Web Specialist: Alaska Needs Faster Broadband
Google’s Derke Slater says it best: “Broadband is the dial tone of the 21st century. It is essential for participation in civil society and political processes. It’s also essential infrastructure when it comes to economic growth and innovation, and job creation.”
And this is problematic. Though the U.S. has led the world in many aspects of Internet development, we are continuing to fall behind other countries in broadband penetration and access speed.
And lest we forget: Alaska broadband is far behind the average U.S. average data rate. I contend that we need a state initiative to help fund additional broadband fiber to Alaska and around the state.
Read the complete CNN story.
Riding 3D Animation: My TV Commercial Aired During the Super Bowl in Anchorage, Alaska
What an enjoyable Super Bowl and I received a special treat. During the party a TV Commercial that I built for MTA was aired. Knowing how pricey air time is during the Super Bowl I viewed this as a kind of award.
I conceived, wrote, produced and designed the commercial last Spring for MTA. I was hired by a top Anchorage agency, Walsh Sheppard and worked with Tony Shepherd on the spot. I’m a big football fan and was already in heaven watching the game. Seeing the commercial was a huge honor and treat that made the day very memorable.
The spot, entitled “How Quick Can You Click” celebrates the uber cool MTA online directory. There was no “location” outside of a green screen. I built an entire virtual 3d set and married live actors into the 3d camera perspectives. You can see the commercial in the Ice Cave portfolio. It’s the first sample.
Two Decades of Multimedia Experience Now in Anchorage, Alaska
I was looking at the calendar and it dawned on me. I now have twenty years of experience in multimedia. “Multimedia” is hardly the term we use now. We call it “New Media” or “Interactive Design” or “Digital Design.” Back in my Dallas days it used to be so difficult to explain my work to family. My dad the physician would just tell friends, “My youngest son works in computers.” LOL. Maybe I just should have told them, “I’m a porn star!”
My new challenge? Trying to to explain why I feel so good about my move to Alaska.
Ta-Da. Alaska iPhone Developer now an iPad Developer Too.
Today I just sprouted a new limb. Apple announced the iPad and suddenly I not only develop apps, games and media for the iPhone–but for the iPad too. It’s pretty cool. Thanks Steve! (more…)
FileMaker Database Consulting in Anchorage, Alaska. Home Again.
It’s been awhile. Two years now… But I’m doing some FileMaker database development again. Just a small project on the side of my very hectic schedule. I’ve been busting it with this hydrological training project–video production and animation. But I welcome a little variety to the routine, even if the schedule gets only crazier. I also enjoy the young man who is driving the project.
I first came to Alaska to craft a database for a training initiative up on the Slope. So carrying the title FileMaker Consultant? It’s like coming home. Again. File it!
Cave Man Fitness and a 2010 Goals Declaration
I try to see myself as a creative athlete, achieving peak performance for my clients as well as myself. But hey I also have a sweet tooth! To satisfy my ambition and my appetite I exercise 3 to 5 hours per week. I also try to read at least one technical or trade book per week to maintain professional muscle. (more…)