Wed, 16 December 2015
HOT COCOA SHOW! This show's topic is "What to do when Technology lets you down as an Artist" and we talk all about our (mis)adventures in using technology, how to troubleshoot problems when they arise, and how to even avoid problems before they happen! If you are technologically-challenged, this is the episode for you and you should definitely check out the main blog post. And don't miss the giveaway announcement in the podcast... it's first-come-first-served! Listen for Rob2001, #TechShaming, caramel-snort, ♫calling Stephen Brooks♫, cats = computer bugs, and "Samsonite... I was way off!" Please Rate & Review us on iTunes And you can now listen to us out on SoundCloud! Topics & Timestamps:(7:44) "The Secret" vs "The Obvious"
(9:31) Why you should always have System Restore on
(12:48) How Stephen became the "computer guru" for others
(15:08) "Technologic" by Daft Punk
(19:29) Being an Artist at this point in time
(25:05) Everyone adapts to technology at different rates
(27:26) 1: Equivalent Programs
(28:37) 2: Multiple Computing Devices
(29:42) 3: Alternate Workflows
(31:00) 4: Style Changes
(33:00) 5: BACKUP EVERYTHING
(34:15) Rob's 1st story: why you shouldn't punch your computer
(43:38) Actions in vain: polaroid pictures and NES cartidges
(48:45) Stephen troubleshoots a problem Rob's having in Flash LIVE/(prerecorded)
(56:21) STEP 1 - Getting Information on the Problem
(57:17) STEP 2 - Search for Existing Solutions (and Googling tips)
(1:01:25) STEP 3 - Reach Out on Social Media
(1:05:14) STEP 4 - Find a Workaround
(1:07:28) STEP 5 - Revisit with New Information
(1:08:30) Rob's 2nd Story: why you shouldn't stab your computer
(1:26:48) The RubberOnionPodcast episode 50 story
(1:34:17) Parting tips
(1:36:22) What is the most important thing if you're "bad at computers?"
Media Referenced During this Episode:"My Friend the Computer #2: B.S.O.D" "My Friend the Computer #3: Replacement" "Technologic" by Daft Punk "Eggnog Santa" flipbook animation loop by Stephen (and GIVEWAY!)
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Direct download: rubberonionpodcast-111-what_to_do_when_technology_fails.mp3
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