Paul
@paulemberger.bsky.social
With my writing (urban fantasy & sci-fi) and photographic prints, I'm exploring the spectrum between nihilism and wonder as I seek to understand why I've felt broken & out of phase. Also searching for a mythical place called home. Shades of neurodiversity
Thanks for this! We usually don't mind a slow burn.
November 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Thanks for this! We usually don't mind a slow burn.
My wife's been wanting to see that! How is it?
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
My wife's been wanting to see that! How is it?
Whenever I set up a system, I use the trailer for Oblivion as a test. I think it's a responsible use of contrast range, with very deep but watchable shadows and very bright but still available highlights.
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Whenever I set up a system, I use the trailer for Oblivion as a test. I think it's a responsible use of contrast range, with very deep but watchable shadows and very bright but still available highlights.
We have a projector that can show a good range, but some programs I have to dig into the settings and max out the contrast and brightness settings!
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
We have a projector that can show a good range, but some programs I have to dig into the settings and max out the contrast and brightness settings!
The current deep shadow trend in grading today is either lazy, cheap, amateur, or classist.
November 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The current deep shadow trend in grading today is either lazy, cheap, amateur, or classist.
My career is photography, and I've produced videos and some short films over the years. My personal photo aesthetic is dark and moody. But I have to say, I'm exhausted by the disregard for many people who cannot afford a high contrast range TV. Some content is just unwatchable.
November 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
My career is photography, and I've produced videos and some short films over the years. My personal photo aesthetic is dark and moody. But I have to say, I'm exhausted by the disregard for many people who cannot afford a high contrast range TV. Some content is just unwatchable.
From my world, I miss working with a great team producing travel stories for publication.
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
From my world, I miss working with a great team producing travel stories for publication.
Yes, but I don't think it matters what kind of bread was being baked, after long enough, a well used bread oven, that isn't cleaned regularly, could build up.
October 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Yes, but I don't think it matters what kind of bread was being baked, after long enough, a well used bread oven, that isn't cleaned regularly, could build up.
My understanding of the original meaning of "Cake" was the baked on, crusty residue on the walls/floor/mortor joints inside a heavily used bread oven. This residue of leftover, burnt bread dough was "caked" on. You "could" eat it, after scraping it off. But was it not healthy & usually trash.
October 22, 2025 at 3:19 AM
My understanding of the original meaning of "Cake" was the baked on, crusty residue on the walls/floor/mortor joints inside a heavily used bread oven. This residue of leftover, burnt bread dough was "caked" on. You "could" eat it, after scraping it off. But was it not healthy & usually trash.
I stubbed my toe once and broke it. I didn't do anything for a couple of days.
October 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I stubbed my toe once and broke it. I didn't do anything for a couple of days.
Or, "but you did it yesterday/last week/some other time in the past. Why...."
September 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Or, "but you did it yesterday/last week/some other time in the past. Why...."
Add long as they're not falling over... You're good!
September 27, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Add long as they're not falling over... You're good!
I think the concept that people who have these opinions can't seem to grasp is: the jobs tech bros are trying to take with AI is NOT a burden to those of use who chose these careers. We like doing things, creative things, hard things. That's part of the whole point.
September 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I think the concept that people who have these opinions can't seem to grasp is: the jobs tech bros are trying to take with AI is NOT a burden to those of use who chose these careers. We like doing things, creative things, hard things. That's part of the whole point.
Describing the nuanced difference between words like “correlation,” “association,” and “increased risk” with "proven causal links". 2) the limitations in a study that relies on "self reporting". And 3) publication bias blocking research that doesn't fit a narrative or expectation.
September 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Describing the nuanced difference between words like “correlation,” “association,” and “increased risk” with "proven causal links". 2) the limitations in a study that relies on "self reporting". And 3) publication bias blocking research that doesn't fit a narrative or expectation.
It is! I imagine at these data rates, it must be extremely hard to parse it all. How do you handle that? And do you have an estimate for a percentage of discoveries that may be missed because of the shear volume?
September 17, 2025 at 1:12 AM
It is! I imagine at these data rates, it must be extremely hard to parse it all. How do you handle that? And do you have an estimate for a percentage of discoveries that may be missed because of the shear volume?
To clarify, the ATA produces 2tb of data each and every day?!
September 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
To clarify, the ATA produces 2tb of data each and every day?!
A Snoopy keyboard! Nice 😀
September 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A Snoopy keyboard! Nice 😀
There's never enough focaccia.
September 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
There's never enough focaccia.
Thanks for the info! I'll look into them.
September 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Thanks for the info! I'll look into them.
I'm not member. Do they want non member viewpoints? It's a great idea!
September 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I'm not member. Do they want non member viewpoints? It's a great idea!