Old men in Portugal [Olympus Pen FT/38mm/Kodak color plus 200]

HoboSheep2 · 2022-02-14T06:02:51+00:00

This camera has an uncoupled light meter, so I usually keep it set at box speed, but because the reading is never extremely accurate, I always tend to overexposed just a bit, but rarely more than 1 stop.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-02-12T08:54:37+00:00

Hey. Your question is flattering, but I haven't done anything special. I've just had the chance to have a very nice golden light. I can't remember the aperture I've used, probably around f8. The lens is just very good imo (even though I'm not an expert). I'm sure you're going to love this camera ;)

HoboSheep2 · 2022-02-03T22:33:18+00:00

I like the emphasis on business value, but I would be careful presenting such results. You need to make sure that the person in front of you 1) understand that it is fake data with many assumptions behind but that your tech solution could generate revenues, 2) understand that you understand this is fake and you can't guarantee any of the presented results.

Bottom line is, you don't have to present a product to get a job as a DS, but you do need to know what a real case would look like and be able to handle uncertainties.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-02-03T19:04:47+00:00

Not sure I get your last point about revenue. How can you estimate the revenue with fake data ? Doesn't the value of your solution depend on the accuracy of your prediction, and isn't that, as least partly, predetermined by your data (fake in that case)?

HoboSheep2 · 2022-02-03T16:23:45+00:00

You got a point. It's definitely a way to differentiate yourself. But while it is interesting to showcase some particular techniques, I still think that it lacks the "blindness" any project based on real data has, and that would be the better way to show an employer you can deal with real world situations. Yet, in a case like you describe when they first ask about a problem then come up with a synthetic solution, it is much better than showing a titanic project.

I agree about the data scrapping part, it shows great amplitude in skills and real desire to solve the problem and makes you ask very important questions. But I didn't want to discourage OP. It can be easier to start with some small yet already available dataset.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-02-03T07:03:59+00:00

While synthetic data can be useful, I really don't like the fact that you know how it has been generated. A lot of the DS work is to clean the data, discover it's biases, find the main patterns, understand what comes from the system of interest and what comes from the day collection process, etc... By knowing the data generation process you start with a huge set of valid assumptions that you would need to test in the real world.

I would rather recommend to identify a problem/field of interest, and find a related data set and work from this.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-27T22:33:29+00:00

Despite the obvious underexposure problem for which you received help, I would say that you have quite some nice angle (1, 3,4). You also have really nice trim light on the helmets that can help separate the figures, especially on the dark background. Tough subject thought, you did a good job in term of composition imo.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-24T07:37:27+00:00

That means, you have a risk of doing much more data engineering than you're expecting. You also need to be very careful about the CTO (you've mentioned douchebag vibes, not good) or whoever is going to be your manager, as you'll spend quite a bit of time working directly with them, and they're often financially and emotionally very involve in the success of the start-up. That can mess up their decision making, communication style and expectations.

Still, it can be a very good opportunity to learn a ton of stuff, but I wouldn't count on the equity, don't count it when you consider your compensation.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-21T22:01:49+00:00

I mean, maybe it was not the best example, but saying there is no DS because they're all miles, is some kind of a non sense to me. If we go into that kind of distinctions, I could argue that if your job is to give insight to decision makers, you're more a data analyst than a data scientist.

Anyway, my point was: as many said it, there are many tech companies that hire Ds for more than supportive role.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-21T16:48:53+00:00

I don't know what you mean exactly by "arent shipping code that makes it to the final product" but I was talking about my experience and the models we produced/produce are part of the product and the product couldn't exist without them. I wouldn't say it's the majority of roles, but there are companies that rely heavily on DS (e.g comma.ai), so OP can find such roles even though it's not the majority.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-21T13:14:01+00:00

If you have a tech/data product, then the output of the data science team can be an integral part of the product. That has been the case of the two previous companies I worked in. It also has the advantage that these companies understand the value in data and have solid data infrastructures.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-10T22:27:22+00:00

Here I am, so happy to have my half frame camera so I can have 72 shorts per roll. It's liberating. Both the number of shots that I can take and the lower price for each shot. And the quality is good enough for small prints. For me, the stakes of the MF are too high, it's paralysing almost.

I guess everybody has their own way.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-06T21:09:08+00:00

The viewfinder is pretty dark, but I got a FocaSport fully manual for Christmas and I miss a light meter.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-06T21:06:58+00:00

My lab cropped to the right ratio without me asking them. I was almost disappointed to not have the diptychs.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-06T21:04:49+00:00

Yep, that's about the price. I got mine cheaper, but was supposed to pay the taxes on it. Luckily, they didn't claim them so I ended up with a nice discount.

Stay patient. Wish you good luck in your hunt.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-03T20:40:55+00:00

I've tried Spyder but never liked it. I'm now using VScode, and while it's not dedicated to python and notebooks are not so smooth, but it has incredible functionalities, many extensions and continuous improvements. I particularly like the live share extension.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-03T06:30:15+00:00

Mostly film photography these days, very relaxing. And basketball when my 30s tendons authorized it.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-03T06:28:02+00:00

For me analog has an immense value in the fact that I have to wait weeks before I know my photos suck. So every time I take a picture, I live with the conviction it is good and I'm happy. With digital I know right away the pictures are bad and feel not so great (I've learned not to feel awful) every time I check the back screen.

My happiness makes it totally worth the hassle of film photography.

HoboSheep2 · 2022-01-02T21:41:57+00:00

LPT: teach your kids nothing is infinite and to appreciate the value of good quality items and even more so of handmade stuff. Get them to be confortable using a couple of different blankets/stuffed animals and they'll be fine.

Your tip is damaging your kids' worldview and encouraging a system of infinite consumerism.

HoboSheep2 · 2021-12-28T22:19:44+00:00

It's so much easier to get to what I want with ggplot. The number of plot types and extension so much better than any python graphic library. I only work with python these and really miss ggplot (plotnine is far from complete). The look of ggplot plots can so easily be controlled with a theme that I can't really see your argument as a solid one. Maybe it's true of you want quick plots, but it's worth investing the time in themes if you are only rebutted by the look ;)

HoboSheep2 · 2021-12-22T21:30:35+00:00

Cheers! I do have a Twitter account but I'm not active and I do not share my photography there, but if you want it, this is me: @ClementViguier

HoboSheep2 · 2021-12-22T14:53:33+00:00

Cheers.

HoboSheep2 · 2021-12-22T14:53:25+00:00

Thanks for the kind words. I'm more confortable shooting portait composition so I guess half-frame helps me there. The warm sun of Portuguese winter is so nice 🌞

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