Those involved in any kind of video work will be able to relate to the grueling chore of long encoding sessions, especially if you’re not on an exceptionally quick Intel based machine. Video encoding takes time, hogs your machines resources, and is a long and tentative task.
I’m lucky enough to own a powerful dual-core MacBook [...]
Review: Elgato Turbo.264
Dec 30, ’07
12:16 PM
When Motivation Strikes
Dec 22, ’07
10:59 PM
Credit: Flickr Photographer
Wow. I wish I felt like this all the time. I’ve just woken up after only heading to bed an hour ago, it’s eleven PM. I jumped out of bed feeling energized and motivated.
This happens to me quite frequently but I wish it stayed with me for longer than it usually does. I’ve [...]
What Technology Did You Buy In 2007?
Dec 20, ’07
9:16 PM
Last year I wrote a similar post, here’s the 2007 edition of what technology I’ve purchased this year. All-in-all, I spent more than I wish I had on technology this year, I’m expecting 2008 to be a slightly quieter year. I’m happy with my current setup and will be for some time.
Mac Pro (Then Sold)
Last [...]
Desktop Friday: The Forty Fifth
Dec 14, ’07
10:17 PM
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out.
| This image was captured using these settings: f/1.4 | [...]
BitClamp Winners
Dec 12, ’07
12:02 PM
I’ve randomly selected the three winners for last weeks competition to win one of three copies of BitClamp, the excellent encryption application for Mac OSX.
BitClamp is a brand new $20 shareware application which allows you to encrypt files and folders to protect them from prying eyes. BitClamp is fast and easy to use. Simply drag [...]
Review: Altec Lansing FX6021 Sound System
Dec 12, ’07
11:53 AM
I recently set out on a mission to track down an excellent 2.1 speaker system to hook up to my MacBook Pro for continuous playback of music through iTunes, and other various entertainment requirements.
I’d heard a lot of good things about Altec Lansing’s FX6021 range, and had played with them a few times within the [...]
Week Away
Dec 4, ’07
9:30 AM
Just like last year, I’m heading away for a week for the annual Northern Districts cricket tournament, this time to Gisborne, New Zealand with the Bay Of Plenty Under 17 squad.
I’m heading away in the morning and will be back next Tuesday. It’ll be nice to have a break from technology and the internet [...]
BitClamp Giveaway
Dec 3, ’07
6:43 PM
Just dropping in with a quick note this evening, a little giveaway – it’s been a while since I last ran one. I’ve been in contact with Daniel Greg recently, developer of a brand new application called BitClamp.
BitClamp is a brand new $20 shareware application which allows you to encrypt files and folders to protect [...]