Adding JSON Parameter support using CloudFormation Macro Base64Loop

Adding JSON Parameter support using CloudFormation Macro Base64Loop

This time we cover how to add advanced functions to CloudFormation using a Macro. A macro is effectively a Lambda function that is used to process the template prior to CloudFormation deploying it. The macro can make changes to the resources and other objects, however Parameters cannot be changed when outputing the new template.

Smart Super 8 Film Projector (Part 1 – Teardown and maintenance)

Smart Super 8 Film Projector (Part 1 – Teardown and maintenance)

For a long time, I have been wanting to have a way to watch and capture our family’s old Super 8 Films. We have quite a few, some with audio that should be captured.

There are quite a few requirements to make this work including capturing sound. Super 8 Capture (or telecine) can be quite complex. This is part 1 to look at the projector and what we will do to provide these features.