Imogen Heap such a talented and creative musician has just release a new CD called "Ellipse". It is nothing but magical and soothing to the ears of those who listen to this masterpiece of music.
Imogen Heap is known for her work as part of Frou Frou and for her solo record Speak for Yourself in which she wrote, produced and mixed. In 2006, she was nominated for two Grammy Awards and since her new CD Ellipse has been rising in the charts. She has earned two more Grammy nominations so congrats on that Imogen Heap.
The new CD Ellipse has the sounds and feel that you would expect from Imogen Heap with her use of electronic sounds and her use of vocal manipulation. She also mixes sounds of ambient tones which takes into account the airy sounds and various soothing background sounds. She is one to craft and shape her sounds when it comes to producing and you can hear that by the hinted sounds in the backgrounds of her tracks. So check out her new CD and have a listen for yourselves.
In June of last year, I wrote a blog about "Useful Tools for Choosing Your Color Palette". One of the sites I wrote about was ColoRotate. Well I received an email from Michael Douma of ColoRotate who wanted me to know that they are now out of the beta testing phase and now have a working Photoshop CS4 Plugin.
Michael stated, my colleagues and I developed ColoRotate because, while color is inherently three-dimensional, all color pickers were flat. From the feedback we received during beta testing, it seems that those who engage in computer color selection and design also felt that vacuum. They found some features of ColoRotate especially appealing, such as gaining more control over foreground and background colors through fine-tuning with sliders, and easily creating meaningful palettes.
The plugin is available at http://plugin.colorotate.org/ for ($39) -- Plugin users can also subscribe to the ColoRotate Cloud for ($49/Year), which enables users to sync palettes between multiple computers and share palettes with colleagues, collaborators, and clients.
Touch screens have made the world of technology faster and smoother with its ease of use when it comes to accessing our information on our devices. Then we have had projectors since I don't know how long. So why has no one come up with a device that integrates both? Well I'm glad you asked. Light Touch ($TBA) is only a reference product for now, but it features up-and-coming tech like holographic laser projection technology that allows it to create a bright, high-quality, always in focus WVGA resolution image — up to 10 inches — on nearly any surface, and pairs it with an infra-red touch sensing system to turn the projected image into a touch screen. By using red, blue and green lasers to project large triangles onto a 10-inch area, Light Blue Optics has created Light Touch, resulting in a fascinating laser touch screen that's surprisingly interactive.
Watch the company's video simulating a few of the astonishing possibilities manufacturers have suggested for Light Touch. (in a few minutes, you can see our hands-on video). Light Blue Optics plans to license the tech to a variety of hardware and software creators such as Samsung, Microsoft, Adobe, Toshiba, and many more.
Walltat are the newest alternative for wall and surface finishing. It provides the freedom to enhance accent areas with style and DIY ease. Walltat offers self-adhesive wall decals or "tats" as they like to call them. They have a varitey of sizes for you to choose from and have over 40 color options in hundreds of Walltat designs. Walltat also gives you have an endless options of where they can be placed.
Walltat is a company that is on the right track. Consumers are always looking for a way to stand out.I have said this many times but its true. This is a great idea for anyone who wants something different or unique to show your design style. It also helps if your not wanting to paint or stencil a design on your wall. The artists at Walltat have created exclusive designs that are sure to fit any theme or design genre. With a quick peel and stick application, you're on your way to transforming those areas with potential into visual delights!
How many of you out there are looking for a way to share and distribute your music to others? Have all of you thought I can't send it through email it's too big. I don't have a website so how do I send or let others download my music. Well look no further than SoundCloud. SoundCloud lets you move music fast & easy. The platform takes the daily hassle out of receiving, sending & distributing music for artists, record labels & other music professionals. The best thing about SoundCloud to me is that there is no limit on the file size or format. There are many other great features that can be used in SoundCloud. I would love to explain them all but the video below does a better job. Check it out and see if SoundCloud would be good for you and your needs.
Typography on the web can be limiting. So I thought I would give you some good typography poster to view for some good inspiration.
The first poster I did this morning with the help of this tutorial. Create a Trendy Typographic Poster Design. The other posters listed on here were done by different artist.
Welcome to the year 2010 where new possibilities can become reality. Where new sounds and music can fill your ears with new tracks to go with new memories. In this endless array of music possibilities let me introduce to you the new TCL Playlist-08 compiled by Damion.
Cover Art by: Damion Schweizer
Tracklist
1. Animals by KiT
2. Jogger by Gorilla Meat
3. Haikuesque(The Gentleman Losers' Whispers In The Rain) by Bibio
4. In Steps by Letting Up Despite Great Faults
5. Love's Not Worth It by Lee & Wilbee
6. New Wife New Life by Truman Peyote
7. No Surprise (Earth Version) by James Yuill
8. Big Black Car by Gregory Alan Isakov
9. Picture Frames by Georgia Fair
10. Poison In Our Pocket by Whitley
11. Sleepyhead (Streetlab Mix) by Passion Pit
12. Skeleton Keys by Omni Trio
13. Slick by Chew Lips
14. Together in Electric Dreams by Lali Puna
Belkin is back with their new Bluetooth Music Receiver which enables one to enjoy wireless music straight off your devices . Stream your iPhone and iPod touch jams to your home stereo, but in realty, this thing will work with any BT 2.0-enabled music streaming device. Phones, PMPs, genetically modified children you name it. Connect the receiver to your home stereo system with the included cables, and then easily pair your device to the Receiver wirelessly to listen to, share, and control your music from up to 33 feet away. The Bluetooth Music Receiver uses Bluetooth v2.0 to give you reliable, high-quality sound. The cost of one of these bad boys is ($49.99)
Wallet's we all carry them so why not put a little style in them. I found some stylish wallets that are made from recyclable material and are super eco-friendly cause who doesn't want that. You get to be stylish and you get to help the world be greener.
DB Clay
The Portland-based wallet maker is back with a whole new line. DB Clay Hand Printed Wallets ($60; Pre-order) are, as the name suggests, hand-printed, with each one boasting a unique design. TheDB Clay company made the move to a more eco-friendly version of their wildly popular and superbly designed high-tech manifestations. They now use a more eco-friendly ink and use a different material called Tope. Tope is a sleek synthetic fabric similar in texture to a vinyl canvas. Tope was engineered to be strong, flexible and durable for use. It is made from non-toxic raw materials and is fabricated using a completely pollution-free process. (Great Wallet. I actually have this wallet in the picture).
Money Bag Wallets
Money Bag Wallets ($35) are handmade billkeepers constructed from vintage money bags. In addition to loads of character and nifty retro bank graphics, these wallets also sport a bill pocket and two card sections, as well as telltale signs of wear that make each as unique as its owner.
Upcycled Seatbelt Wallets
Tired of your leather wallet disintegrating every 18 months? Get an Upcycled Seat Belt Wallet ($32). This tough wallet, made from a real seat belt, features eight card slots, an oversize cash section to fit all currencies, two spots for receipts/notes, and a Moleskine-like elastic closure. (I'm thinking of getting this one).
Sk8 Wallet
Have a favorite deck that you'd like to carry with you everywhere you go? Turn it into a Sk8 Wallet ($60). These brilliant black nylon wallets are made from new & recycled skateboard decks, with each side handcrafted and fitted to the wallet's rectangular shape, and then edge-sanded to their thinnest point for sleek durability.
Imogen Heap such a talented and creative musician has just release a new CD called "Ellipse". It is nothing but magical and soothing to the ears of those who listen to this masterpiece of music.
