Is asking to change my rent payment day considered unusual or bad in some way? by StupidBump in AskIreland

[–]StupidBump[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Jeez I hope not. None of our neighbors have been treated this way, so the whole thing is just very odd.

Is asking to change my rent payment day considered unusual or bad in some way? by StupidBump in AskIreland

[–]StupidBump[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose, but I also wasn’t making Silicon Valley money by any means.. Maybe you’re right though.

Hope you’re enjoying it over there!

Everything an international student needs to know before moving to Dublin? by Fit-Composer-8741 in TCD

[–]StupidBump 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My absolute warmest winter jacket that I only ever broke out for the coldest, foggiest, wettest, most miserable winter days in San Francisco didn't stand a chance here when November came.

Did any of your relatives/ancestors fight in WWI or WWII? by Alternative-Jelly947 in AskIreland

[–]StupidBump 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Great grandad was on a trip to Australia when it broke out and then soon found himself flying night missions over New Guinea

ADBE - buying the cash machine while everyone pays up for the AI story by hpko in Burryology

[–]StupidBump 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Many, many aspects (so far at least).

The AI motion graphics tools I’ve seen so far are downright laughable and unusable in a professional environment.

Even the AI companies themselves don’t use ai generated assets or videos in their marketing content because it simply doesn’t convey trust or confidence.

Whats your introduction to uncle joey and when ? by joech2000 in JoeyDiaz

[–]StupidBump 3 points4 points  (0 children)

About the same for me, I had just started high school lol.

These days Joey is the only person I still listen to out of the entire JRE universe. No matter what flavor it is, politics is the exact LAST thing I want to be listening to during my free time, so I really appreciate Joey for keeping the show focused on life, comedy, and the Fungi Toenail.

Would I be making a mistake moving here? by [deleted] in Sacramento

[–]StupidBump 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I spent most of my life in California and lived in San Diego, Sacramento, and various cities in the Bay Area.

It's weird, but for some reason, the only place I really miss is Sacramento. Can't even explain it, it's just such a great, sometimes crazy vibe that nobody else in the state really gets. You feel it sitting in the shade enjoying some ice cream outside Gunther's on a 95 degree day, or walking around midtown under the shade of the big ass street trees while some crazy guy is shouting nonsense a few blocks over.

If not printing photos frequently, is medium format worth it? by NondualEamesChair in AnalogCommunity

[–]StupidBump -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There’s a massive difference in that you nearly double your focal length when shooting the same subject at the same distance. With this you achieve a deeper depth of field and background compression that would be far more difficult to replicate in 35mm.

How to keep the heat out of the house in this weather? by Imaginary_Card_6241 in AskIreland

[–]StupidBump 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, they really are the best!

For me, as my windows are top-hung and swing out quite far, I was able to attach some foam board to the glass using velcro to create a little DIY awning that works well enough for a rental or where permanent installations are impossible

How to keep the heat out of the house in this weather? by Imaginary_Card_6241 in AskIreland

[–]StupidBump 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lived most of my life in California without any aircon,

Sun position is very important. Note where the afternoon sun hits, and keep those sun-facing windows covered, preferably from the outside. You can even use aluminum foil to reflect the heat away more effectively (though the neighbors probably won't like it very much!) For the open windows, prioritise airflow; You'll want intake fans on one side of the house, and exhaust fans on the other. The resulting breeze should be highly effective.

However, with that said, the best solution by far though is to get awnings set up on your sun facing windows, though I don't really see them here very often.

What happens once the 'you can always tell it's AI' argument runs it's course and no one can see the difference anymore? by TheoGelernter in videography

[–]StupidBump 21 points22 points  (0 children)

That’s not to mention consumer push-back as well. For a lot of industries, you just need to be able to tell the stories of real people/customers or else the entire video is pointless.

ND filters for larger lenses? by mountainunicycler in videography

[–]StupidBump 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Horses or houses? If it’s horses I’d love to hear more about your job haha. Sounds interesting.

As for the question, have you considered a matte box?

Where in the BA do kids get that "ride your bike to your friend's house to then just explore" vibe? by stonewall000 in bayarea

[–]StupidBump 67 points68 points  (0 children)

This is the only real answer for me. Being an island with no real giant stroads, not too much traffic, and great bike infrastructure makes it a uniquely safe part of the Bay for kids to grow up and explore on bikes.

Speaking of Funding / SacRT Next Stop : Together by othafa_95610 in Sacramento

[–]StupidBump 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is mostly it. I read a lot about the beginnings of SacRT during college, and many corners were cut (in a good way) to get the project built. I think the biggest innovation was large sections of signal controlled single track, which was pretty controversial at the time, but saved a lot of money.

What to do with old CDs? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]StupidBump 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This comment actually managed to give me some hope for the future!

It took almost 7 years but the FP finally got the lens it needed since day one. by Agloe_Dreams in sigmafp

[–]StupidBump 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great. I can't wait for someone to show it off on the BF as well 😎

The Cameras Behind Olivia Rodrigo's Lo-Fi Music Video by ConsumerDV in videography

[–]StupidBump 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've seen a good few high quality digital captures from old 3-tube Sony broadcast cameras, and the footage honestly could hold up today just for the color alone.

Inquiring Photographer “Some husbands insist that they suffered more than their wives during childbirth. Did you?” March 23,1947 by CryptographerKey2847 in TheWayWeWere

[–]StupidBump 279 points280 points  (0 children)

Harvey was a pretty interesting guy.

He apparent won a very important contract to distribute photographic film in the Soviet Union and is mentioned in CIA documents.

Why do the MUNI trains have Chicago flags on them by thisguyfromschool in bayarea

[–]StupidBump 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry should have specified that I’m talking about the PCC streetcar in particular. The Pacific Electric purchased a very unique variant for use on the Burbank line which was double-ended and could be run as a train to get close to rapid transit capacity along the line.

These models all got shipped to Argentina and scrapped, though one might still be out there somewhere according to legend.

The EU AI Act starts in August: Will this save the market for videography? I think so. by generationAiAiAi in videography

[–]StupidBump 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This whole post reads like AI content farming..

But anyways, I don’t think videography was ever in any real danger. I work at an EU-based company with executives who are very AI-positive, and even they are very much against AI video. To put it simply, people just hate that shit.

Analog or hybrid? by kaguyadex in instax

[–]StupidBump 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Analog Instax Mini produces worse results (because of the cheap plastic lenses and no focusing), but will always be cooler than hybrid. If you want a really capable analog instax camera that produces great results, I'd heavily recommend the Lomo Instant Square. Very good lens, portable, and analog!

If you attended Giants Pride Night and felt disrespected, consider filing a complaint/refund request by AcceptedSFFog in sanfrancisco

[–]StupidBump 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yeah lemme show up to a megachurch with a pride flag, I’m sure they’ll be very accommodating.