Script & Style Show: Episode 14: CSS filters and mix-blend-mode with Tim Thomas

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In this week's episode:  David uses City Slickers to illustrate his sorrow over turning 35 years old while Todd tries to talk him down.  Tim Thomas stops by to demo some really awesome animated effects you can do with CSS' mix-blend-mode and filter.  The demos are outstanding and really well explained, so check it out!

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