matthornb

matthornb last signed in Nov 18 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Feb 15, 2009.

About Me: Independent video director, vfx artist, game developer from Houston, TX, responsible for http://www.hornbostelmedia.com, http://www.triumphantartists.com, and a few other art/media websites.

Super Soda: Death in a can (Comedy) -- Part 2

Published June 03, 2009 /

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Part 2 of the deranged video starring Mark Ball as Hurford Blumper, an overweight computer programmer who discovers an absurd conspiracy involving robots, soft drinks, and corporate evil.

Super Soda: Death in a can (Comedy)

by matthornb | in Art & Entertainment > Humor and Comedy

A conspiracy involving questionable soft drinks, telemarketers, and robots - uncovered by unlikely twinkie-inhaling hero Hurford Blumper (Mark Ball), a slobbish video game programmer. One of my (many) oddball videos, packed with lots of visual effects and strange characters.
How gaming classic Myst became an iPhone phenomenon - and what its success means for iPhone players.

by matthornb | in Hobbies & Crafts > Computer & Video Games

"Myst" has been enhanced, updated, rebuilt as an iPhone app - and has become an unexpected smash hit. How a game from 1993 was turned into a top-selling app with mostly 5-star reviews, and how its success will change the landscape for iPhone game developers and iPhone game players.
Make an iPhone app - without programming!

by matthornb | in Hobbies & Crafts > Computer & Video Games

How to make an iPhone app if you don't know how to program. A promising opportunity to reach a huge market of 20 million people, plus web users!
Making perspective-illusion art with a computer and a digital camera.

by matthornb | in Hobbies & Crafts > Photography

Have you ever seen Julian Beever's astonishing 3d chalk art and wondered "How can I do that?" Here's how.
Model train set inside a briefcase; 1:1200 scale tiny miniatures, buy or make your own.

by matthornb | in Hobbies & Crafts > Crafts

How to make a miniature train set that fits in a briefcase, DVD box, book, or other small space - where the train moves, lights light up, and everything is at 1:1000 scale or smaller - for under $200.
How to convert 2d videos into 3d - An easy, inexpensive technique

by matthornb | in Art & Entertainment > Film,TV & radio

A simple, basic method for converting 2d videos into any 3d format.
Making Movies Issue #1 - An ebook by Matthew Hornbostel (Guide to eye-popping, dirt cheap indie video production)

by matthornb | in Art & Entertainment > Film,TV & radio

Part 1 of the ebook by indie movie director Matthew Hornbostel. An introduction, followed by a candid overview of preproduction.
Open Source Metaverse - Why failed MMO

by matthornb | in Hobbies & Crafts > Computer & Video Games

Summary of reasons why fantasy-adventure Uru, a money-losing MMO, seems poised for a comeback yet again, and why you might want to check it out.