When I finally get back to playing MGSV:TPP I’ll have to check out this mod. It adds more side-ops and new areas in Afghanistan. I’ve already installed it, now I just have to get around to playing it again. :v: Lately I’ve been trying to finish the shit show that is Devil May Cry 2.
As I mentioned in a small blurb on Friday; I had issues plugging in my graphics card into my current motherboard. At first I thought Windows 10 was installing a bad driver, but after some messing around and reading teh interwebz it became clear this is a widespread issue for people who are still running on an x58 chipset. There are two ways to get around it though: I can either go back to Windows 7 where this problem doesn’t exist, or upgrade my hardware. My choice is a pretty obvious one.
As I’ve previously mentioned a few posts ago, I already planned to upgrade anyway. Fortunately I have enough money set aside and have already ordered the parts needed to get myself situated. I have a Ryzen 7 2700X, ASRock X470 Taichi and 16GB of G-SKILL Flare X series memory on the way. This will be my first all AMD build since the 90’s. it should go without saying that overall I’m pretty stoked. :meeseeks: In some ways I’m kinda bummed, my audio setup is going to have to change. I run a Sound Blaster XFi Titanium Edition with an external breakout box, and I’ll be giving up two SATA slots (I’ll have 8 instead of the 10). For now I can use my Shure X2U DAC (digital analog converter) to run my microphone into the system until I decide what sound card solution to go with, or if I should just get a larger USB DAC, or if the onboard audio is well enough to plug my speakers into.
Overall this will be a great learning curve. I look forward to playing and rendering, the 2700X is an absolute beast when it comes to games and even moreso when it comes to rendering. Since I do a lot of video rendering every little bit helps. :happy:
I’ve restored balance to the website(s), we once again have new SSL certificates and I don’t have to worry about them for another three months. It turns out they don’t auto renew, I had to delete them and have them regenerate new ones which is why you can now browse the site without it telling you that it’s a compromised site… weeeeee.
Resuming basic shenanigan protocols. :zorak:
If you’re getting an SSL error when trying to view this site, or any of the others running through this domain it seems my certificates haven’t auto updated yet. I’ve been messing with my new graphics card today (which sadly doesn’t want to run with my current motherboard) and haven’t had a chance to look too deeply into it. I’ve purchased the parts I need to build my new system, so much for taking it slowly. Within the next week or so I should have a new setup to drool over.
This is just a heads up: The website itself is safe still, just hasn’t updated the certificate yet for whatever reason. :zorak:
It has arrived! I’m too tired to put it on right now, but if things go well I might see some more HBM graphic goodness during my weekend. I can even color it to match my keyboard and mouse! I’m going to have bling out the arse. :happy:
I may also start collecting parts to get my Ryzen setup started. All I really need is a new motherboard, processor, and RAM to go that route. Maybe within three months I can get started? :happy:
I’d like to aim my spotlight at a friend of mine (Vamps): She’s been doing some excellent cross-stitching, and was inspired to make this beauty:
Coincidentally there is a discord I chill in that adopted a similar emote in my honor. It’s spreading like watermelon seeds! :happy:
Thank you! The world needs more melon love.
I came home exhausted today. Partly due to work, partly due to a light sunburn across my face, partly due to the reminder that I live around a lot of stupid people, and partly due the rain. I took one of my many accidental naps, and now I smell pizza.
Open Thread!
In this episode we have pussy, bad jokes, and swimming lessons.
I’ve mentioned a few times in passing that for the most part I do my video editing with Shotcut, an open source alternative to Premiere or Vegas. I still keep Premiere installed on the off chance I need to keyframe something (like the THX logo in last weeks MGR video), but now it seems that miiiiight change considering they have officially added the ability to add keyframes to your projects!
Perhaps the most requested feature is the ability to move or smooth pan-and-zoom images or digital photos. We chose to address that in a more general manner by allowing filter parameters to be key-framed and animated rather than build something specific. Well, after long wait and much work, this has been introduced with a new Keyframes panel. It has an icon on the main toolbar to open the panel. There is much to say about this new feature and be sure to watch the videos as they become available. Keep in mind that this is new, incomplete, and a little unstable. Here are more caveats:
- No support for undo/redo (pending filter support for this)
- No keyboard shortcuts yet
- Not yet available for transitions or generators
- Only the following filters support keyframes at this time:
- Gain / Volume
- Brightness*
- Circular Frame (HTML proof-of-concept)
- Color Grading* (no simple)
- Opacity*
- Size and Position* (simple only, no curve UI)
It’s new, so I expect it to not in perfect working order, but a great start nevertheless. If they keep it up and get it at a point where it’s on par with other non-linear editors I’ll have a reason to retire premiere completely. :happy:
