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By Scott Knaster, Google Developers Blog Editor
Everybody likes Google Doodles, those creative modifications of the Google logo that appear every so often on google.com and other Google search homepages. To let budding artists try their hand at doodling, we’ve hosted various Doodle 4 Google competitions around the world. This year’s Doodle 4 Google was open to U. S. students enrolled in schools serving grades K-12.
This week we announced the 50 state finalists, divided by grade group, and they’re very creative. Take a look, but more than that, you can vote for your favorites, one per grade group. Voting is open until May 10th. And after you’ve looked at this year’s student entries, you can spend time reliving old favorites on our Doodles archive site.
Now travel back in time to an age even before there were Google Doodles, when huge dinosaurs roamed the Earth. According to fossils found by Chinese scientists, these enormous beasts were bothered by Pseudopulex jurassicus and Pseudopulex magnus, giant insects 10 times the size of modern fleas that crawled on dinosaurs and packed a painful bite. So it turns out that being a dinosaur wasn’t all fun and games.
Finally, don’t you love it when two great things get mashed up together? Here’s an awesome example: a map of the world, made out of cupcakes. Enjoy!
Each week we publish Fridaygram, a post with cool Google and non-Google stuff you might have missed during the week. Fridaygram items aren’t necessarily related to developer topics; they’re just interesting to us nerds. Hat tip to Andres Ferrate and Mike Pegg for the link to the cupcake map. By the way, happy Star Wars Day, and May the 4th be with you.
2013, By: Seo Master
By Scott Knaster, Google Developers Blog Editor
Everybody likes Google Doodles, those creative modifications of the Google logo that appear every so often on google.com and other Google search homepages. To let budding artists try their hand at doodling, we’ve hosted various Doodle 4 Google competitions around the world. This year’s Doodle 4 Google was open to U. S. students enrolled in schools serving grades K-12.
This week we announced the 50 state finalists, divided by grade group, and they’re very creative. Take a look, but more than that, you can vote for your favorites, one per grade group. Voting is open until May 10th. And after you’ve looked at this year’s student entries, you can spend time reliving old favorites on our Doodles archive site.
Now travel back in time to an age even before there were Google Doodles, when huge dinosaurs roamed the Earth. According to fossils found by Chinese scientists, these enormous beasts were bothered by Pseudopulex jurassicus and Pseudopulex magnus, giant insects 10 times the size of modern fleas that crawled on dinosaurs and packed a painful bite. So it turns out that being a dinosaur wasn’t all fun and games.
Finally, don’t you love it when two great things get mashed up together? Here’s an awesome example: a map of the world, made out of cupcakes. Enjoy!
Each week we publish Fridaygram, a post with cool Google and non-Google stuff you might have missed during the week. Fridaygram items aren’t necessarily related to developer topics; they’re just interesting to us nerds. Hat tip to Andres Ferrate and Mike Pegg for the link to the cupcake map. By the way, happy Star Wars Day, and May the 4th be with you.
2013, By: Seo Master
Seo Master present to you: This post is part of the Who's @ Google I/O, a series of blog posts that give a closer look at developers who'll be speaking or demoing at Google I/O. Today's post is a guest post written by Ross Boucher, co-founder of 280 North.
When we set out to build 280 Slides, we wanted to create an application that made no concessions: something that felt as interactive as the desktop experience, while leveraging all the benefits of being online. We coined the term "desktop-class applications" as a way to describe our vision for what web apps should be. We also knew it wasn't enough to just recreate a desktop presentation tool pixel for pixel. We wanted to do something new, and to truly take advantage of being a web based solution.
The key to having a great presentation is having great media. A picture that helps tell the story with infinitely more clarity, or that just helps tell a good joke. A movie that shows a demo of your cool new widget that everyone's going to buy. Not all presentations, and not all individual slides will work this way, but the kind of in-person, captivating speech that Steve Jobs would enjoy relies almost entirely on images. And, of course, an engaging presenter.
So, if having great media is key to having a great presentation, it's important to be able to find great media for your presentation. Not all of us have an art department on hand, so we made this idea central to 280 Slides, and we did it with a lot of help from Google APIs.
If you take a look at what we call the Media inspector, you'll see we have top level choices for pictures, movies, and shapes. Both the pictures and movies tabs let you search popular web services to find the perfect media for your presentation.
When you search for a picture, we send a request to our server, which then sends out requests to several web services. Google's AJAX Search APIs actually enable us to perform server side searches as well, thanks to the Flash and Other Non-JavaScript section of the API. On the server side, this lets us send requests to Google and Flickr at the same time, and convert the responses to a consistent data format.
We're excited about finding other ways to integrate with Google services as well. For example, we hope to eventually enable publishing a presentation directly to YouTube, and use Google to log in to our service rather than having to create a new username.
We're also planning on changing the way we interact with the Google APIs. In addition to 280 Slides, our company makes a web application framework called Cappuccino. The media integration in 280 Slides has been a huge hit with our users, so we plan to build this feature directly into Cappuccino and let anyone building a web app integrate media searching with little effort. This means changing our approach from server-side to client side aggregation using JSONP. The AJAX APIs, YouTube APIs, and all the other APIs we use are now available by using JSON with padding. JSONP lets us work around the browser's same-origin policy to better integrate with third-party web services without proxying through a server.
280 North is going to be at Google I/O on May 27-28 to show off 280 Slides and how we integrate with the Google APIs. We'll also be showing off the beginnings of integrating this in Cappuccino which should be interesting to JavaScript developers. We hope you'll stop by the Sandbox!
If you want to learn more about how 280 Slides uses Google APIs, check out these Google Code videos with one of the co-founders:
2013, By: Seo Master
When we set out to build 280 Slides, we wanted to create an application that made no concessions: something that felt as interactive as the desktop experience, while leveraging all the benefits of being online. We coined the term "desktop-class applications" as a way to describe our vision for what web apps should be. We also knew it wasn't enough to just recreate a desktop presentation tool pixel for pixel. We wanted to do something new, and to truly take advantage of being a web based solution.
The key to having a great presentation is having great media. A picture that helps tell the story with infinitely more clarity, or that just helps tell a good joke. A movie that shows a demo of your cool new widget that everyone's going to buy. Not all presentations, and not all individual slides will work this way, but the kind of in-person, captivating speech that Steve Jobs would enjoy relies almost entirely on images. And, of course, an engaging presenter.
So, if having great media is key to having a great presentation, it's important to be able to find great media for your presentation. Not all of us have an art department on hand, so we made this idea central to 280 Slides, and we did it with a lot of help from Google APIs.
If you take a look at what we call the Media inspector, you'll see we have top level choices for pictures, movies, and shapes. Both the pictures and movies tabs let you search popular web services to find the perfect media for your presentation.
When you search for a picture, we send a request to our server, which then sends out requests to several web services. Google's AJAX Search APIs actually enable us to perform server side searches as well, thanks to the Flash and Other Non-JavaScript section of the API. On the server side, this lets us send requests to Google and Flickr at the same time, and convert the responses to a consistent data format.
We're excited about finding other ways to integrate with Google services as well. For example, we hope to eventually enable publishing a presentation directly to YouTube, and use Google to log in to our service rather than having to create a new username.
We're also planning on changing the way we interact with the Google APIs. In addition to 280 Slides, our company makes a web application framework called Cappuccino. The media integration in 280 Slides has been a huge hit with our users, so we plan to build this feature directly into Cappuccino and let anyone building a web app integrate media searching with little effort. This means changing our approach from server-side to client side aggregation using JSONP. The AJAX APIs, YouTube APIs, and all the other APIs we use are now available by using JSON with padding. JSONP lets us work around the browser's same-origin policy to better integrate with third-party web services without proxying through a server.280 North is going to be at Google I/O on May 27-28 to show off 280 Slides and how we integrate with the Google APIs. We'll also be showing off the beginnings of integrating this in Cappuccino which should be interesting to JavaScript developers. We hope you'll stop by the Sandbox!
If you want to learn more about how 280 Slides uses Google APIs, check out these Google Code videos with one of the co-founders:
2013, By: Seo Master
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2013, By: Seo Master
When it comes to working out the most effective way to edit and share your photos, how do you decide which app to use? The market is brimming over with exciting new apps. Some come with seemingly unlimited functions and tools. Others might perform only one job, but they do it really well.
In the end, it all comes down to your personal needs and interests. Which social networks do you use most often? Do you need every editing tool in the box, or are you happy just to crop, flip and rotate? Do you want super-cool washes that will give your photos a vintage touch, are you looking for an endless repertoire of fun or perhaps the right app to create a photo book for a special event?
Here, we consider the pros and cons of three increasingly popular apps: Pixlr Express, Pencil Camera and Lightbox.
Firstly, it includes some straightforward editing functions. Users can rotate, straighten, crop and resize their photos effortlessly. They can also opt for ‘auto-fix’, which, at the click of a button, automatically fixes up lighting problems and balances colours so that images look better within seconds. If you’re not keen on having red eyes or if you think your teeth could do with some whitening (but you don’t want to pay enormous dental bills!), both problems can be sorted out easily.
Once you’ve finished editing, you can set the mood with overlays, lighting effects, borders, and extra effects, such as focal blur. You can also adjust colour, contrast and brightness, or choose to add a colour splash. A ‘favourites’ button enables easy tracking of changes.
Pixlr Express allows the sharing of photos via most popular social networks and apps, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and the saving of photos to your device’s gallery.
Some users have pointed out that it could be improved by the addition and expansion of some tools, such as collage, distortion, a facility allowing users to alter the size of personally typed text, and increased variety in the colours of available stickers. Some have also complained that the red eye reduction function doesn’t work particularly well. The app’s inability to deal with high resolution photos is another concern for some users.
This app is all about creating amazing pencil effects in HD on Android devices. You can apply it as you’re taking a photo, so that you witness the effects in real time, or you can choose to apply it to images that are already stored in your gallery. It’s a fun way of combining your artistic inclinations with your photography.
There are 11 different effects achievable. These include “crayon’o’matic”, parchment, cartoonist, canvas, “concrete wall sprayer”, “is there life on Mars” (sepia), “over the foil”, “alien skin”, black pencil, ‘chalk world’ and “industrializer”. The app also features filters (which can be applied in real time), and, where applicable, auto focus, auto flash and face camera. SD card installation is possible.
Pencil camera can handle photos that are 1600 x 1200 pixels and smaller. It allows users to share photos immediately, via Facebook or email, and can support more than one camera at a time.
Version 2.5 is available on Amazon for $0.75 and version 2.9 is available on Google Play for $1.99.
Plans are in development for a future version, which will include more effects and wider support for Samsung devices.
Lightbox is the Android user’s answer to Instagram. It enables users to snap photos and share them online in a jiffy, plus it comes with a photoblog, which means that users can arrange their images online in an appealing, eye-catching fashion. They can also join a web-based community of similarly enthusiastic Lightbox fans. Like Instagram, this app’s available free of charge.
Users can either take photos via Lightbox, or import a photo from their gallery into the app. Once the shot is there, users can choose from 17 different filters, which are designed to give photos a whole new look. It is possible to shift the balance and contrast of colours or create a vintage look through applying washes. The editing tools enable users to crop, flip and rotate images.
Sharing can occur across a range of social networks, and a variety of privacy options can be applied. As with Instagram, users can name and tag photos.
In the end, it all comes down to your personal needs and interests. Which social networks do you use most often? Do you need every editing tool in the box, or are you happy just to crop, flip and rotate? Do you want super-cool washes that will give your photos a vintage touch, are you looking for an endless repertoire of fun or perhaps the right app to create a photo book for a special event?
Here, we consider the pros and cons of three increasingly popular apps: Pixlr Express, Pencil Camera and Lightbox.
1.) Pixlr Express:
Description:
Pixlr Express is another product from the creative brains behind Pixlr-o-matic. Featuring a number of useful features, it’s known for being simple to operate.Firstly, it includes some straightforward editing functions. Users can rotate, straighten, crop and resize their photos effortlessly. They can also opt for ‘auto-fix’, which, at the click of a button, automatically fixes up lighting problems and balances colours so that images look better within seconds. If you’re not keen on having red eyes or if you think your teeth could do with some whitening (but you don’t want to pay enormous dental bills!), both problems can be sorted out easily.
Once you’ve finished editing, you can set the mood with overlays, lighting effects, borders, and extra effects, such as focal blur. You can also adjust colour, contrast and brightness, or choose to add a colour splash. A ‘favourites’ button enables easy tracking of changes.
Pixlr Express allows the sharing of photos via most popular social networks and apps, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and the saving of photos to your device’s gallery.
Users’ Feedback:
Overall, feedback indicates that users enjoy using Pixlr Express. It has received a 4.8 star average on Google Play. Many users have described it as the best Android app for photo editing they’ve ever tried. They find it simple to use and state that it has an impressive range of functions for such a small app.Some users have pointed out that it could be improved by the addition and expansion of some tools, such as collage, distortion, a facility allowing users to alter the size of personally typed text, and increased variety in the colours of available stickers. Some have also complained that the red eye reduction function doesn’t work particularly well. The app’s inability to deal with high resolution photos is another concern for some users.
Pros:
Pixlr Express is easy to use. Photos can be edited quickly and effortlessly. For a small app, it includes a diverse range of functions, including all the fundamental editing and effects tools. It enables the sharing of images across a range of popular social networks and apps. Best of all, it’s free!Cons:
Some popular functions are not available, such as collage, distortion and alteration of the size of personally written text. The colours in which stickers are available are limited. Some users have complained that the red eye function is not as effective as it could be. Pixlr Express is not suitable for editing high-resolution photos.2.) Pencil Camera:
There are 11 different effects achievable. These include “crayon’o’matic”, parchment, cartoonist, canvas, “concrete wall sprayer”, “is there life on Mars” (sepia), “over the foil”, “alien skin”, black pencil, ‘chalk world’ and “industrializer”. The app also features filters (which can be applied in real time), and, where applicable, auto focus, auto flash and face camera. SD card installation is possible.
Pencil camera can handle photos that are 1600 x 1200 pixels and smaller. It allows users to share photos immediately, via Facebook or email, and can support more than one camera at a time.
Version 2.5 is available on Amazon for $0.75 and version 2.9 is available on Google Play for $1.99.
Plans are in development for a future version, which will include more effects and wider support for Samsung devices.
Users’ Feedback:
This app currently has a 4.1 star rating on Google Play. However, it has received far fewer reviews than more common apps, so this average might be skewed in comparison with other statistics. Positive feedback includes praise of its ease of use and the fact that it enables users to see effects and decide if they like them before taking photos. Some users enjoy its focus on one main function – to give photos an arty touch – and most state that the effects are really impressive. Negative feedback includes reports of operating problems, including trouble with saving. Some users have also stated that they’d like to see more options, especially in terms of settings, such as switching on and off the flash.Pros:
Pencil camera is simple to operate, partly because its range of functions is more limited than that of other apps. It allows users to view effects before taking photos, which can be useful. The manufacturer promises a refund to users who are not happy with the app and is responsive to concerns and complaints.Cons:
Whereas other photo editing apps incorporate a diverse range of functions, pencil camera is limited to one main use, which might mean it is not ideal for users seeking something more complex. It does not have many options when it comes to settings. Some users have complained of operating problems.3.) Lightbox:
Users can either take photos via Lightbox, or import a photo from their gallery into the app. Once the shot is there, users can choose from 17 different filters, which are designed to give photos a whole new look. It is possible to shift the balance and contrast of colours or create a vintage look through applying washes. The editing tools enable users to crop, flip and rotate images.
Sharing can occur across a range of social networks, and a variety of privacy options can be applied. As with Instagram, users can name and tag photos.
Users’ Feedback:
Many users are particularly impressed with Lightbox’s efficient, beautifully organized interface. They state that it works fluidly and easily, which makes using the app enjoyable. Most users have also found that the diverse array of effects gives them the freedom to design their photos just as they want them to appear. Lightbox’s online community and the personal blog provided for each user receive frequent positive comments. Many users enjoy the ease with which they can share their own photos, and interact with others’ posts. Some users have pointed out that Lightbox’s editing tools are not as extensive as those found on other apps.Pros:
Lightbox’s well-designed interface is definitely a plus – it makes the app easy to operate. The range of available effects is impressive. Sharing photos across social networks can be achieved effortlessly, and it’s great to be able to place all your images on one blog. Plus, Lightbox has its own online community. Efficient web support is available and finally, let’s not forget that it’s free!Cons:
Lightbox’s editing options are limited to cropping, flipping and rotating, which some users might find frustrating. The app is not necessarily suitable to those who want to take their photos through complex, personalized editing processes. Other apps on the market offer a bigger toolbox.Author Bio:
Steven is the editor at the VerybestSoftware.net, a blog where he shares his personal reviews for software and applications, technology news and tips. He also posts his assessments for various internet services like online photo sharing, photo album and printing sites, cloud storage services and more.