tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133682692011-04-21T21:56:51.543-04:00...for all things.wLinkinnoreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-19676721443053038662007-05-22T13:21:00.000-04:002007-05-24T09:36:14.065-04:00

I knew this was coming, but it still makes me a little sad. If you haven't heard, Adobe has officially announced that FreeHand will no longer be developed. It will still be sold though. See John Nack's blog about it. http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/2007/05/freehand_no_lon.htmlGoodbye FreeHand.

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1161027184754466012006-10-16T15:11:00.000-04:002006-10-24T10:55:18.650-04:00

I recently uncovered a startup problem with Adobe After Effects 7.0 Pro after installing for the first time. For reference, I'm running Windows XP with a NVidia GeForce4 MX graphics card that's a few years old now. I also know the problem happens with other NVidia cards as well like the Quadro FX. The problem is not the card though, it's the driver.The problem: when I tried to launch After

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1160382764438766492006-10-05T12:15:00.000-04:002006-10-24T10:56:44.370-04:00

IntroductionI’ve been a Graphic Designer and Interactive Developer for more than 15 years and have been using Adobe After Effects on a regular basis since version 5.5. After Effects is a powerful motion graphics tool, and more, for both video and interactive designers. Since the release of Macromedia Flash 8 with its enhanced video playback capabilities, I’ve used After Effects even more to

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1158178455119630632006-09-13T16:08:00.000-04:002006-09-13T16:14:51.803-04:00

My buddy Ben sent me this. I haven't laughed this hard in a while. Read the transcript.http://www.crisscross.com/jp/forum/Worlds_worst_hacker%25_IRC_t%20ranscript/m_422436/tm.htmEnjoy,- wLinkin

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1143555644431947472006-03-28T08:54:00.000-05:002006-03-28T09:36:40.396-05:00

It's been a while since I've used Adobe Illustrator for more than converting or editing someone else’s Illustrator source files. As a Visual Designer and Flash Developer, I've used Macromedia (now Adobe) Freehand for years for illustration and print design work. Mostly, I’ve preferred Freehand’s drawing tools, vector effects and the ever present multi-page layout.I decided to try out

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1139236524916613072006-02-06T08:42:00.000-05:002006-02-06T09:47:39.070-05:00

The Steelers won the SuperBowl!I can't believe I finally get to say that. From 7 and 5 to SuperBowl XL Champions. What an unbelievable season. The Steelers have made us all proud to be from Pittsburgh.Anyone who knows me knows I'm a huge Steeler fan. And I have to say, driving home after the SuperBowl last night through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, when nearly every driver was honking the "Here We Go"

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1133528043884969412005-12-02T07:41:00.000-05:002005-12-02T07:56:15.800-05:00

For those of you who haven't heard, it looks like Adobe's acquisition of Macromedia should be done by Saturday, Dec. 3rd. Here's the link: http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pressreleases/200512/120105MACRAcquisitionClose.htmlNo reliable news yet on what will be happening with the products. But for those Fireworks users out there, it's not looking good. And Freehand, well, I just don't

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1132609236325296842005-11-21T16:30:00.000-05:002005-11-21T16:40:36.336-05:00

The first Pittsburgh Flash User's Group meeting went off without a hitch. There was a great turnout (over 20).I'm building a nice list of vendors willing to help us out. I'll be compiling a complete list on the pittmfug site. For members, I'll be sending out an email detailing how to get your discounts on software, books, etc. To become a member, email me at wlincoln (at) gmail (dot) com (written

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1132330537225631242005-11-18T10:42:00.000-05:002005-11-18T11:15:37.260-05:00

Today while trying to render video from AfterEffects (v. 5.5) I got this error:"Opening sound component (-2166) (10::44)"You can't render video (with sound) or even RAM preview any video containing sound in After Effects.So, through some digging I found that my recent upgrade to Quicktime 7 was the culprit. The fix: uninstall QT7 and install a previous version (6.5.2). Here's the link for version

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1130865910153774162005-11-01T12:07:00.000-05:002005-11-01T12:27:41.893-05:00

Came across this during the TWIT podcast. This is just amazing... and maybe a little dangerous. Can't wait til the retail version comes out.http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/business/technology/12993383.htmHere's the video:http://www.forbes.com/video/?video_url=http://images.forbes.com/video/fvn/misc/radiocontrolledhuman

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1130437693572631892005-10-27T14:24:00.000-04:002005-10-27T14:35:41.560-04:00

Ever wanted to create your own South Park characters? Well, now you can. You'll find most objects from several of the episodes to add on. Have fun.Here's the link again: http://spstudio.elena.hosting-friends.de/spstudio.html

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1129215922876852042005-10-13T10:36:00.000-04:002005-10-13T11:05:22.883-04:00

I'm happy to announce that Macromedia has given the go ahead for a Flash Users Group in Pittsburgh. If you're in the Pittsburgh area, check out the Pittsburgh MFUG site for meeting location and times soon. Sarge (Pixelfumes) and I will be posting more details there.

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1128955358129620202005-10-10T10:20:00.000-04:002005-10-10T10:42:38.136-04:00

The U.S. Defense Dept's $2 million prize was awarded to Stanford University for their autonomous land vehicle "Stanley". They beat the second place finisher by 11 minutes. So close CMU Red Team! I was pulling for you. Four vehicles finished the 132 mile course for the first time ever. Carnegie-Mellon University had 2 finishers.Now, when can we have this technology in our cars so we can all catch

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1128021524591391532005-09-29T15:00:00.000-04:002005-09-29T15:18:44.596-04:00

I came across this article today. Google and NASA have signed a collaboration agreement. Things could get very interesting!My hope for a complete Google Moon (not the Apollo moon landing version), Google Mars, Solar System, etc. in the style of Google Earth may soon come true. For the majority of us who will never get a chance to actually explore our solar system firsthand, this would be a

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1126724468930968312005-09-14T14:33:00.000-04:002005-09-14T15:01:08.943-04:00

I'm excited about the release of the Flash 8. I downloaded the trial and can't wait to play with the new dynamic transfer and blur effects.I'm bummed to notice that there's an issue with dual monitors when setting up custom Workspace Layouts. I like to keep most of the panels on a second monitor out of the way of the stage. I arranged the Actionscript, Timeline and Output panels on a second

wLinkinnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368269.post-1126016187194487292005-09-06T10:11:00.000-04:002005-09-06T10:17:54.830-04:00

This is cool. Found this on digg.com. I guess I'm warped, I'm one of the 2%! Now I have evidence. Here's the link (http://www.vsg.edu.au/grafndx/weird.htm).

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