A worthwhile sale?
For all those of you in need of many lighting bags- Pay for the shipping of one Westcott bag, get free shipping on two additional bags- looks like they were popular- stock up now!!!
L’eggo my Lego
A trip inside the Lego vault; I remember far more of these sets that I really should be able to. (via Gizmogo.com)
For my Information
I edit using proxy clips* in Premiere, which works well on my old system (win2k), but not the new. I was using divx clips without any problem, only to discover that it was a fluke. When attempting to do so again all I got was a black screen in the monitor and timeline windows,…