Consider putting together a MaxMSP patch that does something with a video/audio feed and figure out a way to quickly show them how they can affect change on it. then let a couple play with it a bit and when they are done revert back to your base patch.
if you're really snazzy have a stack of cd's handy and burn the audio/video stream that the patch is altering so they could see it at home or on the school computers.
if you start -really- doing contract work for graphic design, you won't be designing, you'll be implementing.
and the client hired you because they can't design.
and you'll get into discussions like client: "hmm... maybe it should be more pink" you: "um, i dunno about that... it looks kinda odd" client: "no no, i like it like this. yeah, pink"
design is a process, and the applications of design have "languages" and "syntax".
until you learn these you're just moving stuff around on the page until you get a shot of artist. that process can take days, and is inconsistent.
just... stop. you're probably "designing" style anyways, when the style changes your stuff is shite.
Enzo Mari made vases in the 60's and they look right and proper today. the vases you see in dumps and garage sales with the flowers and crap on them... good luck -- you're graphic design is likely like that.
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Consider putting together a MaxMSP patch that does something with a video/audio feed and figure out a way to quickly show them how they can affect change on it. then let a couple play with it a bit and when they are done revert back to your base patch.
if you're really snazzy have a stack of cd's handy and burn the audio/video stream that the patch is altering so they could see it at home or on the school computers.
oh, wait, you're a software engineer
i own an epson 2200...
why would you (me) ever want to NOT use the epson ink (ultrachrome pigment)
why would you want to RISK putting in a lesser ink being into the holy shrine?
gawd... I mean, i can understand modding it out to be like the higher end vat-ink printers (with tubes)...
and besides... what 2nd rate ink jerk carries light magenta? or light black?
LIGHT BLACK
oh. nevermind -- that makes more sense. saw your bottom most reply.
drop the graphic design part.
i am 98% sure you have no training for that.
if you start -really- doing contract work for graphic design, you won't be designing, you'll be implementing.
and the client hired you because they can't design.
and you'll get into discussions like
client: "hmm... maybe it should be more pink"
you: "um, i dunno about that... it looks kinda odd"
client: "no no, i like it like this. yeah, pink"
design is a process, and the applications of design have "languages" and "syntax".
until you learn these you're just moving stuff around on the page until you get a shot of artist. that process can take days, and is inconsistent.
just... stop. you're probably "designing" style anyways, when the style changes your stuff is shite.
Enzo Mari made vases in the 60's and they look right and proper today. the vases you see in dumps and garage sales with the flowers and crap on them... good luck -- you're graphic design is likely like that.
Far and away the worst movie I have ever had the misfortune of seeing... The Wrecking Crew. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0196219/
What you're looking for is an access control system (re: intruision detection etc).
There is a basic kit I know of that's like 500 bucks cdn which should
do the trick and more (re: access control, however I forget what its
called).
Problem is you can only get it through security system dealers.
What's your budget? If you expanded it to the rest of your house you
would probably be able to increase your budget efficiency.
I work for an access control/integrated security company in Vancouver.
I could be your channel for acquisition, the problem is installation.
Where do you live? I could probably source out an access control
installer in your area.
At the least, if you are interested I could get a list of products and
prices. So you have something to work off of.