This Anchorage FileMaker Database Expert says “Let’s Go!”
I literally have used FileMaker Pro since version 1! That was twenty years ago! Back when I was just a kid in Texas I ran an authorized FileMaker training center and developed dozens of FileMaker solutions for clients including GTE Visnet, JC Penny Life Insurance and WFAA (the Dallas ABC network affiliate).
So what great news it was last month when FileMaker Inc. announced the release of FileMaker Go–a mobile version for iPhones and iPads. Sweetness!
Picture Alaska: Canon EOS-1 D Mark IV
In June a new tool was added to my creative arsenal: Canon’s EOS-1D Mark IV. I’ve already begun using it both in photographic and video projects, and I’m thrilled with the camera.
This baby has a redesigned 45-point AF system including 39 cross-type points, can shoot 10fps in burst, and handles extremely low light conditions with ease. (ISO range of 100 – 12800). For video projects I can now use Canon’s famous L lenses and shoot in 1080, or 60fps 720p. Wahoo!
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.