User: EMNDev

The war is almost over...??

On: No Ceasefire in DVD Format Battle

Mike Dunn, president of worldwide home entertainment for 20th Century Fox, said: "I really believe the format war is in its final phase."'"

The insurgency in Iraq is "in the last throes," Vice President Dick Cheney says. (June 20, 2005)

Some people clearly can't see the forest through the trees.

Re:Progressive Scan

On: Which Digital Video Camera for Amateur Video?

The PD150 is also a fine camera. Its much better than the XL1 in low light as well. Quite affordable as well... probably half the cost of the XL-1S.

Progressive Scan

On: Which Digital Video Camera for Amateur Video?

Progressive scan is a good feature to look for. Normal video is interlaced, meaning each frame only contains every other line. Progressive scan records a complete frame everytime. Another feature to look for is a CCD capture. One CCD per color. The image quality is generally much higher with a 3 chip capture. This said: The Canon XL-1S is certainly a nice camera, if you've got the budget... around $3500. The Sony VX-2000 is also quite good and a bit cheaper. Both have progressive scan and 3 CCD capture.

Re:If you (or anyone) want an invite..

On: Language Tempest At Orkut

I'd love an invite... ;)

Civil Disobedience via Roadside Electronic Signs?

On: Clear Channel Plans To Roll Out Digital Billboards

I've been wanting to hack into roadside traffic signs for a while now. I'm talking about the typing of signs they tow to a location and set a message on. Something which says 'Aggressive Driving Enforment Area' really should be changed to something slightly less... official.