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CONTRIBUTORS
Q: What’s a small innovation that changed your life? Or, what’s a small innovation that is long overdue that you would totally invent if you could?
RYAN PARKER
The fusion of inexpensive high-powered LED lighting and mirrorless camera technology has revolutionized my industry. My work in this issue utilizes this com- bination and, while it’s unnecessary, it made it easier to line the yellow circle on Sam Jenkins’s face. I’ve achieved this look with strobes before, but it was not
a small feat and it took a great level of focus from all involved to achieve the looks desired. Using these two innovations brought a level of ease and playfulness to the studio... which almost always delivers better results.
JESSICA TANG
Something I find extremely useful is the Google Maps app on my phone. Besides the more obvious way- finding/GPS capabilities,
I use the app primarily to "search" for businesses or places I want to visit. So much of the time I will usetheapptolookupa business’s phone number and call from there, search reviews if I have some- thing specific in mind,
or, I use it to preview multiple businesses before making a choice. Finally, the re-routing options that appear when travelling makes going anywhere new so much easier and less stressful.
SCOTT MESSENGER
He would like to build
an app to evaluate crazy ideas. “Write book about craft beer,” he would have once liked to query. Or, “record album with friends.” The app would then project outcomes (e.g., net loss of income) and the time and emotional strain said idea would require (e.g., excessive).
It would subsequently award ongoing inaction with cute badges. But Messenger, who writes stories and music just outside of Edmonton, would earn none, because he can’t help himself.
But at least he’d know.
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