![]() However, the lessons you will pick up along the way will help you improve your skill and make you a better claymation artist. Claymation is a time-consuming and challenging art style to master. Step Five – Compile, Cut, and ComprehendĪfter gathering all of your final photos, put them together into a short video. Because the claymation method necessitates a video frame rate of around twelve frames per second, the movements of your figurines must be subtle enough to produce the illusion of fluid motion. When filming single frames, pay attention to every detail to create seamless sequences and avoid continuity issues that would send your scenario back to square one. You are the puppet master as a claymation artist. But if you work hard enough, you can wind up with something like Negative Space, an Oscar-nominated short film. Of course, there are other phases, such as creating the script and recording audio, as with any other film. When you switch on the camera, two frames are taken each time. This is why many filmmakers use the twos or doubles technique. You can find thousands of frames in even the shortest of films. To avoid continuity concerns in the final edit, the clay figurines’ backgrounds, lighting, and movement must all be consistent.Īny stop-motion animation will necessitate a large number of one-frame shots. Claymation can drop the frame rate to around twelve frames per second by repeating static shots, using celluloid (cel) animation techniques in traditional 2D animation. Most movies are shot at 24 frames per second. Step Three – Choose the Correct Frame Rate Again, allow yourself the freedom to let your imagination run wild with this art form because it is so tactile. ![]() Step Two – Create an Outline/ StoryboardĬreate a storyboard that depicts the plot and movement that you want your stop-motion animation to take. Play-Doh, for example, should be avoided since it dries out too rapidly. ![]() Plasticine, a modeling clay that you can find in most arts and crafts stores, is a popular choice. To begin, gather all of the materials you will need to construct your sets and models. Here are the fundamentals for starting your next clay animation film. However, you may create a one-of-a-kind film that stands out at the festival you submit it to with enough labor and tears. As seen in this video on how to make claymation movies, that procedure alone can take days to prepare. Also, depending on the type of artist you are, you may need to assemble a crew to assist you in creating your figures. Step-by-Step Guide to Making Claymation Moviesīefore you begin, you should know how time-consuming clay animation may be. The main distinction is primarily determined by the materials used to create your characters and sets. Unfortunately, after bringing the jungle king to life with claymation, the process faded into obscurity for decades.Ĭlaymation movies are made similarly to stop-motion animation. Although claymation had a limited role in silent film special effects in the early 1900s-as seen in The Sculptor’s Nightmare (1908)-by 1933, the art form had taken center stage in the live-action picture King Kong (1933). Its long-lasting, pliable characteristics quickly made it the favored building medium over modeling clay. Plasticine clay was first used at the turn of the nineteenth century. History of Claymationīy the end of the twentieth century, claymation had progressed from its humble beginnings in the early days of cinema to feature-length films. It takes a lot of effort, but as Laika and Aardman Animations have demonstrated, the end product is some of the best-animated films ever made. Not only must each character, animal, and structure be designed from scratch, frequently resulting in hundreds of models, but you must also precisely manipulate while each frame is shot.
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![]() Mini-DIN-9 connectors were used for Acorn Archimedes Quadrature Mice and Microsoft InPort Bus Mice (not interchangeable).Furthermore, some devices by Keithley Instruments feature it, too. The connector was used by the controller peripheral for the Philips CD-i video game system. It was also used as the game pad connector for the PC Engine video game system and its variants (except the TurboGrafx-16 USA variant, which used a full sized DIN-8). Mini-DIN-8 connectors were used for Sun Microsystems keyboard and mouse ports, as well as for serial printer, modem, and Apple LocalTalk connections.Mini-DIN-6 connectors were used for IBM PC compatible PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports and for Acorn Archimedes keyboards (prior to the A7000, these were proprietary, while A7000 and later devices were standardised PS/2).Mini-DIN-4 connectors are used for S-video, and were used for Apple Desktop Bus.Mini-DIN-3 connectors were used in early implementations of Apple LocalTalk.Some notable examples of standard mini-DIN connectors include: They are each drastically different from the other, with no simultaneously and directly overlapping similarities in (1) pin arrangement, (2) square key size and position, (3) circular shielding metal skirt notches and metallic additions: in this they differ from the nonstandard mini-DIN connectors which may have directly overlapping characteristics to each other or to the standard mini-DIN connectors. Each pattern is keyed in such a way that a plug with one pattern cannot be mated with any socket of another pattern. Mini-DIN connectors are 9.5 millimetres ( 3⁄ 8 in) in diameter and come in seven patterns, with the number of pins from three to nine. ![]() Mini-DIN is similar to the larger, older DIN connector.ĭesign Color-coded PS/2 connection ports (purple for keyboards and green for mice) on the rear of a personal computer An S-video connector: because this is a female connector, Pin 1 is at lower right The mini-DIN connectors are a family of multi-pin electrical connectors used in a variety of applications. Pin 1 is on the lower left, and the highest pin number is on the upper right PS/2 socket pin numbering: note that the male plug numbering is a mirror image, with numbers going from right to left. Pin numbering for the plugs is from left to right, bottom row to top row. The plug or male connectors shown, as visible when unplugged looking into the connector. ![]() 3B Jake Blackwood is ninth in the league with a. Thad Weber is 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA while left-hander Robbie Erlin is 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA in five starts.ĭouble-A San Antonio (19-17): OF Reymond Fuentes ranks third in the Texas League in batting (.313), second in runs scored (25) and second in steals (17) to teammate Rico Noel (27). Former Padre Tim Stauffer (2-2, 3.53 ERA) allowed one run on five hits over seven innings in his most recent start. Some keys are 2B Dean Anna (.333, five homers, 19 RBIs), OF Dan Robertson (.326. Triple-A Tucson (18-18): After a slow start, the T-Padres have played their way back to. After going 2-1 with a 2.03 ERA in six starts with Lake Elsinore, Wisler allowed three runs on two hits and three walks over five innings Sunday in his debut with the Missions. He was 5-1 at short-season Single-A after signing in 2011 with a 1.51 ERA.Īlthough Smith (1.15) is with the Padres, De Paula (2.89) and Roach (3.06) also rank among the Texas League’s ERA leaders. I can go for the strikeout when I need it, but I like ground balls.”Īndriese was 10-8 at Single-A Lake Elsinore last year with a 3.58 ERA and 131 strikeouts in 146 innings. I’ll work with my fastball from 88 to 93. “I added a cutter last year to go with the fastball, curve and changeup. “I’m a little of both a contact pitcher and a strikeout pitcher,” he said. that how close you really are if you keep advancing.”Īndriese views himself as a hybrid pitcher. “It’s good to know you are working your way ahead. “It was very encouraging,” said Andriese. “The San Antonio staff is crazy good and Andriese ranks with the best,” said Randy Smith, the Padres vice president of player development.Īndriese said everyone on the San Antonio staff received a boost last week when Burch Smith was promoted to the Padres. Andriese is tied for the league lead in wins and not out of the top 10 in any vital statistic. He ranks third in the Texas League in runners reached base per inning (0.92) right behind Smith. He has allowed 27 hits and seven walks in 37 innings with 34 strikeouts. After seven starts, the 6-foot-3, 210-pound Andriese is 5-0 with a 2.19 earned run average. The machine hummed briefly, then displayed "OUT OF RANGE" on entry pad. Researcher requested similar precious materials with the same result.Īddendum Researcher punched in (from a safe range) request for "cup of anti-water". The machine dispensed a cup of molten gold. The liquid was not found in the post-incident investigation.Īddendum Researcher punched in request for "cup of gold". It was able to secrete an amount of basic solution equal to the capacity of a coffee cup before emergency containment procedure was applied and it was rendered passive. ![]() A containment procedure breach had occurred exactly the same time this test was taking place, waking SCP-075 to its active stage. However, the report for incident 075-07 was acknowledged 2 hours after the test (See Addendum ). The product was proven to be the requested liquid and the cup was able to successfully contain the material. Additional security measures for SCP-294 have been recommended.Īddendum After reviewing documentation on SCP-294, ███████████ suggested testing SCP-294's ability to 'retrieve' specific liquids from a distance.Īddendum With the overseeing of O5- "a cup of SCP-075's secretion" was used as input. X-rays and CAT scans showed no further signs of injury, and ██████ was released. Testing revealed the DNA sequence of the biological material dispensed by SCP-294 matched that of Agent ██████.Īgent ██████ made a complete recovery after four weeks of rest and intravenous hydration. After moving the unconscious agent to the infirmary, the medical team recovered the contents of the cup dispensed by Item SCP-294: a combination of blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids. Moments after confirming the selection, Agent Joseph ██████ began to sweat profusely and complained of dizziness before collapsing. At the request of Agent █████ █████████ "to see what it would do", ██████ requested "a cup of Joe" from the item. Following incident 294-01, guards were stationed at the item and a security clearance became necessary to interact with it.ĭocument SCP-294a (regarding incident 294-01) On August 21, 2005, Agent Joseph ██████ attempted to use Item SCP-294 to obtain coffee during his allotted break time at 9:30 AM. As suggested, SCP-294 was moved to the 2nd floor personnel break room as a money-saving venture. ![]() It is also interesting to note that many caustic liquids that would have eaten through a normal paper cup seemed to have no effect on the cups dispensed by the machine. After a period of approximately 90 minutes, the machine seemed to have restocked itself. It is of note that after approximately fifty uses, the machine would not respond to further requests. Test runs with solid materials such as diamond have failed, however, as it appears that SCP-294 can only deliver substances that can exist in liquid state. Ninety-seven initial test runs were performed (including requests for water, coffee, beer, and soda, non-consumable liquids such as sulfuric acid, wiper fluid, and motor oil, as well as substances that do not usually exist in liquid state, such as nitrogen, iron and glass) and each one returned a success. Upon doing so, a standard 12-ounce paper drinking cup is placed and the liquid indicated is poured. Upon depositing fifty cents US currency into the coin slot, the user is prompted to enter the name of any liquid using the touchpad. Item SCP-294 appears to be a standard coffee vending machine, the only noticeable difference being an entry touchpad with buttons corresponding to an English QWERTY keyboard. ![]() ![]() Last day to Withdraw from a Part of Term B course with Academic Advisor assistance *Requests for course withdrawals will only be available during University business days. Last day to Withdraw from a Full Term course with Academic Advisor assistance *Requests for course withdrawals will only be available during University business days. Last day to submit Application for Degree (Fall Quarter Graduation)įirst day to Withdraw from a course (Part of Term B) Last day to Withdraw from a Part of Term A course with Academic Advisor assistance *Requests for course withdrawals will only be available during University business days. 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Last day to Add/Drop a Part of Term B course via DrexelOne by 11:59 Last day to submit Application for Degree Indigenous Peoples’ Day (University Holiday) This is a quick and easy printable project that you can make in about 30 minutes. Last day to Withdraw a course with Academic Advisor assistance (Part of The calendars measure 9 cm wide x 12 cm high (3 1/2 x 4 3/4). Last day to resolve Financial Holds (Full Term and Part of Term A) Last day to Add/Drop a course with Academic Advisor assistance (Full Last day to secure a Closed Section Override (Full Term and Part of Term Welcome Week (New Undergraduate Orientation)Ĭlasses Begin (Full Term and Part of Term A) However, BIG’s operating performance assessment reflects its strong overall underwriting profitability and net investment income that has produced double-digit pre-tax operating results and returns on equity, which compare favorably with AM Best’s workers’ compensation composite’s five-year averages at Dec 31, 2021. The group reported declining operating results in 2021 as a result of several unusual underwriting losses. The group has diversified this credit risk related to ceded reinsurance and has no disputes for reinsurance recoverables deemed uncollectible. However, to mitigate this credit risk, BIG holds approximately 80% in collateral on a funds-held basis or requires collateral in a trust or as a letter of credit from reinsurers not authorized in the insurance carrier’s state of domicile to secure recoverable balances. The ratings of BIG reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).īIG’s balance sheet strength assessment reflects a highly rated, diversified fixed-income portfolio and consistent loss reserve discipline offset by elevated net underwriting leverage and a sound, albeit declining, liquidity position, The group has significant reinsurance dependence that subjects it to material counterparty credit risk. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (Delaware) (Trean Insurance), the ultimate parent of BIG. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) of Trean Insurance Group, Inc. ![]() These companies are collectively referred to as Benchmark Insurance Group (BIG). AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of Benchmark Insurance Company (headquartered in Wayzata, MN), Benchmark Specialty Insurance Company (Little Rock, AR), American Liberty Insurance Company (Provo, UT) and 7710 Insurance Company (Summerton, SC). Tinting shadows and highlights with CurvesĬurves adjustment versus Levels adjustment The difference between contrast with Curves and the contrast slider Putting the Curves in the Curves adjustmentĬontrolling contrast and brightness with Curves Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Curves Getting the best noise reduction results in Apertureģ. Noise reduction options in RAW fine tuning Saving an adjustment recipe as an effect preset Saving, editing, and managing effect presets Working with in-camera black and white images Support files, eBooks, discount offers, and moreĭownloading the color images of this bookĬonverting between referenced and managed It is assumed that you have used Aperture and are familiar with the basics of the software. ![]() This book is written for photographers who have an understanding of digital photography and who have a basic level of familiarity with Apple’s Aperture software. This is a practical, step-by-step guide that aims at taking your understanding of Aperture from novice to master.Who this book is for This book concludes with tips and tricks for the best ways to output images from Aperture, whether for print or for screen.Approach You will also explore ways of extending Aperture through the use of plugins and third-party software. 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It provides you with all the tools to organize, browse, and perfect your images, so you can make every shot your best shot. ![]() Apple Aperture is one of the leading photo editing software packages available in today’s market. ![]() The styles emerged from the African-American music and American folk music traditions and have evolved in various ways over the years, continuing to form the basis of Black church worship even today. īlack and Southern gospel music are largely responsible for gospel's continued presence in contemporary Christian music, with soul music by far the best-known popular music variant. Following World War II, gospel music moved into major auditoriums, and gospel music concerts became quite elaborate. The advent of radio in the 1920s greatly increased the audience for gospel music. Gabriel, William Howard Doane, and Fanny Crosby. The original gospel songs were written and composed by authors such as George F. The first published use of the term "gospel song" probably appeared in 1874. Most of the churches relied on hand-clapping and foot-stomping as rhythmic accompaniment. Hymns and sacred songs were often repeated in a call and response fashion, heavily influenced by ancestral African music. Gospel music can be traced to the early 17th century. ![]() Gospel music is characterized by dominant vocals and strong use of harmony with Christian lyrics. ![]() Gospel music is composed and performed for many purposes, including aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, and as an entertainment product for the marketplace. The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context. Gospel music is a traditional genre of Christian music, and a cornerstone of Christian media. ![]() Apple has long had a leg up by offering a friendly face for Wi-Fi router configuration, especially compared with the web-based administrative frontends for most other devices. Instead, the computer industry as a whole went for UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Nearly every base station and networked piece of hardware supports UPnP, as well as multi-platform software like VNC and Plex.ĪirPort Utility. However, it was barely picked up by any other party. ![]() ![]() While Apple developed it (in 2005), it wasn’t proprietary: it was submitted as a standard. NAT-PMP stands for Network Address Translation Port Mapping Protocol. From some users’ accounts, the problem remains. Work in a semi-useless mode until we removed the iCloud account from the base station’s configuration. The feature requires an iCloud account to function, and I and many users had our base stations It’s rare you’d need to change your base station’s configuration outside of its LAN, and remote-drive access can be accomplished in a lot of other ways, including with many standalone NAS devices. However, it’s not reliable and not robust, where other remote access tools (like TeamViewer) work with aplomb. Back to My Mac (BtMM) was once a great feature, especially for people with Macs in multiple locations. I stopped recommending wireless base station interconnection about four or five years ago, and suggest gigabit ethernet (which can require running cable), powerline networking (which works through unmodified electrical outlets), or a mesh network (explained later) that uses a separate radio for connecting base stations. But it became less and less reliable over time, even as data rates went up by leaps and bounds. If you still need a router-attached hard drive, most AirPort competitors offer USB-shared drives via SMB.īase station to base station networking. I used to tout this feature as a great way to work around obstructions like walls and ceilings, and while the WDS that Apple used to make it work was an industry standard, only Apple seemed to have mastered it. And streaming and on-demand services have replaced some of the purpose for fileservers that mostly held video. Cloud-based storage and sync services reduce the need for network servers. Standalone NAS drives have significantly better features and performance, and are available at all sorts of prices, not just for caviar budgets. Apple shifted to SMB for network filesharing, which makes it easier to work with Windows-compatible servers. Apple’s attached drive support used to be a big deal when OS X was oriented around AFP, and it was difficult to create networked fileservers except Mac OS X Server or personal filesharing in regular OS X. And most Wi-Fi routers include USB-based printer support that’s compatible with macOS (although not always with iOS). Even quite inexpensive printers now include Wi-Fi networking, allowing a completely cable-free connection. The AirPort Extreme has an audio jack for sending music from a Mac or iOS device to a set of speakers using the AirPlay protocol. Guest networking (access to an isolated and protected network for guests)Įach of Apple’s advantages has slipped away over the years:.Separate network names for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks.DHCP assignment or “reservation,” offering a permanent local network address to a device on the network.Other features found in Apple’s base stations are easy to find in other routers: Time Machine support built into Time Capsule.Automated notification of firmware updates.A network punch-through protocol called NAT-PMP for enabling remote access for applications, like games and servers.Internet access to base station configuration and NAS drives via Back to My Mac.Base station to base station networking (via Wireless Distribution System or WDS).Network-attached storage (NAS) with AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) and SMB support.AirPlay audio passthrough (AirPort Express only).However, for Mac users in particular, the gateways had Apple-specific features you couldn’t get elsewhere. What about Apple’s proprietary base station features?įrom Apple’s introduction of the original AirPort until just a few years ago, its base stations were often the best on the market, even if sometimes the most expensive’. ![]() Since I was also connected to the nearby restaurant’s Wi-Fi, I didn’t even notice it. Everyone in the building that were using the same ISP as I lost their Internet connection for hours. ![]() No problem, since I have two connections and almost double the speed – I’ll be able to play it today!īONUS: This one time contractors were doing some work in my building. But it’s 100 GB and it would take forever to download with my home internet connection. When I am done watching Netflix, I use my desktop computer and realize there’s a new game out.Luckily, Speedify has a feature called bypass, which allows Netflix and other streaming services to go around the VPN without any action needed on your part. You may be aware that most VPNs are blocked by Netflix and if Netflix detects that you are using a VPN you won’t be able to access it. TV is also connected to the SpeediPi Wi-Fi network. While I am browsing the web, I see way less ads then I usually would. My phone is connected to the SpeediPi Wi-Fi network.Sounds too good to be true? Here’s how it works in real life: Speedify offers AES or ChaCha based advanced encryption. The DNS in Speedify is set to Ad Blocking DNS, which removes most of the ads popping up all over the web which otherwise drive me crazy.Īnd I don’t have to worry about hackers trying to intercept my internet traffic and steal my sensitive information either. Thanks to Speedify and its channel bonding technology, this adds another 20 Mbps to my 20 Mbps connection, I usually have stable speeds of 36 Mbps at all times. From there the Pi, or “SpeedyPi” as I like to call it, is broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal to which all of my devices at home are connected.īut that’s not all, along with my connection from the router, the Pi is connected to a local restaurant Wi-Fi via a USB dongle connected to it. In my case, the setup looks a bit like this: a Raspberry Pi 4 running Speedify is connected to my router over Ethernet (LAN port). Optional: USB dongles for Wi-Fi or cellular, to be able to combine connections.Speedify channel bonding software – installed on the Pi.You can do fail-over or load-balancing locally and without fees, but that doesn't work the same as bonding and doesn't provide the smooth, uninterrupted connection that bonding does. The computer in the data center always has a good connection, that's why you can bond your several poor connections there you can't bond your several poor connections locally, because you have the inherent problem that none of them have consistent good connection to the outside world. Of course you'll still need to pay for the VPS, because as others have pointed out, there is inherent data-center costs to bonding connections at a remote computer. I think this is exactly what you're asking for, it's basically open-source Speedify using a VPS of your choice: u/RoweDent created this awesome resource on network theory u/tht1kidd_ has created a suggestion post regarding information everyone needs to provide when asking a question about their network ![]() There have been some excellent guides written in this sub, and we're always looking for more! If you wish for your flair to be changed, please message the mods and we'll be happy to change it for you. Proof of at least 6 month's history of posting in this subredditĪs a result of this, users are now no longer able to edit their own flair. Your highest level of industry certification, or highest IT related job title held in the last 5 years to a comment you made in the last 6 months, helping someone in the community To obtain trusted flair for your account please message the mods of /r/HomeNetworking with the following info Trusted user flair has been added as a means of verification that a user has a substantial knowledge of networking. Please flair your posts as Solved, Unsolved, or simply Advice. If you can't find what you're looking for with the search function please feel free to post a new question after reading the posting guidelines ![]() Please use the search function to look for keywords related to what you want to ask before posting since most common issues have been answered. |
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