I've been looking around and I've found some links: websites, blogs, other stuff that you might be interested in. Some of you may already know about these. Here's the list below, the link, and a brief description of what's inside. I have to admit, even for someone as old as me, there's pretty good stuff in here.
A Little Bit on the Awesome Side:
http://albotas.com/
Brown Kidd is the king of all things rad. His blog highlights the best in otaku culture, video games, street art, toys, gadgets and TV + Film.
That Girl's Site:
http://www.thatgirlssite.com/
A blog dedicated to random cool thinks like "video games, movies, comics, manga, toys, zombies, and other geeky stuff."
Unruly Media's Top 100 Viral Videos (I just posted about this link)
http://viralvideochat.unrulymedia.com/?items=100
Find out what all the cool kids are talking about via Unruly Media's Top 100 Viral Videos list.
Hype Machine:
http://hypem.com/popular
Hype Machine scans all the music blogs to find out whose a buzz in the music blogosphere.
Kotaku:
http://www.kotaku.com/
The freshest gaming news around and constantly updated. Filled with videos, interviews and hilarious commentary.
Polyvore:
http://polyvore.com/
All the hottest fashion trends and styles. Inspired by fashionistas compile their favorite pieces into style sheets for the whole world to gleam over.
VEVO:
http://vevo.com/
VEVO is all about music videos. You'll find all the hyped music videos on here, plus all your faves from the past.
(Honestly, I still like youtube better for this. I didn't find a lot of music videos that I wanted to see. It's limited.)
IHEARTCOOLSTUFF:
http://iheartcoolstuff.com/
This whimsical blog is dedicated to the cute and awesome things found in the world of art, video games, vinyl toys, and comics.
4-Color Rebellion:
http://www.4colorrebellion.com/
Dedicated to the pop culture side of video games.
The Girl Gamer:
http://4thegirlgamers.blogspot.com
Video game news, viral videos and best in geek chic.
I will most likely link these website to the blog so that they are always around.
Until another day, "a highly wired lady"
A Highly Wired Lady
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Viral Videos
A viral video. I'm sure that you all know what a viral video is. Recently, I've been finding more and more and more of them. This happens especially when I'm searching through youtube videos for a music artist's song I want to see. And then, I find a video that I think is the real music video and it's this crazy parody of the song. It's hilarious in a lot of ways. Some are better than others. I know you know what I'm saying.
I think making these videos is a really good way to just laugh but to also know your editing skills when making videos. You learn basic stuff about the various editing softwares out there. Most computers have them already built in. Some are easier to use than others. I hate to say it but I'm partial to Mac, just because I used to be a journalist and I work with a lot of photos and art and a Mac is made for that type of work.
Considering the actual taping and making... what you use is up to you. Think of quality when viewing. I have to say... I hate pictures that are like a 3 megapixel photo. And yeah, I know your phones have those cameras on them. And, I know that some of them do the recording as well. If you are going to put the work into it, really make it so someone can see it.
A'ight.
Maybe you already know about this site but I found it recently:
Unruly Media's Top 100 Viral Videos
http://viralvideochart.unrulymedia.com/?items=100
Here's a viral video from a very, very old Beastie Boys song that I found. It's on the Paul's Boutique album and it's called the "Sound of Science"
They were pretty creative with this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCc33KtP0ng
Have fun.
Soon, I will be telling you about other things do audio/visual; always good though.
-a highly wired lady.
I think making these videos is a really good way to just laugh but to also know your editing skills when making videos. You learn basic stuff about the various editing softwares out there. Most computers have them already built in. Some are easier to use than others. I hate to say it but I'm partial to Mac, just because I used to be a journalist and I work with a lot of photos and art and a Mac is made for that type of work.
Considering the actual taping and making... what you use is up to you. Think of quality when viewing. I have to say... I hate pictures that are like a 3 megapixel photo. And yeah, I know your phones have those cameras on them. And, I know that some of them do the recording as well. If you are going to put the work into it, really make it so someone can see it.
A'ight.
Maybe you already know about this site but I found it recently:
Unruly Media's Top 100 Viral Videos
http://viralvideochart.unrulymedia.com/?items=100
Here's a viral video from a very, very old Beastie Boys song that I found. It's on the Paul's Boutique album and it's called the "Sound of Science"
They were pretty creative with this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCc33KtP0ng
Have fun.
Soon, I will be telling you about other things do audio/visual; always good though.
-a highly wired lady.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
one-of-a-kind summer opportunity
Here's the deal...
Some of you may have jobs this summer, but some of you may not.
I, as sole professional woman attached to no one but myself, would like to offer you an opportunity that you may be interested in.
There is a "Summer Camp" at the Challenger Learning Center/New Mexico (located at 1776 Montano NW Albuquerque, NM 87107) that offers special "camps" throughout the summer for various age groups that are interested in Space, Science, Engineering, Rockets, NASA (you know the government agency.) Honestly, these camps are not just for the space or science minded, they are for anyone that is interested in building, playing, and creating simulations.
Take a look at the website http://www.challengernm.org/
I would like to sponsor one young adult/teen to attend a camp called "NASA's Tiger Team."
Learn more about this specific camp http://www.challengernm.org/summer-camp-programs.php Click on Tiger Team. Here's the basic explanation and the dates and times.
TIGER TEAM
July 12 – 16
12:30pm – 3:30pm
Gr. 6 – 12*
$125
Step up to the plate as a member of the Tiger Team to solve unexpected problems that arise during a space mission based on real NASA situations. Campers will devise solutions, test, modify, and retest their solutions to save the astronauts! Many fun problem solving activities and games abound!
If you are interested in doing this, you need to send me a one paragraph note telling me why you want to attend. Why? Because I am sponsoring you, meaning you would not pay the tuition. I can only sponsor one person so that's why I ask you to write something up for me.
If you are chosen, we will get you registered and voila.
Remember, you will need a ride to get there if you are chosen.
One more thing you may want to know about the Challenger Learning Center.
The Challenger was a space shuttle. It is known for it's explosion after lift-off on January 28, 1986. Since the entire nation watched the explosion and the loss of the crew inside it was a pretty dramatic and sad event. I still remember when it happened. The family members of the crew who were lost decided to ban together and create a foundation of learning centers around the country (there are few) to do things like this for young people.
If you want to try to do this... email me lesquerra@hotmail.com a paragraph stating why you would like to do this. Make sure you provide me with your full name and contact information. In the emails subject line, put "Challenger Learning Center Space Camp"
The camp begins on July 12th so I'm setting a deadline for you to get this information to me by Wednesday, July 7th.
Give it a try, you never know where it may lead.
-A highly wired lady.
Some of you may have jobs this summer, but some of you may not.
I, as sole professional woman attached to no one but myself, would like to offer you an opportunity that you may be interested in.
There is a "Summer Camp" at the Challenger Learning Center/New Mexico (located at 1776 Montano NW Albuquerque, NM 87107) that offers special "camps" throughout the summer for various age groups that are interested in Space, Science, Engineering, Rockets, NASA (you know the government agency.) Honestly, these camps are not just for the space or science minded, they are for anyone that is interested in building, playing, and creating simulations.
Take a look at the website http://www.challengernm.org/
I would like to sponsor one young adult/teen to attend a camp called "NASA's Tiger Team."
Learn more about this specific camp http://www.challengernm.org/summer-camp-programs.php Click on Tiger Team. Here's the basic explanation and the dates and times.
TIGER TEAM
July 12 – 16
12:30pm – 3:30pm
Gr. 6 – 12*
$125
Step up to the plate as a member of the Tiger Team to solve unexpected problems that arise during a space mission based on real NASA situations. Campers will devise solutions, test, modify, and retest their solutions to save the astronauts! Many fun problem solving activities and games abound!
If you are interested in doing this, you need to send me a one paragraph note telling me why you want to attend. Why? Because I am sponsoring you, meaning you would not pay the tuition. I can only sponsor one person so that's why I ask you to write something up for me.
If you are chosen, we will get you registered and voila.
Remember, you will need a ride to get there if you are chosen.
One more thing you may want to know about the Challenger Learning Center.
The Challenger was a space shuttle. It is known for it's explosion after lift-off on January 28, 1986. Since the entire nation watched the explosion and the loss of the crew inside it was a pretty dramatic and sad event. I still remember when it happened. The family members of the crew who were lost decided to ban together and create a foundation of learning centers around the country (there are few) to do things like this for young people.
If you want to try to do this... email me lesquerra@hotmail.com a paragraph stating why you would like to do this. Make sure you provide me with your full name and contact information. In the emails subject line, put "Challenger Learning Center Space Camp"
The camp begins on July 12th so I'm setting a deadline for you to get this information to me by Wednesday, July 7th.
Give it a try, you never know where it may lead.
-A highly wired lady.
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