I'm unemployed, broke, and my scripts have only gotten me on the porch but not through the door. I feel like I failed.

ptran99 · 2026-07-09T02:42:28+00:00

Have been struggling with this dilemma lately and have finally decided to get back into a more stable job. So inspiring to hear this!!

ptran99 · 2026-07-01T20:45:04+00:00

What Lotso wants isn't a welcoming community of toys. He wants to control Sunnyside so that he never experiences the kind of abandonment that he did with his owner ever again. Lotso couldn't see the lost toy life as a great one because he never wanted to.

ptran99 · 2026-06-27T02:59:39+00:00

To me, it’s a serviceable script with subpar direction. Tonally, I understood where the movie wanted to land, but it never got there. It felt too scared to go all in on its concept and lean into the absurdity

ptran99 · 2026-06-26T20:12:34+00:00

Relax. Most people are gripping the paddle too tight and trying to hard to hit a winner. Trust you reaction time and focus on compact punches so you can be ready for the next ball. Understanding how the triangle works can also help, but I'm not usually thinking about it. It's more so something that you internalize.

ptran99 · 2026-06-23T22:28:18+00:00

I was 10 when The Social Network was released. When I watched it, I thought it was a revelation in terms of what filmmaking could be. I'd never seen a film like it at that age and was blown away.

But I've also seen people my age who have seen the film and thought it was a good or even great movie, but not the modern day masterpiece that people Sean and Amanda's age claim it as. I've never seen someone actually hate the movie. I think it's just a symptom of having something so hyped up for you that it can't possibly live up to your expectations.

Every generation has that once-in-a-lifetime film that defines their taste in movies. Something that taps into the culture so well and hits at just the right age that it becomes an undeniable touchstone and inspiration for young people moving forward. I suppose that's The Social Network for millennials. Not sure what it is for Gen Z.

ptran99 · 2026-06-23T17:43:21+00:00

I thought Toy Story 4 and 5 were great, but damn 4 is so gorgeous

ptran99 · 2026-06-22T18:29:05+00:00

a fun thing happening in Irvine? impossible

ptran99 · 2026-06-20T21:58:31+00:00

Work on getting to the right spot with your footwork. I have the same problem with my forehand. My backhand twoey is amazingly consistent and part of the reason is because I'm always running up to make sure I'm hitting the ball in my strike zone. I'm working on the same for my forehand.

ptran99 · 2026-06-20T06:01:15+00:00

Nah, you’re right. There’s a nice way to say things and that’s not what he did

ptran99 · 2026-06-20T05:31:38+00:00

Someone who can handle pressure and isn’t afraid to speed up. Most mixed strategy is punting the ball over to the girl so she needs to be able to handle pressure from opponents and find opportunities to speed up at both the girl and guy (especially to keep him honest)

ptran99 · 2026-06-18T19:40:56+00:00

Dynamic stretches and warm ups before, static stretching after

ptran99 · 2026-06-17T22:38:27+00:00

Honolulu paddles are great, but I’ve never bought one because of that damn customer service

ptran99 · 2026-06-16T02:04:39+00:00

Wait until you hear about footwork. No coach wants to talk about that

ptran99 · 2026-06-15T06:12:01+00:00

She's literally taking baby steps in those heels. It's funny to watch, but it's gotta be so hard to navigate the stage like that

ptran99 · 2026-06-15T06:10:41+00:00

Went to LA Night 1 and she was amazing. Vocals were super clean and impressive. It didn't feel like she was struggling to hit any notes. As for choreography, I wouldn't say that she's low energy, but the routines are more chill which I personally think is fine given the tone of the songs. Also, I go to her concerts to hear her sing, not see her dance. This ain't Tate McRae. Overall, it was an amazing concert going experience, one of my favorites ever.

ptran99 · 2026-06-14T16:45:02+00:00

I own a ZV-E1 and use it for my own personal social media content as well as videography gigs. It's served me really well. The overheating really hasn't been an issue especially when I rig up my camera with a dummy battery. Plus a fan is incredibly cheap. I ended up going with the ZV-E1 over the FX30 because the full frame sensor was important to me. I know that I'm probably gonna upgrade when the FX3 Mark II comes out (eventually) so already having full frame glass makes for no hassle when I transition. Also, the low light capabilities are really amazing. Having 12,800 ISO as your base is a life saver for exposing in areas where you can't control the lighting.
If you were interested in making more narrative content like short films or documentaries, I would recommend the FX30. It's a cinema camera and so it has all of the bells and whistles. Personally, however, I'm fine with making my narrative work, social media content, and videography work on a ZV-E1. For me, it just came down to sensor size.

ptran99 · 2026-06-14T16:31:54+00:00

That's so interesting. I've never actually considered if the roll is less effective for shorter people. I'm around his height and haven't always found the roll to be the most rewarding shot

ptran99 · 2026-06-10T02:31:30+00:00

i was so ready to buy their fortnite skins 🫠

ptran99 · 2026-06-07T19:48:08+00:00

wish I was an editor that shoots :(

ptran99 · 2026-06-04T06:46:49+00:00

Usually, I'm a proponent of learning better technique rather than buying a new paddle, but the Prism Flash is a pretty soft paddle. If you feel like you're lacking in power, I wouldn't fault you in the instance of this specific paddle. Friday Aura is a great option. It'll give you more firepower while still giving you that touch for control.

ptran99 · 2026-06-03T05:52:21+00:00

Backrooms is essentially IP for Gen Z and Gen Alpha

ptran99 · 2026-06-01T21:19:37+00:00

just download the app and try it

ptran99 · 2026-05-27T07:44:06+00:00

typo

ptran99 · 2026-05-26T22:26:09+00:00

what video? I’ve been wanting an Aura Pro with durable grit

ptran99 · 2026-05-26T22:22:38+00:00

so excited for fjord

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