Montreal Mar 22, 13, 7:48 a.m.

I'm heading up to Montreal for the weekend. It's been years since I've been and can't remember much of it.

Any recommendations on good food joints (besides schwartzs), bars, etc.

Cheers folks.

Need a laugh. Send your best! Mar 18, 13, 11:53 a.m.

Dancing cats, strange animated gifs, jokes, whatever... Have been so drowned in work, the life has been sucked out of me.

If QBN is good at one thing (besides giving honest design critiques), I know its sending out random funny shit..

Help!

Harlem Shake Meme Feb 12, 13, 7:43 a.m.

I just discovered this. It looks like the new interweb 'planking' sensation. Am I late to the party?

I find this video in particular mesmerizing.

Favorite Portrait Photographers Feb 5, 13, 7:48 a.m.

Who are some of your favourite portrait/environmental photographers?

They dont have to be any famous photographers, just as long as its work that you admire. Im looking for some inspiration.

Thanks all!

flat logo's vs '3d' logos Oct 1, 12, 11:43 a.m.

Im looking for examples of some logos that have gone from a flat look to an overly processed '3d' design or even vice versa.

For example, the windows logo...

From this,

To this,

Just curious on your thoughts on this. Im trying to convince a client that a logo doesnt need every effect under the sun to make it memorable.

Download YouTube Vids Aug 31, 12, 6:04 a.m.

Whats the best way to download YouTube vids these days? I did a google search and most of the sites look broken or dont work.

Help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Used Hasselblad 500 y/n? Apr 17, 12, 1:55 p.m.

Ive been thinking recently about getting a used Hasselblad 500. Used kits are on sale for quite a cheap price (under $1000).

Are there any of you out there that use one as a hobby camera? To shoot portraits or street work with? I've also never ventured into medium format yet, and im hoping this isnt something that is too difficult to get into.

Cheers,

Design / Book Store NYC Feb 29, 12, 12:34 p.m.

What is your favourite design / book store to check out in New York? Im talking about those stores that just stock loads of interesting trinkets, toys, books, etc.

Im based in lower Manhattan at the moment and I haven't run into anything yet.

Fav 35mm film to use Dec 15, 11, 9:44 a.m.

I just picked up a Konica Hexar AF and was wondering what some of your favorite rolls of film is to use for your film camera.

Good all around film? Nice color or BW?

So much to choose from!

Film Development / Scan NYC Dec 7, 11, 9:29 a.m.

Im starting to get back into shooting 35mm film (just picked up a Konica Hexar AF!) and im wondering where the best place to go to get film developed and scanned.

Favorite spots? Quick? Reliable? Cheap??

Cheers!

Film or Digital Nov 21, 11, 9:12 a.m.

For those of you who have both a DSLR and a film camera...

How often do you shoot film vs digital? Do you neglect film more due to extra work of having them processed or scanned? Or price having to buy film? Im thinking about getting a film body (I havent shot film in well over 10 years, getting the itch to do it again). Im asking in terms of personal work rather then for client work.

Thanks for your input!

Photo Rights Question Oct 5, 11, 6:04 a.m.

I have 2 photos that a local city magazine wants to use for their quarterly issue. The mag is fairly new in the market and its free to pick up their mag.

Just curious what I should charge (or should I even charge them? Just ask for ad space). I normally sell prints at about $150-200 a piece, should I just do that and call it a day?

Any help would be great. Cheers!

Large word doc to html Sep 26, 11, 5:32 a.m.

Is there an 'easy' way of converting a large formatted word doc into some sort of html page for viewing online?

Just wondering if there are any automated tools out there for doing this.

Cheers!

Current NYC Job Market Sep 12, 11, 2:19 p.m.

Im wondering what the job market in NYC is looking like right now. I know the overall economy isnt so hot but I am contemplating a move there (from Canada) within the next few months.

Any help is welcome. Cheers!

RAW + JPG? Jul 7, 11, 7 a.m.

Just curious how many of you shoot Raw+jpg? Is it worth the extra storage space on your cards?

Tshirt Crit May 27, 11, 7:17 a.m.

Im planning to print out a fun tshirt in honour of my upcoming 30th bday coming up (sigh). Would love to hear your thoughts on the initial design.

Cheers guys!

MBP Battery replacement Mar 24, 11, 8:06 p.m.

Have any of you guys replaced your 15" MBP battery on your own? Whats the process like?

I just bought a new battery and am a bit hesitant to replace it on my own. Should I bring the battery and computer to a mac genius to do it for me? Just feeling a bit paranoid.

Coney Island, NY Mar 22, 11, 5:31 a.m.

Ive got a free day here in New York today and was wondering if Coney Island is still worth checking out?

Is there anything going on there these days? or is it a dead zone?

If anyone knows, let me know! Cheers!

Aperture / App Store Mar 8, 11, 3:19 a.m.

Is Aperture from the Mac Desktop App store worth buying? Its a cheaper price but not the full version.

Currently, im just using Adobe Camera Raw

Respect: Freelance vs Full Time Feb 22, 11, 10:02 a.m.

In your opinion, do you think freelancers get less respect from the general public then from 'normal' full timers?

I find that when I tell people I freelance full time, they think its some sort of easy peasy, after work job where I can do whatever I want and wake up at 2pm for 'work'. Doesn't seem like everyone is aware of how common the freelance lifestyle is nowadays.

Anyway, just wondering what your thoughts are.

Cheers!