Going Mobile – My Workflow

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Apr 222013
 

This week I thought I would take you through  my workflow step-by-step, and show you what goes into some of my mobile projects.

First is the photograph, which I use my iPhone 4, Camera+, photo app, and a Joby GorillaPod.  I chose a wizard candle holder and set it up in front of a white screen.  All initial edits (cropping, sharpening, etc.) happen within Camera+.

wizard pic

Next I bring the photo into Juxtaposer, so I can mask the image out against a solid background.  This is also the longest part of the process as it requires a fair amount of detail.  I also added some light flare to the staff using LensLight.

wizard masked

After the photo is masked, I begin to think about what the finished product will look like. I began by bringing the photo into WowFX HD and added a tree on the right side.

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My Back Surgery

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Mar 292013
 
Back-Pain

I have suffered from lower back pain for many years, and until recently it was tolerable.  About six months ago I noticed it was slowly getting worse, and after several visits to the spine center it was discovered that I have degenerative disc disorder, which has slowly been eating away at my lower back.  The pain over the past month has  hindered many of the activities I enjoy, which explains the sporadic nature of my posts as of late.

Next week I am scheduled for surgery, which after a period of recovery, will allow me to resume activities that have eluded me for years.  Continue reading »

Going Mobile – Infinity Blade II

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Mar 062013
 

DariusDariusII

This was an experiment using one of my all time favorite games, Infinity Blade II.  I took multiple screenshots of my character “Darius” while playing the game on my iPhone4. I then brought the stills into various apps for manipulation.  Overall I was pleased with the outcome.

The tree used in the background is courtesy of Backgrounds.

Life after unemployment – Part 5

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Mar 042013
 
nervous job interview

It had been over five years since I had a formal interview, and to say I was nervous was the understatement of the decade.  This was not your average “standing in line for the roller coaster” nerves mind you, this was definitely “standing at the altar” nerves.

Physical interview aside, this was the first decent lead I had in years. I had gone over my resume so frequently, that I could recite it word for word. I needed this job, and there was no margin for error.

I arrived fifteen minutes early and after a brief interview with HR, I was escorted to the IT department. I sat for 10 minutes reciting possible questions and how I would answer. Looking back I was definitely over prepared.

The hiring manager came out to greet me. He shook my hand and spouted some pleasantries albeit barely audible due to my current state of temporary insanity. The office door closed behind us, and the interview commenced.

He started by looking over my resume, which has always confused me. Hadn’t he already looked it over, hence, the interview? I know it’s a refresher, however, I also believe this time may be used to come up with bizarre questions that have absolutely nothing to do with the position.

But I digress.

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