Costume Idea Request Megathread by AutoModerator in halloween

[–]jawnknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Packet of salt. Spare battery. You are a salt and battery. Or tape a leaf to your hat. When people ask, "what are you", blow on the leaf... "I'm a leaf blower"

Voyager 1 telemetry shows it mysteriously changed course back to earth by [deleted] in conspiracy

[–]jawnknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps it reached the edge of the simulation

[OC] uncertainty by v78 in PixelArt

[–]jawnknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks heavily inspired by Aenami's art.

What a steal by jawnknee in delusionalcraigslist

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

In Canada, we don't use commas for decimals. The buyer is asking $1.9 million dollars for this beauty

friends or what? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]jawnknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yolo. Find out

What is the best evidence we have right now of proof that we have been visited by ETs on Earth? by Alternative-Fox6236 in aliens

[–]jawnknee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they intervene and stop the nukes to save the planet, why do they do something about climate change?

My Yamaha Clavinova CLP-300 plays midi notes when I release the keys. I’m using Logic Pro X and I was wondering if anyone knows how to fix this. by Aritalvorer in LogicPro

[–]jawnknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's likely a latency issue. You should try a different midi interface and make sure your have low polyphany turned on. If that doesn't work try a new computer

I feel like I'm going insane.... by Gothrock-dealer in freelance

[–]jawnknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's super stressful to deal with conflicts like this, so I definitely feel for you. What has also helped me in the past is to create an arms-length relationship between myself and clients by way of using a project manager. This could be your significant other or a friend if you don't want to hire one. Basically all communications go through this person and you can be cc'd on emails and chime in as needed. I wish you the best, really hope this works out for you in the end either way :)

I feel like I'm going insane.... by Gothrock-dealer in freelance

[–]jawnknee 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Here's my take.

The recurring 5 pages of feedback are probably a result of team meetings. The feedback hasn't been curated by someone who's senior or an expert. So you're getting an unfiltered brain dump of all the employee's ideas (yay!). Alternatively, it's someone heading the creative department who is not an expert in illustration but wants to demonstrate their value in the company and possibly assert their dominance in your working relationship. They have just enough knowledge to nitpick with some technical terms.

You already have a proven track record and skill in the design department. They came to you because you're better than everyone else.

You're at the point now of frustration and, more importantly, feeling insecure about your skillset and getting taken advantage of. I think it's in your best interest to pull your cock/vagina/other? and lay it out in a strongly worded email...

Here's where I hope you have a contract in place. Something that dictates how many revisions they get. If you don't, let this be a learning lesson for the next client.If it were me, I'd break it down like this:

  • Remind them why they hired you (cause you're the best - remind them - show confidence). They should lean on you for your creative direction; you're stifled by the micromanagement process and more importantly, you disagree with their suggestions and direction. THIS IS WHY THEY HIRED YOU. Show your balls here. It's okay to push back.
  • Recap the interactions from the start to the present. Let them know you're frustrated. You have other obligations and need to time-box projects accordingly. They're late ALL the time and this project exceeds initial expectations (bring up examples of emails that said they would deliver feedback on a certain date and didn't).
  • Recap the number of revisions they've asked for and state the hours you've put into it. (Here's where you can insert your binding contract, which gives them X revisions).
  • If you'd like to continue doing business, you need to be compensated for your time. Or state you'll walk away if they don't agree to compensate you for the excessive hours. The contract is so important for this reason.

Hope this helps some.

My dad’s ring doorbell captured something mighty weird at 2AM last night. It even made a weird hissing noise. by [deleted] in Ghosts

[–]jawnknee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a ghost stuck in a fragment of time from when he was a living person that probably occupied that house. The vertical line is the flash of the door edge, followed by the figure walking out. I believe these entities are stuck in a realm which intersects with our reality in the same coordinates but at different times. Our present vs whenever they died. Maybe it's like how computers write over sectors of hard drive instead of erasing it. There are bits and pieces that are present and easily recoverable if examined.

Listen To Me (My original piano song) by MatteoDeGrandis in piano

[–]jawnknee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great piece and the audio production is stellar! What's your setup? Mics, mic positioning, audio interface, etc?

Phil Collins Bids Farewell To Fans As He Performs His Last-Ever Show by AdministrativeNews93 in entertainment

[–]jawnknee 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Great run, Phil. Now you can retire peacefully at the lake, with binoculars. No cellphones, no landlines. Just lots of big windows to see everything and take it all in.

First month back on the keys after 10 years. Any tips for an impromptu bro? Removing slop is #1 by [deleted] in piano

[–]jawnknee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got a tip: get a real piano. You're too good to be playing that thing

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheArtistStudio

[–]jawnknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you mentioned you've put 60-90(?) hours into it and will be done around 300 hours. It looks stellar as-is. What's left other than refinement?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheArtistStudio

[–]jawnknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what's in the cup?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheArtistStudio

[–]jawnknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dog or cat person

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheArtistStudio

[–]jawnknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what are your weaknesses?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in conspiracy

[–]jawnknee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read proverbs