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Started by ER, September 30, 2021, 01:18:27 PM

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Allhallowsday

Quote from: ER on November 19, 2022, 06:38:39 PM
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.
:bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle:
If you want to view paradise . . . simply look around and view it!

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.  :thumbup:
Hail to thyself
For I am my own master
I am my own god
I require no shepherd
For I am no sheep.

Leah

yeah no.

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
I'll take you places the hand of man has not yet set foot...

Allhallowsday

Quote from: Rev. Powell on November 21, 2022, 02:21:18 PM
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. 
If you want to view paradise . . . simply look around and view it!

Paquita

Quote from: Alex on November 20, 2022, 05:03:18 AM
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.  :thumbup:

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

Quote from: Allhallowsday on November 21, 2022, 03:58:58 PM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on November 21, 2022, 02:21:18 PM
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.  :question:
I'll take you places the hand of man has not yet set foot...

Allhallowsday

Quote from: Rev. Powell on November 21, 2022, 08:07:31 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on November 21, 2022, 03:58:58 PM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on November 21, 2022, 02:21:18 PM
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.  :question:

Maybe observe the background...
If you want to view paradise . . . simply look around and view it!

Rev. Powell

Quote from: Allhallowsday on November 21, 2022, 11:05:34 PM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on November 21, 2022, 08:07:31 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on November 21, 2022, 03:58:58 PM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on November 21, 2022, 02:21:18 PM
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.  :question:

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."
I'll take you places the hand of man has not yet set foot...

Allhallowsday

Quote from: Rev. Powell on November 22, 2022, 01:12:39 PM
...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!   :question:
If you want to view paradise . . . simply look around and view it!

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.
What does not kill me makes me stranger.

LilCerberus

Trying to comprehend the meaning of Effective Altruism.....
"Science Fiction & Nostalgia have become the same thing!" - T Bone Burnett
The world runs off money, even for those with a warped sense of what the world is.

ER

Quote from: LilCerberus on November 22, 2022, 10:19:52 PM
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?"
What does not kill me makes me stranger.

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.....
"Science Fiction & Nostalgia have become the same thing!" - T Bone Burnett
The world runs off money, even for those with a warped sense of what the world is.

ER

I love the sound of gentle rain falling on the roof.
What does not kill me makes me stranger.