Random Thought Thread Part III: The Thinking

[Allhallowsday]

She has nice ribs though. Gotta give ol' Charlize credit there. Totally great ribs. Her skeleton should be hung in an anatomy class at an art school someday.

[Alex]

I was having a pretend sword fight with Ash earlier, when he suddenly stepped forward and stamped on my foot, then used the distraction to get past my guard and deliver a gut wound.

Proud dad moment. 

[Leah]

This is page 69. Nice.

[Rev. Powell]

I just watched a video on the difference between zoom shots and dolly shots, and while I understand how each is achieved, for the life of me I can't distinguish the difference with my naked eye (unless it's a really obvious "crash zoom.")

https://youtu.be/7QeMMF7J2OU

[Allhallowsday]

I just watched a video on the difference between zoom shots and dolly shots, and while I understand how each is achieved, for the life of me I can't distinguish the difference with my naked eye (unless it's a really obvious "crash zoom.")

https://youtu.be/7QeMMF7J2OU

Perhaps it's merely a logistical choice determined by the subject. 

[Paquita]

I was having a pretend sword fight with Ash earlier, when he suddenly stepped forward and stamped on my foot, then used the distraction to get past my guard and deliver a gut wound.

Proud dad moment. 

I swear toddlers are tough as nails these days.  My son came up and gave me a big spontaneous hug while I was working in the kitchen.  I said "Oh what a nice hug! Thank you!" he very coolly said "it's not a hug, it's a kill.." as he walked away to go back to playing.

I still don't know how to feel about that.  I guess he's practicing to be a real lady-killer?

[Rev. Powell]

I just watched a video on the difference between zoom shots and dolly shots, and while I understand how each is achieved, for the life of me I can't distinguish the difference with my naked eye (unless it's a really obvious "crash zoom.")

https://youtu.be/7QeMMF7J2OU

Perhaps it's merely a logistical choice determined by the subject. 

It is, but the trained eye can tell what's a zoom and what's a dolly. Supposedly it's because the relative orientation of the objects in space changes during a dolly but not a zoom. But I look at a scene and I have no clue which is which. 

[Allhallowsday]

I just watched a video on the difference between zoom shots and dolly shots, and while I understand how each is achieved, for the life of me I can't distinguish the difference with my naked eye (unless it's a really obvious "crash zoom.")
https://youtu.be/7QeMMF7J2OU

Perhaps it's merely a logistical choice determined by the subject. 

It is, but the trained eye can tell what's a zoom and what's a dolly. Supposedly it's because the relative orientation of the objects in space changes during a dolly but not a zoom. But I look at a scene and I have no clue which is which. 

Maybe observe the background...

[Rev. Powell]

I just watched a video on the difference between zoom shots and dolly shots, and while I understand how each is achieved, for the life of me I can't distinguish the difference with my naked eye (unless it's a really obvious "crash zoom.")
https://youtu.be/7QeMMF7J2OU

Perhaps it's merely a logistical choice determined by the subject. 

It is, but the trained eye can tell what's a zoom and what's a dolly. Supposedly it's because the relative orientation of the objects in space changes during a dolly but not a zoom. But I look at a scene and I have no clue which is which. 

Maybe observe the background...

Yep, that's how you're supposed to do it, but unless there's a really obvious landmark I find it quite difficult.

On another topic, I don't like tattoos on anyone, but I don't understand them on two populations who always have them:

Drug addicts. "Jeez, I really wish I had saved that $300 I paid for the butterfly on my ass so I could buy two days worth of heroin right now."

Criminals. "I think what I need in a fashion choice is something permanent that will enable witnesses to identify me to the police with 100% accuracy."

[Allhallowsday]

...Criminals. "I think what I need in a fashion choice is something permanent that will enable witnesses to identify me to the police with 100% accuracy."

I got it!  FACE TATTOO!   

[ER]

Well no surgery today after all but for sad reasons. The surgeon's dog got hit by a car this morning and had to be rushed to the vet for surgery herself, so he cleared his calendar and cancelled everything. I'm relieved, sad, annoyed all in one.

[LilCerberus]

Trying to comprehend the meaning of Effective Altruism.....

[ER]

Trying to comprehend the meaning of Effective Altruism.....

Hmmm, reminds me of the old Jewish saying: "Why do you hate me so much? What good have I ever done for you?"

[LilCerberus]

Now that Oz What's-'is-Name has lost in Pennsylvania, I suddenly find myself wondering how many song parodies I could get out of "crudité".....
It started with "coup d'état" by The Circle Jerks, but then I found myself thinking about Yesterday by The Beatles.....

[ER]

I love the sound of gentle rain falling on the roof.