The Long Awaited Episode 10 is Here! Sit Here, Be Cool - Episode 10

The long awaited Episode 10 is here to introduce The Web Grad Engine!

The Web Grad Engine is an aggregator for Graduate Web Designers jobs through the using the power of Twitter searchers and RSS feeds.

If you're interested in it why not check it out for yourself at http://webgrad.cityandwool.co.uk

For more information on its developments follow it on Twitter - http://twitter.com/webgrad

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Artefact 5 - My Augmented Reality Business Card (Video Example)

A working example of my 5th Artefact, for those of you who haven't tired it yourself yet.

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Sit Here, Be Cool - Episode 9

Although this is probably the shortest video blog episode ever, I must admit it's been an enjoyable 9 weeks of video blogging!

Again this weeks is a little late due to the fact I'm relying on my smartphone for vlogging but I'll try and produce a better episode for the big 1 0.

Looking back on the past 9 weeks has been interesting. I started video blogging because I thought it would be easier for me to get ideas across and to think reflectively on certain articles/website. I also found it harder to write good reflective blog entries.

After recording these short vlogs I find that I've perfected my ability to share ideas in front of a camera/person which has given me more confidence, I'm now better at writing reflectively on my work and I've noticed a difference with the time it takes to produce these vlogs and how that plays on your ability to think at speed. Basically you could spend hours thinking, writing and perfecting a certain blog entry, which can be useful to take the time out but video on the other hand is much quicker, especially if you've not scripted anything. In having to think on your feed I find myself being able to think and talk more efficiently (less humming and harring)

I've always though I'd prefer to watch a video rather than to reading something on the same subject as it's a little easier to digest, but I also think it's important to mix up your methods of gathering information.

Ultimately it's been a productive few weeks and I would suggest for those who haven't tried vlogging before to give it a go!

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Sit Here, Be Cool - Episode 7

It's a little later than planned due to my laptop not working over the past 2 weeks or so, but here it is.

My Survey on QR Codes - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DZMDWBW
A Creative Discussion on Twitter - http://blog.cityandwool.co.uk/a-creative-discussion-on-twitter-tweative
Andy Rutledge - The Employable Web Designer - http://www.andyrutledge.com/the-employable-web-designer.php

Recorded on an iPod Touch

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Sit Here, Be Cool - Episode 5

Back to University! Just a little rap up.

Feel free to answer these questions for yourself -

What has been my creativity over the past few years?
Who has it been for?
Why have I done it this way? Was it my decision or someone else's?
What do I want the future of my creativity to be?

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Sit Here, Be Cool - Episode 4

Welcome to the first episode of 2011! Notice the nice new background?

Colwyn Bay Hockey Club Project - http://blog.cityandwool.co.uk/?sort=&search=client+project#
Bite Me - The Gamer's Zombie Apocalypse Series -

HP Webcam & Zoom H2

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Sit Here, Be Cool - Episode 3

Yes, It's that time of year again! Get out your New Year's tuxedo and welcome in the year 2011!
Here's my last episode of 2010! Short and sweet.

My 2010 Portfolio - http://www.cityandwool.co.uk/portfolio
Real-time Web Analytics - http://www.getclicky.com

Video Game Cheats in Real Life! -

Graphic Violence -

Tron -

Rare Exports -

RED -

Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/cityandwool

HP Webcam & Zoom H2

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Sit Here, Be Cool - Episode 2

Thanks for coming back for Episode 2! (...and excuse the video thumbnail below)

Google App Inventor - http://appinventor.googlelabs.com/about/
Layar - http://www.layar.com
How To Create Augmented Reality Apps (Video) -
Ben the Bodyguard - http://www.benthebodyguard.com/
Line25 - http://line25.com/articles/15-useful-resources-to-get-clu...
3rd Eye News Article - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870367000457...
3rd Eye Live - http://www.3rdi.me/

Recorded via YouTube with my HP Webcam & Zoom H2

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Bite Me - Episode 1 - "Outbreak" Exclusive Machinima Live Action Series

via youtube.com

You've got to watch this in full 1080p!

I've just watched the first episode and loved it. I'm going to continue to watch the next episodes. You should do the same.

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'Google will run the world someday'

'Google will run the world someday' is one of many comments added to Google's new, creative take on their browser features in Chrome. I must admit, the really like the video and hope you do too. Enjoy!

The Amazing Google Story

'A (very) quick look back at the Google story over the last 11 years. From Stanford to Mountain View and around the world, featuring many different products, starting with BackRub (Search) up to Google Wave, StreetView and Chrome.'

YouTube Now in 3D!

Maybe it's the fact that I haven't spotted the little drop down menu on some of YouTube's 3D videos, but YouTube have recently been experimenting with all sorts of different methods of getting 3D, from the Red/Cyan Glasses: Full Colour to Cross-eyed! In spotting this only a few weeks ago, I designed a simple test of my own 3D Cross-eyed feature!

Video Screens Hit Paper Magazines

A news article by BBC about video screens used in magazines!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8258307.stm

Here's a small Youtube demonstration of the small video screen working...

The FWA Site of the Month for June

After flicking through a few sites for new inspiration, I found myself checking out the Favourite Website Awards site (www.thefwa.com) In doing so, I came across this site as site of the month for June - 'BooneOakley.com'

Go on, check it out now!
BooneOakley.com

So, hopefully you've just been checking out their site and relised that the website is completely done through videos on YouTube! A brilliant Idea which makes me want to create a site of my own through using YouTube alone.

One Shot Short Film Ideas

I just been searching for 'CCTV Camera Footage' on YouTube and found this. The title 'Face Meets Floor' is perfect for this clip...



Its a funny short clip that's all done from one angle. Maybe we could use something like this in our one shot short. Since the camera has to stay in one place, we could make the camera as a CCTV camera capturing some sort of meeting. When it comes to editing you could make the picture dark and grainy with a dark shadow round the edges to replicate it being a CCTV camera.