Twitter’s Bootstrap Framework – Worth a Look

Twitter’s Bootstrap Framework – Worth a Look

If you like to work with grid frameworks you’ve probably already looked at 960.gs and Blueprint packages.  If you prefer to work with HTML 5 and are looking for something responsive and modern, take a look at Twitter’s Bootstrap framework.  It has quite a...
What Is A Content Management System and Why Would I Want One?

What Is A Content Management System and Why Would I Want One?

This is still a frequently asked question among small business owners when the time comes to overhaul their website.  There are lots of quick responses, but the complete answer requires a bit of historical context. The Dark Ages In the early days of the internet (up...
Mobile Site Testing With A Rooted Nook.

Mobile Site Testing With A Rooted Nook.

A mobile testing strategy is an important part of ensuring that your new web design will translate well onto the handheld/tablet platform.  Even if you are reformatting your content specifically for the smaller screen, there are still wide differences within mobile...
Expressionengine 2 Release

Expressionengine 2 Release

Wow, it seems like it’s taken forever.  The ExpressionEngine v2 release is tomorrow.  Having tested the beta for some time now I’ll be glad to finally be able to discuss it in detail.  I’m also planning to put together some training on using Code Igniter with EE. ...
More on 3D in Movies

More on 3D in Movies

After discussing the upcoming 3D movies in Part 1, Mario Armstrong of the Digital Cafe, and I talked a bit more about the technologies behind the creation of the movies.  In particular, the wide availability of desktop animation tools such AfterEffects.  I also talk...
More on 3D in Movies

The 3D Movie Makes a Comeback

In June, I spoke with Mario Armstrong of WYPR’s Digital Cafe about the new technologies being introduced to bring 3D to the theatre audience.  We’ve all see cheesy 3D in the past and left the movie with a headache.  But these new technologies along with advances in...