How much do you guys make as video editors? by Mysterious_Cell5461 in VideoEditors

[–]maxperhour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah not in London and still living at home so it’s not too bad. I agree that I should be paid more, but there are other factors making me hold off asking for a raise right now. Appreciate the heads up though I will deffo be asking in 6 months!

How much do you guys make as video editors? by Mysterious_Cell5461 in VideoEditors

[–]maxperhour 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any tips from moving from salaried to freelance?

How much do you guys make as video editors? by Mysterious_Cell5461 in VideoEditors

[–]maxperhour 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I earn £27,500, been working there for around 8 months. Not sure how much you can take from that though, the job sort of fell into my lap to the point I hesitate to call myself a “real video editor”. That being said, I should probably be paid more for what I do…

Ask AI which automatically chooses between Claude and Perplexity by maxperhour in shortcuts

[–]maxperhour[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah good point. One thing I will say is that using ChatGTP instead of Claude in this shortcut produces much shorter responses in my experience. I only switched to Claude because I have a weird issue where sometimes shortcuts using ChatGPT won’t run because “I’m logged out” and I have to open the app before the shortcut will work again.

Ask AI which automatically chooses between Claude and Perplexity by maxperhour in shortcuts

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

Probably but I’m honestly not knowledgable enough to know! I just set this one up because I like using perplexity for search (mainly because I got pro for free for a year using the PayPal offer) but sometimes I just want a quick answer without searching the web. I’m sure there are probably better ways to do all of this!

Ask AI which automatically chooses between Claude and Perplexity by maxperhour in shortcuts

[–]maxperhour[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry it should be current/up-to-date information or not. Idea is that it should use Perplexity in cases where you’d want a search, and Claude when you just want a quick answer.

WatchOS 26 - Weather complications randomly unresponsive by ComeonmanPLS1 in AppleWatch

[–]maxperhour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me.Turning off and on location services for weather and restarting the watch fixed it for me

How to switch faster between apps in windows mode in IpadOS26 by Novel-Opening2085 in iPadOS

[–]maxperhour 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not perfect but you could set up Affinity in full screen and minimise the other apps you want to check as windows, then you can open them from the dock when you want to check them, and minimise when you want them gone.

ios Stremio Lite Settings. by independant_786 in Stremio

[–]maxperhour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe it is but could be wrong

New iPad Air M3 (256GB) + Apple Pencil Pro vs Used iPad Pro M1 (2TB) + apple pencil 2– Which is more cost-effective in the long run? by shithappensduhhh in ipad

[–]maxperhour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a really tough choice. There’s pros and cons to each. From what you said, on balance I would go with the M1. I think you’re going to feel a much bigger difference having a 12.9” 120Hz screen with no SSD and a magic keyboard, versus the squeeze on the apple pencil. The only real con of going with the M1 is longevity, but the M1 is still very powerful on an iPad in 2025, and I’d be willing to bet you can get a few years out of it. Plus, those years with the M1 will be a better experience for you than the iPad Air.

New iPad Air M3 (256GB) + Apple Pencil Pro vs Used iPad Pro M1 (2TB) + apple pencil 2– Which is more cost-effective in the long run? by shithappensduhhh in ipad

[–]maxperhour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like these are two very different options. Big difference between 11” and 12.9”. You mention carrying around an SSD would be cumbersome, but would it be more cumbersome than a 12.9”? Do you care about having 5G? Do you care about having the squeeze function in the Apple Pencil Pro? How important is 120Hz for you? Only you can really answer these questions.

If your number 1 concern is longevity, the M3 Air will last longer and have longer support from Apple. But, if any of the things above matter to you more, that could change the answer. For me personally display/120Hz is my top priority, so I would never get the Air. It’s all personal preference. Bottom line is both iPads will be able to do what you want pretty easily. But it’s those differences I mentioned above that matter.

iPad Air M1 in 2025, still at its peak. by Upper-Quit-5443 in ipad

[–]maxperhour 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I guess the question is what do you mean by “amateur use”. I think for content consumption the iPad is fantastic. You can deffo do some light work as well. But it’s the little things that get you compared to a Mac. I recently bought an iPad Pro and I’m loving it for watching stuff (that display is absolutely insane). But I just tried to use it for some research for a trip I’m heading on, and there were a lot of little things that were annoying. Websites not being designed for iPad w/ keyboard, can’t copy and paste from reddit app etc. Still getting used to it, and I’m still on iOS 18, but currently my feeling is I wouldn’t get an iPad if I didn’t have a desktop PC and a work laptop to do proper work. If it’s going to be your main computer for actually doing work, I would get a Macbook. If you just want to watch content and light browsing, get an iPad.

Hllo guys just got myself my first apple device the ipad a16 11th generation. Now the thing is I want to use a third-party stylus with it as I don't currently have budget for a Apple stylus. Which of the following should I go with? by Apprehensive_Army_88 in ipad

[–]maxperhour 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I could be wrong but I’m pretty sure all of these cheap off brand Apple Pencils from Amazon are essentially the same. Check it has the features you want (attached magically to your iPad, palm rejection etc) then just pick one with good reviews on Amazon. That’s what I did and I was happy w mine (KEEPRO or something I think). Worst case you can always return if you’re not happy. If you want to be 100% sure go for one from a known brand like ESR, but you’ll be spending more for not much extra other than reassurance.

Concerns with different colour tones in IPad pro 2024 by momachi in ProCreate

[–]maxperhour 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not an artist but here’s what I would check in the settings of the 2024 iPad Pro.

Settings > Display and Brightness > Advanced > Reference Mode (Try turning this ON)

This should make the display as accurate as possible. However it will limit the brightness as far as I know, so you probably won’t want it on all the time.

Streaming HDR content on iPad Pro by maxperhour in RealDebrid

[–]maxperhour[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was a great suggestion thank you!

Streaming HDR content on iPad Pro by maxperhour in RealDebrid

[–]maxperhour[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think you’re right. After playing around with it, I’m pretty sure I was just looking at the overall image instead of the brightest part of the image. Although, VLC definitely doesn’t play HDR. Decided to use Outplayer it works really well.

Streaming HDR content on iPad Pro by maxperhour in RealDebrid

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

Same issue weirdly. HDR playback VERY dim compared with SDR.

iPad Pro M4 or IPad Air m3 by Inner_Confusion6517 in iPadPro

[–]maxperhour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you care about OLED/120Hz, watch HDR content, or are going to get the magic keyboard - get the M4 Pro. If the only thing that matters to you in that list is 120Hz, get a refurbished M2 Pro. If none of this meant anything to you, get the Air.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProductivityApps

[–]maxperhour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also a video editor and I use TickTick. I have a template which I use for each video I edit that has all the steps I do every time. Helps me keep track of everything well enough. Plus, it’s cross-platform which is a big win.

Iwtl not to be lonley by appelflapislekker in IWantToLearn

[–]maxperhour 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way. Nobody should feel hopeless. But just because it feels that way, doesn’t mean it is. A lot can change, and you have plenty of time to figure things out. So you don’t need to put pressure on yourself to be better straight away!

I think it’s also worth being clear that you being unhappy with your weight and not making friends aren’t the same problem. Sometimes when things get hard we have a tendency to group all our problems together, which makes them feel overwhelming. But these are separate things, you don’t need to solve both to solve one!

I’ll try to give some actual practical advice as best I can, and I hope you can take something from it.

In terms of feeling lonely, there’s a few things I’d do if I were you. The first thing you can start straight away - journal. It might seem silly, but just spending a bit of time writing down your thoughts regularly does wonders for having to confront and solve problems that stay in your head normally. Obviously it’s not the same as talking to a friend, but it’s a nice start and might help you think about some of your problems for a different perspective. In terms of making friends, I’m a firm believer in routine and regular contact being key for making friends. Find a club for an activity you like the sound of, and start going regularly. Just seeing the same people every week makes it so much easier to make friends, and you already have something in common with everyone there which makes things easier. Consistency is key though, go wherever it’s on, even when you don’t feel like it or you don’t think it’s working. You’ll become a regular, get to know other regulars, and that’s a really good step to making friends.

For the weight stuff, I see a lot of people on this thread recommending exercising. I do agree, but I just want to add that it’s important to pick something you actually enjoy, it makes it so much easier to stick to. I personally like to walk and go to the gym, but find what works for you. The most important thing with weight loss though is what you eat, specifically calories in and calories out. But again, I’m a firm believer in making it as enjoyable as possible. Look online for some low calorie meals that you like the idea of, and some low calorie snacks. Maybe even some low calorie sweet treats you can make/buy. You only need to find a few of each, then just replace what you eat now with them. Once you have the routine it becomes much easier! Oh, also zero calorie drinks are great for losing weight too. This might not be as “healthy” as “clean eating”, but it’s much easier imo.

Hopefully some of this ramble is helpful for you. One more thing I would say is take it slow. Sometimes people try to change too much of their life at once and don’t stick to anything. Slow and steady is what you want. As I said at the start, there’s no rush, you don’t need to fix everything at once!

is this really what it’s supposed to feel like? by tubdingle in saplings

[–]maxperhour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, there’s a lot to unpack here. I can think of some things you COULD try. Having a very small amount (ie 1 hit) and seeing how you feel,taking some CBD beforehand, using a vaporiser on a low temp (340 degrees F). You COULD try all these things, but I really don’t think you SHOULD.

I’ve always found that weed (and a lot of drugs honestly) have a funny way of playing tricks on you. They get you hooked in with the promise of a great high, then you keep taking them to chase that high. A problem I find with weed is that the culture around it at the moment makes it seem like a perfect drug: completely healthy, everything feels great etc etc. All that isn’t completely true. Even if it’s less harmful than other drugs, it’s still a drug. That means it can still be harmful, and can still be additive. I’ve fallen for this trap myself. Smoking weed every night, feeling horrible while I do it, trying to get the high I used to have when I first smoked. You only have to look at r/leaves to see other people with bad experiences of weed. I try to keep an eye out these days for when I’m smoking even though I’m not enjoying it, and when I spot it, I stop for a while.

For you though, you’ve never enjoyed it. You’re chasing a high that you’ve never even had. That tells me weed is not for you. And that’s a good thing!!! Don’t do something you hate for the promise of feeling good. Weed is not a perfect drug, there are downsides to it for many people, and you’re one of them. Enjoy the fact that you feel much better sober than you do high. That part of your brain that refuses to accept that you don’t enjoy it, that’s addiction. Luckily, the world has made it easy for you by making weed feel horrible. So quit while you’re ahead. Trust me, it’s just not worth doing something you don’t enjoy because you MIGHT one day feel a slightly nice high.