HOUSEBOATSTUDIO NEWSLETTER
July 2009
In this issue:
- New Shop on the Block
- Robert Nelson Roofing
- Joe Johnson Art Show
- Shakedown on Jungle Drive
- Mysteries of Photoshop
- Friday Links
Breaking News:
New Shop on the Block
Atlanta, GA - Starting this week, HOUSEBOATSTUDIO Furniture will be working out of a second wood shop (pictured below), located near Emory University in Atlanta.
Although the Old Town workshop will remain HBS Furniture center of operations, the additional space will allow Nate to continue working on client projects 24/7. Stay tuned for updates as Nate prepares to break in the new tools and whoop some wood into shape.
New Identity and Website:
Robert Nelson Roofing
Tallahassee, FL - HOUSEBOATSTUDIO is proud to announce the recent completion of a great project: a new identity and launch of a new website for Robert Nelson Roofing, Inc.
The straight forward brand identity and highly functional website reflect the company's core conviction to "get it done right". With over 35 years experience and 4,000+ happy customers, RNR lives up to its reputation as the top residential roofing company serving the Tallahassee area.
Use the link below to check out the new website, and tell all your friends with leaky roofs to give Robert "Redbeard" Nelson a call!
[ www.robertnelsonroofing.com ]
Special Event:
Joe Johnson Art Show
Tallahassee, FL - Uncle Joe, as Ben and Nate know him, will have an art show at the historic Brokaw-McDougall House in Tallahassee (Google Map).
Architectural Preview:
Shakedown on Jungle Drive
Old Town, FL - HOUSEBOATSTUDIO Architecture recently finished a set of schematic plans for a house renovation in Old Town, Florida. The remodel includes an all new kitchen and staircase, shown in the rendering below by Nate W. Johnson.
HOUSEBOATSTUDIO will also build most of the carpentry and has plans to paint a large mural on the outside of the house. We'll keep you updated as this exciting project progresses.
Mysteries of Photoshop Revealed:
Panoramic Photography Tips
By Bigfoot, Photographer and Philosopher
As part of the new HBS series, "Mysteries of Photoshop" we have invited a special guest, Bigfoot, to help shed light on a highly misunderstood art form: panoramic photography...
Hi there, me Bigfoot. You know people try take Bigfoot photo. But you did not maybe know me take photos, too. I pretty good actually. No Ansel Adams, but better than squirrel.
See buildings up there? Try click it. Huh? Bigfoot get maybe seven or five different photos, do File > Automate > Photomerge... and funny magic happen. All seven or five stuck together. Make one big one with funny buildings! Bigfoot lazy.
Bigfoot give five more tips free! Drop food in woods if enjoy.
1. No use tripod thingy. Stupid idea. No crazy photo that way. Not believable.
2. No take animal pictures without ask first. Rude!
3. If in woods, wait for sun gone. No light makes secret black photo. Don't tell what really there, heh heh.
4. Shhhhhh... quiet for panorama... Quiet!!!
5. Where everyone go? Me take self portrait.
Ugh, that all for Bigfoot now. Hungry... going for squirrel sandwich.
Next week's mystery revealed: How and when to use the black censor bar.
Friday Fun-Time Links
Finally, you've gotten to the links. Now you can kick back and enjoy some nonsense...
- There, I fixed it - Brilliant website. There are so many great ideas found here! Take your time and enjoy the geniusness. Go ahead, try not to laugh.
- Rocket powered bike - Hard to tell if this is even real or not, but the best part is reading the roughly translated Japanese text description.
- World's 2nd largest aquarium - Simply mesmerizing video. Best in full screen mode (you may have to let it load a while for smooth playback, though).
- Disappearing car - Design student paints car to blend in with surroundings... then probably loses keys.
- Star Wars cantina song, a cappella - These must be some tough dudes.
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