The Case For Q
With the season finale of Star Trek: Picard, we finally learn if Q is a friend or a foe. Let's review the case for Q as a friend of Jean Luc Picard, and reflect on John DeLancie's phenomenal performance in Farewell.
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Unlimited Love
I've been eagerly awaiting the release of the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album for quite awhile, and Unlimited Love thoroughly surpassed my expectations. Not only is this a new RHCP album, which is always exciting, but this one is imbued with extra quality, polish, and creativity. As Flea described it, "this is the best of us". Read on for a full review of the album.
Color Contrast
When you think of contrast, you are probably thinking of luminosity, but color contrast can play an important role in creating a vibrant, dynamic image too.
Directing Attention
Darktable's powerful parametric masks, combined with the ability to layer multiple instances of a module with a separate set of adjustments applied to each, makes it possible to quickly make high-impact edits. In this example, an additional exposure module directs the viewer's attention to the picnic table, the focal point of the image.
And So It Begins... Again
JMS made a very surprising and exciting announcement yesterday (see the entire thread for additional details):
To answer all the questions, yes, it’s true, Babylon 5 is in active development as a series for the CW. We have some serious fans over at the network, and they’re eager …
Q Returns
In a stunning announcement yesterday, we learn that Q will be making a return in season 2 of Star Trek: Picard! This is certainly some good fortune! With this announcement, and the clear theme of time in the above trailer, I'd like to reflect on some possibilities for Season 2 …
Why I'm a Fan of Mark Knopfler's Music
There are many things I like about Mark Knopfler's work, both his solo albums as well as Dire Straits:
Personal Geography
The way he weaves memories from his own life (even seemingly mundane things) brings a personal connection to his music. For example, taking the train in Southbound Again, remembering …
The Darktable Scene-Referred Workflow
This post provides an overview of how to use the new scene-referred workflow in darktable.
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Uplifting Resources During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Updated: 8/20/20
Below are some uplifting resources during this time of uncertainty and stress with the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Richard Davidson, the founder of the Center For Healthy Minds, discusses COVID-19 And Our Common Humanity. You can also use the Healthy Minds App to help manage stress during this …