This Music Video Wins

Everyone loves a good Rube Goldberg machine right?

Learn more about this one in the description on YouTube.

How To: HBO '80s Opening Sequence

If you grew up in the '80s and if you had HBO, then you will recall the opening introduction described below.

Remember that '80s HBO intro where the camera went from a city apartment, through Alec Baldwin's Beetlejuice model, and into space, where the HBO logo was full of lasers? It was pretty great, even when viewed through my home's fuzzy, accidental HBO reception with the knowledge that it would just be followed by another showing of Oh God! You Devil.

Have you ever wondered how that intro montage was created? There is a behind-the-scenes video that you will want to see. Check out more details at I Watch Stuff.com.

Happy Birthday Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop turns 20-years-old this year. Read the full article on eWeek.

Haiti Earthquake: 360° Video on CNN.com

Never underestimate the ability of video to tell a story or to put you into an environment. The world is watching the news of the earthquake from Haiti right now. Here is a video player on CNN's web site that gives you the ability to pan and turn the angle of your view as the truck that the camera is sitting on rolls down the street.

I apologize that the video automatically plays, but there doesn't seem to be a setting I can control to change this. Normally, I would just link to the video in that case. The content of the video is important enough AND the technology is cool enough that I posted it anyhow.

Check out the full screen mode on CNN.com.

CONCRETE HUSTLE Lightsaber Duel

Just when I think I've seen the best fan-made lightsaber duel that's ever been published...

Let's Enhance it! Video

Okay, this is funny. Certainly it might be possible to do this kind of enhancement in the 24^th century, but there are certain video enhancements that happen in movies that are just ridiculous. And this video makes that abundantly clear.

DEAL ALERT: Refurbished Samsung Widescreen LCD HDTV

We don't normally get all gushy over product deals here, but I know that a lot of people are looking at widescreen LCDs this year and I wanted to post a little alert about this deal I ran across.

Samsung LN32B460 32-inch 720p Widescreen LCD HDTV (Refurbished)

Price: ~$499

Enjoy your favorite shows on a Samsung LN32B460 widescreen HDTV monitor. This LCD monitor measures 32-inches diagonally.

Features

• 6 ms response time for sharper video.
• Three HDMI inputs.
• Includes a component, composite, VGA (HD-15) and analog input for a variety of input possibilities.
• Fast typical response time of each pixel ensures virtually blur-free motion video and fast-action gaming.
• 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for vibrant colors.
• Continually adjusts the contrast over the entire screen based on the input signal, for deeper blacks and a broader range of color
• High native resolution ensures crystal-clear graphics and crisp, legible text.
• Gorgeous 32-inch screen is great for working with multiple windows, wide spreadsheets and large graphics.
• High brightness keeps images from looking washed out in bright environments.
• Advanced SRS TruSurround HD audio technology matches powerful sound to the amazing picture quality.
• True, clear sound is delivered via an internal speaker system

This high-quality item has been factory refurbished. Please click on the icon above for more information on quality factory-reconditioned merchandise.