Everything All The Time

At least not yet.

If you have no desire to even read the word iPad, then look away now.

This is not my evaluation of what I think about the iPad. I’m saving that for when I can physically get my hands on it: not trying to make any assumptions about it. After all, that is my personal theme for 2010.

I only wanted to touch upon the outpouring of hatred for the device. I personally don’t get all of the complaints. Gizmodo absolutely shredded it. Countless other blogs hate it. A vast majority of Tumblrs have voiced it is the most awful thing Apple has ever made. Now there seems to be a lot of sway in the positive direction at least.

I think everyone will be happily surprised when they get to hold one in there hands. You need to think about the iPad as an interactive entertainment device; because that is what it is. It isn’t a laptop, nor an iPhone.

I’ll use myself as an example user. I don’t own an iPhone or a Mac Book, and I’m a designer. What? I know I have to be breaking some sort of cardinal rule with that being said. First off, I’ve never really been a fan of laptops. Secondly, I don’t have an iPhone because I’m more conservative with my spending habits. I simply do not want to pay an additional $30 every single month for having internet access wherever I may be. Having that is not important to me. I only buy what I truly need.

With that being said, the iPad fits my bill pretty well. I have always wanted something besides a desktop computer, that I could do simple tasks with and mostly for entertainment. Besides, it is an Apple product. How bad can it be? However, I will say I probably would wait for the 2nd generation to release. By then they will have had time to see any mistakes they made.

That is why I think the iPad is flat out awesome.

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My wallet is doomed….

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fromme-toyou asked: Hey Darlin. I was wondering, with your CB2 prints, your latest holga shot specially, do you have them professionally scanned or do you do it yourself? For the poster size they are printing how large do you have it scanned at? Do you experience problems with the lightness or darkness in a scan or with dust spots?

I scan them myself on a flatbed, which granted, probably isn’t the best thing in the world. But until I’m making enough money selling prints to quit my job, that is how it will have to be I’m afraid. Otherwise, I would definitely have someone else scan them, and probably with a Drum Scanner to get the best quality. I scanned them at 4800, which is as high as my scanner goes optically. Keep in mind the print at that size (which at full size is actually a 52” square because of the wrap) is not at 300 dpi. But it is somewhere in between 200 and 300 if my memory is serving me correctly.

The flatbed definitely has trouble pulling extreme darks and lights, but works OK for the most part. If you were showing something in a nice Art gallery, you probably should use a film scanner at the very least. Dust isn’t too big of a problem as long as you just work in a clean environment.

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Anonymous asked: What music are you listening to?

Just finished listening to Heavïness and started listening to Princeton - Cocoon of Love (which is great by the way)

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amyyy asked: Not a question -- but, great blog! I love your content.

Thanks! I never get tired of hearing that. I appreciate it!

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