Friday, September 28, 2007

Why does blue bleed?

"Doesn't it make sense that your death would be wrapped in dream?" I think that's a quote from Waking Life. Unless I misquoted in my head, which is likely to be honest, the basic idea is correct though. What a movie. The animation style was throwing me a bit for a while, I was distracted by the change in level of detail, but after I got accustomed to the flow of the movie it seemed perfectly fitted. I think I love it. It needs to sink in, I probably should wait to blog this, but I can't, I need to at this moment be typing, as I am.

So I'm hyped up on coffee, cup after cup. I'm still adjusting to a new work schedule. Rather than go to sleep earlier I'm keeping myself going with coffee, getting even less sleep than I normally would even though I sleep less than the average person normally would.

I was wondering as I stared at my non hd 20" tv, why does blue bleed? I have my settings fairly well adjusted, my letterbox is nicely black, the red green balance I believe to be balanced, the contrast seems well contrasted, but blue bleeds. Blue bleeds.

Thus ends a clearly informative well thought out entry on my part.

Thanks for reading.

Yes, I'm talking to you hellboy, my one reader.

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Zombies Vs. Robots Vs. Aliens

THAT is a battle I tell ya'. I am still alive. I just nearly died as far as this giant web is concerned. I think I'm back. So... As far as reading matierial goes... Fables 9 came out, and does not dissapoint. The series just keeps drawing me farther in. And in this volume, Santa gets thrown in the mix. Excellent. I'm currently reading "Contract with God" by Will Eisner, the legend himself. The art is simply beautiful, and the story is very moving. Really, I'm touched. It's the most recent edition featuring a couple other stories that take place in the same apartment block. Highly recommended, though considering the man has the most coveted comics award named after him I don't really think you need my endorsement. Just read it. Read quite a bit lately, but it's difficult to go back. I'll keep the updates coming.
Lots of great music happening. Okkervil River's latest is great, and the show they played early this month was as incredible as I had hoped. They played "Westfall", which is the surest way to bring a smile to my face. Modest Mouse and Earlimart rocked the house and Treasure Island Festival. I can't wait for next years. I think it's the best organized festival I've ever been to. I hope next year keeps up the high quality.
A highlight of the last few months had to be the Sci-Fi museum in Seattle. I didn't even know it was there. I had a large piece of heaven really. Saw young Skywalkers cut off hand gripping his lightsaber, Darth Vader and Yoda, Alien, Indiana Jones jacket, costumes from Blade Runner, it goes on and on. Wow, it was cool.