Art Geek Zoo Polytechnicast

Art Geek Zoo Polytechnicast http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com Most recent posts at Art Geek Zoo Polytechnicast posterous.com Copyright 2010 Rob StenzingerArt,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintingArts/Visual ArtsGames & HobbiesMusicTechnology/Podcastingrob@artgeekzoo.comRob StenzingerRob StenzingernoArt,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintingBehind the scenes and topics related to the music-fantasy-adventure comic Art Geek ZooTopics related to Art Geek Zoo, behind the scenes of making the comic, and more. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:23:00 -0800 Polytechnicast - A One-Off Solution http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/lrEzh46w47U/polytechnicast-a-one-off-solution http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-a-one-off-solution <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast_-_a_one-off_solution_cover_art" height="600" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-23/ekvsawecGxBAodIrFyxhpGevgnsnyJkiClxznsaojizosEdmwifGoEmHgxGD/Polytechnicast_-_A_One-Off_Solution_cover_art.png.scaled980.png" width="601" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share an overiew of the technical details of my move from Google App Engine to Squarespace. It’s a bit about RSS, XML, why text formats rock and how web browsers are a fantastic place to build a little one-use data transformation.</p> <h3>Links Mentioned and Related Links</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://agz.me">Art Geek Zoo</a></li> <li><a href="http://code.google.com/appengine/">Google App Engine</a></li> <li><a href="http://code.google.com/chrome/devtools/docs/console.html">Google Chrome’s JavaScript Console</a></li> <li><a href="https://gist.github.com/1897897">The Script I Used to Transform My Blog Feed to Wordpress Export Format</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a> and workshops at <a href="http://leanintoart.com/rob-stenzinger">Lean Into Art</a></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-a-one-off-solution"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_A_One-Off_Solution.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-a-one-off-solution">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-a-one-off-solution">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=lrEzh46w47U:IJT6Mo0aUFA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=lrEzh46w47U:IJT6Mo0aUFA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=lrEzh46w47U:IJT6Mo0aUFA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=lrEzh46w47U:IJT6Mo0aUFA:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/lrEzh46w47U" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share an overiew of the technical details of my move from Google App Engine to Squarespace. It’s a bit about RSS, XML, why text formats rock and how web browsers are a fantastic place to build a little one-usRob Stenzinger In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share an overiew of the technical details of my move from Google App Engine to Squarespace. It’s a bit about RSS, XML, why text formats rock and how web browsers are a fantastic place to build a little one-use data transformation. Links Mentioned and Related Links Art Geek Zoo Google App Engine Google Chrome’s JavaScript Console The Script I Used to Transform My Blog Feed to Wordpress Export Format Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com and workshops at Lean Into Art Polytechnicast_-_A_One-Off_Solution.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-a-one-off-solution Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:04:00 -0800 Polytechnicast - Moving Away from Google App Engine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/bE2BZG06hdo/polytechnicast-moving-away-from-google-app-en http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-moving-away-from-google-app-en <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast_-_google_appengine_-_album_art" height="500" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-02-08/aIfafHzmDGBysuFFarpJzouCFqvEikbirAsowIkhigddGhjCbJHHJImdjfIE/polytechnicast_-_google_appengine_-_album_art.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="500" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share an overview of why I moved my comic to Google App Engine and how things evolved to considering moving away from that platform. I’m leaning toward moving to S3 or GitHub, using a static generated blog styled as a web comic approach. Then again, Tumblr is a pretty tempting option!</p> <p>Along the way I give an overview of why I chose a cloud computing platform, my initial move from Wordpress and shared hosting.</p> <p>I haven’t made my final choice, feel free to tweet, email, or comment your recommendations!</p> <h3>Links Mentioned and Related Links</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artgeekzoo.com">Art Geek Zoo Comics (currently on Google App Engine)</a></li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing">Cloud Computing</a></li> <li><a href="http://code.google.com/appengine/">Google App Engine</a></li> <li><a href="http://code.google.com/p/comicaster/">Comicaster</a></li> <li><a href="http://code.google.com/p/cpedialog/">Cpedialog</a></li> <li><a href="https://github.com/k7d/approcket">Approcket</a></li> <li><a href="http://webcomicalliance.com">Web Comic Alliance</a></li> <li><a href="http://sfs.dotcom-monitor.com">Site Fight Site</a></li> <li><a href="http://wordpress.org/">Wordpress</a></li> <li><a href="http://comicpress.org/">Comicpress</a></li> <li><a href="http://thefront.me">Tumblr comic hosting example, Jerzy Drozd’s The Front</a></li> <li><a href="http://aws.typepad.com/aws/2011/02/host-your-static-website-on-amazon-s3.html">Considering Amazon S3</a></li> <li><a href="https://github.com/blog/272-github-pages">Considering GitHub Pages</a></li> <li><a href="http://jekyllbootstrap.com/usage/deployment-and-hosting.html">Considering Jekyll</a></li> <li><a href="https://github.com/imathis/octopress">Considering Octopress</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a> and workshops at <a href="http://leanintoart.com/rob-stenzinger">Lean Into Art</a></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-moving-away-from-google-app-en"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Moving_Away_from_Google_App_Engine.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-moving-away-from-google-app-en">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-moving-away-from-google-app-en">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=bE2BZG06hdo:72MhPvsafNA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=bE2BZG06hdo:72MhPvsafNA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=bE2BZG06hdo:72MhPvsafNA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=bE2BZG06hdo:72MhPvsafNA:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/bE2BZG06hdo" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share an overview of why I moved my comic to Google App Engine and how things evolved to considering moving away from that platform. I’m leaning toward moving to S3 or GitHub, using a static generated blog stRob Stenzinger In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share an overview of why I moved my comic to Google App Engine and how things evolved to considering moving away from that platform. I’m leaning toward moving to S3 or GitHub, using a static generated blog styled as a web comic approach. Then again, Tumblr is a pretty tempting option! Along the way I give an overview of why I chose a cloud computing platform, my initial move from Wordpress and shared hosting. I haven’t made my final choice, feel free to tweet, email, or comment your recommendations! Links Mentioned and Related Links Art Geek Zoo Comics (currently on Google App Engine) Cloud Computing Google App Engine Comicaster Cpedialog Approcket Web Comic Alliance Site Fight Site Wordpress Comicpress Tumblr comic hosting example, Jerzy Drozd’s The Front Considering Amazon S3 Considering GitHub Pages Considering Jekyll Considering Octopress Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com and workshops at Lean Into Art Polytechnicast_-_Moving_Away_from_Google_App_Engine.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-moving-away-from-google-app-en Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Polytechnicast - Hunting for and Interviewing with Clients http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/wNwFOJHWaFI/polytechnicast-hunting-for-and-interviewing-w http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-hunting-for-and-interviewing-w <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast---hunting-for-and-interviewing-with-clients" height="500" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-01-30/akDuCdDaJHGEahjbFAesAbgnEhebBdGFvzoBAmyoicswkvztloGvIlnGgpcc/Polytechnicast---Hunting-for-and-Interviewing-with-Clients.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="500" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share thoughts on seeking a job doing what I love, serving a community I care about, using tools and methods I believe in, to engage in a fair and sustainable trade.</p> <p>Along the way I share observations on the process of job/contract hunting and some of the tools I find helpful.</p> <h3>Links Mentioned</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artgeekzoo.com/the-persistence-lair-journals---independent-voice/jump/">Comic - Independent Voice </a>(the first place I published my “do what I love mantra”)</li> <li><a href="http://stenzingersoftware.appspot.com/portfolio/robstenzinger.html">My Illustration Portfolio</a></li> <li><a href="http://stenzingersoftware.appspot.com/portfolio/robstenzinger-gallery2.html">My Interactive/UI/UX/Game Design Portfolio</a></li> <li><a href="http://prezi.com/">Prezi</a> - a good tool to rapidly create interesting looking portfolios for online and print.</li> <li>Prezi Portfolio of Sample Work Products (<a href="mailto:rob.stenzinger@stenzingersoftware.com">available on request</a>)</li> <li><a href="http://vimeo.com/34384472">Rob’s Video Application to Lullabot</a> on Vimeo</li> <li>Search tools: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/?q=studio+150+glassdoor">Combine Google with Glassdoor</a></li> <li><a href="http://duckduckgo.com/">Break out of your search bubble via Duck Duck Go</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Tools I use to manage reusable email sections and templates: <ul> <li><a href="http://brettterpstra.com/project/nvalt/">NvALT</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.smilesoftware.com/TextExpander/">TextExpander</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a> and workshops at <a href="http://leanintoart.com/rob-stenzinger">Lean Into Art</a></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/private/dzdHhDGynB"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Hunting_for_and_Interviewing_with_Clients.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/private/dzdHhDGynB">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-hunting-for-and-interviewing-w">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=wNwFOJHWaFI:cbiokekCELc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=wNwFOJHWaFI:cbiokekCELc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=wNwFOJHWaFI:cbiokekCELc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=wNwFOJHWaFI:cbiokekCELc:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/wNwFOJHWaFI" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share thoughts on seeking a job doing what I love, serving a community I care about, using tools and methods I believe in, to engage in a fair and sustainable trade. Along the way I share observations on the pRob Stenzinger In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share thoughts on seeking a job doing what I love, serving a community I care about, using tools and methods I believe in, to engage in a fair and sustainable trade. Along the way I share observations on the process of job/contract hunting and some of the tools I find helpful. Links Mentioned Comic - Independent Voice (the first place I published my “do what I love mantra”) My Illustration Portfolio My Interactive/UI/UX/Game Design Portfolio Prezi - a good tool to rapidly create interesting looking portfolios for online and print. Prezi Portfolio of Sample Work Products (available on request) Rob’s Video Application to Lullabot on Vimeo Search tools: Combine Google with Glassdoor Break out of your search bubble via Duck Duck Go Tools I use to manage reusable email sections and templates: NvALT TextExpander Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com and workshops at Lean Into Art Polytechnicast_-_Hunting_for_and_Interviewing_with_Clients.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-hunting-for-and-interviewing-w Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:19:00 -0800 Polytechnicast - Preparing and Topic Potpourri http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/W1rhBL9TZcs/polytechnicast-preparing-and-topic-potpourri http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-preparing-and-topic-potpourri <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast_-_album_art_-_preparation_and_topic_potpourri-1" height="499" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-01-30/gucorbbsaBbFfsAsgtkkteDCpjareBFgagBcceBuFumfeAblwfroCniuJnqm/polytechnicast_-_album_art_-_preparation_and_topic_potpourri-1.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="499" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode of the Polytechnicast I have “preparing” on the mind. Working on a few projects simultaneously I find myself in the cycle of preparing, making, and finding useful connections between my projects quite often.</p> <p>In addition to "preparing", this episode is also a bit of Topic Potpourri! </p> <h3>Links Mentioned and Links That Came to Mind While Writing These Show Notes</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Esselte-Ess-63519-Hand-Storage-Card/dp/B0018KKIMG/ref=sr_1_2?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1327957479&sr=1-2">Oxford Notecard Pocket</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mead-5-Inch-Index-Cards-63350/dp/B0010XUO52/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327957450&sr=8-1">Notecards</a></li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hipster_PDA">Hipster PDA</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Plain-Reporter-9cm-14cm/dp/8883705505">Moleskine Plain Reporter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.webcomicalliance.com/">Web Comic Alliance</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbC4gqZGPSY">Ira Glass on the Creative Process</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aadl.org/node/202695">Ann Arbor District Library Comic Artist Forum</a></li> <li><a href="http://macpowerusers.com/2012/01/mpu-070-working-with-automator/">Mac Power Users Podcast - Automating</a></li> <li><a href="http://sikuli.org/">Sikuli</a> - open source/free deskop automation via screen capture</li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rube_Goldberg">Rube Goldberg</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a> and workshops at <a href="http://leanintoart.com/rob-stenzinger">Lean Into Art</a></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-preparing-and-topic-potpourri"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Preparing.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-preparing-and-topic-potpourri">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-preparing-and-topic-potpourri">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=W1rhBL9TZcs:wepuPlwUyUM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=W1rhBL9TZcs:wepuPlwUyUM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=W1rhBL9TZcs:wepuPlwUyUM:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=W1rhBL9TZcs:wepuPlwUyUM:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/W1rhBL9TZcs" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode of the Polytechnicast I have “preparing” on the mind. Working on a few projects simultaneously I find myself in the cycle of preparing, making, and finding useful connections between my projects quite often. In addition to "prRob Stenzinger In this episode of the Polytechnicast I have “preparing” on the mind. Working on a few projects simultaneously I find myself in the cycle of preparing, making, and finding useful connections between my projects quite often. In addition to "preparing", this episode is also a bit of Topic Potpourri!  Links Mentioned and Links That Came to Mind While Writing These Show Notes Oxford Notecard Pocket Notecards Hipster PDA Moleskine Plain Reporter Web Comic Alliance Ira Glass on the Creative Process Ann Arbor District Library Comic Artist Forum Mac Power Users Podcast - Automating Sikuli - open source/free deskop automation via screen capture Rube Goldberg Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com and workshops at Lean Into Art Polytechnicast_-_Preparing.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-preparing-and-topic-potpourri Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Polytechnicast - Service of a Game http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/IjhBaSd-uL0/polytechnicast-service-of-a-game http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-service-of-a-game <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast_-_service_of_a_game_-_guitar_fretter" height="500" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-01-11/zhEHGalEDkAAroqudmBdcHbjmjhpHplaijFDcgodExhznblFIjdFtIAADExI/polytechnicast_-_service_of_a_game_-_guitar_fretter.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="500" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode of the Polytechnicast, I delve into some behind the scenes planning and development I do to support Guitar Fretter.</p> <p>Recently I received an email from an Android user who is rather good at the game. On her Android device once she gets past level 12 or so the game has problems. I share details on how I’ll tackle that issue, ponder the complexities of the Android market, future updates for Guitar Fretter and behind the scenes thoughts on Guitar Fretter’s game design.</p> <h3>Links Mentioned and Links That Came to Mind While Writing These Show Notes</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://guitarfretter.com">Guitar Fretter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.anscamobile.com/">Corona SDK - the tool I used to build Guitar Fretter</a></li> <li><a href="http://blog.anscamobile.com/2010/08/guitar-fretter-creator-talks-making-cross-platform-games-that-feel-good-with-corona/">Interview of Rob Stenzinger for the Ansca (maker of the Corona SDK) Blog</a></li> <li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/guitar-fretter/id382970995?mt=8">Guitar Fretter - iTunes App Store</a></li> <li><a href="https://market.android.com/details?id=com.stenzingersoftware.games.guitarfretter">Guitar Fretter - Android Market</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stenzinger-Software-LLC-Guitar-Fretter/dp/B0050E2I1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=mobile-apps&qid=1306511268&sr=8-1">Guitar Fretter - Amazon Appstore</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/private/xhuewtHJwe"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Service_of_a_Game.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/private/xhuewtHJwe">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-service-of-a-game">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=IjhBaSd-uL0:JZS8Bg3ra5U:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=IjhBaSd-uL0:JZS8Bg3ra5U:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=IjhBaSd-uL0:JZS8Bg3ra5U:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=IjhBaSd-uL0:JZS8Bg3ra5U:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/IjhBaSd-uL0" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode of the Polytechnicast, I delve into some behind the scenes planning and development I do to support Guitar Fretter. Recently I received an email from an Android user who is rather good at the game. On her Android device once she gets pastRob Stenzinger In this episode of the Polytechnicast, I delve into some behind the scenes planning and development I do to support Guitar Fretter. Recently I received an email from an Android user who is rather good at the game. On her Android device once she gets past level 12 or so the game has problems. I share details on how I’ll tackle that issue, ponder the complexities of the Android market, future updates for Guitar Fretter and behind the scenes thoughts on Guitar Fretter’s game design. Links Mentioned and Links That Came to Mind While Writing These Show Notes Guitar Fretter Corona SDK - the tool I used to build Guitar Fretter Interview of Rob Stenzinger for the Ansca (maker of the Corona SDK) Blog Guitar Fretter - iTunes App Store Guitar Fretter - Android Market Guitar Fretter - Amazon Appstore Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com Polytechnicast_-_Service_of_a_Game.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-service-of-a-game Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:44:00 -0800 Polytechnicast - Jumping into Clojure with Special Guest Craig Andera http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/8DCTP6x70-w/polytechnicast-jumping-into-clojure-with-spec http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-jumping-into-clojure-with-spec <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Clojure_-_polytechnicast_logo1-1" height="500" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2012-01-09/AwnwpxqCqkirCgAoBEckjjfCxoFkBhimjomfavosAkmjHzDaclDHAwziqeka/clojure_-_polytechnicast_logo1-1.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="500" /> </div> In this episode of the Polytechnicast I’m joined by special guest Craig Andera for a totally unscripted tutorial session on programming Clojure. Clojure happens to be Craig’s programming language of choice.</p> <p>Clojure is a very different coding experience for someone like me who’s into Lua, Python, JavaScript, and ActionScript. Before this podcast I hadn’t written a single line of Clojure - now I feel I have a grasp on the basics.</p> <p>This is an episode I hope will be interesting whether you’re curious about getting into coding, familiar with coding and are wondering about Clojure, or curious to see how I explore an unfamiliar coding language.</p> <p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34821778?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="443" width="591"></iframe></p> <h3>Links Mentioned</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://clojure.org/">Clojure</a> - a Lisp-like programming language</li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/craigandera">Craig Andera on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://craigandera.blogspot.com/">Craig’s Blog</a></li> <li>Think Relevance <a href="http://thinkrelevance.com/blog/">Blog</a> and <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/thinkrelevance/podcast">Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://tryclj.com/">Try Clojure - used this for the demo</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.4clojure.com/">4 Clojure - almost used this for the demo, requires signup</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.pluralsight-training.net/microsoft/courses/TableOfContents?courseName=clojure-concurrency-tutorial">Craig’s Clojure Tutorial (available for free from Pluralsight)</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-jumping-into-clojure-with-spec"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Jump_into_Clojure_with_Special_Guest_Craig_Andera.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-jumping-into-clojure-with-spec">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-jumping-into-clojure-with-spec">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=8DCTP6x70-w:xV6N88cDcQI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=8DCTP6x70-w:xV6N88cDcQI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=8DCTP6x70-w:xV6N88cDcQI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=8DCTP6x70-w:xV6N88cDcQI:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/8DCTP6x70-w" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode of the Polytechnicast I’m joined by special guest Craig Andera for a totally unscripted tutorial session on programming Clojure. Clojure happens to be Craig’s programming language of choice. Clojure is a very different coding Rob Stenzinger In this episode of the Polytechnicast I’m joined by special guest Craig Andera for a totally unscripted tutorial session on programming Clojure. Clojure happens to be Craig’s programming language of choice. Clojure is a very different coding experience for someone like me who’s into Lua, Python, JavaScript, and ActionScript. Before this podcast I hadn’t written a single line of Clojure - now I feel I have a grasp on the basics. This is an episode I hope will be interesting whether you’re curious about getting into coding, familiar with coding and are wondering about Clojure, or curious to see how I explore an unfamiliar coding language. Links Mentioned Clojure - a Lisp-like programming language Craig Andera on Twitter Craig’s Blog Think Relevance Blog and Podcast Try Clojure - used this for the demo 4 Clojure - almost used this for the demo, requires signup Craig’s Clojure Tutorial (available for free from Pluralsight) Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com   Polytechnicast_-_Jump_into_Clojure_with_Special_Guest_Craig_Andera.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-jumping-into-clojure-with-spec Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:59:00 -0800 Polytechnicast - Making Comics in Adobe Illustrator w/guest Javen Ackerman http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/rYyopJXO_pA/polytechnicast-making-comics-in-adobe-illustr http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-making-comics-in-adobe-illustr <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast-javen" height="910" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-27/GsqHzJsJkrznyFfegfDmrtEmqCJgHGoFjGwqkFpDHforlHJtCJGIuqokpDHB/Polytechnicast-Javen.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="909" /> </div> </p> <p>(#comics, #adobe illustrator, #art process, #making comics)</p> <p>In this audio+video episode of the Polytechnicast I’m joined by special guest <strong>Javen Ackerman, </strong>creator of the comics<strong> The Winchcombe </strong>and<strong> Q Burger!</strong> In recent years, Javen has made Adobe Illustrator the main tool he uses to produce comics. We chat about his process and in the video you'll see him demonstrate his techniques and get a glimpse of how he takes full advantage of Adobe Illustrator to work quickly and efficiently.</p> <p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34272342?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=E0E6CE" frameborder="0" height="353" width="470"></iframe></p> <h3><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-making-comics-in-adobe-illustr"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Making_Comics_in_Adobe_Illustrator_Start_to_Finish_with_Javen_Ackerman.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-making-comics-in-adobe-illustr">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </h3> <h3>Links Mentioned</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://thewinchcombe.com">The Winchcombe</a></li> <li><a href="http://qburger.com">Q Burger</a></li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/qburger">Javen Ackerman on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/ftam-designing-sound-adobe/">Jerzy Drozd’s Adobe Illustrator Comic Sound FX + Lettering Workshop</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhsqRjBehmw">Scott McCloud Lettering Tutorials</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.blambot.com/grammar.shtml">Blambot Comic Grammar and Tradition</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a></p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-making-comics-in-adobe-illustr">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=rYyopJXO_pA:RlVLEFcp1og:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=rYyopJXO_pA:RlVLEFcp1og:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=rYyopJXO_pA:RlVLEFcp1og:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=rYyopJXO_pA:RlVLEFcp1og:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/rYyopJXO_pA" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no (#comics, #adobe illustrator, #art process, #making comics) In this audio+video episode of the Polytechnicast I’m joined by special guest Javen Ackerman, creator of the comics The Winchcombe and Q Burger! In recent years, Javen has made Adobe IllusRob Stenzinger (#comics, #adobe illustrator, #art process, #making comics) In this audio+video episode of the Polytechnicast I’m joined by special guest Javen Ackerman, creator of the comics The Winchcombe and Q Burger! In recent years, Javen has made Adobe Illustrator the main tool he uses to produce comics. We chat about his process and in the video you'll see him demonstrate his techniques and get a glimpse of how he takes full advantage of Adobe Illustrator to work quickly and efficiently. Polytechnicast_-_Making_Comics_in_Adobe_Illustrator_Start_to_Finish_with_Javen_Ackerman.mp3 Listen on Posterous Links Mentioned The Winchcombe Q Burger Javen Ackerman on Twitter Jerzy Drozd’s Adobe Illustrator Comic Sound FX + Lettering Workshop Scott McCloud Lettering Tutorials Blambot Comic Grammar and Tradition Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-making-comics-in-adobe-illustr Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:44:00 -0800 Polytechnicast - Keep Moving http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/6iV9-H5nC74/polytechnicast-keep-moving http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-keep-moving <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast_-_keep_moving_-_album_art" height="712" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-12/wGHzxFDJsBgeciFkmrJpBmlavdvBapHanwzvvhjdaJiDtjedFccdaCBrsnvI/polytechnicast_-_keep_moving_-_album_art.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="712" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode of the Polytechnicast is more art-journal than art-thesis. I share how I’m feeling good-yet-still-recovering from 30 classes in 30 days, some reflections on 30 Classes, and other November-timed art challenges.</p> <h3>Links Mentioned</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/30-classes-in-30-days">30 classes in 30 days</a></li> <li><a href="http://comicsaregreat.com/">Jerzy Drozd</a></li> <li><a href="http://pcweenies.com/">Krishna Sadasivam</a> <a href="http://www.30characters.com/author/pcweenies">participated in 30 Characters</a></li> <li><a href="http://tylerjamescomics.com/">Tyler James</a> <a href="http://www.30characters.com/author/admin/">participant and founder of 30 Characters</a></li> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/creating-crazy-characters/">Creating Crazy Characters</a></li> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/cf3030">Comics Fundamentals</a></li> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/creating-compelling-characters/">Creating Compelling Characters</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org/">NaNoWriMo</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.30characters.com/">30 Characters in 30 days</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.30characters.com/characters-gallery/">30 Characters Gallery - an alternate way to browse and search 30 Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/craigandera">Craig Andera</a></li> <li><a href="https://gist.github.com/1370246">100 Days of Hacking</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-keep-moving"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Keep_Moving.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-keep-moving">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-keep-moving">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=6iV9-H5nC74:P_WcOcFFOG4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=6iV9-H5nC74:P_WcOcFFOG4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=6iV9-H5nC74:P_WcOcFFOG4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=6iV9-H5nC74:P_WcOcFFOG4:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/6iV9-H5nC74" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode of the Polytechnicast is more art-journal than art-thesis. I share how I’m feeling good-yet-still-recovering from 30 classes in 30 days, some reflections on 30 Classes, and other November-timed art challenges. Links Mentioned 30 claRob Stenzinger In this episode of the Polytechnicast is more art-journal than art-thesis. I share how I’m feeling good-yet-still-recovering from 30 classes in 30 days, some reflections on 30 Classes, and other November-timed art challenges. Links Mentioned 30 classes in 30 days Jerzy Drozd Krishna Sadasivam participated in 30 Characters Tyler James participant and founder of 30 Characters Creating Crazy Characters Comics Fundamentals Creating Compelling Characters NaNoWriMo 30 Characters in 30 days 30 Characters Gallery - an alternate way to browse and search 30 Characters Craig Andera 100 Days of Hacking Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com Polytechnicast_-_Keep_Moving.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-keep-moving Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:14:00 -0700 Polytechnicast - Jonathan Rector on Exploring Manga Studio http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/THiSkEtzZAM/polytechnicast-jonathan-rector-on-exploring-m http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-jonathan-rector-on-exploring-m <p> <h1><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Jonathan_rector_-_manga_studio" height="300" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-10-30/awebqIcekumeBDCpzfdmDzDidaBDnhcAhukoBHuqmsdvFIeucFljcIyhehnq/Jonathan_Rector_-_Manga_Studio.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="300" /> </div> </h1> <p>In this episode of the Polytechnicast I’m joined by comic artist Jonathan Rector. We chat about his recent delving into Manga Studio, how he used it for his 24 Hour Comic, what it’s like when you’re coming from an Adobe Photoshop background, and about using only digital tools to make comics.</p> <h3>Links Mentioned</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/artbyjar">Jonathan Rector on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/jonathanrector">Scribbles With Jonathan - LIVE!</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqCBoJncE_Q">Scribbles With Jonathan On Youtube</a></li> <li><a href="http://thestandardcomic.com/about/">The Standard - Comic</a> and <a href="http://www.comixtribe.com/2011/10/11/setting-the-standard-at-the-new-york-comic-con/">ComixTribe Writeup on The Standard</a></li> <li><a href="http://thestandardcomic.com/2011/04/28/drawing-the-standard-an-interview-with-jonathan-rector/">Interview with Jonathan about Drawing The Standard</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.herocode.net/">The Hero Code - Comic</a> and <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/556628777/the-hero-code-1">The Hero Code’s Successful Kickstarter Project</a></li> <li><a href="http://888toto.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d3kvhjv">Free Manga Studio Custom Brushes</a></li> <li><a href="http://artandstorypodcast.com/" title="Art &amp; Story: The Show That Digs Deep Into The Craft Of Cartooning">Art and Story Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/DC-Comics-Guide-Digitally-Drawing/dp/0823099237">DC Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics</a></li> <li><a href="http://jonathanrectorart.blogspot.com/2011/10/24-hour-comic-book-pages.html">Jonathan Rector’s 24 Hour Comic</a></li> <li><a href="http://jonathanrectorart.blogspot.com/2011/09/perspective-rulers-in-manga-studio.html">Jonathan Demos Perspective Rules in Manga Studio</a></li> <li><a href="http://pcweenies.com/tag/mac-os-x/">Krishna Sadasivam Blogs About Mac OSX Utilities</a> and <a href="http://pcweenies.com/2010/11/05/review-foreversave/">Krishna’s review of ForeverSave</a></li> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/30-classes-in-30-days/">Lean Into Art and 30 Classes in 30 Days</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-jonathan-rector-on-exploring-m"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Jonathan_Rector_on_Exploring_Manga_Studio.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-jonathan-rector-on-exploring-m">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-jonathan-rector-on-exploring-m">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=THiSkEtzZAM:Ka7RkzvkC5E:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=THiSkEtzZAM:Ka7RkzvkC5E:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=THiSkEtzZAM:Ka7RkzvkC5E:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=THiSkEtzZAM:Ka7RkzvkC5E:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/THiSkEtzZAM" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode of the Polytechnicast I’m joined by comic artist Jonathan Rector. We chat about his recent delving into Manga Studio, how he used it for his 24 Hour Comic, what it’s like when you’re coming from an Adobe Photoshop backgrRob Stenzinger In this episode of the Polytechnicast I’m joined by comic artist Jonathan Rector. We chat about his recent delving into Manga Studio, how he used it for his 24 Hour Comic, what it’s like when you’re coming from an Adobe Photoshop background, and about using only digital tools to make comics. Links Mentioned Jonathan Rector on Twitter Scribbles With Jonathan - LIVE! and Scribbles With Jonathan On Youtube The Standard - Comic and ComixTribe Writeup on The Standard Interview with Jonathan about Drawing The Standard The Hero Code - Comic and The Hero Code’s Successful Kickstarter Project Free Manga Studio Custom Brushes Art and Story Podcast DC Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics Jonathan Rector’s 24 Hour Comic Jonathan Demos Perspective Rules in Manga Studio Krishna Sadasivam Blogs About Mac OSX Utilities and Krishna’s review of ForeverSave Lean Into Art and 30 Classes in 30 Days Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com Polytechnicast_-_Jonathan_Rector_on_Exploring_Manga_Studio.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-jonathan-rector-on-exploring-m Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:10:40 -0700 Polytechnicast - Manga Studio First Impressions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/km-BBAUzl1U/polytechnicast-manga-studio-first-impressions http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-manga-studio-first-impressions <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Manga_studio_ex_-_first_impressions" height="339" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-10-20/pqAudnqwuCJIectczjBooFEFjmyuAyaukimkJezzdCnneAktJodxEzqinnAg/Manga_Studio_EX_-_First_Impressions.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="343" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode I reflect on my first few weeks of using of Manga Studio.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html" title="Adobe Photoshop CS5, our latest picture and image editor software">Adobe Photoshop</a></li> <li><a href="http://manga.smithmicro.com/" title="Manga Studio Debut Software - Anyone Can Create Manga and Comic Art">Manga Studio</a></li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bizarro" title="Bizarro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia">Bizarro</a></li> <li><a href="http://pcweenies.com/about-2/" title="The PC Weenies - About the cartoonist&#8230;">Krishna Sadasivam of PC Weenies</a></li> <li><a href="http://jonathanrectorart.blogspot.com/" title="Jonathan Rector Art Blog">Jonathan Rector</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.1977thecomic.com/comic-archives-1/the-artist/" title="About Byron">Bryon Wilkins</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.webcomicalliance.com/tutorials/getting-started-with-manga-studio/" title="Webcomic Alliance - Getting Started with Manga Studio">Web Comic Alliance - Getting Started With Manga Studio</a></li> <li><a href="https://plus.google.com/104223824845814651184/posts/WqoLyqgKhvC" title="Comics on Google Plus">Rob’s 10 Finished Pages</a> on 24 Hour Comic Day, All in Manga Studio</li> <li><a href="http://sketchup.google.com/" title="Google SketchUp">Google Sketchup</a></li> <li><a href="http://sketchuptips.blogspot.com/2009/01/wavefront-obj-exporter-with-materials.html" title="Export to OBJ from Google Sketchup - Ruby Script">Export Sketchup to Obj</a> (normally a Pro feature, this is a Ruby script work-around)</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-manga-studio-first-impressions"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Manga_Studio_First_Impressions.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-manga-studio-first-impressions">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-manga-studio-first-impressions">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=km-BBAUzl1U:UryPKE4AT2w:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=km-BBAUzl1U:UryPKE4AT2w:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=km-BBAUzl1U:UryPKE4AT2w:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=km-BBAUzl1U:UryPKE4AT2w:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/km-BBAUzl1U" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode I reflect on my first few weeks of using of Manga Studio. Adobe Photoshop Manga Studio Bizarro Krishna Sadasivam of PC Weenies Jonathan Rector Bryon Wilkins Web Comic Alliance - Getting Started With Manga Studio Rob’s 10 Finished PaRob Stenzinger In this episode I reflect on my first few weeks of using of Manga Studio. Adobe Photoshop Manga Studio Bizarro Krishna Sadasivam of PC Weenies Jonathan Rector Bryon Wilkins Web Comic Alliance - Getting Started With Manga Studio Rob’s 10 Finished Pages on 24 Hour Comic Day, All in Manga Studio Google Sketchup Export Sketchup to Obj (normally a Pro feature, this is a Ruby script work-around) Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com Polytechnicast_-_Manga_Studio_First_Impressions.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-manga-studio-first-impressions Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:58:00 -0700 Polytechnicast - High Adventure Crossover with Kevin Cross http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/x1NyUVfaimw/polytechnicast-high-adventure-crossover-with http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-high-adventure-crossover-with <p> <h3><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Podcast-crossover-album-art-300px" height="300" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-10-06/zFtyuvGxkteeEtrbquIwvhdsfGuAlinExskdqJbvjhjpBsfEBIckGbnqFvJr/podcast-crossover-album-art-300px.png.scaled980.png" width="300" /> </div> </h3> <h3><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">In this episode I’m joined by illustrator, musician, and teaching artist Kevin Cross. We discuss various aspects of making art for the all ages market.</span></h3> <p>We ponder what styles and stories tend to reach all ages markets and which presents multiple challenges as a creator. Also: how to face the doubt that some parents have when some things seem on-the-surface not as kid friendly while those same factors (like monsters, vampires, or talking fish) are genuinely appealing to the intended kids audience. Pushing buttons takes risks, how do you keep the exciting fun and fantasy in your all ages story without alienating the parents which are also your clients?</p> <p>Part 1 of our talk is in this episode of the Polytechnicast. Part 2 is (or soon will be) available at <a href="http://highadventureillustration.tumblr.com/">High Adventures In Illustration</a>!</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://kevincross.net/">Kevin Cross Illustration</a></li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/kevincross">Kevin Cross on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://laserbeamsgo.tumblr.com/tagged/halloween">Kevin’s Countdown to Halloween</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/09/20/140435330/this-pig-wants-to-party-maurice-sendaks-latest">Childrens Book Market Thoughts by Morrie Sendak</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Sendak">creator of Where the Wild Things Are</a>)</li> <li><a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RebelliousSpirit">TV Tropes Rebellious Spirit</a></li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ni_Hao,_Kai-Lan">Nihao Kai Lan</a> (educational cartoon targeting a young audience)</li> <li><a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Superfriends">Wendy and Marvin from the Superfriends</a> (A surprise I learned while assembling show notes: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_and_Marvin">evidently they’ve re-appeared as caretakers</a> in Teen Titans?!)</li> <li>Classic series pushing the envelope of “safe”: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_Quest">Jonny Quest</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.babieslovecomics.com/">Kate Shields Stenzinger</a> (childhood development specialist)</li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpongeBob_SquarePants">Spongebob Squarepants</a>: <a href="http://spongebob.nick.com/videos/clip/spongebob-164-pet-sitter-pat-juggling-grandma-and-gary-clip.html">successful at serving all ages humor</a></li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_Street_Muppets">List of Sesame Street Monsters</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-high-adventure-crossover-with"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_High_Adventure_Crossover_with_Kevin_Cross.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-high-adventure-crossover-with">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-high-adventure-crossover-with">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=x1NyUVfaimw:CpK5Jdg0mfY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=x1NyUVfaimw:CpK5Jdg0mfY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=x1NyUVfaimw:CpK5Jdg0mfY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=x1NyUVfaimw:CpK5Jdg0mfY:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/x1NyUVfaimw" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode I’m joined by illustrator, musician, and teaching artist Kevin Cross. We discuss various aspects of making art for the all ages market. We ponder what styles and stories tend to reach all ages markets and which presents multiple chaRob Stenzinger In this episode I’m joined by illustrator, musician, and teaching artist Kevin Cross. We discuss various aspects of making art for the all ages market. We ponder what styles and stories tend to reach all ages markets and which presents multiple challenges as a creator. Also: how to face the doubt that some parents have when some things seem on-the-surface not as kid friendly while those same factors (like monsters, vampires, or talking fish) are genuinely appealing to the intended kids audience. Pushing buttons takes risks, how do you keep the exciting fun and fantasy in your all ages story without alienating the parents which are also your clients? Part 1 of our talk is in this episode of the Polytechnicast. Part 2 is (or soon will be) available at High Adventures In Illustration! Kevin Cross Illustration Kevin Cross on Twitter Kevin’s Countdown to Halloween Childrens Book Market Thoughts by Morrie Sendak (creator of Where the Wild Things Are) TV Tropes Rebellious Spirit Nihao Kai Lan (educational cartoon targeting a young audience) Wendy and Marvin from the Superfriends (A surprise I learned while assembling show notes: evidently they’ve re-appeared as caretakers in Teen Titans?!) Classic series pushing the envelope of “safe”: Jonny Quest Kate Shields Stenzinger (childhood development specialist) Spongebob Squarepants: successful at serving all ages humor List of Sesame Street Monsters Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com Polytechnicast_-_High_Adventure_Crossover_with_Kevin_Cross.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-high-adventure-crossover-with Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:01:00 -0700 Polytechnicast - Expanding My Workshop Repertoire http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/n7hBPpsyoNk/polytechnicast-expanding-my-workshop-repertoi http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-expanding-my-workshop-repertoi <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="3-workshop-repertoire-300" height="298" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-09-23/uhpugpfhkutJjgFybnubItFCxFjfwFwCkdBadAcjiynhokmufGgqholIBIlH/3-workshop-repertoire-300.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="300" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode, I share my work in progress plans on adding 6 more art/code/comics/UI workshops (in a fairly short timeframe) to my 3 workshop repertoire.</p> <h3>Links Mentioned</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/30-classes-in-30-days/">Lean Into Art and 30 Classes in 30 Days</a></li> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/storytelling-to-make-your-comi/">Storytelling to Make Your Comic’s UI Awesome</a></li> <li><a href="http://comicsaregreat.com">Comics Are Great by Jerzy Drozd</a></li> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/turning-jokes-into-comics-laug/">Turning Jokes into Comics: Laughing Yeti Monkey Spaghetti</a></li> <li><a href="http://interventioncon.com">Intervention Con</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-expanding-my-workshop-repertoi"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Workshop_Repertoire.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-expanding-my-workshop-repertoi">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-expanding-my-workshop-repertoi">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=n7hBPpsyoNk:jfxx6dNKKdQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=n7hBPpsyoNk:jfxx6dNKKdQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=n7hBPpsyoNk:jfxx6dNKKdQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=n7hBPpsyoNk:jfxx6dNKKdQ:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/n7hBPpsyoNk" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode, I share my work in progress plans on adding 6 more art/code/comics/UI workshops (in a fairly short timeframe) to my 3 workshop repertoire. Links Mentioned Lean Into Art and 30 Classes in 30 Days Storytelling to Make Your Comic’s UIRob Stenzinger In this episode, I share my work in progress plans on adding 6 more art/code/comics/UI workshops (in a fairly short timeframe) to my 3 workshop repertoire. Links Mentioned Lean Into Art and 30 Classes in 30 Days Storytelling to Make Your Comic’s UI Awesome Comics Are Great by Jerzy Drozd Turning Jokes into Comics: Laughing Yeti Monkey Spaghetti Intervention Con Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com Polytechnicast_-_Workshop_Repertoire.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-expanding-my-workshop-repertoi Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:26:00 -0700 Polytechnicast - Building on a Hunch http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/l-DnxUk2678/polytechnicast-building-on-a-hunch http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-building-on-a-hunch <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast_-_building_on_a_hunch_-_post_image" height="300" src="http://getfile0.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-09-13/CCydDHEsjvadnEoqakepzEszlhhfhrImsawihtjIEwBGjtzEcmfBlJakfhjG/Polytechnicast_-_Building_on_a_Hunch_-_post_image.png.scaled980.png" width="300" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode I reflect on how I started out making an experiment in HTML, CSS, JS, and jQuery just out of curiosity. I was wondering if it would feel fun to have a gallery style User Interface for browsing the art posted at 30 Characters. Also: How much time and effort it would take? With a little time and curiosity I set out both to see if it was feasible or if it’d be a giant project in itself. After a bit of exploration, coding, and playing I found out the answer and discovered that it would be a rather handy bit of code for a couple other projects on my list.</p> <h3>Links Mentioned</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://stenzingersoftware.appspot.com/portfolio/robstenzinger.html">My Portfolio</a>. Image slides in a gallery w/thumbnails (HTML,CSS,JS,jQuery)</li> <li><a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1395476/30characters-slideshow/prototype%2030%20characters%20slideshow%20from%20RSS%20Feed.html">Earlier Draft 1</a> and <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1395476/slideshowV2/gallery_prototype.html">Earlier Draft 2</a> - Deciding if if was feasible</li> <li><a href="http://kevincross.net/">Kevin Cross’s Illustration Portfolio</a></li> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/30-classes-in-30-days/">Lean Into Art and 30 Classes in 30 Days</a></li> <li><a href="http://30characters.com">30 Characters Challenge</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildinternet.com/project/supersized/">SuperSize jQuery plugin</a></li> <li><a href="http://joanpiedra.com/jquery/thumbs/">Thumbs jQuery plugin</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.zazar.net/developers/jquery/zrssfeed/">ZRssFeed jQuery plugin</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/robstenzinger">Follow Rob on Twitter</a> or his blog at <a href="http://interactive-storyteller.com">Interactive-Storyteller.com</a></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-building-on-a-hunch"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Building_on_a_Hunch.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-building-on-a-hunch">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-building-on-a-hunch">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=l-DnxUk2678:5l1_JPtOEqU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=l-DnxUk2678:5l1_JPtOEqU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=l-DnxUk2678:5l1_JPtOEqU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=l-DnxUk2678:5l1_JPtOEqU:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/l-DnxUk2678" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode I reflect on how I started out making an experiment in HTML, CSS, JS, and jQuery just out of curiosity. I was wondering if it would feel fun to have a gallery style User Interface for browsing the art posted at 30 Characters. Also: How muRob Stenzinger In this episode I reflect on how I started out making an experiment in HTML, CSS, JS, and jQuery just out of curiosity. I was wondering if it would feel fun to have a gallery style User Interface for browsing the art posted at 30 Characters. Also: How much time and effort it would take? With a little time and curiosity I set out both to see if it was feasible or if it’d be a giant project in itself. After a bit of exploration, coding, and playing I found out the answer and discovered that it would be a rather handy bit of code for a couple other projects on my list. Links Mentioned My Portfolio. Image slides in a gallery w/thumbnails (HTML,CSS,JS,jQuery) Earlier Draft 1 and Earlier Draft 2 - Deciding if if was feasible Kevin Cross’s Illustration Portfolio Lean Into Art and 30 Classes in 30 Days 30 Characters Challenge SuperSize jQuery plugin Thumbs jQuery plugin ZRssFeed jQuery plugin Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com Polytechnicast_-_Building_on_a_Hunch.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-building-on-a-hunch Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Polytechnicast - Lean Into Art Announcement and Behind the Scenes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/yFWciD9Nz6M/polytechnicast-lean-into-art-announcement-and http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-lean-into-art-announcement-and <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast---lean-into-art" height="452" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-08-24/jicAIxlypiDICwvoipCvhIJkpDkvIAAehuekGwCBdCBbsduBgAHeratBklHc/Polytechnicast---Lean-Into-Art.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="500" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode I share the news of that “secret project” I’ve been working on most all of 2011. It’s <a href="http://leanintoart.com/">Lean Into Art</a>! I also share a bit about the tech we’re using to launch this virtual center of learning visual and interactive arts.</p> <h3>Links Mentioned</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/">Lean Into Art</a></li> <li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/LeanIntoArtPodcasts" title="Lean Into Art Podcasts">The Big LIA Podcast Feed</a> (LIA, Thunder Punch Daily, Polytechnicast, Fabulous Secrets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.cvcomics.com/artandstory/" title="Art & Story: The Show That Digs Deep Into The Craft Of Cartooning">Art & Story</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.cvcomics.com/" title="CV Comics">Mark Rudolph</a></li> <li><a href="http://kevincross.net/" title="KEVIN CROSS ILLUSTRATION">Kevin Cross</a></li> <li><a href="http://comicsaregreat.com/" title="Comics Are Great!">Jerzy Drozd</a></li> <li>Chosen Tech for LIA’s Release: <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html" title="web conferencing | Adobe Connect">Adobe Connect</a> as our main classroom meeting software, <a href="http://vyew.com/">Vyew</a> as backup meeting software, Squarespace for hosting, <a href="http://wufoo.com/" title="Wufoo: Online Form Builder - Create Web Forms & Surveys">Wufoo</a> for sign-up forms</li> <li><a href="http://leanintoart.com/30-classes-in-30-days/">30 Classes in 30 Days</a></li> </ul> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-lean-into-art-announcement-and"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Lean_Into_Art_Announcement_and_Behind_the_Scenes.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-lean-into-art-announcement-and">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> <ul> </ul> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-lean-into-art-announcement-and">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=yFWciD9Nz6M:tLMgcKiEQRk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=yFWciD9Nz6M:tLMgcKiEQRk:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=yFWciD9Nz6M:tLMgcKiEQRk:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=yFWciD9Nz6M:tLMgcKiEQRk:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/yFWciD9Nz6M" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode I share the news of that “secret project” I’ve been working on most all of 2011. It’s Lean Into Art! I also share a bit about the tech we’re using to launch this virtual center of learning visual and interactRob Stenzinger In this episode I share the news of that “secret project” I’ve been working on most all of 2011. It’s Lean Into Art! I also share a bit about the tech we’re using to launch this virtual center of learning visual and interactive arts. Links Mentioned Lean Into Art The Big LIA Podcast Feed (LIA, Thunder Punch Daily, Polytechnicast, Fabulous Secrets) Art & Story Mark Rudolph Kevin Cross Jerzy Drozd Chosen Tech for LIA’s Release: Adobe Connect as our main classroom meeting software, Vyew as backup meeting software, Squarespace for hosting, Wufoo for sign-up forms 30 Classes in 30 Days Polytechnicast_-_Lean_Into_Art_Announcement_and_Behind_the_Scenes.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-lean-into-art-announcement-and Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:54:00 -0700 Polytechnicast - Code Sketching for Artists and Programmers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/PF4HoFBeFi8/polytechnicast-code-sketching-for-artists-and http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-code-sketching-for-artists-and <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast---code-sketching-for-artists-and-programmers" height="500" src="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-08-24/hlGJqpcEudzbmufijaFBIDEaIGzGxJwvHhgurddsyaahfipiFIfylnodafxJ/Polytechnicast---Code-Sketching-for-Artists-and-Programmers.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="500" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode I discuss how I believe code isn’t just for people with a computer-science background and that no matter your background it can be helpful to draft your code by sketching it out.</p> <h3>Links Mentioned and Useful Resources</h3> <ul> <li>Rob’s random-sort jQuery plugin at <a href="http://robstenzinger.posterous.com/random-sort-jquery-plugin">Blog of an Interactive Storyteller</a></li> <li>Coding languages/environments mentioned (though there are many, many more worth checking out based on what tools you use and prefer) <a href="http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers">Python - a beginners guide</a>, <a href="http://www.lua.org/manual/5.1/">Lua</a> (note: I didn’t find a solid introduction to Lua useful for programmers and non-programmers in the time I had… which means perhaps I should write one. Stay tuned.), <a href="http://jqueryfordesigners.com/">JavaScript via jQuery for Designers</a> <a href="http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_intro.asp" title="JavaScript Introduction">JavaScript - at w3 Schools</a></li> <li><a href="http://processingjs.org/">ProcessingJS</a> - a programming tool and language great at visual tasks and for visual thinkers (easiest in some ways to get started with Processing JS, though you can do even more with <a href="http://processing.org">Processing</a>)</li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudocode">Psudocode</a></li> </ul> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-code-sketching-for-artists-and"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Code_Sketching_for_Artists_and_Programmers.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-code-sketching-for-artists-and">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> <ul> </ul> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-code-sketching-for-artists-and">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=PF4HoFBeFi8:OLts1d9YIzc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=PF4HoFBeFi8:OLts1d9YIzc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=PF4HoFBeFi8:OLts1d9YIzc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=PF4HoFBeFi8:OLts1d9YIzc:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/PF4HoFBeFi8" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode I discuss how I believe code isn’t just for people with a computer-science background and that no matter your background it can be helpful to draft your code by sketching it out. Links Mentioned and Useful Resources Rob’s randRob Stenzinger In this episode I discuss how I believe code isn’t just for people with a computer-science background and that no matter your background it can be helpful to draft your code by sketching it out. Links Mentioned and Useful Resources Rob’s random-sort jQuery plugin at Blog of an Interactive Storyteller Coding languages/environments mentioned (though there are many, many more worth checking out based on what tools you use and prefer) Python - a beginners guide, Lua (note: I didn’t find a solid introduction to Lua useful for programmers and non-programmers in the time I had… which means perhaps I should write one. Stay tuned.), JavaScript via jQuery for Designers JavaScript - at w3 Schools ProcessingJS - a programming tool and language great at visual tasks and for visual thinkers (easiest in some ways to get started with Processing JS, though you can do even more with Processing) Psudocode Polytechnicast_-_Code_Sketching_for_Artists_and_Programmers.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-code-sketching-for-artists-and Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:56:00 -0700 Polytechnicast - Building the Making Videogames from Comics Presentation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/k7_jEYCxdX0/polytechnicast-building-the-making-videogames http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-building-the-making-videogames <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast_-_building_the_making_videogames_from_comics_presentation" height="500" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-08-08/beFmDiCwDllmjnetclxugGGdhxmGCixqgqvhfIfmfaEkFrAktteEAnjrGnaw/Polytechnicast_-_Building_the_Making_Videogames_from_Comics_Presentation.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="500" /> </div> </p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-building-the-making-videogames"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Building_the_Making_Videogames_from_Comics_Presentation.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-building-the-making-videogames">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> <p><span style="color: #424037; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 15px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">In this episode I share some thoughts that went into making the presentation Making Videogames from Comics (as presented at the Nordeast Comics Summit on August 4th 2011).</p> <h1 style="margin-top: 30px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1em; padding: 0px;">Links Mentioned in this Episode:</h1> <ul style="margin-top: 15px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://scottmccloud.com/6-presentations/index.html" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Scott McCloud</a></li> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.google.com/webfonts" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Google Webfonts</a></li> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://blambot.com/" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Blambot Comic Fonts</a></li> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://twitter.com/blambot" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Nate Piekos</a></li> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://sfs.dotcom-monitor.com/" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Site Fight Site</a></li> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://dotcom-monitor.com/" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Dotcom-Monitor</a></li> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://prezi.com/" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Prezi</a></li> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://scottmccloud.com/2009/04/06/prezi-webcomics/" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Scott McCloud Pondering Prezi and Webcomics</a></li> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;">Making Videogames from Comics – as presented at <a href="http://www.nordeastcomics.com/" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Nordeast Comics Summit</a> (<a href="http://prezi.com/zr2briie3md_/making-videogames-from-comics-presented-to-nordeast-comics-summit/" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">interactive “Prezi” with no audio</a>)</li> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/27442021" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Making Videogames from Comics</a> – as presented at <a href="http://www.nordeastcomics.com/" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Nordeast Comics Summit</a> (<a href="http://vimeo.com/27442021" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">video screencast with audio</a>)</li> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/19876261" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Jerzy Drozd</a> – 30 Seconds or so Per Slide Example</li> <li style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.ixda.org/node/30617" style="color: #bc7134; text-decoration: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">IXDA – Minneapolis</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-building-the-making-videogames">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=k7_jEYCxdX0:EuCEvs9GFNw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=k7_jEYCxdX0:EuCEvs9GFNw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=k7_jEYCxdX0:EuCEvs9GFNw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=k7_jEYCxdX0:EuCEvs9GFNw:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/k7_jEYCxdX0" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no Polytechnicast_-_Building_the_Making_Videogames_from_Comics_Presentation.mp3 Listen on Posterous In this episode I share some thoughts that went into making the presentation Making Videogames from Comics (as presented at the Nordeast Comics Summit on AugRob Stenzinger Polytechnicast_-_Building_the_Making_Videogames_from_Comics_Presentation.mp3 Listen on Posterous In this episode I share some thoughts that went into making the presentation Making Videogames from Comics (as presented at the Nordeast Comics Summit on August 4th 2011). Links Mentioned in this Episode: Scott McCloud Google Webfonts Blambot Comic Fonts Nate Piekos Site Fight Site Dotcom-Monitor Prezi Scott McCloud Pondering Prezi and Webcomics Making Videogames from Comics – as presented at Nordeast Comics Summit (interactive “Prezi” with no audio) Making Videogames from Comics – as presented at Nordeast Comics Summit (video screencast with audio) Jerzy Drozd – 30 Seconds or so Per Slide Example IXDA – Minneapolis     Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-building-the-making-videogames Sun, 10 Jul 2011 02:31:00 -0700 Recent Workshop Sampler: Joke Comics and Comic UI http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/pdzEldqQnJA/recent-workshop-sampler-joke-comics-and-comic http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/recent-workshop-sampler-joke-comics-and-comic <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Fart-doodles-thought-to-fly-frog-poot-by-rob-stenzinger" height="540" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-07-10/GfgkDDzqCGooqBsACopjkmxvekdEdmcAqdfCpvnCjHhwgHHdlfEEetuychfg/fart-doodles-thought-to-fly-frog-poot-by-rob-stenzinger.png.scaled980.png" width="700" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode of the Polytechnicast I reflect on two workshops I presented recently, share a sampler of each, and delve a bit into why I chose those the topics behind each workshop. The titles of the workshops are:</p> <ul> <li>Using Storytelling to Make Your Comic User Interface Awesome</li> <li>Turning Jokes into Comics: Laughing Yeti Monkey Spaghetti</li> </ul> <p>Links and Resources Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://kidsreadcomics.org">Kids Read Comics</a></li> <li><a href="http://lyms.tumblr.com">Laughing Yeti Monkey Spaghetti Tumblr Site</a></li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laffy_Taffy">Laffy Taffy</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Step-Stand-Up-Comedy-Greg-Dean/dp/0325001790">Greg Dean's Step By Step Stand-Up Comedy</a></li> <li><a href="http://upfair.org">UP! Fair</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Design-Everyday-Things-Donald-Norman/dp/0465067107/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1310290551&sr=1-1">The Design of Everyday Things by Donald Norman </a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <div><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/recent-workshop-sampler-joke-comics-and-comic"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Workshop_Sampler_-_Jokes_to_Comics_and_Storytelling_for_Comic_UI.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/recent-workshop-sampler-joke-comics-and-comic">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/recent-workshop-sampler-joke-comics-and-comic">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=pdzEldqQnJA:SRDdTCWVFpE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=pdzEldqQnJA:SRDdTCWVFpE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=pdzEldqQnJA:SRDdTCWVFpE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=pdzEldqQnJA:SRDdTCWVFpE:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/pdzEldqQnJA" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode of the Polytechnicast I reflect on two workshops I presented recently, share a sampler of each, and delve a bit into why I chose those the topics behind each workshop. The titles of the workshops are: Using Storytelling to Make Your ComicRob Stenzinger In this episode of the Polytechnicast I reflect on two workshops I presented recently, share a sampler of each, and delve a bit into why I chose those the topics behind each workshop. The titles of the workshops are: Using Storytelling to Make Your Comic User Interface Awesome Turning Jokes into Comics: Laughing Yeti Monkey Spaghetti Links and Resources Mentioned Kids Read Comics Laughing Yeti Monkey Spaghetti Tumblr Site Laffy Taffy Greg Dean's Step By Step Stand-Up Comedy UP! Fair The Design of Everyday Things by Donald Norman    Polytechnicast_-_Workshop_Sampler_-_Jokes_to_Comics_and_Storytelling_for_Comic_UI.mp3 Listen on Posterous   Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/recent-workshop-sampler-joke-comics-and-comic Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:14:00 -0700 Polytechnicast - Art Geek Zoo Reading and Commentary pt1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/EIkXCZH55d4/polytechnicast-art-geek-zoo-reading-and-comme http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-art-geek-zoo-reading-and-comme <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Agz-ep-1-cropped-for-album-art-v2" height="800" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-06-29/dsjaJaGDuijevpBvmkccbxwgjbfGwxaugpIosHDwyHAgDtBjanhAHydphkpm/agz-ep-1-cropped-for-album-art-v2.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="800" /> </div> </p> <p class="p1">As followup to the prior episode, I share this extra experimental Polytechnicast wherein I both perform a reading of the first 5 Art Geek Zoo comics, then share some thoughts on making them.<div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-art-geek-zoo-reading-and-comme"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Art_Geek_Zoo_Reading_and_Commentary_1.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-art-geek-zoo-reading-and-comme">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">Links mentioned:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">Reading and Commentary on Art Geek Zoo: The Way of Sound's first 5 comics:</span> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.artgeekzoo.com/season-one-begins/jump/">Episode 1 (Pick and Crunchy under the spotlight)</a></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.artgeekzoo.com/episode-2">Episode 2 (Ms. Tall tells them to test now or never)</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.artgeekzoo.com/episode-3">Episode 3 (Pick jumps into action)</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.artgeekzoo.com/episode-4">Episode 4 (Pick and Crunchy perform)</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.artgeekzoo.com/episode-4">Episode 5 (Pick and Crunchy probationally admitted, Taka takes the student guide opening)</a></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://ww.libsyn.com/">Webcomics Weekly</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://comicsaregreat.com/cag15">Comics Are Great - Podcast by Jerzy Drozd</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"> (I was a guest on #15 with Tom Hart)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.sequentialartistsworkshop.org/">Tom Hart - Sequential Artists Workshop</a> and the <a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/Creating-The-Sequential-Artists-Workshop">SAW Indie Gogo Fundraising Drive</a></span></li> </ul> <p class="p3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></p> <p class="p3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></p> <p> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-art-geek-zoo-reading-and-comme">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=EIkXCZH55d4:AEE4UdYtD4c:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=EIkXCZH55d4:AEE4UdYtD4c:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=EIkXCZH55d4:AEE4UdYtD4c:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=EIkXCZH55d4:AEE4UdYtD4c:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/EIkXCZH55d4" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no As followup to the prior episode, I share this extra experimental Polytechnicast wherein I both perform a reading of the first 5 Art Geek Zoo comics, then share some thoughts on making them. Polytechnicast_-_Art_Geek_Zoo_Reading_and_Commentary_1.mp3 ListRob Stenzinger As followup to the prior episode, I share this extra experimental Polytechnicast wherein I both perform a reading of the first 5 Art Geek Zoo comics, then share some thoughts on making them. Polytechnicast_-_Art_Geek_Zoo_Reading_and_Commentary_1.mp3 Listen on Posterous   Links mentioned: Reading and Commentary on Art Geek Zoo: The Way of Sound's first 5 comics: Episode 1 (Pick and Crunchy under the spotlight) Episode 2 (Ms. Tall tells them to test now or never) Episode 3 (Pick jumps into action) Episode 4 (Pick and Crunchy perform) Episode 5 (Pick and Crunchy probationally admitted, Taka takes the student guide opening) Webcomics Weekly Comics Are Great - Podcast by Jerzy Drozd (I was a guest on #15 with Tom Hart) Tom Hart - Sequential Artists Workshop and the SAW Indie Gogo Fundraising Drive   Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/polytechnicast-art-geek-zoo-reading-and-comme Tue, 24 May 2011 21:52:24 -0700 Creative Reflection - Learning More From Recent Projects http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/-jWCP6TvWAQ/creative-reflection http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/creative-reflection <p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Polytechnicast_-_creative_reflection_cover" height="500" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-24/lsgneBfainqkiJzICDlHnqnAaqisdaCDAtkpyCvmmrksFwwIyFJxyslcEyAx/Polytechnicast_-_Creative_Reflection_cover.jpg.scaled980.jpg" width="500" /> </div> </p> <p>In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share thoughts on <strong>reflection. </strong>I delve into how I'm working to reflect more on recent projects and how I'm working to add that to - not replace - my <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/iteration-to-break-through-creative-barriers">focus on finishing projects</a>.</p> <p>Links I mentioned:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/iteration-to-break-through-creative-barriers">Iteration to Break Through Creative Barriers</a> (prior Polytechnicast episode)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/How-We-Decide/dp/B001SB91ZK">How We Decide</a> by Jonah Lehrer</li> <li><a href="http://cvcomics.com/?p=1272">Mark Rudolph's Dagon Project</a> (his adaption of H.P. Lovecraft's story into a 60+ page graphic novel)</li> <li>Art Geek Zoo Volume 1: Hidden Talent (<a href="http://www.indyplanet.com/index.php?id=4026">print edition</a> | <a href="http://theillustratedsection.com/art-geek-zoo-volume-1-hidden-talent">ebook edition</a>)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/creative-reflection"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Creative_Reflection.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/creative-reflection">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/creative-reflection">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=-jWCP6TvWAQ:0WJoSiu5ekI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=-jWCP6TvWAQ:0WJoSiu5ekI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=-jWCP6TvWAQ:0WJoSiu5ekI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=-jWCP6TvWAQ:0WJoSiu5ekI:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/-jWCP6TvWAQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share thoughts on reflection. I delve into how I'm working to reflect more on recent projects and how I'm working to add that to - not replace - my focus on finishing projects. Links I mentioned: Iteration to Rob Stenzinger In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share thoughts on reflection. I delve into how I'm working to reflect more on recent projects and how I'm working to add that to - not replace - my focus on finishing projects. Links I mentioned: Iteration to Break Through Creative Barriers (prior Polytechnicast episode) How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer Mark Rudolph's Dagon Project (his adaption of H.P. Lovecraft's story into a 60+ page graphic novel) Art Geek Zoo Volume 1: Hidden Talent (print edition | ebook edition)   Polytechnicast_-_Creative_Reflection.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/creative-reflection Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:09:00 -0700 Jack of (Sustainable) Trades http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~3/76FFERBMUso/jack-of-sustainable-trades http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/jack-of-sustainable-trades <p> <p>In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share thoughts about being a "Jack of all trades", how I approach multiple hats/skills as a useful thing if it's managed in a sustainable way. </p> <p>It's a highly extemporaneous episode of the Polytechnicast, inspired by the recent podcast <a href="http://www.cvcomics.com/artandstory/?p=1891">High Adventure Daily #97</a> by Kevin Cross.</p> <p>Links mentioned:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://pcweenies.com">Krishna Sadasivam of PC Weenies</a></li> <li><a href="http://kevincross.net">Kevin Cross</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.cvcomics.com/artandstory/?page_id=507">Art and Story Supreme</a></li> <li><strong>Update: <a href="http://www.cvcomics.com/artandstory/?p=1929">Kevin Cross's podcast followup</a></strong> which is in part a reply to this podcast.</li> </ul> <p><div class='p_embed p_audio_embed'> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/jack-of-sustainable-trades"><img alt="" src="http://posterous.com/images/filetypes/mp3.png" /></a> <div class='p_embed_description'> <span class='p_id3'>Polytechnicast_-_Jack_of_Trades.mp3</span> <a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/jack-of-sustainable-trades">Listen on Posterous</a> </div> </div> </p> </p> <p><a href="http://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/jack-of-sustainable-trades">Permalink</a> </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=76FFERBMUso:gSk5jV-V7QU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=76FFERBMUso:gSk5jV-V7QU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?i=76FFERBMUso:gSk5jV-V7QU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?a=76FFERBMUso:gSk5jV-V7QU:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtGeekZooPolytechnicast/~4/76FFERBMUso" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1625663/Rob_Stenzinger_-_color_promo_photo_-_square_avatar.jpg http://posterous.com/users/37lsJGD47T4B Rob Stenzinger Rob Rob Stenzinger - rob@artgeekzoo.com (Rob Stenzinger)no In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share thoughts about being a "Jack of all trades", how I approach multiple hats/skills as a useful thing if it's managed in a sustainable way.  It's a highly extemporaneous episode of the Polytechnicast, inspiRob Stenzinger In this episode of the Polytechnicast I share thoughts about being a "Jack of all trades", how I approach multiple hats/skills as a useful thing if it's managed in a sustainable way.  It's a highly extemporaneous episode of the Polytechnicast, inspired by the recent podcast High Adventure Daily #97 by Kevin Cross. Links mentioned: Krishna Sadasivam of PC Weenies Kevin Cross Art and Story Supreme Update: Kevin Cross's podcast followup which is in part a reply to this podcast. Polytechnicast_-_Jack_of_Trades.mp3 Listen on Posterous Permalink Art,Geek,Zoo,comics,guitar,webcomics,illustration,digital,paintinghttp://artgeekzoo.posterous.com/jack-of-sustainable-trades en-usCopyright 2010 Rob StenzingerRob StenzingernonadultBehind the scenes and topics related to the music-fantasy-adventure comic Art Geek Zoo