Christine Ali
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Christine Ali
@christine-ali.bsky.social
Launching a New Company: Finding Your Groove in the Early Days

The Challenge of Starting Fresh Launching a new company is never easy. Every founder quickly discovers that the journey involves more than just having a great idea—it requires the patience to nurture it, the discipline to execute on…
Launching a New Company: Finding Your Groove in the Early Days
The Challenge of Starting Fresh Launching a new company is never easy. Every founder quickly discovers that the journey involves more than just having a great idea—it requires the patience to nurture it, the discipline to execute on it, and the resilience to keep moving forward when things get tough. From long nights of development to strategic decisions that shape the future, the early days are filled with both excitement and uncertainty.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Not to nitpick or anything

Not to nitpick or anything... I've recently found myself in a bit of a pickle.... a precarious situation if you will, and, not ignoring the fact that my life at the moment, is run by a chaotic bard who's had too much caffeine and LSD to see the forest or the trees, I've…
Not to nitpick or anything
Not to nitpick or anything... I've recently found myself in a bit of a pickle.... a precarious situation if you will, and, not ignoring the fact that my life at the moment, is run by a chaotic bard who's had too much caffeine and LSD to see the forest or the trees, I've come to the conclusion that I alone, am actually the bard, just sans the LSD.
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March 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Converting Cineform files Part 3 – De-Fisheye

Converting Cineform files and applying a fisheye conversion I've updated the Python script with support for de-fisheying using the --fisheye flag. This flag allows users to specify a camera profile supported by lensfun, which is used internally by…
Converting Cineform files Part 3 – De-Fisheye
Converting Cineform files and applying a fisheye conversion I've updated the Python script with support for de-fisheying using the --fisheye flag. This flag allows users to specify a camera profile supported by lensfun, which is used internally by FFmpeg for lens correction. Additionally, the script can display a list of supported camera models when running with the --help command.
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December 9, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Converting Cineform Files with Hardware Encoding and Proxy Generation

Part 2: Adding Hardware Encoding and Proxy Generation Introduction If you’ve ever owned an early GoPro camera, you might recall that they relied on the Cineform codec—a once-revolutionary format for capturing high-quality…
Converting Cineform Files with Hardware Encoding and Proxy Generation
Part 2: Adding Hardware Encoding and Proxy Generation Introduction If you’ve ever owned an early GoPro camera, you might recall that they relied on the Cineform codec—a once-revolutionary format for capturing high-quality footage. However, as technology progressed, Cineform support has been dropped by major platforms like macOS and Windows, as well as popular editing tools like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere.
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December 5, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Hiring Practices, Degree or No?

"How do you differentiate between a skilled candidate, and one who is booksmart, but lacks common sense, or any experience" What Do You Look for in a Candidate?The truth is, the criteria vary depending on the specific job. Every job posting or requisition has…
Hiring Practices, Degree or No?
"How do you differentiate between a skilled candidate, and one who is booksmart, but lacks common sense, or any experience" What Do You Look for in a Candidate?The truth is, the criteria vary depending on the specific job. Every job posting or requisition has distinct requirements that align with the skills and abilities needed for that role. Meeting these core requirements is critical—after all, they ensure that the candidate can perform the job.
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December 3, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Rescuing GoPro Cineform Files: Batch Conversion to ProRes

ProRes Files are about 50% larger Cineform is efficient, but no longer supported by OS and Editing software Conversion can take a while. Making the source files useable again is helpful for revisiting older projects Rescuing GoPro Cineform…
Rescuing GoPro Cineform Files: Batch Conversion to ProRes
ProRes Files are about 50% larger Cineform is efficient, but no longer supported by OS and Editing software Conversion can take a while. Making the source files useable again is helpful for revisiting older projects Rescuing GoPro Cineform Files: Batch Conversion to ProRes Introduction If you've ever owned an early GoPro camera, you might be familiar with the Cineform codec. Once a widely used format for video compression, it is now facing obsolescence as major platforms like macOS, Windows, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro have all but dropped support for it.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Analyzing and indexing image file contents in python

Amiga 600 Python tool to extract disc image filenames and indexes Disk images, whether from vintage systems such as Amiga, ZX Spectrum, or CP/M, or modern formats such as ISO and FAT, are valuable repositories of data. These images typically…
Analyzing and indexing image file contents in python
Amiga 600 Python tool to extract disc image filenames and indexes Disk images, whether from vintage systems such as Amiga, ZX Spectrum, or CP/M, or modern formats such as ISO and FAT, are valuable repositories of data. These images typically contain files, directories, and metadata that necessitate meticulous handling for extraction and analysis. In this article, we will guide you through the creation of a Python tool that enables the inspection of various disk image formats.
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November 27, 2024 at 5:01 PM
DNS schema to store and replicate Torrent Magnet links

First and foremost, this is a bad Idea Secondly, this will work Python will be able to extend the scripts more This should eliminate take-down requests as DNS exists outside of the scope of most law-enforcement mechanisms DNS Schema for…
DNS schema to store and replicate Torrent Magnet links
First and foremost, this is a bad Idea Secondly, this will work Python will be able to extend the scripts more This should eliminate take-down requests as DNS exists outside of the scope of most law-enforcement mechanisms DNS Schema for Torrent Magnet Links using Python in BIND Ok, I cannot stress enough how much of a bad Idea this is, like awful, bad, please don't do it, ever, and if you do, and you break the internet, I will not be happy.
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November 21, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Architecture Photography

Architecture I have a deep passion for architecture photography, drawn to the way it combines art, history, and geometry. Capturing the lines, textures, and forms of buildings allows me to explore the vision of architects and the stories their creations tell. Whether it’s…
Architecture Photography
Architecture I have a deep passion for architecture photography, drawn to the way it combines art, history, and geometry. Capturing the lines, textures, and forms of buildings allows me to explore the vision of architects and the stories their creations tell. Whether it’s a sleek modern skyscraper or a centuries-old cathedral, I love finding unique perspectives that highlight the interplay of light and shadow, revealing details that might otherwise go unnoticed.
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November 21, 2024 at 8:58 PM