About Me
My name is David Di Franco and I am a 26-year-old geek who loves technology and anything relating to it. The same can be easily said for a variety of creative interests. Before we get into who I am today, let's back up a bit.
The first computer I took a real interest in was an old Packard Bell. It was actually a family computer, if you want to get technical. The computer didn't even run Windows. Instead it ran a proprietary operating system. Unfortunately I cannot recall the name, but at the time, I was an addict. Most of my time spent on the computer was watching dinosaurs in 3D [yes, glasses included] and playing around in games that would only interest me many years ago.
Fast-forwarding several years ahead, I finally had access to the Internet; 56kbps dial-up at the time. Hey, that was the thing back then, although I could barely play a match of Counter-Strike without lagging to my death. Those were the days of meeting random people in Yahoo! chat rooms, designing several GeoCities websites at a time, and even sharing music via Napster.
It didn't take long for me to take a serious interest in graphic design. Between learning things myself and finding helpful tutorials online, I quickly got the hang of Photoshop 7. This encouraged me to take a few graphic design electives in high school. Ranging from basic courses like "Computer Art I" to more advanced ones, such as "3D Computer Graphics," it was obvious graphic design was my thing. This eventually led to my years in higher education.
Come 2004, it was time to graduate high school. I decided to attend our local community college and major in "Computer Graphic Arts." This was when I was introduced to another significant interest of mine. Welcome to the world of Apple. Most classrooms for my major consisted of Power Mac G4 computers. Being an ignorant Windows user at the time, I dissed the thought of using another OS. However, quickly getting over my bad attitude, I sucked it up and took an interest. It didn't take long for me to become obsessed with the iconic brand and their culture.
Skipping ahead a few years, I am sitting here late at night, typing this in Safari, on my Mac. I am now a happy owner of a Mac Pro [primary machine], PowerBook G4 [my first Mac], Power Mac G4 [acquired from a friend] and iMac G3 [acquired from a neighbor]. Oh and you cannot forget the iPad, as well as countless iPods. Needless to say, Apple has won me over. The iconic company has also changed my life dramatically.
I have Apple to thank for pushing me in the direction I chose to take years ago. The introduction to iMovie 2006 has not only allowed me to meet some very important friends in life, but it also has given me the opportunity to work as a freelancer and create content for my YouTube audience of 40,000+ subscribers to enjoy. My online presence is something I never take for granted. It's something I truly appreciate every day of my life. I am fortunate enough to do everything I do online and call it my job.
I consider myself to be a very passionate person in several fields. One of them is making a living through doing what I enjoy most, and that's creating content for the world to enjoy. Whether it's through a YouTube video or a website I create, this is something I plan to do for the rest of my life. The world we live in is full of amazing opportunities. There is no way I am going through life without taking advantage of the tools at my disposal. After all, what is the point in living if you don't do something you enjoy? Life is short. Don't waste it.
While there are many details I left out above, that is the gist of it. I would be lying if I said I don't enjoy talking. I could run my mouth all day, which is why I encourage you to contact me with any questions or feedback you may have. Your participation is what motivates me, so give me a shout when you get a chance. Feel free to also check out my social links in the sidebar. Follow me, "Like" me, stalk me.
