Using a small Flip Video camera, Final Cut Pro and judicious use of the gaussian blur filter, this clever media maker has simulated the effects of a tilt-shift photographic lens — a lens that yields an infinitesimal depth of field when shooting subjects in the distance.  The resulting images can make large objects look tiny — like they were photographed on a miniature scale.  Real tilt-shift photography requires a special lens, but this technique is much simpler.

Here’s another cute installment from the folks at Common Craft illustrating everyday benefits of Twitter. Enjoy!

Here we are again.  Since VCAM moved to the south end in December of 2001, we’ve participated every year in the South End Art Hop — the state’s largest public art event.  Each year proves bigger than the last and this year is shaping up to be no exception.  If you haven’t been down to the VCAM space for Art Hop before, you really shouldn’t miss it.  We get hundreds of people through the door, we have excellent work from lots of great artists and filmmakers, and we’ve earned a reputation for having the best food at the Hop.

The fun begins on Friday at 5 PM and runs all Friday evening and Saturday from 10-5.

Plus we’re situated in the 208 Flynn complex, which is hosting some of the best work of the whole event.  Be sure to check out RETN, Propeller Media Works and Select Design, in particular.

See you at the Hop!