Mark Palmer
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I just had an opportunity (and privilege) to review the beta version of the 2005 version of Marc Klingers Rocket Screen Saver (www.bigkidproductions.com). I have the original version and all I can say about the new version is
.WOW!!!!
I can't remember the last time I had this much fun watching a screen saver!!
This thing is loaded with the high quality, action oriented shots that are Marcs trademark. Marc is photographer but also a rocketeer and his work demonstrates his knowledge of both disciplines.
Just like the previous version the images are incredible! Liftoff shots that are heart stopping. Flight and recovery shots that are absolutely breathtaking and some truly astounding CATO shots. No fuzzy, long range shots here. All of the images are startling in their clarity. Marc also has some unique ways of blending a sequence of shots of the same rocket (or rockets) that really tell a story.
The shots range from low power flights through midpower and on up through high power (I know of at least 2 N motor sequences).
The layouts are more complex and visually stunning then the previous version. Marc has incorporated some 2 color blended backgrounds where the previous version just had black. AND . there are few people sprinkled here and there among the images. When Marc asked for input on whether or not to add shots with people, I voted no people. I was wrong! There are only a few shots with people (none of people) and they were very cool.
As a side note, the operation of the screen saver is flawless. I have it loaded on Laptop running Windows XP with a Pentium 3 processor and have had no issues at all. I have run the previous version on a number of different PCs using everything from Windows 98 to XP and never had an issue.
Mark Palmer
PS: I have no ties to Marc Klinger or Big Kid Productions. I am only a satisfied customer!!!!
I can't remember the last time I had this much fun watching a screen saver!!
This thing is loaded with the high quality, action oriented shots that are Marcs trademark. Marc is photographer but also a rocketeer and his work demonstrates his knowledge of both disciplines.
Just like the previous version the images are incredible! Liftoff shots that are heart stopping. Flight and recovery shots that are absolutely breathtaking and some truly astounding CATO shots. No fuzzy, long range shots here. All of the images are startling in their clarity. Marc also has some unique ways of blending a sequence of shots of the same rocket (or rockets) that really tell a story.
The shots range from low power flights through midpower and on up through high power (I know of at least 2 N motor sequences).
The layouts are more complex and visually stunning then the previous version. Marc has incorporated some 2 color blended backgrounds where the previous version just had black. AND . there are few people sprinkled here and there among the images. When Marc asked for input on whether or not to add shots with people, I voted no people. I was wrong! There are only a few shots with people (none of people) and they were very cool.
As a side note, the operation of the screen saver is flawless. I have it loaded on Laptop running Windows XP with a Pentium 3 processor and have had no issues at all. I have run the previous version on a number of different PCs using everything from Windows 98 to XP and never had an issue.
Mark Palmer
PS: I have no ties to Marc Klinger or Big Kid Productions. I am only a satisfied customer!!!!