The Twelve Days of Mac Lab (Week 13/14)
by skocko on Dec.06, 2009, under Blog
Once upon a child’s mind, did flutter butterfly
Gift to share with one then all, who’ll open wings to try
Asked to ask and seek and knock, on wooded points of view
Goodness treats patient resolve, with echoes ringing true
Child’s play remembering, climb branches looking sees
Others just can’t find the time, and hunt on hands and knees
— Skocko / Dream Yet Complete
It’s 7:05 on a beautiful Rancho San Diego Saturday morning and there are already 21 kids in the room. (Two more came in while I was typing that and the count eventually climbed to 52 — a new record for a non-final MLSS™ of the semester.) When I got here at 6:15 there were five kids outside the door. Callie, Julia, and Mandy were bundled under a sleeping bag and had been out there since 5:40. Crazy cool that some kids want to come to school on a Saturday! That’s a precious gift. Seems only fair that I give something back…
Welcome to The Twelve Days of Mac Lab. I’m hoping that everyone enjoys the ride but, unfortunately, not all of you choose to be line fives. I feel for the line sixers but what can I really do? I can’t force you to read (and understand) this article as it might apply to our classroom. Life is too short to hate your job. (I love my job! < READ THAT It’s more about you than me.) Right now your job is being a student, or more specifically, becoming an artist in the Mac Lab. How might you reshape your job description in here? For the next 12 days, December 7 to 18, I’m waiving the Creative Freedom requirements (300 positive minutes + work in at least three galleries).
Students who embrace this opportunity may earn Creative Freedom in 2010.
Consider: The following examples are ALL works in progress. They’re just visual clues to what you might choose to create.
I already know Brady B wants to work in 3D. John S and Matt G are combining their talents right now. John isn’t all that great at the Pen Tool and Matt isn’t the greatest artist so they’ve joined forces, combining their strengths. Here’s John’s drawing and Matt’s vectors. (Comic books are created by the combined talents of artists). Julia H will be following her muse. (Julia’s not happy with that version but she reluctantly let me share it with you.) Aaron L is experimenting with an illustrative style 01 | 02 (the reflections should be the same in both eyes, Aaron). Fadi G is grooving on trees (his ideas can get pretty wild). Jacob T is exploring color, shape, and form.
What will you create?
Required: Right now, before you proceed with anything else, read this post! (Yes, even if you’ve read it before.)
Many of you will want to learn more about specific apps. I’ll be sharing resources, inspiration, and information with you during The Twelve Days of Mac Lab. Here’s a few to begin with…
Video Tutorials: Adobe TV | Layers | 3D Only: Want to model a spaceship? Click.
Everyone: (especially 3D Artists): Watch this video. (Yes, I said CNN when I should have said Time.)
International Visitor Update: Grenada is country 132 in the Mac Lab Blog column.
Lots more to write, edit, and add but I have to get to your grades. And that’s practically the only part of my job that I don’t like. Why can’t you all just follow instructions and get A’s? Fragnog!
Yes, I’ve been lax in updating the galleries. I’ll try to remedy that situation over the next two weeks. If you’ve asked three people and everyone agrees that your work qualifies, put a copy in your public folder and let me know. Let’s show off your work!
Two Things: 1. Get DropBox. Sign up, launch the app (it’s in Applications) and run through the set up. Yes, it’s required but it’s a good thing to have and it’s FREE! 2. (Already getting questions.) The tree (it’s in focus in real life) was a gift from this family last Christmas. Proof positive that Opera folk (he plays, she sings) can have a wonderfully odd sense humor! Dave also heads up here to play on soundtracks for movies and video games as well as sitting in with the symphony and ballet.
Secret of Life: Find something you love to do and get so good at it that others will pay you to do it. Wow! That’s profound. I wonder who wrote that?
1208 (Day 2): Did you read the Secret of Life and the first of the Two Things (above)? Did you bookmark Adobe TV and Layers for future reference? Watch this video. Did the 3D beginners dive into the spaceship tutorials? Click. And if not, for any of those, why not? That’s right! (I’m sure you do too.)
3D Veterans: I’ve not forgotten you… Click. (Doesn’t that just cry out to be bookmarked?)
Food for Thought (Digital Art Only): Not sure of what to do? All of you who weren’t happy with the pro version of your logo might try something a bit more expressive. Illustrators, wander over to Drawn and bookmark the site! If you like to draw in Photoshop, check out Adam’s set up. (He may come to the Mac Lab in the spring.) Want to learn more about Illustrator? Check my CS4 videos on the old site (scroll down to Illustrator CS4 Tutorials). The Pencil Tool is also fun to use but you’ll have to go here to find out why. Love color? Read on. (This Ph.D. thinks it’s a good idea too.) Love typography or just the beauty of shape? Helvetica rocks: 01 | 02 |
So much to share! That’s enough for today.
1209 (Day 3): You may have noticed that I’m not in the room. (I’m in Orange County for a conference.) Sure is lucky that you know what to do!
Today’s Reading: The Digital Renaissance and The Creative Community. Humor me and go there. Some of you (line fivers) will find inspirational gold.
Video of the Day: Color Groups and Harmonies. It’s Kule(r)!
1210 (Day 4): Have been up for two hours. The blog and email just came back online but it’s time to head to school. No time to write so today you get to work. Got Dropbox?
Obligatory Links (Optional Clicks): For those who want to learn something new, the Blob Brush is way cool! Examples: 01 | 02 | 03 |
Early Present (for Skocko): Loading software today on my shiny new MacBook Pro. 
1211 (Day 5): A few hours from now we’ll log our 250,000th page view. A quarter of a million clicks (since April) from 2,865 cities in 132 countries. The count doesn’t include videos, JPGs, or anything on the old Mac Lab site. (Video and JPG from Gotten Lucky Lately?) Update: We blew through 250,000 page views during 2nd period.
Speaking of clicks, a few days ago I asked you to read what is at the other end of this click. How many actually did? I don’t do this to punish you. I mean, if you don’t read and explore what’s at the other end how would you ever find this or this or this and all the rest linked from that page? True, there’s not enough time in the period to follow all the links. But only those who do will ever find the gold linked from here and here or even embedded here. When there’s nothing else to do at home, click and click and click… and explore!
That reminds me… The final Mac Lab Saturday School™ of 2009 is tomorrow. It’s officially 7 to 12 but I arrive around 6:15 and start throwing kids out around 11:40.
Yikes! The district is doing maintenance and the blog will be down tomorrow from 7:00 to 7:00. The old Mac Lab site should be up. Bummer for Saturday School!
1212 (Day 6): Blog’s about to go down for the day. I’ll post on Twitter.
1213 (Day 7): For the few, the proud, the I read the blog even on Sundays crowd… Congratulations. You get a jump on the rest of your peers by beginning your Adventure today. I should warn you though, most students complain loud and long upon learning that the game they’ll be playing is nothing but text. Those same students usually beg to play again and again the rest of the year. NO! I say. There’s only one day a year when students MUST play the game and ONLY the game. Tomorrow, you may NOT launch ANY program EXCEPT Adventure (after reading the blog). If you work on your projects, you’re off-task! YOU HAVE TO PLAY THE GAME. (What a cruel teacher I am!)
The answers to the puzzle are plastered all over the Internet. Don’t cheat. You’ll only spoil the fun for yourself. We’ll be playing this version of the game. Draw a map! The first time I played this game (in 1980), a friend sat me in front of a computer. I played for 15 hours straight before thinking, Hey, a map would really be helpful! Draw a map!
Here are the two movies I’ll probably share in class on Monday 01 | 02 (two words is all it understands, not three as I said). Here’s an online version you can play today. Hint: Type help before doing anything else. Then read, think, and imagine! Note: I just tried the online version and it’s a bit stricter on word usage. Everything still works but you have to be a bit more specific.
1214 (Day 8): Watch this video. Examine this map. Play Adventure. No cheating! Post high scores and period(s) in comments. Feel free to brag about reading yesterday’s preview and getting a jump on everyone else!
1215 (Day 9): I’m sure some of you wish you could get back to working on your projects. Wish granted. For those of you who’d like to keep working over break, virtually all software companies allow you to download trial versions of their software. Adobe and Maxon are our two primary software developers but there are plenty more to try. Corel Painter is one example. As for learning to use the software, there are more free tutorials on the Web than anyone could possibly explore. If you want a more focused, professional approach, NAPP is the best there is for learning all things Photoshop and Lynda.com stands alone for learning all things period. Both cost $ but if it’s something you want, add them to your holiday wish list. (I use both of those sites and they’re as good as it gets.) If you use those links (above or at right), your subscription also benefits the Mac Lab (we get a small commission). Like the software companies, both sites allow you to explore some of their tutorials for free. For the 3D folks, Maxon’s built Cineversity. There’s no better way than to learn Cinema 4D from the pros!
International Visitors: The Syrian Arab Republic is country number 133 to visit the Mac Lab Blog.
Too Cool for Words: (Blocked at school. Check at home.) Machinarium. Reviews here. Mac users can pick it up with this bundle (some great apps there). The kind folks at Amanita Design donated licenses to the Mac Lab so our game design team can check it out. I bought a copy ($20) prior to asking for the donation. (The polite thing to do.) Artists should support other artists. And make no mistake, the game is a work of art! It comes in all flavors (Mac, PC, Linux) and they offer a demo. Put it on your holiday wish list too!
1216 (Day 10): You’ll have a sub today while I’m at Final Cut Pro training. No, you may not play Adventure. Stick to your projects. Over break, for those who want to keep on creating, here’s a reminder to check Inspiration and Grand Central Linkage. The Mac Lab Vimeo Channels are also packed with creative goodness. Virtually every image and/or video leads back to the artist’s Website. Plus GCL is loaded with links to tuts and resources. I’m not sure that anyone really understands the depth and breadth of those pages. Kinda hard to claim you’ve seen it all.
Questions: Is your work in all of the galleries? Self Portrait | Logo | Posters | 3D Logo | Collaborative | Illustrative | And if not, why not? Alert me to missing art via comments or in person on Thursday.
1217 (Day 11): I’d point you to our twitter page but I’d rather you spent the time working on your projects on this 11th Day of Mac Lab. (I’m sure you feel the same way.) But, there are loads of resources to be found there. If you get bored (or better yet, feel the need for inspiration and information) over break… Click. It’s a gift that keeps on giving.
1218 (Day 12): Today we have a presenter from Platt College to wrap up our final meeting of 2009. As my gift to you, the dedicated Mac Lab students, I’ll keep posting over the break. The focus will be on light painting (tweet) and other (hopefully) inspirational ideas, stories, and resources that might be of interest. I’ll continue to accept submissions for the Galleries from those who choose to continue to create.
Have a safe and happy holiday. Be good to one another. And remember to commit random acts of kindness to make your own world shine a little brighter.
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Paint the World with Light now available
December 6th, 2009 on 5:50 pm
very cool stuff out there!
I am so proud to be in the Mac Lab.
Btw wait to see my illustration
December 6th, 2009 on 7:14 pm
Very interesting..being in the Mac Lab is the place I want to be always , if my parents allow me to come at 3:00 AM to school on Saturday, I would come !!!
I love being part of this world
December 7th, 2009 on 8:41 am
AAAAAAGGH JACOB!!! HOW COULD YOU GET FEATURED ON THE BLOG WITHOUT ME?????
And how come you keep telling me that you hate drawing?
December 7th, 2009 on 10:34 am
Calvin and Hobbes, Amazing.
have Just about every comic book from Bill Waterson.
And maybe if Trevor, Padraic, and Fadi get the lead out we can do something together.
*cough* TREVOR *cough*
December 7th, 2009 on 11:44 am
LOVE THE IDEA
December 7th, 2009 on 12:20 pm
*cracks up* I can just see them… all huddled under a sleeping bag… whatever possessed them to leave so early? They’re completely insane!!! And I wish I’d been with them… ;_;
Aaron L, love the panda!! It’s completely adorable!! ^_^
We can do whatever we want?!?! Really?!?! Yay!!!! *dances*
Oh dear, what do I want to do? *shuffles through files upon files of ideas* I have one that I think is really amazing but would take forever to do… especially for me. Hmm…
December 7th, 2009 on 2:12 pm
doitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoit.
December 7th, 2009 on 11:47 pm
On the first day of the Mac Lab,
Mr.Skocko gave to me,
A Mac with full versions of adobe.
December 8th, 2009 on 1:31 am
Brush tool !! it needs you to be so patinet,, good job
December 8th, 2009 on 7:47 am
HA.
I already have an Adobe ID =D
December 8th, 2009 on 8:15 am
On the second day of Maclab,
Mr. Skocko gave to me,
2 broken headphones and A Mac with full versions of adobe.
December 8th, 2009 on 9:20 am
Okay everyone. The gauntlet has been tossed. Are you able to craft the rest of the lyrics? Keep the syllabic cadence in tune with the original and the references in tune with the Mac Lab.
The original 12th verse:
On the twelfth day of Christmas
my true love gave to me
12 Drummers Drumming
11 Pipers Piping
10 Lords a-Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids a-Milking
7 Swans a-Swimming
6 Geese a-Laying
5 Gold Rings
4 Colly Birds (often given as “Calling Birds”)
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
We currently have:
On the second day of Mac Lab
Mr. Skocko gave to me
2 broken headphones
And a Mac with full versions of Adobe
All lines (current and future) are subject to revision. When you submit, wait for the appropriate day (don’t submit day 3 today!) and write the entire day’s verse (as you see above for day 2) including any revisions you may wish to offer.
December 8th, 2009 on 9:27 am
Very random Kate. More than usual, which may cause the world to explode.
December 8th, 2009 on 9:28 am
*revised*
On the second day of Maclab,
Mr. Skocko gave to me,
2 broken headphones and a mac full of adobe.
December 8th, 2009 on 9:59 am
Better, John, but “Mr. Skocko” is four syllables and “my true love” is three.
Count the syllables and make them match the original.
Kyle, Kate wasn’t random (this time), she just referenced today’s blog entry. That you thought it was random is revealing… in a bad way.
December 8th, 2009 on 10:44 am
scrimage game 3:30 Pm today at Valhalla High School Mr Skocko in case you want to come
December 8th, 2009 on 11:37 am
Skocko, are you going?
December 8th, 2009 on 2:04 pm
your epidermis is showing Skocko.
December 8th, 2009 on 2:34 pm
How about “Sir Skocko” instead of “Mr. Skocko”
December 8th, 2009 on 8:56 pm
I can’t help but think that someone is going to wait until exactly 12 o’ clock in order to get the next line to the song.
December 9th, 2009 on 4:06 am
It’s not first come, first served.
May the best lyricist win!
December 9th, 2009 on 8:06 am
On the third day of Maclab,
Old Skocko gave to me,
3 new mice, 2 broken headphones and a mac full of adobe.
December 9th, 2009 on 9:22 am
so now it’s ol’ skocko…
December 9th, 2009 on 11:46 am
On the third day of Mac Lab,
We had a substitute:
3 new people
2 broken ‘phones
And a Mac full of Adobe!
December 9th, 2009 on 4:31 pm
mr. skocko,
You have inspired me to create my very own website similar to the maclab blog site. I have encountered a brick wall. I cant seem to figure out quite how to do this. I was wondering if you had any tips, instructions, or tutorials on how to create my very own website separate from the ones you assigned us to at the beginning of the year
December 9th, 2009 on 9:52 pm
never mind that last post, i figured this out on my own with a little google work
December 9th, 2009 on 10:12 pm
on the third day of mac lab ol’ skocko gave to me:
30 minus minutes
two broken headphones
and a mac full of adobe
XD
and no, tiffany you did not want to be out there with us freezing your butt off… although we definitely missed you (not the singing though
) what’s your amazing idea???????? i’m dying to know!!!
December 10th, 2009 on 7:18 am
Congratulations on the new MacBook Pro!
December 10th, 2009 on 9:22 am
30 on the third day….?
December 10th, 2009 on 11:37 am
Mandy- It would have been amazing though. Callie would probably have tried to kill us both at least three times, but still.
I’ll tell you during lunch. ^_^ I tried to explain it to everyone Tuesday but no one went for the idea. It’s really complicated, so you have to work with me and try to see past the stick figures to what I’m trying to imagine. (Can’t draw, for those of you who don’t know me. My stick figures are beautiful, though. :p)
Mandy! Link to your website when you post on the blog! Doitdoitdoit!
December 10th, 2009 on 11:38 am
Congratulations on the MacBook Pro, Skocko. You deserve it!
December 10th, 2009 on 11:45 am
On the fourth day of Maclab,
Old Skocko gave to me,
4 Galleries
3 New Mice
2 Broken Headphones
And a Mac full of Adobe.
December 10th, 2009 on 12:07 pm
Check out my blog at this link: http://collinmay.wordpress.com/
December 10th, 2009 on 1:08 pm
You didn’t make me a blob brush example.
Bad
December 10th, 2009 on 2:12 pm
Christopher James F. You didn’t read the blog apparently:
Obligatory Links (Optional Clicks): For those who want to learn something new, the Blob Brush
i plan on checking that out and starting creative projects once i get creative freedom so that i don’t get distracted from my work.
December 10th, 2009 on 2:39 pm
Beauty and the Blob Brush (by request).
December 10th, 2009 on 7:15 pm
I still don’t get how people put their own avatar here ughhh
December 10th, 2009 on 8:26 pm
Look at the text under your current avatar, that should help.
December 10th, 2009 on 9:22 pm
Thanks Danny
December 11th, 2009 on 6:57 am
Were you able to get the matte option on the MBPro? Mine is a nice improvement over the 1st gen one that I had. We have 4 new iMacs coming in. Now 4 models in the lab.
December 11th, 2009 on 7:18 am
On the fifth day of Maclab,
Aaron broke 5 computers this morning.
December 11th, 2009 on 7:36 am
No, but I was able to get the rest of what I lobbied for: 15″ 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo w/7200 RPM 500 GB drive. That 4 GBs of RAM came standard is fantastic. The glossy screen is actually surprisingly beautiful.
December 11th, 2009 on 9:24 am
it’s a piece of work Skocko.. every time i see it i smile in its beauty….
December 11th, 2009 on 10:49 am
What laptop did you have before the MacBook Pro Mr. Skocko?
December 11th, 2009 on 10:58 am
An older MacBook Pro.
100% Mac since 1985.
December 11th, 2009 on 11:43 am
On the fifth day of Maclab,
Old Skocko gave to me,
5 New Links
4 Galleries
3 New Mice
2 Broken Headphones
And a Mac full of Adobe.
December 12th, 2009 on 6:56 am
On the sixth day of Maclab,
Old Skocko gave to me,
6 Wacom Tablets
5 New Links
4 Galleries
3 New Mice
2 Broken Headphones
And a Mac full of Adobe
December 13th, 2009 on 10:02 am
Its time for an Adventure!
December 13th, 2009 on 11:09 am
XYZZY!
December 14th, 2009 on 11:33 am
Yeaahhhh!
December 14th, 2009 on 12:08 pm
On the eighth day of Maclab,
Old Skocko gave to me,
8 Keyboards Clacking
7 Saturday Schools
6 Wacom Tablets
5 New Links
4 Galleries
3 New Mice
2 Broken Headphones
And a Mac full of Adobe.
December 14th, 2009 on 12:14 pm
I think Fadi may win that competition (^) if only because he’s the only one still singing. ^_^
December 14th, 2009 on 1:22 pm
score: 51
Per: 2
and i got a saturday school haha
December 14th, 2009 on 1:47 pm
I have 79pts. so far. period 6
December 14th, 2009 on 2:03 pm
148
period 6
December 14th, 2009 on 2:05 pm
Never mind it’s 97
December 14th, 2009 on 2:17 pm
Ok, now it is 153
December 14th, 2009 on 2:35 pm
Johnny and Danny: Score: 177
December 14th, 2009 on 2:42 pm
Now it’s 160
December 14th, 2009 on 2:54 pm
(We did it via super awesome map)
December 14th, 2009 on 2:59 pm
Score: -6
per:3/7
proof: http://tinypic.com/r/1z2lg9k/6
December 14th, 2009 on 4:04 pm
149 was my highest
I was stopped due to my lamp dying out on me.
Lesson: Even in games, turn off the lights when you’re not using it.
December 14th, 2009 on 7:44 pm
*cracks up* I think Kyle should get a prize just for that. ^_^ How do you run out of orange smoke? Die too many times?
December 14th, 2009 on 7:50 pm
On the eighth day of Maclab,
The Skocko gave to me,
8 Keyboards Clacking
7 Saturday Schools
6 Wacom Tablets
5 Brand New Links
4 Galleries
3 New Mice
2 Broken Headphones
And a Mac full of Adobe.
You needed another syllable in #5… And I think #2 might have an extra syllable…
December 14th, 2009 on 8:20 pm
It was quite easy Tiffany, he only had to open the grate once then die in the pit 2-3 times then had to walk aimlessly through the forest to use a hint to lose points. If you take enough turns, oh let’s say 500, it will deduct points from you for taking too long. My final score was 3 points and I tried to pass 5000 turns but still didn’t lose any points. I could have beaten Kyle’s score anytime >=M.
December 14th, 2009 on 8:21 pm
i shall never tell Tiffany!!!!
…yes
December 14th, 2009 on 8:22 pm
and haha! fadi! WIN.
December 14th, 2009 on 9:25 pm
bear + bridge = fail (195 by the way, no cheats used)
December 14th, 2009 on 11:01 pm
Epic. Kyle you failed ;D.
December 14th, 2009 on 11:09 pm
Nah, it’s 5 gold rings (3 syllables) and my line is 5 new links (also 3 syllables) but I didn’t really notice the fail in “2 Broken Headphones.”
December 15th, 2009 on 7:14 am
I always sung it as “5 golden rings”… I think “5 gold rings” only fits if you stretch out the “o,” but it’s not really important. (If it is all that important, I’ll find the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s version of the song, find out which one’s right.)
December 15th, 2009 on 10:38 am
Even Syria visit the Mac Lab !!! AWESOME !!!!
December 15th, 2009 on 11:36 am
On the ninth day of Maclab,
Old Skocko gave to me,
9 Programs Lagging
8 Keyboards Clacking
7 Saturday Schools
6 Wacom Tablets
5 New Links
4 Galleries
3 New Mice
2 Cracked Headphones
And a Mac full of Adobe.
December 15th, 2009 on 3:19 pm
My brothers are playing the online version of the game, except when you try to throw the axe the program drops it. We haven’t been able to figure out how to kill the dwarf. Any ideas?
December 15th, 2009 on 4:02 pm
For killing dwarfs, I’d always do
Kill/fight dwarf
With what? Your bare hands?
Throw axe
Might not work since you’ve tried throwing the axe already. Unless you didn’t specify what you threw it at.
Anyways, this video popped up on my Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEheh1BH34Q
“I did it with Cinema4D from Maxon and Adobe AfterEffects for Inserts and other effects.”
Even though it’s something as simple as rotating spheres, it’s still pretty interesting to watch.
December 15th, 2009 on 9:12 pm
tiffany– on the online version you can use more than two words at a turn… try being more specific
and the song has been sung as both gold and golden rings… so fadi’s version is fine
December 16th, 2009 on 2:36 am
Liked the vid, Christian, but it’s not just Saturn that’s shown sans rings (as I’m sure you already know).
Man, do I have suggestions for the song. Still resisting the urge to butt in.
December 16th, 2009 on 6:51 am
HA! I beat Danny’s score by a point. 196!!! I used my Ipod version to compare scores to the computer version and found out that the skin that you find in the forrest can be used to gain an extra 5 points. Sadly, I was killed by my own lamp.
December 16th, 2009 on 8:14 am
i still win with -6 points.
December 16th, 2009 on 8:21 am
-6?!
Congratulations, Kyle! You’ve won a Mac Lab Saturday School!
December 16th, 2009 on 8:29 am
cause im still learning with allustrator
December 16th, 2009 on 9:23 am
have mercy skocko!!
December 16th, 2009 on 10:25 am
Whew, glad I didn’t get -6 points.
December 16th, 2009 on 10:27 am
On the tenth day of Maclab,
Old Skocko gave to me,
10 Sites Updating
9 Programs Lagging
8 Keyboards Clacking
7 Saturday Schools
6 Wacom Tablets
5 New Links
4 Galleries
3 New Mice
2 Cracked Headphones
And a Mac full of Adobe.
December 16th, 2009 on 12:55 pm
261 in under 30 min. Thats an Adventure.
December 16th, 2009 on 2:06 pm
Yeah, and this is sparta.
December 16th, 2009 on 5:56 pm
playing the online version of adventure… what do you do when you get to the vending machine in the maze of twisty little passages all different???? I’ve already tried eating it, killing it, and taking it… as well as about a million other things
December 16th, 2009 on 7:06 pm
A vending machine… Let’s see… That _is_ a mystery… What does one do when faced with such a paralyzing conundrum?
Hmmm… Well, it _is_ a vending machine. Have you tried putting coins into it?
Nah. Sorry. That’d never work. Sorry for interrupting your dining, slaying, and grand theft battery adventure.
You can go about your business. These aren’t the droids you’re looking for. Move along. Move along.
December 16th, 2009 on 7:11 pm
That’s right, Kyle, and I… am… Spartacus.*
December 17th, 2009 on 4:34 am
Eating a vending machine? :< Not my cup of tea.
December 17th, 2009 on 6:59 am
I got the same model, but had to downgrade the HDD to 320 and opted for the matte. It was either the slower model with lesser gpu and bigger drive or vice versa. The HDD is a lot easier to replace compared to the old style, so it was an easy choice. Awesome computer. Though I wish USB on the right for when I use a wired mouse at school for demos.
December 17th, 2009 on 10:29 am
On the eleventh day of Maclab,
Old Skocko gave to me,
11 Comments Posting
10 Sites Updating
9 Programs Lagging
8 Keyboards Clacking
7 Saturday Schools
6 Wacom Tablets
5 New Links
4 Galleries
3 New Mice
2 Cracked Headphones
And a Mac full of Adobe.
Song is almost finished and my birthday’s tomorrow :o.
December 17th, 2009 on 11:05 am
then HAPPY BIRTHDAY
December 17th, 2009 on 11:00 pm
Hey guys, anyoen who is intersting in painting with light check this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BcX6YA2VeU&feature=related
I will try this !! So cool
December 18th, 2009 on 2:08 am
Got up early to get things done and your link just sidetracked me for the last half hour, Diana. Too cool. So many videos dealing with light painting!
December 18th, 2009 on 2:36 am
Looks like we’re not the only 12 Days of…
Click.
December 18th, 2009 on 9:23 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FADI GEORGE!!!!!
and what about those of us making a game D:
where do we go on the wall of fame??
December 18th, 2009 on 10:27 am
On the twelfth day of Maclab,
Old Skocko gave to me,
12 Servers Crashing
11 Comments Posting
10 Sites Updating
9 Programs Lagging
8 Keyboards Clacking
7 Saturday Schools
6 Wacom Tablets
5 New Links
4 Galleries
3 New Mice
2 Cracked Headphones
And a Mac full of Adobe.
Woo… finally and thanks Sofya and Kyle.
December 18th, 2009 on 11:35 am
Happy birthday!!
(This post is very on-topic. It’s the most on-topic post in the world.)
December 18th, 2009 on 3:33 pm
hahah skocko,, I will keep sidetracking you with this break !!
But ISN’T COOL ! I just loved it,, I will keep searching and do something.
happy holidays
December 19th, 2009 on 9:59 am
Sorry to just pop in after such a long absence…
Two things…
1: Everyone needs to go see Avatar on IMAX in 3D right now!
2: Skocko, I need your address so I can send you a custom Christmas card. Please PM me at mutantmonkey117@yahoo.com ASAP!
P.S. SERIOUSLY… GO SEE AVATAR NOW!!!!
December 19th, 2009 on 11:11 am
I didn’t see Avatar yet, but it is COOL ! I want to see it !!!!!
December 19th, 2009 on 11:53 am
I can’t stress enough how much you need to see it!
December 19th, 2009 on 1:01 pm
Shaun is back on the blog due to Avatar. Why am I not surprised?
December 19th, 2009 on 1:41 pm
Oh what a surprise. Hey Shaun, care to join in on a collaborative project I’m trying to do with a bunch of other people? I think you’d fit in easily.
December 19th, 2009 on 2:42 pm
I forgot to tell him about that didn’t I? I know he will want to participate.
December 19th, 2009 on 6:44 pm
Noel and I just got back from Avatar.
There’s simply no way to say how deeply I was moved by the sheer beauty of the film. Shaun’s right. You HAVE to see it.
The 3D version.
Unfrigginbelievable!
December 19th, 2009 on 7:33 pm
You are making me more excited Skocko.
December 19th, 2009 on 9:23 pm
Woooo Avatar! Wasn’t it great!!!
DANNY WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME ABOUT A COLLABORATION PROJECT I’VE ONLY ASKED YOU ABOUT THEM EVERY TIME WE TALK! In short, I totally want to join in!
Email please Skocko! There’s a hand drawn card with your name on it, and it needs to be mailed soon!
December 19th, 2009 on 11:05 pm
Well this should be fun then. I’ll throw you an email tomorrow since you already posted it up as to the specifics of what exactly the idea is that other people and myself are trying to bring together.
December 20th, 2009 on 4:36 am
PHOTOSHOP !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfqHVAL_GXk&feature=related
I have no idea how they do this !! So intersting and professional
Enjoy
December 20th, 2009 on 1:48 pm
Yeah, email me anytime. Break = Super Availability.
January 8th, 2010 on 11:55 am
testingg testing 1 2 3. is my gravatar working?
January 15th, 2010 on 1:37 pm
No-spam test? ):