Yes I work in the games industry, so there is your disclaimer. But having a grey-haired accountant as the spokesman of your games division really says a lot about how much you take your customers and your own division seriously. This guy is actually not bad to work with and I have recommended in the past that he go after a broadcast career, but I simply do not see how he appeals to anyone under 46 or how he can be the front voice of one third of this industry. Even Chris Paladino (might have spelled that wrong) is clearly a better choice, at least you can see his passion in his videos.
You want to give the hardcore players someone they will listen to, not give the Microsoft middle-managers someone they love. There is a huge difference there. I have no clue if Sony or Nintendo have an equivelent to this guy, but when I think games, I don't think of a middle-aged white guy./end rant.
"Oh, wait! We can put a text MUD on Arpanet!" And it was like, "Whoa!" and it spread like wildfire, and all of a sudden, all of that other stuff went away."
It's Crush from Finding Nemo! "Saw the whole thing, dude. First you were all like "whoa", and we were like "whoa", and you were like "whoa..."
Somebody mod this insightful. Please Burt, despite the loss of some valuable employees, despite the buyout, no matter what, don't stop. Some of us are counting on you. This needs to continue. At all costs, with blessings to those that have suffered those costs.
Please, anyone in charge of Slashdot content, please drop this drivel from Roland Piquepaille. You are only hurting your own credibility by helping this talentless troll. His regurgitation may work for, say, the Myspace crowd, but this is slashdot and I expect more from you. I will click on ads from your sponsors that pertain to me, but I will not help an empty soul like Roland. Up your standards, or up yours.
sincerely,
Ruprecht Jones
Anybody working in a production house, or with a little money and knowledge of video systems, can easily synch 6 movies together with frame accuracy. As soon as I read this, I brought all 6 DVDs in to my work to check his results.
We're a small niche, but don't think we don't have a life when all this equipment is just sitting here after hours for us to play with.
I've scored two long-term job contracts. I've made two new female friends (no w4m stuff, don't trust it). Sold my keyboard, and my Mac laptop, bought 120 DVDs, bought a freezer, sold my Gameboy SP, and made new friends in West Seattle. Bought an Aerostar van, hooked up with a new film agency, and argued with people in L.A. about the film industry in general.
So I say to the Seattle Times and the Seattle P.I.: goodbye. Good riddance.
This man is an inspiration to everybody. He is innovative, intelligent, and follows through with his dreams and goals. So tell me why, WHY Dub Bush gets Time's Person of the Year and Rutan does not.
If you're a fan of Pohl, then it's a great review. I find Pohl's books odd and sometimes frustrating. But there are some great gems within his writings, and the payoff always out-weighs the frustrations.
This review told me "After all these years, Pohl brings the same formula to the table." I wanted to hear about this, and I'm going to buy the book. The reviewer was honest, not gushing like a little fan-boi. Kudos to him for attempting to review someone as odd as Pohl in the first place.
It's all in the percentages. We'll see 100 shit films heavy on special effects/bad acting, but there'll be one in there that is a gem. Some kid already had his idea, and was just waiting for the price to come down so he can fulfill his dream. I think it's worth wading through the chaff to see the pioneers rise through it and become an outstanding director. History repeats itself...
Yeah, this is all great, and the more tools the better for the students. But technology does not make a great film. The story does. This treads a dangerous line where students attempt to solve problems with green screens and special effects, ignoring simple blocking and story-telling.
Just my opinion, but I saw this with the advent of graphic-design software, where kids open up Photoshop without even thinking about hitting the sketch-book first.
This is a sticky issue that I haven't heard either candidates tackle. I would love to hear what they have to say about the forever-present China/Taiwan issue.
That's it in a nutshell. Theaters make zero money from ticket sales, and their entire profit margin comes from consession sales. With this program, that door charge is all profit.
This is how the big chains work, but the smaller theaters are either owned by the big chains and run older movies (at near 100% profit on ticket sales) once the initial release schedule is expired at the big chain, or they are independent theaters that run alternative/older movies.
I'd pay 10 bucks to go watch a 3-hour Halo 2 deathmatch at Seattle's Cinerama any day. Hell, I'd pay more to sit in the front row of the balcony and play the deathmatch myself.
Well, all I can say, for good or bad, is that litigation will work things out. Unfortunately, GPL will be more defined through the courts, when the fat-cat lawyers argue it out. It will only become one of the big boys when things are sorted out in court. I hate fawking lawyers, but they seem to define business plans these days, so let's rock.
I have to admit, I'm a bit biased against sites like this when the spelling and grammar are that horrible. It may be dangerous to attribute credibility to writing style, but jeez Sal, buy a spell-checker at least!
Slashdot Mirror
The only way to be taken seriously on this board is to spell correctly. You had a good argument until your spelling knocked you down a few notches.
Yes I work in the games industry, so there is your disclaimer. But having a grey-haired accountant as the spokesman of your games division really says a lot about how much you take your customers and your own division seriously. This guy is actually not bad to work with and I have recommended in the past that he go after a broadcast career, but I simply do not see how he appeals to anyone under 46 or how he can be the front voice of one third of this industry. Even Chris Paladino (might have spelled that wrong) is clearly a better choice, at least you can see his passion in his videos. You want to give the hardcore players someone they will listen to, not give the Microsoft middle-managers someone they love. There is a huge difference there. I have no clue if Sony or Nintendo have an equivelent to this guy, but when I think games, I don't think of a middle-aged white guy. /end rant.
Best slashdot post ever. This sheep agrees. We're all still independent assholes here, and proud of it.
It's Crush from Finding Nemo! "Saw the whole thing, dude. First you were all like "whoa", and we were like "whoa", and you were like "whoa..."
Somebody mod this insightful. Please Burt, despite the loss of some valuable employees, despite the buyout, no matter what, don't stop. Some of us are counting on you. This needs to continue. At all costs, with blessings to those that have suffered those costs.
Are you re-selling your video projects? Are you trying to advertise your local taco hut with "Free Bird" as their theme song? Then you're screwed.
You mispelled my name, bitch.
Please, anyone in charge of Slashdot content, please drop this drivel from Roland Piquepaille. You are only hurting your own credibility by helping this talentless troll. His regurgitation may work for, say, the Myspace crowd, but this is slashdot and I expect more from you. I will click on ads from your sponsors that pertain to me, but I will not help an empty soul like Roland. Up your standards, or up yours. sincerely, Ruprecht Jones
Anybody working in a production house, or with a little money and knowledge of video systems, can easily synch 6 movies together with frame accuracy. As soon as I read this, I brought all 6 DVDs in to my work to check his results.
We're a small niche, but don't think we don't have a life when all this equipment is just sitting here after hours for us to play with.
The experience is what makes a Mac
Thank you Slanty. You've compiled 600 comments into what this is all really about. Kudos.
Woo hoo! I'm watching it right now from my back door! Wait, no I'm not, it's dark here in Seattle.
What use is it if the thing blows at 5:30pm? The local news needs footage, man!
I was 31 days late. I'm pretty sure that turned out to be my mother's worst day (month) ever.
Craig, here is my personal thanks.
I've scored two long-term job contracts. I've made two new female friends (no w4m stuff, don't trust it). Sold my keyboard, and my Mac laptop, bought 120 DVDs, bought a freezer, sold my Gameboy SP, and made new friends in West Seattle. Bought an Aerostar van, hooked up with a new film agency, and argued with people in L.A. about the film industry in general.
So I say to the Seattle Times and the Seattle P.I.: goodbye. Good riddance.
This man is an inspiration to everybody. He is innovative, intelligent, and follows through with his dreams and goals. So tell me why, WHY Dub Bush gets Time's Person of the Year and Rutan does not.
The Seattle Space Needle uses a one-horsepower motor to rotate its restaraunt once per hour. It can be done easily.
If you're a fan of Pohl, then it's a great review. I find Pohl's books odd and sometimes frustrating. But there are some great gems within his writings, and the payoff always out-weighs the frustrations.
This review told me "After all these years, Pohl brings the same formula to the table." I wanted to hear about this, and I'm going to buy the book. The reviewer was honest, not gushing like a little fan-boi. Kudos to him for attempting to review someone as odd as Pohl in the first place.
It's all in the percentages. We'll see 100 shit films heavy on special effects/bad acting, but there'll be one in there that is a gem. Some kid already had his idea, and was just waiting for the price to come down so he can fulfill his dream. I think it's worth wading through the chaff to see the pioneers rise through it and become an outstanding director. History repeats itself...
Yeah, this is all great, and the more tools the better for the students. But technology does not make a great film. The story does. This treads a dangerous line where students attempt to solve problems with green screens and special effects, ignoring simple blocking and story-telling.
Just my opinion, but I saw this with the advent of graphic-design software, where kids open up Photoshop without even thinking about hitting the sketch-book first.
Wow, looked like it rolled over 20 times in the ascent. Now that's a wild ride.
In true test-pilot fashion, he did an intentional victory roll on the way back down.
This is intense, I'm jumping up and down screaming at the tv...
...what is your stance on the defense of Taiwan?
This is a sticky issue that I haven't heard either candidates tackle. I would love to hear what they have to say about the forever-present China/Taiwan issue.
Ewww. Your post wasn't creepy until I saw your user name. A pirate offering a sponge bath, arrr...
That's it in a nutshell. Theaters make zero money from ticket sales, and their entire profit margin comes from consession sales. With this program, that door charge is all profit.
This is how the big chains work, but the smaller theaters are either owned by the big chains and run older movies (at near 100% profit on ticket sales) once the initial release schedule is expired at the big chain, or they are independent theaters that run alternative/older movies.
I'd pay 10 bucks to go watch a 3-hour Halo 2 deathmatch at Seattle's Cinerama any day. Hell, I'd pay more to sit in the front row of the balcony and play the deathmatch myself.
Well, all I can say, for good or bad, is that litigation will work things out. Unfortunately, GPL will be more defined through the courts, when the fat-cat lawyers argue it out. It will only become one of the big boys when things are sorted out in court. I hate fawking lawyers, but they seem to define business plans these days, so let's rock.
I have to admit, I'm a bit biased against sites like this when the spelling and grammar are that horrible. It may be dangerous to attribute credibility to writing style, but jeez Sal, buy a spell-checker at least!
How is that different than any other touchscreen remote you pick up for $150 or less?
um, this one goes to eleven....