Skagit Tulip Festival

Update: GoPro Hero 2 HD Camera Wi-Fi BacPac iPhone App

Here's an update on my last post regarding the newly released GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac iPhone app.

Screen after iPhone and Camera connected

I managed to make it work, partly, that is. I tried the same procedures while away from other Wi-Fi networks and my iPhone 4 managed to connect with the GoPro Hero2 camera via Wi-Fi.

 But once I tap on the Connect Control button, I get the GoPro App Set Up prompt.

 

So bottomline, it's still not working. I then looked for comments and reviews in the App Store and realized that my iPhone has IOS 6 and the app does not have full functionality on IOS 6.

 

So I'm guessing I will have to wait for the next release. I'll keep trying to make this work even with limited functionality.

 

Calling Woodman Labs, Inc., please hurry. If you can get this to work together with the multi-camera functionality, I might consider buying more cameras. 

GoPro Hero 2 HD Camera Wi-Fi BacPac iPhone App



Welcome Screen

 I have just downloaded the recently released GoPro iPhone App that works with the GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac. I followed the instructions but as of this point, I have yet to make it work.

Step 1: Your GoPro Hero 2 HD Camera needs to have the latest software update. Note that this app (and new software release) will only work with the GoPro Hero 2 and not the first generation GoPro Hero camera. To download and install the latest software, you need to have the GoPro CineForm Studio program running in your computer (Mac or PC).

Step 2: You Wi-Fi BacPac and Remote will also need the latest software update.

Step 3: With your GoPro Hero 2 camera and Wi-Fi BackPack and Remote updated with the latest software, you can download the GoPro iPhone App.



Primary Screen: Scanning for Camera



Step 4: Before launching the app on your iPhone/iPad, and before you disconnect, make sure that you have setup your Wi-Fi BacPac with the password that you want.



Step 5: On your iPhone/iPad, under Settings, Wi-Fi, search for the GoPro camera from the list of WiFi networks (with the GoPro name that you set-up). Login with the password that you created.

Step 6: In your camera's Wi-Fi menu, set the Wi-Fi mode to Phone and Tablet.

Step 7: Launch the app on your iPhone/iPad and let it search for the Wi-Fi GoPro Hero 2 HD camera.

Step 8: I am stuck in this step and still figuring out how I can make the app find my GoPro Hero 2 HD camera.. I'll post an update once I get this to work.

Have fun!



Primary Screen: No Cameras Connected



Stages are Almost Set for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

The stages are almost set for this year's Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Event. It's an annual musical event held at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco that features everything to do with Bluegrass music.
This year, this free event will be held from October 5-7, 2012. Performances start at 10AM and ends at 7PM each day.

JFK Main Entrance

Arrow Stage

Banjo Stage

Star Stage

Rooster Stage

At the Oracle Appreciation Event

Here's a panoramic photo that I took of the Oracle Appreciation Event at Treasure Island using my iPhone 4 and the 360Panorama App.

 

Click to view interactively: http://360.io/eyCeWv

Captured with

Collection of iPhone Photos: Flowers Part 2

Photos taken using my iPhone 4. Photo collage created with PhotoShake iPhone App

Collection of iPhone Photos: Flowers

Photos of flowers taken using my IPhone 4. Collage created with PhotoShake iPhone App

Spring Time: Around the Office Today

We're springing forward to Spring tomorrow night, clocks will be adjusted one hour forward again. That means an hour less sleep or an hour less to watch tv on Saturday night.. But that's okay, it will be warmer soon and flowers and trees will all be blooming.

Spring has definitely arrived. Though these pictures show the trees almost looking like they have snow, those are actually flowers.

I think they did a good work selecting these trees. They look this beautiful during spring and even more beautiful and colorful during fall.

Spring is probably my most favorite season.




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Pictures where taken around the office using my iPhone 4)

San Francisco Ferry Building

I created this panorama on my iOS device with the Photosynth app, http://www.photosynth.net/.

Cherry Blossoms in Bloom: Spring has Sprung in California



This particular snapshot was taken using my iPhone 4



Although it's not yet officially Spring, I think it's safe to say that Spring has started in California.

I've seen flowers starting to bloom in many gardens. These are just few of the many good things that we have in California, great weather and great views. But don't get me wrong, all these come with a high price, in taxes and high cost of living, particularly. All of which are worth every penny having tried living in the colder regions of this beautiful country.

San Francisco City Hall

I created this panorama on my iOS device with the Photosynth app, http://www.photosynth.net/.

Davies Symphony Orchestra Hall, San Francisco

I created this panorama on my iOS device with the Photosynth app, http://www.photosynth.net/.

Weber Point: Site of the Stockton Asparagus Festival

Here's a panoramic photo of the site of the Stockton Asparagus Festival in April 27-29, 2012, Stockton, CA.

It is amazing how many festivals they celebrate here in California. They have all sorts of events for just about any fruit and vegetable. I suppose that's how they promote the many kinds of produce this great state has.

In order to see this image in 360 view, click on the link below
360 View: http://360.io/NjKxx4

Captured by 360 Panorama

Mather Point Grand Canyon

I created this panorama on my iPhone 4 with the Photosynth app, http://www.photosynth.net/.

Arkansas State Capitol

Check out my Photosynth panorama! http://photosynth.net/view/2f7cb7f5-004c-4110-b2e2-6fa943a6bb15
I created it on my iOS device with the Photosynth app, http://www.photosynth.net/.

Manila Bay Sunset 092710

Here's one of the many shots that I took (using my iPhone 3Gs) of the sunset on Manila Bay during my last visit to the Philippines.

This beautiful scene in Manila never ceases to amaze me, even more now that I am older and have been away from home for a better part of the last decade.

Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse in Mansfield, MA

 As soon as you enter the door, you'll notice the distinctive decor of this restaurant. Such could be expected in the Boston downtown area. 

The dimly lit ambiance and the modern zen appeal tries to create a feeling of privacy but yet the small restaurant is not sound treated. That even with the small number of people when we visited, the radio playing in the background and the conversations that were going on seemed a bit loud for me.

I do apologize for those who liked this restaurant. But in my opinion, this restaurant's major failure is that they are trying hard to be an upscale japanese restaurant and yet the food they serve are undoubtably chinese. This is just one of the many japanese restaurants around who try to pretend to be authentic japanese restaurants in price but in fact, the food they serve are just slightly better than what you can get from any chinese restaurants serving sushi and makimono for less price or perhaps your nearest grocery sushi counter.

You pay for the ambiance? Maybe. For the food, I've definitely had better. If there is another japanese restaurant in this area of Mansfield, MA, We'll need to check it out and see if it's any better than this. Other than that, we'd stay away from this even when we crave for japanese food.

Empire State of Mind

I took this photo of the Empire State Building last Sunday night from the Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Center) using my iPhone. The nearby buildings were not lit. We figured perhaps it would have looked so much better had we come on an early evening on a weekday when people are still in their offices working late. I recommend taking time to see this spectacular view when you are in New York. The ticket costs $20 per person but the view is just worth the money and the long lines.

Visiting New York on Memorial Day Weekend is now becoming a yearly tradition, as this is our second year to visit this wonderful city this time of the year. Though we've visited several times before, there's still a lot of places to visit and things to see so we try to have a new experience every time. See you next year New York!