changes
So I've shifted where my blog is to differentiate between portfolio and blog. I'm in the middle of switching hosting, working on my own flash experiments, and work....so things are going to get a bit crazy, real soon.
GregNorth.com
I think its time for a change of scenery here.
MMM Flash Books
He he. I realized lately I haven't been bringing myself to my max potential with Flash. I've been picking at my AS3 cookbook here and there and wanted more then just tidbits. I bought the AS3 version of Making Things Move to trying and stir my creative/experimental juices and also picked up a flex2 book so i can wrap my brain around something other than building video players.
My mind needs a mix...these books should mix it up nice. :-D
New HDV Camcorder
Woot!! This puppy is just what I needed.
Note to Blog: Be prepared to be flooded with random videos.
Note to non-existant blog readers: Be prepared to be annoyed with the semi-constant flow of videos of me.
48 Hour Film Project: The Road
OK. So last weekend was the 48 Hour Film Project, our group produced some serious shit.
Genre: Road MovieCharacter: Thea Quimby - A Gossip (as in, one who gossips)
Line: "When you come up with something good, let me know."
Prop: Shoelaces
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Frightening!
So I'm trolling around Amazon looking for some male grooming products and I only end up scaring myself. Check this out:
This puppy is a Do-It-Yourself back shaver. NO THANX, if I had a hairy main on my back I'd rather have a professional tame the beast.
Work off the “chunk” with friends
As most of my friends know, I am a social network whore. I'm always trolling the internets for new "2.0" sites to sign up and try. This weeks venture: Traineo. This one I stumbled upon through theFlexBlog, apprently they have an apollo app that helps you track weight goals.
This intrigued me. Turns out its a new social network. Track your weight, meet your goals, include your friends as motivators, search for other peoples goals, and find new work outs. My favorite workout is the Wii (Yes its listed there).
I've just signed up and I'm looking forward to loosing my gut via the interwebs. I suggest you chunkos should too.
Vimeo API
I've been dying to get a crack at this API. I want to play with this data in flash but I can't seem to get it to load. I'm thinking it's a crossdomain issue that the Vimeo peeps overlooked. But who am I to say they mucked something up? It could be my own dumbass mistakes, but I have nothing to check it with because no one has seemed to make a flash/flex/apollo app with the Vimeo API.
If anyone has answers please comment.
The “I want this” list
Mountain Bike - I've gain a belly in the last 6 months...I need to get out there and loose that shit.
External HD's - I need a good terabyte drive at home. My 120 GB one is full and not exactly portable. Which makes me think I could use a decent 120 portable drive.
iPhone - OK. This kind of kills two birds with one stone. I need a new iPod and a new phone. My Treo 650 got old to fast and my 3rd gen iPod is great but the battery life is starting to go.
iPod Shuffle - This is purely out of "want." I think i could use the ultra portably iPod while I'm working of the gut from the six months of binge eating
DV Camcorder - Ok my old camcorder has kicked the bucket. Doesn't record right, or playback correctly. It was a great cam...it saddens me so that I must part with it soon. I guess it could be a decent webcam...or paperweight.
Slingbox - This is something for the pure fun of just owning it. I can view my DVR content...ANYWHERE!? Sign me up.
TomTom GPS Navigator - I get lost frequently and I tend to hit other cars when I not familiar with the area. Having a sexy GPS gizmo telling me where to go could prevent that...hopefully.
An apartment or home in Boston Area - I miss Boston plain and simple.
Flex
Trying to learn Flex.
