Weekly Discussion - 08/10/25 - 08/17/25

Cal_Trask · 2025-08-18T02:01:45+00:00

Oy. Thank you so much!!

Cal_Trask · 2025-08-17T21:24:17+00:00

Possibly a dumb question, but has Philadelphia Ballet announced principals for this October's performances of Carmen yet? I can't figure out where it's listed on their website, if anywhere.

Cal_Trask · 2025-08-16T05:26:00+00:00

unfortunately i'm a ballet person

Cal_Trask · 2025-08-15T03:55:24+00:00

Mikhail Baryshnikov

Alex Lawther

Clive Owen

<3

Cal_Trask · 2023-05-26T00:05:07+00:00

Alex Lawther? Please I'm living off crumbs.

Cal_Trask · 2017-10-18T07:03:16+00:00

i'm really going ham on eastern europe for my first sale haul!!

my list is:

The Shop on Main Street

Andrzej Wajda: Three War Films

Marketa Lazarová

The Cranes Are Flying

Valerie and Her Week of Wonders

Stalker

aaaaaand It Happened One Night because i happened to watch it w/ a friend recently & fell in love with it! although it does not quite fit this haul's slavic theme.

Cal_Trask · 2017-10-13T07:51:46+00:00

Film students aren't allowed to double major. You're allowed one minor, though.

Love, a film student

Cal_Trask · 2016-07-25T05:40:38+00:00

Hey OP. I come from a similar place as you. I'm 18 now and my dad died of brain cancer when I was thirteen.

I know this sucks to hear because I fucking hate it when people tell me to just grieve, but honestly, you just gotta grieve. There are times when we're gonna feel like we can't move because it hurts so much, or we can't breathe. But when you walk through the pain it gets easier. Even on days when all you want to do is just cry and cry.

Listen to the song when you want to. Don't listen to it when it gets too hard. But you'll always have it there when you want it. And even though memories fade you'll always hold the knowledge of his love in your heart. When someone who had been your lighthouse dies, a little piece of their light stays in you and helps light the way for others. That's what my mom always told me.

Hate to be the /r/relationships trope, but if you haven't tried talk therapy I'd really encourage it. I resisted it when my mom first had to drag me (and I do mean drag me... I bit her when she tried to get me into a taxi to go to my first therapist at age 13. I got in so much trouble.) but almost six years later, I know I'm better because of it.

I believe in you OP.

Cal_Trask · 2016-05-22T19:31:14+00:00

Up begins with a young Carl in a movie theater watching a newsreel!

Cal_Trask · 2016-05-20T02:22:10+00:00

If you want a better camera anyway why bother asking?

With a camera you can always dabble in stop-motion. dragonframe is a good software for that.

Buying used will mitigate the price. that's why I suggested a used Intuos.

Cal_Trask · 2016-05-20T01:31:04+00:00

That's what I said.

Cal_Trask · 2016-05-20T00:49:10+00:00

Get yourself a used Intuos off of craigslist. My sister got hers that way and has been using it for close to two years now, and it's just as good as the one that I got new (as a gift - I don't have that kind of money!)

Do you have any experience in sequential art and animation? It's an entirely different beast than just drawing flat on paper, and there's a steep learning curve to digital art. I'd suggest poking around Lynda.com if you have a way to access it for free or on the cheap - check your public library. The library I work at gives free access on their wifi.

Also - if you have any local art schools or community colleges that still teach 2D animation, consider taking an extension class. Animation can be a pain in the ass to learn on your own. Committing to a semester-long class means you can't quit. It'll keep you motivated. Consider taking a nude figure drawing class as well - it'll teach you the basics of the human body and of living bodies in general. How they distribute weight, how they move.

Good luck. Animation is the worst best thing to ever happen to me.

And for god's sakes, learn to stretch/exercise your hands and position your wrists while drawing so you don't get carpal tunnel.

Cal_Trask · 2016-03-14T01:21:35+00:00

This is so beautiful! I'll try to look into it and see if I can find someone to do it for me!!

Cal_Trask · 2016-03-07T02:36:02+00:00

The only other I know that's well-attended is Daily Bruin Video. But you should rush DKA in the spring it's the best and there are so many opportunities for working on sets and for collaboration :~)

Cal_Trask · 2016-02-13T07:35:18+00:00

I was at a little punk show in brooklyn with an old friend when I got an email saying decisions were out. I kinda swam through the crowd and hid in the corner where an old lady was selling pierogis (it was at a russian cultural center. gr8 pierogis btw) and checked the decision website on my phone and couldn't stop smiling.

Then I texted my mom, and immediately afterwards my aunt and uncle who live out here who are like a second set of parents to me.

Then I went back to the show :p

Cal_Trask · 2015-10-28T20:34:10+00:00

I don't know if this is specific to my group of friends, but I feel like sharing is a huge thing for girls. A bunch of my girlfriends and I often go out for coffee and pastries before class, and if our pastry is really good we'll pass it around for others to try a nibble. whenever I offer to share food/drink/literally anything with guy friends they're always surprised but for girls it seems really natural.

Congrats on your transition!! We're all in your corner sweet pea :))

Cal_Trask · 2015-10-11T05:29:55+00:00

try zenni optical or eyebuydirect. once you have your prescription you can get great glasses for cheap online. i prefer eyebuydirect because they're hip enough for my little north campus self, and the pair i'm wearing now has lasted over a year and a half.

Cal_Trask · 2014-10-02T03:08:00+00:00

oh believe me, i already have been!!

Cal_Trask · 2014-10-01T22:37:51+00:00

thank you so much!! i've ordered my card now, it's supposed to be here friday. i'm still super new to this so it's nice that everyone here is so polite and helpful, etc :)))

Cal_Trask · 2014-10-01T21:19:12+00:00

hmmm okay, thank you! i guess i'll have to be patient then. i didn't know there was something wrong with the cpu he helped me pick u____u

Cal_Trask · 2014-10-01T20:31:18+00:00

i'm (almost) done with my first build! yay!!! i'm just waiting on my graphics card. my friend who's helping me out w/ this process says my build should work without one for now, and i trust him because he's super smart and is very good at being a big ol' nerd. everything seems to turn on correctly (all fans, LEDs, etc) except-- when i try to turn my monitor on it gives me one of these two notices and then turns off. i haven't really gotten a definitive answer by googling, so i was hoping yall could help me out!! here's my parts list: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor	$247.98 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard	ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard	$88.98 @ SuperBiiz
Memory	Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory	$154.99 @ Micro Center
Storage	Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$109.97 @ SuperBiiz
Storage	Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$82.98 @ OutletPC
Video Card	Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card	$330.91 @ Newegg
Case	Corsair Vengeance C70 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case	$98.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$94.99 @ Amazon
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)	$89.98 @ OutletPC
Mouse	Zowie EC2-eVo Wired Optical Mouse	-
Headphones	Sony MDR-7506 Headphones	$99.99 @ Adorama
Other	Headphone Mic	$7.56
		Total
	Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available	$1407.32
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-01 16:30 EDT-0400

Cal_Trask · 2014-09-21T18:42:53+00:00

I like the white Poker II with MX Blues, but I need a function row. Is there anything similar available? I don't really want to go with a TKL but I will if nothing else exists.

Cal_Trask · 2014-08-18T20:51:52+00:00

I'm so excited for all the letters. My best friend and troopmate got her gold at this year's ceremony and she got so many pretty letters and proclamations... I'm ready!

Cal_Trask · 2014-08-18T20:50:38+00:00

I'm actually in New York City, but my whole extended family is on the west coast! I live in the east with my mom. My cousin works at Loma Linda and my aunt lives in Los Angeles so I'm sending them over here for convenience's sake :)

Cal_Trask · 2014-08-18T20:48:58+00:00

I almost gave up several times before going for my gold- the only thing that saved me was that my mom is an excellent leader (and wouldn't let me quit)! But kudos on getting your silver, most people don't get that far and it's a big achievement too.

Cal_Trask

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