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Comment on Enough with the bullshit (a letter to fellow bullshit sufferers) in ~tech
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Comment on What are some good stories told from non-human perspectives? in ~books
rickworks LinkRemarkably Bright Creatures is a casual read where one of the main characters is a captive octopus. Found it highly entertaining and kept a smile on my face.Remarkably Bright Creatures is a casual read where one of the main characters is a captive octopus. Found it highly entertaining and kept a smile on my face.
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Comment on Why Dua Lipa is so good at asking questions in ~books
rickworks LinkI'm not sure if the creators intent was to walk the viewer through his own path of redemptive understanding, but his smugness is really off-putting. Yes, talk show culture is vapid. Yes,...I'm not sure if the creators intent was to walk the viewer through his own path of redemptive understanding, but his smugness is really off-putting. Yes, talk show culture is vapid. Yes, influencer and lifestyle coaching is PT Barnum huckstering. But, Dua Lipa, who is presumable just a stupid aesthetically pleasing performer is actually a curious, intelligent and thoughtful person? How about not making presumptions of people and I'll try not to presume you the creator is not a pretentious prick?
Perhaps I'm being too grumpy. He does make good arguments on intellectual engagement, but the construction of his narrative didn't leave me thinking about his point.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
rickworks LinkI'll bite. Mostly since I can't convince anyone around me why this song is so great. Aespa - Supernova I'm linking a video version by youtuber TastiK. They have managed to do what I could not,...I'll bite. Mostly since I can't convince anyone around me why this song is so great.
Aespa - Supernova
I'm linking a video version by youtuber TastiK. They have managed to do what I could not, which is to provide some sort of visualization to illustrate the vocal line. It is very percussive, intertwined, beautiful, and very satisfying. Check out the full bonkers MV as well. -
Comment on Inside the US Department of Agriculture, staffers struggle with Donald Trump’s funding freeze in ~society
rickworks LinkEver since I found an article about the new world screwworm here some time ago, I've been wondering if they axed funding for its sterilization. Wonder if its going to take maggots showing up in...Ever since I found an article about the new world screwworm here some time ago, I've been wondering if they axed funding for its sterilization.
Wonder if its going to take maggots showing up in their children's wounds for people to start giving a shit.
Anyone know?
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Comment on How to lose weight in four easy steps in ~life
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
rickworks Link ParentThanks! I'm pretty much at the micro adjustment phase (eg. do I put the bass mic in front, inside center, inside off center, 3 inches away, 6 inches away, etc.). I managed to reduce a great amount...Thanks! I'm pretty much at the micro adjustment phase (eg. do I put the bass mic in front, inside center, inside off center, 3 inches away, 6 inches away, etc.). I managed to reduce a great amount of snare buzz by backing the snare mic about 6 inches from the drum pointed at the center of the head. This kind of stuff is pretty exhausting, but has very rewarding results.
I am however, never going to turn down insight from anyone who has clocked time in the arena of audio sorcery. I have found that most sound people have insight only experience can provide. Any suggestions are welcome!
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
rickworks LinkI recently finished a sound proof room in my basement for my drums. I have started to dig into the sorcery that is sound engineering with the goal of recording a good drum sound. Along with that,...I recently finished a sound proof room in my basement for my drums. I have started to dig into the sorcery that is sound engineering with the goal of recording a good drum sound. Along with that, I’ve started pulling apart some electronic music with stem feature in the sound recording software. Learning to balance out my acoustic drum sound to blend in with the songs (I’m a rock drummer mostly, but developed a fondness for Kpop). While I was at it, I want to see if I could record video of it from multiple angles, include parts of original video without getting copyright strike if I posted it to Youtube.
Its a bit of a mess, but hope it teaches me about:
- Optimum microphone placement
- Mixing and finalizing a drum sound in an existing sonic environment
- Learn techniques of how acoustic drums can emulate electric ones
- Video lighting compositions
- What is good pacing for multiple angle video
- Rules of online copyright
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Comment on AI video editing helpers are changing my life in ~creative
rickworks LinkThis articulates nicely what I've been feeling about AII'm thinking our jobs may not be replaced by AI, our jobs will probably just become AI babysitting.
This articulates nicely what I've been feeling about AI
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Comment on Secret Level | Teaser trailer in ~tv
rickworks LinkI was shocked to see the inclusion of Unreal Tournament. 2K4 was a gaming high point for me, but that was 20 years ago.I was shocked to see the inclusion of Unreal Tournament. 2K4 was a gaming high point for me, but that was 20 years ago.
I try to drive this point home to my 12 year old and its surprisingly difficult. Its having to teach them the painful reality of the world where, yes, trust is a rare commodity.