The Weakest Link in the Chain of WebApp Security by Matt

It’s you. You (the human) are the weakest link. Especially when it comes to web application security. As developers, we must pay attention to application security as if our lives depend on it.. a simple 7-character MySQL injection can indeed ruin our day. Read more…

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June 21, 2010

SEO in 2018: A Transparent Future by Matt

What will search engine optimization (SEO) look like in 8 years? We’ll, we are here to make some educated assumptions, so hold on tight. The art of SEO will continue to be more and more transparent, and the act of searching for something will rely more on personal attributes on the client-side, rather than some sort of assumed relevancy that the search engine comes up with. Read more…

A Digital You

May 13, 2010

Haptics: Phase I Photo Editing by Matt

What we would consider Phase I is now complete on our haptics photo editing research project! That is, creating software/hardware that is essentially a “working model”- I will be showing a demo of haptic devices editing the brightness of a … Read more…

May 4, 2010

A Camera and Mountain Bike: Photo Journal by Matt

In photography it is important to explore- it keeps your skills tuned, and can open your eyes to new and amazing things. Located right in our backyard of Northville, Michigan is Maybury State Park, and it seemed like a good idea to head out in the rain with just a bike and a camera to see what inspiration or unique shots could be found over a couple hours. Read more…

A Camera and Mountain Bike

May 3, 2010

Haptic Enabled Photo Editing by Matt

Prime Studios has partnered with Kettering University to research how photo editing workflow can be improved using haptics. Kettering University is one of the top engineering schools in the nation, and has recently added a haptics program and a state-of-the-art lab, with oversight from Dr. Mehrdad Zadeh. Read more…

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April 20, 2010

Save Time Linking Facebook and Twitter by Brad

Social media is a proven way for businesses to reach and communicate with potential clients. It gives free access to hundreds of millions of people, and if utilized effectively is can be very beneficial. Read more…

April 16, 2010

5 Things Startups Shouldn’t Worry About by Matt

Here is a list of 5 things that we have either seen start-ups (even ourselves!) worry about that could have been avoided. 1. Logo – Starting a business? You better have crayons or markers, because your going to need a logo. There is nothing we get more excited about than our identity, and somehow creating a logo becomes the most important thing EVER as you start your business. Read more…

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April 6, 2010

The Demb Flip-it: A Sweet Light Modifier by Matt

So today we got in our Demb Flip-it, a light modifier made for external flash units that you would use on a DSLR camera. The goal for any light modifier is to give you control over important aspects of your light (or “flash” in this case) like direction, intensity, and even color. Read more…

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March 29, 2010

Why a Drug Dealer is a Better Entrepreneur Than You by Matt

We are not saying we know much about drug dealing over here at Prime Studios, but we do know a thing or two about entrepreneurship, and always think its important to look at models, case studies, and relationships to help our business grow… no matter how abstract they might be. I know you might have taken graduate classes in business, or have ran your own company for years, but I still think there are 5 good reasons a drug dealer is a great entrepreneur, maybe even better than you! Read more…

March 23, 2010

The Nifty Fifty – Canon’s 50mm Workhorse by Matt

Instead of just writing a Review on B&H, it seemed necessary to give this little, ultra-useful piece of gear a little more credit than just a star rating and simple paragraph. This gear I am talking about is the famous “nifty-fifty” Canon lens, a 50mm f/1.8 jewel that can be had for less than a Benjamin. Read more…

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March 22, 2010