End of year lists are generally a good reminder of three things – how bloody fast the year goes by, how much we manage to cram in, and no matter how sharp our radar, how much we manage to miss … Continue reading
by j p, December 29, 2008 0 comments
Category Archives: Reviews
Resolume Avenue Review
Looks like it’s audiovisual kick-ass-o-clock over at resolume.com. They’ve totally revamped version 3 of their VJ software, included comprehensive audio controls, and made it available for both mac and PC. Basic Interface Concepts Okay. VJ software. Living mixing of clips. … Continue reading
by j p, December 19, 2008 3 Comments
From Entourage to Adam Curtis
Television, the drug of the nation Breeding ignorance and feeding radiation*. – Michael Franti, Disposable Heroes of Hipocrisy, way back in 1991. *Except when you’re watching television via the internet. Then it’s edumacational. Dosing Up in December Sure, you’re busy … Continue reading
by j p, December 2, 2008 0 comments
DJ Spooky’s Sloppy Ice Adventure
On the back of an Antarctic visit DJ Spooky played the Melbourne International Arts Festival recently, but after catching both his ‘multimedia performance’ and separately disappointing DJ set, honestly, what a lot of hot air. Terra Nova Sinfonia The poles … Continue reading
by j p, November 21, 2008 5 Comments
Francis Bear Reviews Larry Gonick
The Cartoon Guide To Physics Cartoonist Larry Gonick has carved a career out of making complexities understandable. With a great range of engaging educational titles ( History of the World, Chemistry, Genetics etc ), under his belt, hopefully he’ll tackle … Continue reading
by j p, October 23, 2008 1 Comment