Month: February 2008

The StreetGrip

The StreetGrip

Here is another DIY video camera handle that you can build with parts from the hardware store. This version isn’t as easy to make as the last one, but it does offer more protection for the camera. This is really important when you are swinging your camera around, trying to get that perfect shot. Every […]

360 degree video in Flash

Quentin Lengelé put together a cool demo for a Flash application that uses the Papervision 3D library to pan around a 360 degree video while it’s playing: The idea was to apply the BitmapData of that movie on a GeoSphere. The GeoSphere is made in 3DSMAX with flipped faces and exported in ASE Format. The […]

Vector MAME

Vector MAME

Jason at HACKS writes: There’s a special place reserved in my digital heart for the classic arcades like Tempest and Asteroids, and ironically it’s because of the flawless analog goodness of their vector-based displays. I still boot up a Tempest emulator for the Dreamcast from time to time, though while it remains fun to play, […]

Best of CRAFT

Here are some of my favorite posts from the CRAFT blog this week: HOW TO – Knit and Felt a Squid – Link. Felted Sweater Flowers with Betz White – CRAFT Video Podcast – Link. Make Paper Cuts with Skinny laMinx – Link. Ethernet Cable Plant Hanger – Link. HOW TO – Sew a Silk […]

Easy Bedside Pocket

Lisa writes in about her bedside book pocket. It’s an easy sewing project (just two straight lines) when made from an old handkerchief or napkin. The idea is that the long flap gets sandwiched between your mattress and box spring, providing support for the items in the pocket. You might want to make that flap […]