Matt Richardson
Creator who discusses infrastructure and fiber deployments; highlights practical details of broadband builds and splicing.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Rumored for April 16 Release
Looks like we'll be hearing more about the much-rumored DJI Osmo Pocket 4 on April 16th! I'm hoping for 4K vertical and optical zoom. 🤞
Free No‑Spam Countdown Widget for iPhone Homescreen
I wanted the simplest-possible customizable countdown widget for my iPhone homescreen that didn't have any spammy features. I couldn't find one that fit the bill, so I tried vibe-coding my own and it went better than expected. I've put it...
AI Tools Accelerated My Footage‑Sorting Mac App
I use a few different cameras for my videos. Some videos have three different cameras and various photo/video formats. I've been struggling to get Adobe Premiere to properly sort my footage by capture date and time, taking into account various...
Tesla’s Rough Suspension Makes Even Texting Unbearable
I just don’t understand how Tesla drivers tolerate its terrible suspension. Setting aside the whole Musk thing, it would be a dealbreaker for me. I’m trying to type out this post from the back of a Model Y and I...
Even Siri Mishears Simple Walk as Rap Song
Me to iPhone’s voice-to-text dictation: “I’m out for my walk.” iPhone: “Ultimate by Eminem.” At least you tried. 🙃
Early Taper Forces Goal Adjustments Amid Marathon Recovery
London Marathon training threw me a curveball this week. Starting taper early. Adjusting goals. Hoping to heal up in the next few weeks.
Upgraded Animatronics Shine in Frozen Ever After at Epcot
A few more stills from my walk around Epcot, including some of the upgraded animatronics in Frozen Ever After.
Stop Judging Lav Mics, Start Criticizing Phone‑down Intros
Speaking as someone who gets really bothered by a lot of social media video production trends, habits, styles, tropes, etc, I gotta say, I do NOT mind when creators hold a lav mic near their mouth instead of clipping it...
Premiere Pro's Object Masking Simplifies Green‑Screen‑Free Rotoscoping
This morning I finally took the time to upgrade to the latest version of @adobevideo Premiere Pro and learn how to use its new object masking tool for rotoscoping without a green screen. I know I’m late to the game...
Recovery Mode: Easy 5K Boosts Marathon Confidence
I had my 23 mile long run on Saturday and then I took a bad spill in the gym on Sunday. I felt mostly OK, but just sore all-over for a few days (that includes my bruised ego). I paused...
DIY Countdown Widget Replaces Pricey App, Works Everywhere
I was paying an annual subscription for an iPhone app to show a countdown widget for upcoming events. Tonight I decided to give “vibe coding” a try and now I have my own. 😲 And it also *just works* on...
Early Run, Adjusted Pace, Trust Body Before Marathon
I woke up at 4:30 this morning to start my 23 mile run so that I could get it done before the temps started rising. My plan had me doing a 12-mile race pace block as a part of this...
Evening Stroll Through Epcot's Blooming World Showcase
A nice little evening walking around Epcot’s World Showcase during the Flower & Garden Festival
Autonomous Vehicle Threatens Disney Bus Loop Safety
How long until we see one of these trying to drive into the Magic Kingdom bus loop?
Motivation Returns: Outdoor Marathon Training Ahead of Race
I managed to muster up the motivation to get out there and continue London Marathon training this morning. Today I can appreciate the perfectly cool weather in Cleveland… no ice or snow to contend with. And of course I’m super...
Upping Mileage to Hit Sub‑3:15 London Marathon Goal
Latest @londonmarathon training update: this week I'm running 52 miles with a 22 mile long run this weekend. For the rest of the plan, I'm bumping up to 5 days of running per week (from 4) and bumped the peak...
Hand‑held 155° Camera Captures Race without Selfie Stick
Occasionally people snark on me for using a selfie stick during a running race... even though I've NEVER used a selfie stick during a running race. It gets tedious. Anyway, here's what my 155° FOV action camera can see when...
Apple Likely to Flop with New Product
I think Apple is going to have a hit on their hands with this new product: