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Mathemusician and video maker known for the Doodling in Math Class series; directed the eleVR virtual reality research group.
15 things
AudacitySoftware
For sound production, I love Audacity. I think Audacity is the only piece of software I actually like, rather than merely tolerate.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Ricoh ThetaHardware Ricoh
For VR filming, I'm recently obsessed with the Ricoh Theta camera.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Xbox 360 wired controllerHardware Microsoft
We regularly try a lot of weird things for input, but so far nothing beats a good ol' reliable Xbox 360 wired controller.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
MouseRugOther
My mousepad is a MouseRug. It is essential to my mental health that my mouse live on this tiny Persian rug with fringe and everything.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Mac miniHardware Apple
I really like Mac Minis for installations, especially since once we've got the headsets running we can unplug all external keyboards and projectors and everything, and it'll run as a self-contained unit for days on end (or until Apple decides it must interrupt with a request to update).
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Sony HDR-PJ790 HandycamHardware Sony
For regular (non VR) filming, I mostly use a Sony HDR-PJ790 Handycam.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Zoom H6Hardware Zoom
At work or on location, I use a Zoom H6 mic/recorder, often with our Sennheiser G3 wireless lapel mics.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
RØDE NT1-AHardware RØDE
At home I use a RØDE NT1-A with a Focusrite Saffire 6.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
SublimeSoftware
I mostly program in Sublime, and use SourceTree to help deal with the horror that is git.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
SourceTreeSoftware Atlassian
I mostly program in Sublime, and use SourceTree to help deal with the horror that is git.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
VLC media playerSoftware VideoLAN
VLC media player for playing sound and flat video.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Kinesis contoured keyboardHardware Kinesis
For keyboards, most of my typing is done on the MacBook keyboard using just my inner fingers, sometimes a Kinesis contoured keyboard (the weird scoopy one) if my outer fingers aren't being the problem at the moment, and sometimes other keyboards.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Adobe PremiereSoftware Adobe
For video editing, mostly Adobe Premiere, unless it's a very simple job and also I'm working on the MacBook, in which case I'll use Final Cut Pro just because the export time is a little faster.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Breville Barista ExpressHardware Breville
Other office essentials: Giant googly eyes. Breville Barista Express.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
MacBook ProHardware Apple
For work I've been using a 15" MacBook Pro for the past year for basic emails, writing, normal video editing, and webVR development with the DK2 or Galaxy Note 4. I was hoping to be converted to Apple, but I'm not in love.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
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