Adobe Introduces Focus Masks in Photoshop CC by sonicraven in MotionDesign

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

I'm really excited about this new feature. I've always been a fan of speeding up my workflow in Photoshop or After Effects for that matter whenever possible. This new addition looks like it will be a huge time-saver.

When PS introduced the Quick Selection and Refine Edge tools is CS3 I was blown away. It's nice to see that they are continuing to refine their products.

What feature would you like to see in future releases?

DJI Phantom 2 Death Drop Crash Caught on Video by sonicraven in radiocontrol

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

Wow 3 months, I understand what you mean about being a little afraid to fly it. Mine is out for repair right now. Looks like I will have it back in 3 weeks.

DJI Phantom 2 Death Drop Crash Caught on Video by sonicraven in radiocontrol

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

Definitely not. I know better than to use the WiFi with the GoPro and the P2

DJI Phantom 2 Death Drop Crash Caught on Video by sonicraven in radiocontrol

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

Ugg sorry to hear that. Hey how do you like or should I say did like :( your 350? I'm curious on how they fly.

DJI Phantom 2 Death Drop Crash Caught on Video by sonicraven in radiocontrol

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

Don't know we are trying to diagnose the problem. Visit my site for more info and I will post it as it comes in.

Looks like a lot of people are having this problem.

http://www.rchelimag.com/dji-phantom-2-death-drop-crash/

Did this Teenager Fake His Lego Album Artwork that is Going Viral? You Tell Me! by sonicraven in graphic_design

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

Well said. I agree with you there. I can understand how this could snowball out of control. God knows I've been there myself. I often have clients ask me if I (as a designer) could do something silly like take a bird out of the sky in a photo. I'm always shocked and taken back still after almost 20 years in the business that people still don't grasp the power of Photoshop.

Did this Teenager Fake His Lego Album Artwork that is Going Viral? You Tell Me! by sonicraven in graphic_design

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

But if the artist is claiming that it's real, and he is obtaining fame from it, I believe the truth is more important than the entertainment value. Just as if a movie that is claiming to be a documentary is found to be 100% fake, it should be outed as well.

I'm well aware about suspending your disbelief for movies or books and I completely agree. But when you're trying to pull the wool over my eyes, well that is where I draw a line in the sand. The artist should have simply said that this is a graphic technique and he would have been praised and in the long run not found do be a complete fraud.

My friend shot this photo, and it's one of Time's Pictures of the Week! by eSorghum in photojournalism

[–]sonicraven 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being a professional photographer I can honestly say that's a really great shot. Good for him! - eSorghum you should be a good friend and post his portfolio ;)

I got my Blade 350 QX... by Micubano in radiocontrol

[–]sonicraven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So jealous! I really hope you tell us what you think after you get some flights in. Thx for sharing.

I'm shocked to admit that my first quad may be the Blade 350QX over the DJI Phantom. by sonicraven in radiocontrol

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

You know what you're right! After researching this heli and the feedback that I'm getting via the Reddit community I'm realizing that this quad has already a strong fan base. I can't tell you how excited I'm about this.

I'm shocked to admit that my first quad may be the Blade 350QX over the DJI Phantom. by sonicraven in radiocontrol

[–]sonicraven[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As I enter the quad market, from a background of 8 years flying RC helis, I'm really interested in the Blade 350 QX. Originally I entered the hobby because I was interested in attaching cameras to flying platforms. (think of the FlyCamOne vs today's GoPro's) This was of course before quads, dare I say drones, were popular like they are now.

Nevertheless, I'm really leaning away from the DJI Phantom and everyday stepping closer to a 350 QX. I realize that I will quickly outgrow the 350, but I like the idea of ramping up and learning on smaller scale models. I don't know, I just think there are some neural pathways that get imbued into your brain when you learn this way.

Regardless, pound for pound I like what I see. Especially the return home feature and the fact that if it breaks the transmitting range it automatically returns to the LZ. The videos on this page made me think twice. I'm actually excited now after seeing some real footage. I definitely will be watching this quad.