Johnny C. Lee, born in 1979, is currently a PhD Candidate in Human-Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University. His thesis work introduced the concept of projector-based location discovery and tracking which involves using a projector to discover the locations of light sensors simplifying the implementation of many interactive projection and augmented reality systems. He also partnered with Desney Tan to establish Microsoft Research's effort in exploring the practicality of Brain-computer interface use in modern computing featured in the New York Times and New Scientist Magazine.
In addition to his academic research at Carnegie Mellon, he has held research positions at Microsoft Research, Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, and the University of Southern California.
Lee received his B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2001. During his involvement with the student film-making community at UVa, he invented the , a very low-cost solution for camera motion stabilization (steadicam) that is now in popular use by amateur film makers around the world. The tutorial on building your own steadycam has been viewed over 1 million times and translated to over 10 languages. The tutorial was also a featured article in the premier issue of and shown in the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum as part of the Design Life Now: 2006 Design Triennial. The demand for pre-made versions of the steadycam resulted in his founding of Little Great Ideas, LLC on 2003 to manufacture and distribute steadycams and to provide creative services. The company sucessfully sells over a thousand steadycams a year.
He is a contributor to the Pittsburgh art community creating a large collaborative art project called whereby hundreds of Pittsburgh residents participated in temporarily transforming an 18-story tall building into a monumental piece of art using a 45-foot tall slingshot launching paint filled balloons. However, the project became a center piece of a somewhat controversial urban renewal project of Pittsburgh's East Liberty area. He has also been recognized by the Pittsburgh Short Film Festival and the .
Most recently he has been noted as the person who created the popular on tracking fingers using the Nintendo Wii Remote featured on Engadget, Slashdot, Joystick, and a many more technology news sites. The tutorial showed how mid-air multi-touch interactivity could be accomplished using simple low-cost components.
In addition to his academic research at Carnegie Mellon, he has held research positions at Microsoft Research, Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, and the University of Southern California.
Lee received his B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2001. During his involvement with the student film-making community at UVa, he invented the , a very low-cost solution for camera motion stabilization (steadicam) that is now in popular use by amateur film makers around the world. The tutorial on building your own steadycam has been viewed over 1 million times and translated to over 10 languages. The tutorial was also a featured article in the premier issue of and shown in the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum as part of the Design Life Now: 2006 Design Triennial. The demand for pre-made versions of the steadycam resulted in his founding of Little Great Ideas, LLC on 2003 to manufacture and distribute steadycams and to provide creative services. The company sucessfully sells over a thousand steadycams a year.
He is a contributor to the Pittsburgh art community creating a large collaborative art project called whereby hundreds of Pittsburgh residents participated in temporarily transforming an 18-story tall building into a monumental piece of art using a 45-foot tall slingshot launching paint filled balloons. However, the project became a center piece of a somewhat controversial urban renewal project of Pittsburgh's East Liberty area. He has also been recognized by the Pittsburgh Short Film Festival and the .
Most recently he has been noted as the person who created the popular on tracking fingers using the Nintendo Wii Remote featured on Engadget, Slashdot, Joystick, and a many more technology news sites. The tutorial showed how mid-air multi-touch interactivity could be accomplished using simple low-cost components.
VikingBall is a variant of street hockey. The viking position distinguishes VikingBall from other forms of ball hockey; unlike the traditional goalie, who uses pads and a catcher glove, the viking is responsible for guarding the team’s goal using a shield, a hammer, and any part of the body. The viking is able to score points for his or her team by hitting opposing Runners with the hammer (from the web site).
Some musicians/composers have died accidentally at the hands of others.
Classical
*Anton Webern - Viennese Composer (1883-1945)
On 15 September 1945, during the Allied occupation of Austria, Webern was accidentally shot dead by an American Army soldier following the arrest of his son-in-law for black market activities, when, despite the curfew in effect, he stepped outside the house to enjoy a cigar without disturbing his sleeping grandchildren.
Jazz
*Chet Baker - Trumpet player (1929 – 1988)
At about 3.00 am on Friday May 13, 1988, Baker was found dead on a street below his second storey room at the Prins Hendrik Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with serious wounds to his head. Heroin and cocaine were found in Baker's hotel room, and an autopsy discovered these drugs in his body. There was no evidence of a struggle, and the death was ruled an accident.
However, since no one witnessed the death there was room for speculation. Various unsubstantiated rumors have circulated in subsequent years, suggesting that Baker was either murdered or committed suicide.
*Jaco Pastorius - Bass player for Weather Report (1951-1987)
After reportedly kicking in a glass door after being refused entrance to a club, Pastorius was engaged in a violent confrontation with the club bouncer, Luc Havan. He was hospitalized, fell into a coma and was put on life support. Pastorius died on September 21 1987, aged 35.
Classical
*Anton Webern - Viennese Composer (1883-1945)
On 15 September 1945, during the Allied occupation of Austria, Webern was accidentally shot dead by an American Army soldier following the arrest of his son-in-law for black market activities, when, despite the curfew in effect, he stepped outside the house to enjoy a cigar without disturbing his sleeping grandchildren.
Jazz
*Chet Baker - Trumpet player (1929 – 1988)
At about 3.00 am on Friday May 13, 1988, Baker was found dead on a street below his second storey room at the Prins Hendrik Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with serious wounds to his head. Heroin and cocaine were found in Baker's hotel room, and an autopsy discovered these drugs in his body. There was no evidence of a struggle, and the death was ruled an accident.
However, since no one witnessed the death there was room for speculation. Various unsubstantiated rumors have circulated in subsequent years, suggesting that Baker was either murdered or committed suicide.
*Jaco Pastorius - Bass player for Weather Report (1951-1987)
After reportedly kicking in a glass door after being refused entrance to a club, Pastorius was engaged in a violent confrontation with the club bouncer, Luc Havan. He was hospitalized, fell into a coma and was put on life support. Pastorius died on September 21 1987, aged 35.
Zinkplaat is an Afrikaans rock band hailing from Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Band History
The members of the band met while they were still at highschool in Stellenbosch.
Beer used to play in a band called My Pet Sock before playing for Zinkplaat.
Band Members
*Bertus Coetzee on vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica
*Basson Laubscher on electric guitar and vocals
*Beitel van der Merwe on bass guitar and vocals
*Beer Adriaanse on drums and vocals
Music Style
On the first 2 releases, namely Karoo Poison (EP, 2003) and Die Miskruier Gaan See Toe (first full length album, 2005) the band had a very afrikaans folk sound, influenced a lot by Bertie and his bekfluitjie ('harmonica').
Their newest release expected late 2007, Musiek Uit Die Geraas ('Music Out Of The Noise') has seen the band evolve into a more indie sound, while still keeping to their roots regarding music.
De Plate Kompanjie
De Plate Kompanjie is a record label that was started by Bertie, Beer and a friend of theirs at the end of 2006. DPK is involved in the organising of bands, tours and music events, and has been highly involved in many large musics festivals in Stellenbosch as well as the tours that the band and other associated acts have embarked on.
DPK released an album in 2006 entitled Die Eerste Avontuur ('The First Adventure') comprising of artists belonging to the label, such as Die Helde, The Orange Stilettos, Zinkplaat and Foto na Dans.
Discography
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Band History
The members of the band met while they were still at highschool in Stellenbosch.
Beer used to play in a band called My Pet Sock before playing for Zinkplaat.
Band Members
*Bertus Coetzee on vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica
*Basson Laubscher on electric guitar and vocals
*Beitel van der Merwe on bass guitar and vocals
*Beer Adriaanse on drums and vocals
Music Style
On the first 2 releases, namely Karoo Poison (EP, 2003) and Die Miskruier Gaan See Toe (first full length album, 2005) the band had a very afrikaans folk sound, influenced a lot by Bertie and his bekfluitjie ('harmonica').
Their newest release expected late 2007, Musiek Uit Die Geraas ('Music Out Of The Noise') has seen the band evolve into a more indie sound, while still keeping to their roots regarding music.
De Plate Kompanjie
De Plate Kompanjie is a record label that was started by Bertie, Beer and a friend of theirs at the end of 2006. DPK is involved in the organising of bands, tours and music events, and has been highly involved in many large musics festivals in Stellenbosch as well as the tours that the band and other associated acts have embarked on.
DPK released an album in 2006 entitled Die Eerste Avontuur ('The First Adventure') comprising of artists belonging to the label, such as Die Helde, The Orange Stilettos, Zinkplaat and Foto na Dans.
Discography
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