Thoughts on the iPad

Just got through watching the iPad introduction keynote; some initial thoughts:

What If I want a web browser with extensions - ad blocking, etc.?

Do I really want a mid-sized device where applications have to be approved by Apple?

What if I want to use MS word?

Do eBooks really look better than on a kindle?

Watching a 2-hour movie on this would be tiresome since I have to hold it in my hands.

1 GHz A4 sounds like 1 GHz G4.

What if I want to use a different e-mail client?

How long before it's jailbroken?

It's safe to say my iBook is obsolete since Apple named an app iBooks.

I think my mom would like this.

Let me know when it's like $299.

Apple Tablet Revealed!

I've obtained a prototype casing from the much-rumored Apple Tablet. See the video:

Grad school meets The Mighty Ducks

I did an online search for Michigan universities that have any kind of film degree. Some of the major state schools, such as Michigan State University (Go Spartans!) and the University of Michigan do NOT have any kind of real film program.

Central Michigan does, however. In looking over the graduate program's courses, I ran across this:

An entire course about hockey movies? Do they sit around and watch The Mighty Ducks trilogy?

Link to the document

Watch documentaries for free

VERY cool: Documentaries go free online

The short story - watch documentaries for free online at snagfilms.com

Free Music: Leeland

I couldn't believe it, a free song with no gimmicks; I didn't have to sign up for anything. Just go to http://leelandonline.com/oppositeway/ or click here for a direct link

Michigan wins over Texas film

Drew Barrymore's film starring Ellen Page, "Whip It", was set to be shot entirely in Austin, TX - that is, until Michigan came along...

My friend won an Emmy

My friend, David Fry won a regional Emmy for his producing/editing. This is him accepting the award (he's the second one to speak).


The 45th Annual Northwest Regional EMMY Awards from David Fry on Vimeo.