External Resources
Things I've seen elsewhere that I'd like to refer to in the future; essentially these are 'bookmarks' for myself, which I thought might be good to share.
Timeline
The Juggler: Doing in seconds what took five hours in 1986
It took 5hrs to raytrace a simple scene in 1986. Today we can do it in seconds, in a web browser, in JavaScript, on a phone.
How Photography Was Optimized for White Skin Color
Something I'm sure many people are not aware of; there's an inherent racial bias in the technical history of photography.
Dutch students can live in nursing homes rent-free
Genius idea: Dutch students can live in nursing homes rent-free, as long as they keep the residents company.
Raytracing a Black Hole
What does a black hole *really* look like? Here's a simulation, and a walkthrough on how it was done.
What portable Flash kit should I buy?
Solid advice from a pro; should you be a photographer looking for lighting kit with more punch than a speedlite can deliver, you'll want to watch this.
Eyesight Simulator
Ever wanted to show your perfect-sighted friends how you really see the world? Enter your prescription here and then they'll know! Incidentally: here's how I see things; only I'm also colour blind!
Rainy Cafe
Need to relax or focus? Music not good for that? Here's the ambient sound of a Cafe in the rain. I love this.