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An ideal work environment for programmers and developers
Managing programmers is not for the faint of heart. There is even a book that equates ‘programmers’ with ‘the unmanageable’. It’s a great book by the way, and all of us who manage or wish to manage programmers should read it.
By Emveep5 years ago in Geeks
Oscars 2022: This Is How the Academy Awards Work
The list of nominees for the Oscars results from a very complex election based on the preferred method in which the Academy members are involved.
By Rui Alves5 years ago in Geeks
How to save money while buying your new Netflix Subscription in 2021?
Netflix is outstanding amongst other real time stages accessible on the web and there is no uncertainty in Netflix membership as it is good. That is the reason it has in excess of 200 million endorsers from everywhere the world. Its unique shows and films have assisted the local area with developing.
By Flickonclick5 years ago in Geeks
How To Create A DCP
Every filmmakers has a passion to see a film on a big screen, but in order to get that film on that big screen, a DCP (Digital Cinema Package) will need to be made. This is a package that makes a film play perfectly on a cinema projector, for some festivals, they will accept a MP4 or Mov file but as you grow and target bigger festivals a DCP is no longer an option, it’s a requirement.
By Spencer Hawken5 years ago in Geeks
25 ways to get free books
Reading books is one of the greatest hobbies one can have. You can be entertained by fiction, touched by poetry and learn about the world. Sadly, they’re not always cheap, but there are many ways to get free books via paperback, e-book and also audiobook. They may be different mediums, but the enjoyment can be equally fulfilling. This list will give you 25 ways where you can get free books. By free, I’m talking about books where money is not used, so I haven’t counted things like Audible credits, bargain deals like 3 for 2 or 5 for fiver. I also won’t mention piracy sites, but you are free to use them at your own risk.
By Chloe Gilholy5 years ago in Geeks
From Plasticine To Digital: The Development Of Three-Dimensional Animation
Early Animations The earliest form of 3-D animation evolved prior to the use of computers. Long before the evolution of fully digitally animated, three-dimensional movies such as Frozen, a technique known as 'claymation' was used for making stop motion pictures.
By Alexander Belsey5 years ago in Geeks
A Brief Guide to Worldbuilding (And Why It's Not That Important)
"Worldbuilding" is one of those concepts that ebbs and flows in writing communities. It's a non-topic, and then suddenly it's the only thing anyone wants to talk about - and when worldbuilding is at its high water mark, there are resources in abundance to address it. There are checklists, map builders, podcasts, worksheets, books, and hundreds if not thousands of articles on this allegedly all-important topic. At times it seems like the only thing an aspiring novelist should care about.
By Andrew Johnston5 years ago in Geeks
Create Endless Stories with Endless Possibilities: AI Dungeon
You can generate endless stories about anything you can imagine with AI Dungeon from developer Latitude Inc. AI Dungeon has several integrated genres it can build your adventure in: fantasy, mystery, apocalyptic, zombies, cyberpunk, and halloween.
By Trizenic5 years ago in Geeks
Sheet metal Laser Cutting
Sheetmetal Laser cutting explained The mighty power beam called Laser! Lasers are used for many purposes. One way they are used is for cutting plates. On mild steel, stainless steel and Aluminum plates. The laser cutting procedure is highly precise, yields excellent good quality, has a very small kerf width and little heat impact zone, and makes it possible to cut very intricate shapes and tiny holes.
By Krish Jay5 years ago in Geeks
Tips to get your film to distribution
If you are an independent filmmaker there are serious things that you need to consider that are beyond the boundaries of just making a film, better still of course making a good film. And that is the art of movie marketing. The danger of all filmmakers is the ability to do one but not the other, in those fledging years you need to have skills in both. If you are a new filmmaker, finding your way in the world, getting that all important distribution deal is a challenge you really need to think about from the offset. Every filmmaker knows their vision and assume much will just follow naturally, the chances are a million to one however, and this is a painful element that means that most filmmakers will only ever make one film. Here are my top tips to getting your film to distribution.
By Spencer Hawken5 years ago in Geeks
How to get attention to your film
It’s a sad fact of filmmaking, but almost 75% of filmmakers I have encountered in my life have no idea how to treat their film when its finished. How to get it seen, how to build an audience. Distribution is another country, a topic I will discuss in a later post. The biggest issue with this is that as a result, that same 75% of filmmakers have also not budgeted for it. So here are my top tips to get your film noticed.
By Spencer Hawken5 years ago in Geeks
My Formula for Finding a Great Show “Just Like That”
You have your reasons for choosing the shows you do. It’s personal. With that in mind, I realize not everyone will appreciate what I like to watch. It’s up to you to decide what matters to you when you choose your next set of bingeworthy episodes. I’m going to share with you my criteria with examples first. Then, I'll give you hints about how to search for shows you’d like based on what you already saw.
By Julie "US Writer" Anne 5 years ago in Geeks