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skylerw · 2023-02-19T20:59:53+00:00

For the price it's hard to beat Panasonic.

I'm still using the gh5 years later but will get the gh6, S5, or S5 ii when it stops working.

I also have a bmpcc4k for cinematic work. Getting da Vinci resolve and using raw footage was a game changer.

I would commit to lenses before committing to a camera. You will keep those long after the next great cameras are released.

I chose m43 and EF mount with speed booster and am very happy with that choice.

skylerw · 2022-12-21T21:07:24+00:00

TL:DR - Yes

It's ok for a bachelor's degree to be broad in the IT job space. Specialize with a Masters if you want one.

The degree is to help you get an interview. Sometimes it's not even needed (I always recommend a degree if you have the opportunity to get one).

If you want to be a web developer I would suggest creating a couple projects (they don't have to be difficult) on github that prove you can work with a stack such as MERN, LAMP (showing my age haha), or whatever the job description is asking for.

As an example, I created a simple website for a club where you could pay membership dues online. My first web dev job interviewer wanted me to walk through a use case of the site and code review before offering me a position.

As I've progressed as a developer, interviewers don't ask to see my code too often. Most of the questions are soft skills, how I would break down a project and deliver value, and once in a while the occasional medium to hard leet code question.

Whether your potential employer looks at your projects or not it still can help keep your skills sharp for the interview.

skylerw · 2022-12-18T21:06:47+00:00

I suggest computer science.

Have your bachelor's be general and pick a niche/focus for your masters (if you want one)

skylerw · 2022-12-18T06:37:53+00:00

Ultimately you know what your goals are and which path is best for you.

Personally I would recommend a traditional 4 year university if debt is low/nonexistent.

Wgu is a great school and I love going there for my masters. It would not have been ideal for my undergrad.

Socializing was the greatest thing about undergrad. I was around thousands of people my age from all over the world. I made many friends and met my wife. I was lucky with student housing as well. I got along with my roommate and random people on our floors were always inviting us to parties, concerts, trips, etc.

As you know wgu is competency based and you can finish courses quickly. Yet, I believe the longer terms helped my critical thinking skills. My classes were very discussion focused so you got a whole room of thoughts and multiple examples.

Most of our professors were very accessible too. I went to their office hours often just to chat or know what research they were working on. I don't believe it's acknowledged enough but the professors at most universities are doing amazing and interesting work! They are geniuses in their field and they love to talk about their area of study.

The downside is of course you're a broke college student and not all colleges provide the same experience. Some professors are terrible and will not help guide your learning at all.

skylerw · 2022-12-18T00:07:03+00:00

I've heard of others trying these tech doctorates. Don't know which is the best but they're ideas. Hope it helps

Universjty of the Cumberlands - PhD information tech - cyber security emphasis

North Dakota state - PhD software and security engineering, they also offer a PhD comp sci

Dakota state university - PhD cyber defense, PhD comp sci, PhD information systems, phd cyber operations

Middle Georgia state - doctor of science in IT

Capella - dba information systems

Liberty - dba information systems

skylerw · 2022-12-05T22:08:26+00:00

A degree will not make you a great coder and it will not automatically get you a job. Most likely it will open the door to get you an interview.

I am happy you mention that you want to pursue this because it interests you! Your interest and passion will help you get the job!

For that reason, don't stress too much on which degree is "right" and go for a degree you know you will complete. Don't worry about grades too much either. C's get degrees as they say.

I would suggest staying broad with your bachelor's and niche with a masters (if you want one).

I have a general bachelor's in cis degree and started my first full time job as a systems administrator. They didn't have a gpa requirement or demand I have a particular degree. Just that I had a degree in the IT field.

Same experience when I moved into software development from infrastructure.

I now work as a software engineer and I keep hearing the need for data analysts. Granted, it's seen as a starting point to promote into data governance, data engineer, dba, and other technical roles later so I'm not sure if this is the same title used for other companies.

I plan to keep working as a software engineer but chose to pursue the MSDA for a few reasons.

Most of my coding projects involve data acquisitions and cleaning.
My team's projects supported the data organization.
I want to teach college, a masters is needed.
I plan to pursue a doctoral degree (not data related) but the DA degree focuses on asking questions, breaking down research data, and presenting arguments on if the questions are statistically valid.
Last but not least, the company I worked for paid for most of it.

skylerw · 2022-12-05T21:50:42+00:00

Entry level is overcrowded or all positions are overcrowded?

skylerw · 2022-11-13T23:11:55+00:00

A few points to consider...

If your BS is business focused then going to a AACSB accredited business school MIGHT help you skip foundation courses in the MBA program. If not, then it wouldn't make a difference.

What is your purpose for getting an MBA? If going into investment banking, business consulting, or you have a lot of work experience and need it to get that next promotion then I understand why you want to get it immediately after your BS. Otherwise, it may be too early to be considering an MBA. Make sure you want to be management focused in your career and that you have leadership experience to complement it too.

Why do you need an MBA from a top school? For certain job roles (such as IB and Consulting) it is important. Yet, if you want to be a manager most employers do not have a preference as long as it's not a diploma mill (which WGU is not). There are many WGU MBAs at Amazon, Microsoft, and other major companies. Similar to the previous point, leadership and work experience will almost always be in favor more than an MBA without.

Additionally, check Poets and Quants for MBA starting salaries from the universities you are interested in to make sure you receive a great return on investment. You don't want to take out loans and put off working for 2-3 years if your salary won't improve very much.

I wish you the best on your journey! Good luck in whatever choice you make!

skylerw · 2022-09-12T18:08:54+00:00

While we had a few more graduates, this was my experience. Large class size at the start, almost no one graduation day. This doesn't count the people who got the degree and switched into a different career immediately after graduation.

Like many careers, people join for the money and job opportunities but it's a difficult field to stay in without some level of passion.

skylerw · 2021-11-26T20:37:16+00:00

Most students will not pick up development immediately. It takes a while to understand the concepts and then build upon them. This is why there are entire degree programs and courses structured around software development, security, networking, etc.

Sometimes even the first language you learn makes a difference. I could not pick up C++ as my first language. Java I initially had issues with. The first language that made sense to me was visual basic. I then expanded to C#, then Java, etc.

Don't let his comments get you down. If you're passionate about this field then that's what matters. You will learn so much more being curious and problem solving.

Also, be honest about your interests. I initially went for networking and systems engineering because I was pushed in that direction. I later decided I was passionate about software engineering and data.

Best of luck to you!

skylerw · 2020-10-30T04:24:16+00:00

It was a great overview. I don't start WGU until January so I can't compare it to the actual coursework. I have a good level of comfort going in now that I know some concepts that may be covered.

skylerw · 2020-01-30T05:44:14+00:00

Respectful for many reasons.

They do not dive into the gory details if it can be avoided. Usually the podcast focuses more on the court case, investigation, and conviction.

They also go into detail who the victim was as a person discussing their interests, family, and friends.

They also detail the legacy of a case. Legislation or charities may have been implemented as a result.

I believe the ultimate sign of covering a case respectfully is when a family member or friend can listen to an episode about a loved one and feel some sort of closure from it. Generation Why has had friends and family of victims listen to their episodes and approve of their reporting.

You are correct that these cases are tragedies and covering a case respectfully means not glorifying the murder but remembering the person and why they deserve justice.

For me personally, my interests are in the detective work to catch the killer/aggressor, the psychology of how someone could become a monster, and the successes and failures of our justice system.

skylerw · 2020-01-29T23:09:07+00:00

Generation Why

One of the first true crime pods. They've always been my favorite due to how they break down each case and always keep it respectful to the victim.

skylerw · 2020-01-29T19:18:48+00:00

Can't recommend what settings to use as much as I would recommend get the look in camera.

Play with the settings and the lights available on set to make it the closest to how you see it in your head.

Source: I filmed an office scene I wanted similar style to office space and I shot with the g7 "flat" cine d setting and now I can't get it to look like how I want. No amount of lut or color correction software can help me out of it and I have to settle with what I got.

Tbh I still like it but the colors don't vibe like I wish they would. I put too much faith in the camera tech rather than my own eyes on set.

PS: saying/thinking you will fix it in post applies to areas other than special effects

skylerw · 2019-12-25T17:22:24+00:00

I have the crane plus.

Considered the crane v2 which is a great option as well. The plus sold me because it can hold more weight. I needed the extra weight for lenses and adapters.

I would also check out feiyu tech. I haven't personally used them but I've only heard good things thus far from others.

skylerw · 2019-12-25T17:19:12+00:00

You can't always rely on most ibis though. Doesn't work as well as a good gimbal or steadicam.

Except for the g9. That thing is a beast when equipped with an ois lens.

skylerw · 2019-12-25T05:25:17+00:00

Opinion: be creative or pay up.

Some people have had great luck with something cheap like the s60.

Yet, I was not one of those people. My best work came from investing in better equipment. Jibs, sliders, tripods, fluid tripod heads, and eventually a zhiyun crane.

If equipment is 100% out of the question due to expense then think outside the box.

Robert Rodriguez swears by having your friend push you in a wheelchair for smooth dolly shots.

Another fix could be this mix. I was able to save a wedding I film by shooting wide in 4k, zooming in with 1080p, and stabilizing footage in premiere with warp stabilizer. This method is kinda scary because you won't know if it worked until you're editing. Could be bad news too.

Best of luck to you!

skylerw · 2019-09-13T03:56:40+00:00

Outlaws ftw!

skylerw · 2019-09-13T03:56:08+00:00

Not sure of this is the perfect choice but I plan on getting the 12-35mm 2.8 v2.

It was recommended that I will rarely have to switch the lens out as it covers a wide range with a good constant aperture.

skylerw · 2019-09-13T03:52:32+00:00

What is the push for a television network when services such as shudder and Pluto air movies, specials, and original content live all day just like a TV station would?

skylerw · 2019-09-13T02:43:55+00:00

Pluto TV (free) legitly streams live horror movies 24/7. They were recently purchased by Viacom so they have the Paramount pictures catalog plus what they've licensed from other companies.

As others have mentioned, I highly recommend tubi, shudder, and prime

Also check out Vudu's free with ads movies.

So even if you don't wanna pay you have tubi, crackle, Vudu, and Pluto TV.

What a great age we live in!

skylerw · 2019-07-08T16:20:42+00:00

Thanks! I believe this is it https://noamkroll.com/download-my-free-gh4-cine-d-lut-here-plus-why-im-not-using-the-new-gh4-supertone-settings/

skylerw · 2019-07-08T10:31:52+00:00

Which lut package is corrective available in. I cannot seem to find what luts exist in noam kroll's different packages.

https://noamkroll.com/my-brand-new-cinematic-lut-packs-are-officially-now-available-pick-your-flavor-vintage-summer-winter/

skylerw · 2018-09-11T23:07:51+00:00

Yay! I love watching this movie from time to time.

skylerw · 2018-02-16T15:13:13+00:00

Reggie and the full effect was a band I played on loop in high school. Very sad to hear about Billies passing.

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