The AI Multiverse: One Base, Infinite Possibilities (and Maybe Some Hilarious Glitches)
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The AI Multiverse: One Base, Infinite Possibilities (and Maybe Some Hilarious Glitches)

Imagine a world where your AI isn’t just a chatbot, but a customizable Swiss Army knife of digital assistance. Tired of juggling a million different apps and interfaces? What if you could have one AI companion that could seamlessly switch from coding guru to eloquent writer, all with the click of a button? That’s the…

Unveiling Some Kind of Intelligence: A Tale of AI, Music, and Unexpected Adventures
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Unveiling Some Kind of Intelligence: A Tale of AI, Music, and Unexpected Adventures

Hey there, folks! So, I’ve got a bit of a story for you—a journey, really—that I think you’ll get a kick out of. It all started with a simple experiment and spiralled into something I never quite expected. So, grab a cuppa, get comfy, and let me tell you how I ended up releasing an…

From Sticky Notes to Self-Hosted Web App: My AI-Powered Productivity Hack (and a Bit of AI-Induced Paranoia)
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From Sticky Notes to Self-Hosted Web App: My AI-Powered Productivity Hack (and a Bit of AI-Induced Paranoia)

For the longest time, tracking our team’s KPIs felt like a Sisyphean task. I’d start by meticulously recording scores on sticky notes, which inevitably ended up scattered across my desk. Then came the Excel spreadsheet era, a slight improvement, but still a clunky, error-prone system. Updating it was a chore, sharing it with the team…

Blackmagic multi-stage festival setup
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Blackmagic multi-stage festival setup

The Festival Experience from the comfort of your sofa!  Several years ago, I was part of a team responsible for the video production at the Beverly Folk Festival in the UK. The client’s request was simple: capture interviews with the artists post-performance and, if possible, some footage of the performances. With a talented crew of…

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Blackmagic multi-cam setup for permanent install

Event Rigging Series: Part 6  Exploring the use of Blackmagic gear for events has been off my radar for some time, as I’ve been focusing on the lighting side of things. Now, I’m delving into the necessary equipment for a permanent multi-camera installation. The goal is to create a straightforward setup, yet versatile enough to…