Author Archives: Alvin Trusty

Remember This?

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Alvin Trusty

My talk from the 2008 eTech Ohio conference was so well received I did it again this year. The content was copyright, but it was also “how to create a great presentation.”  So it was two presentations in one. I … Continue reading →

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Derivatives – more than Calculus

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Alvin Trusty

When it comes to copyright infringement, it helps to be famous.  When artist Shepard Fairey wanted to create a poster during the presidential election, he went to Google.  There he found a picture of Obama, and without seeking permission from … Continue reading →

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Do Not Remix This

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Alvin Trusty

Lawrence Lessig has a new book. Remix examines a culture where artists have gotten no more money, businesses have gotten no more profit and 70% of our kids have become copyright criminals. In the video below, Lessig talks about the … Continue reading →

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Yo Yo Ma

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Alvin Trusty

I have always wanted to create a post with that subject and I finally have a topic that works. Many of you probably watched the inauguration and heard “Air and Simple Gifts” performed by Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Itzhak Perlman (violin), … Continue reading →

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Digital Camera First

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Alvin Trusty

Here is a digital first, and yet another way a digital camera can be used. This picture of Obama was taken with a digital camera and is the first “official portrait” of a president-elect to be taken with a digital … Continue reading →

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