Revision 13 Productions

New Registered Domain Names!

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:08:00 +0000

The following domain names belong to Revision 13 Productions.com:

REVISION-13-PRODUCTIONS.COM ;

REVISION-13-PRODUCTIONS.ORG

REVISION-13-PRODUCTIONS.INFO

REVISION-13-PRODUCTIONS.NET

REVISION13PRODUCTIONS.COM

COMING SOON 11-11-11 "THE WARNING II"

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:45:00 +0000

It's been one year since the original warning on 10-10-10....many items have happened as featured...tsunamis, floods, freak storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, and tomorrow an Asteroid (close call?).

More events are predicted for 11-11-11 in the coming year as we reach the Mayan date of 12-21-12. It's not coincidence or chance....be alert for "The Warning II"

Make Your Web Site Mobile Ready!

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:02:00 +0000

Many web sites , mine before today, are not Mobil Ready. If you look them up on a smart-phone or an iTouch4 your get the miniature version of your normal web page, then have to expand it to read it.

Blogger has a simple way to make your site mobile ready under settings, along with a few templates, that in my case mimicked the normal web page. click on the "email/mobile" tab. Then chose your template, go to the add mobile near the bottom and follow the instructions. You now have a mobile web page...and it's free!

If you Google how to make your web site mobile ready...there are many links...some require monthly fees, but many are free! Be sure to add the word "Free" in your Google search. Good luck.

3 D Modeling

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:36:00 +0000

3D modeling is the process of developing a mathematical representation of a three-dimensional surface of any object (either inanimate or living). This is done in computers using software capable of rendering 3D computer graphics and is also known as meshing. The final product is called a 3D model. It can either be displayed in the form of a two-dimensional image through a process called 3D rendering or used as it is in a computer simulation of physical phenomena. 3D Printing services actually allow the model to be physically created. Models may be created either automatically or manually. The manual modeling process is very similar to plastic arts such as sculpting.

Almost all 3D models can be broadly divided into two categories.

Solid - These models are a representation of the volume of the object(such as a rock) that they represent. These are more realistic representations, but are more difficult to build. Solid models are mostly used for specialized visual applications viz. ray tracing and constructive solid geometry and nonvisual simulations such as medical and engineering simulations.

Shell/boundary - These models are a representation of the surface (viz. the boundary) of an object, not its volume. For example, for an infinitesimally thin eggshell this model comes handy. These are also easier to work with than solid models. Shell models are commonly used for visual models that are used in games and films.

Boundary representations are common in computer graphics since the appearance of an object depends largely on its exterior. Two dimensional surfaces make a good representation for the objects used in graphics. Polygonal meshes (and also to some extent subdivision surfaces) are by far the most common representation for a discrete digital approximation of surfaces that are not finite. Point-based representations have also been gaining some popularity in recent years. Deforming surfaces which undergo many topological changes, such as fluids, are best represented by level sets. The 5 popular ways to represent a model are: Polygonal modeling, NURBS, Splines and patches, primitives modeling, and sculpt modeling. There are a number of modeling techniques, including constructive solid geometry, implicit surfaces, and subdivision surfaces. These are used for shaping individual objects for the scene.

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Tweet Too Much to Blog!

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:33:00 +0000

I've been Tweeting to much on Twitter to Blog. Seems like anything I would Blog about has been said on Twitter...my bad! Also, I have been unmotivated, falling into a pit of personal despair, that only alcohol and prescription drugs can cure! (not really, but it sounds dramatic)

As this is posted on am working diligently of related new Posts for my Blogs...stay tuned !

New Photographs on the "Photograph" Page

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:19:00 +0000

I visited the Washington Park Rose Garden on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Alas, only about 10% of the flowers where in bloom, but I got pictures of a few. Enjoy!

Will return in a couple of weeks to see a better selection.

Handy Easel for the iTouch-4 or iPhone

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:33:00 +0000

I spent a few hours looking for a stand to hold my iTouch-4 so that I could watch videos or movies hands-free.

alas the local Apple Store had nothing. They make a nice one for the iPad, but not the iTouch. Same results at the Apple Store on line. a $40 Leather Case can double as a stand. A third party on eBay had an acrylic stand for $9.99.

Aha...I said to myself, an art supply store! I walked in the door and there sat a small easel, about the length of the iTouch. It came in black or a natural wood finish @ $2.75 each. It works great! Here is how it looked:

"Film Noir" on Netflix

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:28:00 +0000

I recently added "Film Noir" as a Genre on my Netflix account. Last night watched "I Wake Up Screaming" with Betty Grable and Victor Mature (1941). I kept an eye on the lighting, set decor and scene locations. It was also a pretty good picture. Betty was "HOT". at about age 25. I have many more in the queue.

Elements Of Film Noir

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:22:00 +0000

by Carl DiNello

Film Noir, derived from the French term meaning 'black film,' is a style and approach to the production of many classic black and white Hollywood crime movies. While opinions differ on its definition, there are a foundation of elements that are common to film noir.

Hollywood movies of the film noir genre are typically dark, suspense-filled, thrilling mystery films. Here are some additional elements that help identify true film noir.
A film noir can usually be identified by a distinct visual style. Since almost all of these films are from the black and white era of Hollywood, using dark colors to create contrast on screen was a common practice. Low-angle shots and Dutch camera angles are also very common. A Dutch camera angle is shot with a 'tilted' camera angle, and is most commonly used to portray tension or psychological uneasiness. Film noir quite often does not show a person directly. Instead, using disorientation by showing people reflected in a mirror, or with the use of unusual special effects. This visual style is used to add to the dark and gloomy nature of a film's plot.
When telling their story, film noir will use a variety of sequences that disrupt the usual narrative sequence. Flashbacks and flash-forwards are often used to provide background to a current scene or setting. In some instances, voice over narration may also be used. This narration was usually provided by the lead actor or protagonist in the film.

Film noir is also known for the creativity shown by its directors, story writers and cinematographers when adding a darker shade to the overall theme of a film.
Another quality that separates film noir from other genres of film is the storyline. A film noir storyline almost always has a murder or other crime as its central theme. The tone is dark, sometimes harrowing, and features an uneasy feeling. There is the crime investigation which is usually conducted by a private detective or a 'hard-boiled' police detective. Suspicions, accusations, betrayals and a healthy dose of the double-cross help provide the requisite twists and turns in noir films.
One of the most important elements of film noir is the 'femme fatale,' a dangerous woman who knows what she wants and just how to get it. The actresses who played these roles gained fame in their own right and many times deserved and received equal billing with the films star. There is a special appeal for their characters and they are indispensable to great film noir.

Film noirs almost always take place in an urban setting, usually large cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago, with the action taking place in bars, nightclubs, lounges, dimly-lit alleyways and streets in and around these cities. It is safe to assume that in a film noir, it will always be night and there will always be rain.
Owing to the dark themed plots that they feature, film noirs are fundamentally pessimistic. They portray the underbelly of society telling the stories of people who are ill-fated, although not usually as a result of their own wrongdoing.
While these elements may, to some, make the film noir genre seemingly undesirable, in the right hands they provide the ingredients for some great movies.

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New Pics!

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:15:00 +0000

New "BumLand Feature" Logo

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:13:00 +0000

Pics from my new Camera!

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:41:00 +0000

Here are two pictures from my basic 10.5 Mpxl camera, saved as "art"!

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:05:00 +0000

Bought a basic digital camera yesterday, the Vivitar X024, which came as a "Kit"... with tripod, case, etc. I'll carry this around to post pics online. Better than my cell phone. Comes with free software and seems to take nice shots and video. Going downtown to try it out! Next purchase a Digital Video Camera!

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 05:59:00 +0000

My current Film is back in production!

Delay in the new film "Killer Raine"

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:51:00 +0000

Lost my windows "Movie Maker" files in a PC crash. Now I have a new PC, faster and more reliable...Linux, not Windows!

I'll soon have a video camers and my own still camera to add shots to my web enhanced photos. Thank god they made "Audacity" in Linux!

Back to work.

12-18-10 Today completed the Audio Mix segment for "Killer Rain"

Happy Halloween!

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:33:00 +0000

Just in time for Halloween.... "I Hate Clowns" is here! Hey, look under your bed!

Quick & Dirty Halloween Avatars

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:53:00 +0000

I thought I'd make some "Halloween Avatars" for my Facebook page and Twitter accounts. It was so quick and easy, I thought I'd pass on some basic information. Each Avatar took about 10-15 minutes, tops!

First you need MS Paint and or a photo editing software like Photoshop, Gimp or some clone...I use Serif Photoplus.

Choose a photo of yourself, full face is the easiest. Then choose a clown, scary face, or draw your own. Adjust the color tone of each photo so they are close in color and tint...a few mouse clicks will do this.

Then bring up the first photo in MS Paint, expand the 'canvas' by dragging the bottom right corner. Then 'past from' in the edit bar the second picture into the larger canvas. Adjust the size of the 2nd photo with the 'stretch/skew command. Now both photos should be same basic size and color tone.

Using the 'select' tool, split one photo in half (you be join one right side and one left). In 'edit' click on 'cut'. Then paste and drag off to the side of the enlarged canvas. Repeat cut command on the second photo, opposite half. Past and drag this half and join it with the first. Voila a combined avatar!

Now save and then open this 'avatar' into your photo editing software. Chose the 'smudge' tool, and blue the connection 'line' of the two halves. How detailed you want to get, determines the final product, but remember Avatars are usually about 100 X 100 Pixels in size.

Here is the final product of my four Avatars...not Hollywood quality, but not a lot involved to create. So practice, have fun, and create!

"Clowns" (working title) is coming for Halloween!

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:22:00 +0000

I am working on the soundtrack and film "Clowns", trying to get it ready for Halloween 2010 and make it as creepy as possible. After all, we all hate or are scared of clowns, right?

I find it interesting if I think of a tile, it has already been used at least 2X before. What is up with that? i guess I could call it something not having to do with clowns, like "Dew Drops" or something? Uh huh.

Working on Projects

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:59:00 +0000

I have been working diligently on my two latest projects, "Clowns" and "Killer Raine". Basic layout is pretty complete, a few animations to go, sound track synchronization is a chore, but fun when it works.

As I work, I get new ideas and sometimes re-work sections. Like last night at 1:30 AM a fix for an animation problem occurred to me.

I need a microphone and/or head set because I want to try narration in part of the film and/or subtitles. I have also been looking for ways to add actual film clips into the production in parts. Once I have an actual digital video camera, that part may be moot. Well, that's how things stand as of today. Projects release date will be Christmas 2010.

Original Google movies moved to You Tube!

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:59:00 +0000

The original "films" of Revision 13 Productions are now all on you Tube in one place. Please enjoy, 2 additional films coming by Christmas 2010.

"Alone"

"Black Obscurity"

"God is God"

"The Warning"

"I Hate Clowns"

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:44:00 +0000

The following Logos, are copyrighted images for the exclusive use of Revision 13 Productions. No other use, without permission, is allowed.

Obsession and Desire in Film Noir

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:17:00 +0000

by: Laura Eggers
What makes a good film noir romance? And how is it different from, say, a romantic comedy or romantic drama?

A romance in any genre surely must have plenty of trouble and complications to create enough tension to captivate audiences.

The difference in classic film noir lies partially in the universe which the characters inhabit. Whether it's a seedy dive bar, a stuffy New York apartment, or a fancy house on Russian Hill, the noir ambiance pervades.

But film noir lovers are different too. They're not just two schmucks in love trying to make it work.

Instead, our protagonist is usually overcome with an obsessive and/or fatalistic desire. And, it's usually the male (except in Joan Crawford movies), who is the one haunted and driven.

And that's why the femme fatale is so prevalent in noir. She may be consciously or unconsciously seducing him into her web for her own desperate needs or she may be merely using him to further her own position in an underground world of crime. She often "belongs" to some more powerful, even evil kingpin.

Problem is, she usually falls for the very guy she set out to use and then the two of them are really in trouble. So, either she follows her heart and goes with the ever-suffering protagonist, thus incurring some form of mortal or legal danger for both of them, or she nobly sacrifices her own happiness to save her beloved.

Either way, it generally doesn't end well. But oh, how we love identifying with those fierce passions run amuck.

Other variations of the classic film noir love triangle involve a real sweet girl or wife, our male protagonist and the femme fatale.

Another common characteristic of film noir lovers is that our main guy knows he's going down, but just can't help himself. One or both of the lovers may be headed towards self-destruction, yet feels powerless or lacks the will to stop it.

Why are we so fascinated with film noir romances? Perhaps it's the irresistible fatalism these characters are caught up in, where the fragile promise of desire consummated is supplanted by an inner torment taken to the nth degree.

And for our voyeuristic pleasure, here are five examples of some favorite doomed-from-the-start film noir love affairs:

1. Johnny (Glenn Ford) and Gilda (Rita Hayworth) in "Gilda" (1946). The pain is palpable in this complex love triangle. Johnny's best friend and boss is Ballin (George MacCready), a man whose new bride happens to be Johnny's ex flame. He can't bear the way she treats his friend, but is also tormented by his own rekindled attraction to her and vice versa.

2. Mae Doyle (Barbara Stanwyk) and Earl (Robert Ryan) in "Clash By Night" (1952). Mae Doyle tires of her new nice- guy husband and goes after his dark and moody friend Earl. They embark on a torrid, unhappy affair.

3. Mark (Dana Andrews) and Laura (Gene Tierney) in "Laura" (1944). Quietly intense detective Mark McPherson falls hard for the beautiful woman in a portrait who is supposedly dead. His obsession grows as he investigates her things and the men in her life.

4. Helen (Claire Trevor) and Sam (Lawrence Tierney) in "Born to Kill" (1947). He's a killer and she knows it, but Helen and Sam are fiercely attracted. She tries to avoid him since she's already engaged, so he goes after her rich sister instead. This only incites their passion and things get lethal.

5. Jeff (Glenn Ford again) and Vicki (Gloria Graham) in "Human Desire" (1954). Jeff's the nice-guy train engineer who gets sucked into murder and mayhem by the irrepressible Vicki, whose husband Carl (Broderick Crawford) is obsessed with jealousy and suspicion.

As these films illustrate, a film noir "romance" is rarely a just a sweet love affair which happens to be set in a dark alley. Rather, it's usually a desperate attraction between two otherwise alienated souls who find a rare kinship in one another. But due to circumstances of their noir universe (whether external or internal), it seems their union can only lead to destruction, whether to themselves or to others.

About The Author

Laura Eggers operates Film Noir Alley, a site which is a resource to help film noir fans find books, music, dvds and posters. Also delves into specific psychological aspects of film noir, such as strangest scenes, passions, obsessions, oddball characters, deviant relationships, and more. http://www.film-noir-alley.com. This article may be reprinted with this "About The Author" box included.

10 Excellent Open Source and Free Alternatives to Photoshop

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:15:00 +0000

Adobe Photoshop is a given in any designer’s wish list, and it comes with a host of features that allow for excellent and professional photo editing. The biggest obstacle to any designer who wants Photoshop is the price, which can be prohibitive. Fortunately there are a number of open source (and completely free) programs out there that do much of what Photoshop can, and sometimes more.

In this collection, you will find 10 excellent examples of open source and free alternatives to Adobe Photoshop.

This guest post for Six Revisions was written by Daniel Shain from LaptopLogic.com. At LaptopLogic you can have a look at the best gaming laptops and go through the latest laptop reviews.

1. GIMP

GIMP stands for “GNU image manipulation program”, and it is one of the oldest and most well known alternatives to Photoshop in existence. Although it doesn’t quite have all of them, you’ll find most of the features included in Photoshop somewhere in GIMP. GIMP is cross platform and supported by a large community.

If just having the feature set isn’t enough for you, there is an alternative based on GIMP known as GIMPShop. It’s the same as GIMP, except the layout has been structured as close to Photoshop as possible, so anyone making the transition should still feel right at home.

2. Krita

Krita has been lauded for ease of use and won the Akademy Award for Best Application in 2006. Part of the Koffice suite for Linux, Krita is slightly less powerful than both Photoshop and GIMP, but does contain some unique features.

3. Paint.NET

Paint.NET has grown out of a simple replacement for the well known MSPaint into a fully featured open source image editor with a wide support base. You’ll need Windows to run Paint.NET.
4. ChocoFlop

ChocoFlop is a design application designed exclusively for Mac, optimized for Mac architecture. It’s quick and fairly well featured. This program won’t always be free, but until a stable version is released (it’s currently in beta) they are allowing free use. The program works pretty well as is, and if you’re the type who doesn’t mind an occasional bug it’s certainly worth a look.

5. Cinepaint

Cinepaint is designed primarily for video often used to make animated feature films by major studios, but it is also a great image editor capable of high fidelity 32 bit color. Currently there is no stable version for Windows.

6. Pixia

Pixia was originally designed in Japanese but English versions now exist for this rich editor. Although the original focus was on anime/manga, it is a very capable editor in general. Some of the features are a little counter intuitive, but there are plenty of English tutorials available now if you want to give it a shot. The website seems to have changed recently, so be sure to use our link if you don’t want a Japanese error message. Pixia works for Windows.

7. Pixen

Pixen is designed as a pixel artist’s dream, but has expanded into a smooth and well featured overall editor. It’s definitely best at animation though, if that’s your style. Pixen is Mac (10.4x or later) only.

8. Picnik

Picnik is a web based photo editor that has recently taken off due to a partnership with Flickr. It has all the basic features plus a few advanced ones like layers and special effects. It is cross platform since you only need a browser.

9. Splashup

Another web based application, Splashup has a strong set of features (including those layers) and will remind you somewhat of Photoshop. It integrates easily with photo sharing websites and just like the above, is cross platform.

10. Adobe Photoshop Express

Adobe actually has a free web based photo editor of their own. It has all the basic functionality you’d expect as well as a few advanced features (sadly though, no layers), and interfaces well with a number of photo sharing websites. Again, completely cross platform.

Your favorite open source/free image editor?

There are many excellent open source and free alternative photo editors out there, and if your favorite isn’t on the list – why don’t you tell us about it in the comments?

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Calypso Cuisine Catering

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:12:00 +0000

Working on a new "catering" logo for a client, here is attempt #8....they don't vary by much, in a layout sense. I varied the background slightly, kind and size of birds, size and style of font. Just sent then to the client, and will wait to hear the feedback.

Evolution of a Logo

noreply@blogger.com (G. M. Mäkelä) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:41:00 +0000

I've designed Logos since 1974, beginning with my first corporation "Beta Plastics, Inc", Then my next "Teckna Marketing Corporation", until finally the last of my own as Teckna Design/Builders.

I done advertising and corporate work, for major clients in the mid 1970's to 1980's in all types of media.

Since I began blogging in 2005, I have changed logos & avatars a few times. It has been an evolution of my own basic appearence, and yes, I have obviously aged!