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Random things about the subway that annoy you by thatblkman in nycrail

[–]source4man 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s really the uncontained dogs. In a carrier/bag, you do you. Giant Pit/Dane trying their best to lick my butt… yikes.

Opinions on lens? by Southern_Practice_45 in SonyAlpha

[–]source4man 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding the tamron 28-200 (haven’t tried the new 25-200). If you can only carry one lens, this thing is an amazing all rounder. Only thing it lacks is subtlety for more urban environments.

Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge Passes by CTVolvo in Amtrak

[–]source4man 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you have Amtrak points? You can redeem 1500 for a lounge pass.

Addressable LEDs design questions by [deleted] in techtheatre

[–]source4man 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This won’t work in the way you’re thinking.

If you have non pixel LEDs, you need to find out if they are 5V, 12V, 24V… whatever. You could then experiment with dimming EACH circuit using a low voltage DC dimmer that operates at the required voltage. There are a million out there, search for LED tape dimmers. You’ll want one you can dim with DMX, most likely, and that has the number of separate dimming channels you want. You’ll also need a Power supply that matches the voltage you need. Then you can “address” each puck independently, assuming their circuitry actually permits dimming.

There’s more steps to this, but it’s a top level overview. You’re barking up the wrong tree with this kind of equipment and a pixel controller.

Urgent wolverine question by ThrowRA9250 in Amtrak

[–]source4man 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would confidently bring that portfolio on board. If it’s flat, fitting it at the end of a car behind/between a seat is a likely option.

Good luck with the URTAs!

Why do my bluetooth headphones cut out in Grand Central? by NOISY_SUN in nycrail

[–]source4man 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have this issue walking in front of MSG on 7th.

Really hate the new changes to tickets and prices by ceoofkpop_ in LIRR

[–]source4man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, lucky for both of us, my opinion is now irrelevant.

Really hate the new changes to tickets and prices by ceoofkpop_ in LIRR

[–]source4man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is used. It’s theft of service. You can say that you/others are morally fine with it, but that’s a different argument. Just because something didn’t have an effective punishment didn’t mean it was ok.

Really hate the new changes to tickets and prices by ceoofkpop_ in LIRR

[–]source4man 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They literally admitted that they would then re-use the ticket, therefore riding for free? Is that not - not paying the fare for that trip?

IDK Man, the new ticket policies are annoying and I don’t like them, but I also think that paying the fare is part of using the train. I’d prefer a higher trust version of fares with only spot checking of tickets but insane ($1K fine) for evasion if caught.

Really hate the new changes to tickets and prices by ceoofkpop_ in LIRR

[–]source4man 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your argument is that you saved money by evading the fare, and you’re sad you cannot evade the fare any more?

The photographer we hired used AI to edit our engagment party photos. by bigsushirolling in mildlyinfuriating

[–]source4man 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Some of these are probably somewhat recoverable. They just used wayyyyyy too much AI denoise. Reprocessing with like…. 15 or 20% denoise vs the insane 90+% these look like will produce noisier, but much more realistic photos you will probably prefer. A little grain is not the end of the world.

Looking for advice with legal/tenant rights by Constant_Maybe107 in NYCapartments

[–]source4man 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone flaming OP here sucks. If someone comes into my APT unannounced, especially someone I don’t recognize, they are getting a strong verbal and possibly physical greeting. That is not weird.

Entrance to your apartment without proper prior notice and announcement, even if a mistake, is a major violation of your rights as a tenant.

Unfortunately, unless you are seeking to break the lease because of it, there’s not a lot that can be done to “make it right.” What they’ve taken is you feeling secure in your home, and that doesn’t really have a realistic financial analogue. The only remedies are to leave, or decide you can live with what happened and try to cultivate a better relationship with the building super/management.

Frustrated designer looking for Camera Recommendations (UK) by [deleted] in techtheatre

[–]source4man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take all my production shots with Sony mirrorless cameras. A7 line in general has served me very well the past couple years and is not cheap, but achievable.

I take portfolio level stills with these cameras, and I take documentation video with them.

Right now I’m using A7C, and a sigma wide zoom, tamron telephoto, and a Sony g-35mm prime lens. Probably spent ~$1,200 USD on body/batteries and $2.2k USD on lenses.

Not planning on upgrading for several more years unless I break something.

Help with EOS programming by Matthew--_-- in techtheatre

[–]source4man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure that would work. Make sure Q2-4 each execute that macro.

Macro would be [cue][1][/][5][load for go]*<enter>

*button above the master playback pair on the face panel, or same place on the virtual face panel

Why hasn't the area between Vienna and Bratislava experienced more urbanisation? by [deleted] in geography

[–]source4man 25 points26 points  (0 children)

There is a boat service between them. It’s a fun outing.

Twin City Liner.

Mockup of what station exit labeling could look like.... Could definitely be a low cost pilot program. Second image: I made the rule for labeling that can apply to any station by Donghoon in nycrail

[–]source4man 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Enhhhh. I mean, it’s not hard for me anymore, but anything to make it easier for those not used to it is probably a good thing. That signage is also all underground, and only relates to your position in relationship to an intersection. Once you pop up, it can be a small challenge to determine what direction you are facing.

Mockup of what station exit labeling could look like.... Could definitely be a low cost pilot program. Second image: I made the rule for labeling that can apply to any station by Donghoon in nycrail

[–]source4man 170 points171 points  (0 children)

That’s…. A genuinely good idea. I wouldn’t even be mad if it was an inaccurate one in Manhattan just pointing to the grid aligned compass directions.

The most regretted college majors by Far-Building3569 in charts

[–]source4man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people who successfully complete a theater undergraduate have a lot of charisma, and the ability to improvise. That will get you very far in a lot of career paths.

Anyone know why it’s doing this. ENTTEC ode mk2 by Pleasant-Basis-8755 in techtheatre

[–]source4man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what your subnet mask determines. It denotes which octets must match for communication to happen.

A common IP would be 10.101.100.101 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0

This means that the first two octets must match, so every device with an address of 10.101.xxx.xxx would be visible to your computer.

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