Entries from July 2008

Monday, July 28th, 2008

Blu-ray Sales Up 300%

No need to worry about Blu-ray format say industry experts. BD titles have already sold over $200 million in 2008.
First the bad news - the U.S. economy ain’t all roses lately. The good news? Home entertainment spending is rolling right along with over $6 billion spent on DVD on Blu-ray discs alone. Add in rentals […]

Monday, July 21st, 2008

The Importance of Lighting in Photos & Videos

When taking photos (and videos) lighting is one of the most important elements of a “good shot”. There’s not a talented professional photographer or motion picture cinematographer that doesn’t understand this.
Jefferson Graham, the USA Today tech reporter, explains how to get the best lighting for your pictures in the summer sun. Jefferson highlights five basic lighting […]

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Seeing photo of baby’s smile gives mom a high

The soft, round cheeks. The dimpled hands that clutch at your finger. The sweet, warm smell of their heads.
Most mothers agree that the sight of their babies can be intoxicating, or even addictive. A new study from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston explains the neurological roots of maternal bonding.
In a study of 28 […]