![]() When you are done, you should have something like this: Secret Crush added Tap on the cross to start adding friends to this section (you can add up to nine). Do you have people among your Facebook friends and Instagram followers who have always liked you but you have never said anything to them? Well, tap on the name of this section and you will arrive at this screen: Starting Secret Crush The Secret Crush function deserves a separate explanation, as it is very interesting (especially for shy people). We can also show interest in them or reject them from this section. Groups in Common: Same as above, only looking at all the Facebook groups we have joined. ![]() We can show interest in them or reject them directly from this section.
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![]() How to Create a Matchbook Print Effect in Photoshop What’s the difference between a brush preset and a tool preset? And how do you install them? Suzanne Sarver explains why tool presets are awesome and walks through how to get started with them in this helpful step-by-step tutorial.ġ5. How to Create 1980s type effects in PhotoshopĬhannel the 1980s to create type-based retro-futuristic artwork with a textured, vintage feel.ġ4. Tom Kemp Starley reveals how to create a surreal, 1940s-inspired composition using a mix of photos and graphics, the Warp tool, Curves and brushes.ġ3. Create a Retro Photo Collage Illustration Ollie Munden and Harriet Seed cover a number of techniques for creating tattoo-style art, based on 50s rockabilly and navy motifs in this Photoshop tutorial, which walks through how to create a vintage-style poster.ġ2. Tim Green walks through how to use photos to create surreal montages that have that authentic washed-out vintage look.ġ1. Master vintage collage techniques in Photoshop Peter O’Toole reveals how to increase the depth of your vintage illustrations with handmade brush strokes in Photoshop.ġ0. Add a vintage feel with custom brush strokes This tutorial shows you the Photoshop techniques you need.Ġ9. Create handmade textures and shading effectsĪdd depth to a flat-looking piece of digital artwork by combining textures with subtle shading and highlights. Quickly create retro shapes and patterns with designer Luke O’Neill’s top tips for working with vector shape layers in Photoshop CS6.Ġ8. Make interesting vector shapes in Photoshop CS6 He’s using Photoshop CC 2014 – if you’re using Photoshop CC 2015, try his Warhol-style portrait tutorial instead.Ġ7. How to Make a Pop Art-Style Comic Book CartoonĪnother one by Marty from Blue Lightening TV – this time he shares some best-practice techniques for transforming a photograph into a classic, pop art-style comic page in this fantastic 10-minute video tutorial. How to create textured, Golden Book-style images in Photoshopĭesigner, illustrator and Brave the Woods co-founder Brad Woodard explains how to quickly create a heavily textured, painterly aesthetic in Photoshop using the Woodland Wonderland brush set – perfect for anyone looking to recreate an old-school Golden Book-style illustration.Ġ6. ![]() You’ll need a concrete texture to follow the steps – we have 10 free ones you can choose from on our Freebies page.Ġ5. Marty from Blue Lightening TV shares some best-practice techniques for creating a retro logo design in this brilliant, bite-sized video tutorial (it’s less than seven minutes long). How to Make a Retro, Cajun-style, Tattoo Logo Design You’ll also walk through how to create a reusable noise layer – and why using a fill layer makes better sense than filling a layer with color.Ġ4. You’ll find out how to use masks and adjustment layers to lighten and darken areas of an image to get great results. Learn to convert an image using the Threshold adjustment to make vintage art from any image with this 12 minute video tutorial. The pro technique covered here will let you age your designs to create a tactile, natural effect – and the tutorial comes with a pack of 12 free Photoshop brushes (The Edge & Fold Distressor Brush Pack, which you can also download here for free) as well. How to Roughen the Edges of Your Work in Photoshopįind out how to quickly and easily roughen the edges of your work in Photoshop with this short video tutorial. In this short video tutorial, you’ll find out how to quickly and easily make a seamless texture in Photoshop using the Clone tool, which you can use to age your images and add a vintage effect to your logos, posters and other designs.Ġ2. One technique that’s particularly helpful for designers to master is how to create a seamless pattern in Photoshop. 25 Best Retro and Vintage Illustrator TutorialsĠ1.The RetroSupply Brush Guide for illustrators.Retro Photoshop Brushes: 50 of the Best.Trust us, your future self will thank you. Scroll down to start adding new strings to your creative bow – or bookmark this page for when you’re next able to invest a little time into growing your skill set. There’s no time like the present for learning new skills and finding new Photoshop ideas. To make navigation easier, we’ve divided the tutorials into the following categories: retro and vintage techniques retro and vintage styles typography tutorials posters photography and Photoshop and Illustrator. The Best Retro and Vintage-Inspired Photoshop Brushes.Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, it’s important to continually sharpen your skills - so we’ve scoured the web to bring you the very best retro and vintage tutorials for Photoshop. One of the best ways to stay fresh, relevant and in-demand as a designer or illustrator is to learn from other talented creatives. For example, the following is a geometric sequence, S 100 = 100 ( a 1 + a 100 ) 2 = 100 ( 1 + 199 ) 2 = 10,000Ī geometric sequence A sequence of numbers where each successive number is the product of the previous number and some constant r., or geometric progression Used when referring to a geometric sequence., is a sequence of numbers where each successive number is the product of the previous number and some constant r.Ī n = r a n − 1 G e o m e t i c S e q u e n c eĪnd because a n a n − 1 = r, the constant factor r is called the common ratio The constant r that is obtained from dividing any two successive terms of a geometric sequence a n a n − 1 = r. Use this formula to calculate the sum of the first 100 terms of the sequence defined by a n = 2 n − 1. S n = a n + ( a n − d ) + ( a n − 2 d ) + … + a 1Īnd adding these two equations together, the terms involving d add to zero and we obtain n factors of a 1 + a n:Ģ S n = ( a 1 + a n ) + ( a 1 + a n ) + … + ( a n + a 1 ) 2 S n = n ( a 1 + a n )ĭividing both sides by 2 leads us the formula for the nth partial sum of an arithmetic sequence The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence given by the formula: S n = n ( a 1 + a n ) 2. Therefore, we next develop a formula that can be used to calculate the sum of the first n terms, denoted S n, of any arithmetic sequence. ![]() However, consider adding the first 100 positive odd integers. S 5 = Σ n = 1 5 ( 2 n − 1 ) = + + + + = 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 = 25Īdding 5 positive odd integers, as we have done above, is managable. For example, the sum of the first 5 terms of the sequence defined by a n = 2 n − 1 follows: is the sum of the terms of an arithmetic sequence. In some cases, the first term of an arithmetic sequence may not be given.Īn arithmetic series The sum of the terms of an arithmetic sequence. For example, the following equation with domain a r i t h m e t i c m e a n s a 7 = 3 ( 7 ) − 11 = 21 − 11 = 10 is a function whose domain is a set of consecutive natural numbers beginning with 1. ![]() ![]() A sequence A function whose domain is a set of consecutive natural numbers starting with 1. ![]() For one it puts all of Image Line's samples and sound packs directly in your DAW and will tempo sync and time stretch them to match your project. There is a free tier, but its most exciting features are locked behind a subscription service, though, one that delivers a solid value. The other major addition is one that might prove a little controversial, FL Cloud. Though, I dream of the day when the technology is advanced enough for me to single out things like guitars or strings. In general the stem separator fared best with drums and vocals. (By the way, reduced to just drums, bass and vocals, it still hits hard.) ![]() The bass and vocals came out perfectly, though. While there was definitely some digital artifacts in the drums on "Freedom" they'd have been barely noticeable in a full mix. The Escorts' "All We Need Is Another Chance" and Beyonce's "Freedom" fared better. The bass was isolated, but sounded thin and distant, while the "instruments" (two guitars and a synth) had a regular click in it that seemed like it might have been bleeding through from the hi-hats. When I pulled in a mix of an instrumental track I was working on it snagged the drums perfectly. It's also limited to drums, bass, vocals and "instruments" which covered literally everything else. The quality and busyness of the mix made a huge difference in how effectively it was able to pull out individual tracks, but that's no surprise. Please explore the studios in this section's menu to take a closer look at some of the industry-standard tools that Berklee's MP&E Department has to offer.FL Studio handled the handful of tests I tossed at it pretty admirably. In addition, a state-of-the-art control room connected to the 1,200-seat Berklee Performance Center presents opportunities for learning the live recording techniques employed throughout the industry. These tools enable Berklee students to master any number of recording endeavors, including editing, synchronization, mixing, dubbing, and mastering. The facilities are stocked with industry-standard equipment from Solid State Logic, API, Neve, ATC, GML, Digidesign, Lexicon, Neumann, Quested, Sonic Solutions, Sony, Studer, Yamaha, and other manufacturers. The recording studio complex features studio/classroom configurations optimized for effective teaching and professional-level production needs. In collaboration with students from across Berklee departments, MP&E majors gain specialized experience in producing and engineering for a wide array of contemporary music styles. Music production and engineering students acquire extensive hands-on experience with a wide array of professional studio equipment and multiformat systems. The Music Production and Engineering (MP&E) Department recording studio complex currently consists of 16 professional production facilities, which offer multitrack digital and analog recording capability, automated mix-down, digital audio editing, video postproduction, 5.1 multichannel surround mixing, and comprehensive signal processing equipment.
In March 2013, a voting promotion called DEWmocracy Canada was announced. In 2014, it was later discontinued due to either low sales or to make room for White Out, a Lemon flavor. Although this particular release of Voltage is labeled as having a Wild Berry flavor, it has been claimed that it otherwise shares the same flavor as the US version. Voltage (renamed Electro Shock) was released in New Zealand in 2011 alongside LiveWire and Pitch Black. There are renders for a bottled release, but no images have surfaced. The freeze was available from September to November of 2009. It was released as a freeze at 7-Eleven under the name 'Ronan Rush' after one of the characters in the game. Voltage (renamed High Voltage) was released in the Philippines in 2009 along with Supernova as part of a collaboration with the online game Grand Chase. Voltage remains available as a fountain drink at Circle K and is the only convenience gas station store in the United States to sell it in soda fountains and in Froster Freeze form. In 2013, Voltage was released exclusively in Circle K locations as a fountain drink as a permanent flavor and later in 2017 as a Froster Freeze flavor permanently. Diet Voltage (which held 45% of the votes) ended up losing to Diet Supernova, which won 55% of the votes. It was given an 8 week limited-time release to stores alongside the other finalist, Diet Supernova in March 2011. (2010 - 2011) FanDEWmonium Main article: FanDEWmoniumĭiet Voltage was created in 2010 for FanDEWmonium and was a finalist. Voltage was officially re-released in stores on December 29th of that year. Voting ended on August 19th, 2008, and Voltage was announced the winner, having won 41% of the votes, Supernova came in second place, with Revolution in third. Drinkers were able to try all three flavors and vote on the DEWmocracy website on which they preferred for their favorite. Voltage, alongside its competitors, Supernova and Revolution, was officially released over the summer of 2008 to compete for a chance to become a permanent flavor. Out of the 3 phase process, only three finalists were chosen: Voltage (a Raspberry Citrus flavor), Supernova (a pink Strawberry Melon flavor), and Revolution (a sky blue Wild Berry Fruit flavor). DEWmocracy was released throughout various phases. ![]() This campaign was named "DEWmocracy," tying the words Dew and Democracy together as the campaign centered around the idea of Dew drinkers designing the next permanent flavor on the line. In November 2007, PepsiCo launched a new Mountain Dew marketing campaign. ![]() In New Zealand, its tagline is " DEW with a Charge of Wild Berry Flavour.", and in Honduras, its tagline is " DEW Cargado de Frambuesa.", which translates to " DEW Charged with Raspberry Flavor." History (2008) DEWmocracy I Main article: DEWmocracy I Its tagline is " DEW Charged with Raspberry Citrus Flavor and Ginseng with Other Natural Flavors" while its diet version's tagline was "Raspberry-Citrus Diet Dew with Natural and Artificial Flavors." Voltage is a Raspberry Citrus flavor of Mountain Dew and has a blue look, having a comparable tasting flavor and color to that of Blue Shock. ![]() "I am thrilled to once again be part of a literacy campaign that so perfectly aligns with my mission to reach underserved children across the country through the magic of reading." "Throughout my career, I have seen the life-changing impact that reading and access to books can have on children," says author Mary Pope Osborne. This year's program highlights Osborne's new book, Magic Tree House #52: Soccer on Sunday (a), in which characters Jack and Annie must track down the key to greatness from one of soccer's biggest stars, Pelé, as well as the nonfiction companion book, Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #29: Soccer (b). "We feel it is important to provide opportunities for children nationwide to have access to books in order to work towards solving this national literacy issue." Reading is fundamental for a good education and access to age-appropriate books is very important in building a strong foundation," said Icema Gibbs, JetBlue's Director of Corporate Social Responsibility. ![]() "Our customers and crewmembers told us that education and children are the causes most important to them. With the nation's most recent report card reflecting stagnant reading scores for high school seniors, Soar with Reading is focused on inspiring, encouraging and sharing the gift of reading starting at the grade-school level. JetBlue will donate up to $500,000 worth of Magic Tree House books, host reading events across the country and launch a new mobile app to encourage children to embark on the greatest adventure of all - reading. For the second year in a row, JetBlue will work with Random House Children's Books and bestselling author Mary Pope Osborne, known for her Magic Tree House® series which features the adventures of brother-sister duo Jack and Annie. JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announces its fourth annual Soar with Reading program, an award-winning summer literacy initiative that helps place age-appropriate books in the hands of children in underserved areas. Soar With Reading and Imaginations Fly Higher Than Ever: JetBlue Airways and Random House Children's Books Partner for Joint Summer Reading Initiativeįourth Annual Soar With Reading Program Launches With Bestselling "Magic Tree House" Author, Mary Pope Osborne, Focusing on Increasing Awareness of Nation's Literacy Issues Now that you’ve learned more about home design software, it’s time to start shopping. One major benefit of paid design apps is that they typically come with a robust online support system. It’s frustrating enough to run into technical problems when trying to design a space, but lack of tech support can cause even more roadblocks. ![]() It’s also important to consider the level of support the program offers. They would benefit from a program that’s “wizard-driven,” meaning a program that guides users through each step in the design process. Beginners should look for a product with a simple user interface. While some programs are built for the average homeowner, others are primarily designed for professional use. Ease of Use and Online SupportĪ user’s experience level is a chief concern when choosing home design software. Some programs allow for free exportation but will cover the images with a watermark. In free software options, be mindful of whether it’s possible to export models without paying extra fees. When it comes to exporting models for printing or sharing with clients or contractors, it’s important that the program offers high-quality imagery without imposing additional costs. Browser-based programs often include free cloud storage that allows collaborators to view and edit renderings as long as they have the same software. The models created using home design software can be shared using cloud-based storage or by exporting them. Look for a program with an extensive product library for the most true-to-life results. While free apps typically only feature generic items in their library, higher-end programs include on-brand products so users can visualize their new couch in the living room or exact appliances in the kitchen.Ĭertain programs that feature outdoor design capabilities even have plant libraries that help users plan out landscaping and gardens to best take advantage of their land’s soil, elevation, and light conditions. ![]() Most home design software comes equipped with a library of furniture options and appliances to complete interior and exterior spaces. Most basic free apps will likely only offer 2D images, though, which have limitations when it comes to accurately visualizing the space. Many apps on the market allow users to switch between 2D and 3D as needed. One of the greatest benefits of 3D models is that users can choose furniture, appliances, and finishes in order to see how they look in the space. 2D models work well for establishing precise measurements and creating space layouts, while 3D imagery offers depth and gives users a better idea of how their home will look in real life. 2D and 3D Viewsīoth 2D and 3D models are useful when it comes to residential design. ![]() Those who plan to design on the go should consider a home design program that’s mobile-friendly and compatible with their smartphone or tablet. ![]() Be mindful of the size of the software since some options take up a significant amount of space.Īn in-browser program is a great choice for those who don’t want to take up their computer’s valuable storage space by downloading a large new app. Most downloadable home design software programs are available for Mac and PC, though some may require an updated operating system. Those who are newer to home design may want to opt for a free program that gives the option to upgrade to a paid subscription on the same platform. For those who are interested in creating basic floor plans, a free program will likely be sufficient however, some users may want to upgrade to paid software for more professional results.Īdvanced programs offer more tools and capabilities, including the ability to export high-quality renderings, create outdoor landscaping plans, make supply lists, and figure out cost estimates. While the highest-quality home design software options on the market come at a cost, there are numerous free choices available as well. Keep reading to learn about several of the most important features to consider when choosing the best interior design software. While it’s easy to assume that all home design software options offer similar performance, a number of factors can affect each product’s functionality. Photo: What to Consider When Choosing the Best Home Design Software the search ability was useless in free tier. after a while we hit the slack free limitation quota. We were using slack and at the same time we had a subscription with office 365. Skype has a broader approval, being mentioned in 737 company stacks & 735 developers stacks compared to Microsoft Teams, which is listed in 47 company stacks and 33 developer stacks. Typeform, Starbucks, and PedidosYa are some of the popular companies that use Skype, whereas Microsoft Teams is used by Macy's, Heimdal Security, and Sainsburys. "Free" is the top reason why over 4 developers like Microsoft Teams, while over 248 developers mention "Free, widespread" as the leading cause for choosing Skype. Messaging- You're always in the loop with instant messaging, voice messaging and sending texts.Video- Catch up face to face or get a whole group together on a video call.Calling- Make free Skype to Skype calls or call mobiles and landlines home and abroad at low rates.On the other hand, Skype provides the following key features: Enjoy built-in access to SharePoint, OneNote, and Skype for Business.All your content, tools, people, and conversations are available in the team workspace.Some of the features offered by Microsoft Teams are: Microsoft Teams and Skype are primarily classified as "Group Chat & Notifications" and "Web and Video Conferencing" tools respectively. Skype’s text, voice and video make it simple to share experiences with the people that matter to you, wherever they are. What is Skype? Voice calls, instant messaging, file transfer, and video conferencing. ![]() Private group chats are available for smaller group conversations. See content and chat history anytime, including team chats with Skype that are visible to the whole team. ![]() What is Microsoft Teams? Chat-based workspace in Office 365. Microsoft Teams vs Skype: What are the differences? ![]() (hmu if you wanna play online this game is seriously fun in VR) Offline everything is very polished and runs near-90fps for me (even at ~300% res scale to get a sharp picture), and even the more odd arcade game modes are a blast. The Rocket League style soccer map is a load of fun. I played two or three times online and didn't notice any lag. Stacks of tires will constantly get in the way and fly around as cars collide with them and each other, boosting around and into each other as they fling weapons. The collisions are physics-based and its all extremely entertaining, especially in first-person. I use motion controllers, and the driver’s wheel is responsive, the cars control like they’re RC cars (you have accelerate, brake, and boost, and that’s about it - brake while accelerating to drift) and it supports standard m/kb or gamepad through VR as well. (It would have been nice to see WMR controller support modeled in-game, but it’s not a big deal, as I’m used to seeing Vive controllers by now anyway.)Įxactly how you’d expect. The VR interface is flawless and well-executed, there are tons of comfort options and camera angles - and if you’re a masochist like me, you turn everything down and off so you feel every rumble. It’s all very overwhelming, to be honest, to see this much content put together so well in a VR package. I saw this pop up today and had to try it - and it 100% scratched that itch.Ī so-called ‘RC racer’, you basically race MicroMachines along a huge variety of tracks (the store page lists 50+ tracks and 100+ races, many are done backwards or in different weather to add gameplay) across four campaign circuits with either classic or new weapon-based gameplay modes (for a more Mario Kart or Twisted Metal feel), a quick-race and multiplayer quick-race, four non-standard arcade game modes, car unlocks and customizations… I bought Asetto Corsa with the assumption that its VR support was less than dreary, but that was a bust. Not a throwaway game, but a game with actual content to it that I can sit down and play and really have a good time with. I had been looking for a fun ‘little’ racer in VR. It reminds me of Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi.) Reviewed on: GeForce GTX 1660 / Samsung Odyssey Plus Since I got this game in a bundle, I kind of feel like I got a total steal. The cars different attributes make them feel different from one another (better handling, faster acceleration, etc.) The different weapons and power-ups also feel good. The art style and different track layouts fit with the game type. The sounds are okay for an arcade mini racer. There's also different difficulty levels. Lastly, I think the races & tracks may be a bit too short, although there's lots of variety with the number of tracks and being able to play day or night, along with some weather conditions. It also doesn't have "wheel support", although it does support gamepads (VR and Non-VR). That's really my main and only criticism so far. There are no lobbies for multiplayer (you just join random multiplayer groups and then vote on which map/mode you want). The only thing this game needs is better multiplayer support. You can also customize your avatar and also upgrade and unlock vehicles. There's also this neat mode that plays a lot like Rocket League. Plus there's different game modes from career to quick race. There's also all the graphical, sound, or comfort options you'd ever want. Want to play above the racing track and watch the little racing cars below you? You get it your way here. Want to be in the driver's seat, first person view? Done. Want to use your motion controllers as a hand where you hold on to the steering wheel? Check. Want to use your motion controllers as a gamepad? No problem. You also have a ton of options on how you want to play this game. It has a normal racing mode and also an alternate mode with all the power-ups and mayhem you'd expect in an arcade kart racer. I haven't played the game much, but I am enjoying the career mode. They really didn't have to make this free, they just care about their customers. There have been several quality of life improvements that make this game even better in VR and also Non-VR. Mini Motor Racing X, however, is not just the same game, but now in VR. Most devs would not have thought to include the VR game for free to anyone who bought a prior game that was not well-received in Non-VR. They are a well-regarded VR developer that has two very good VR games in Gun Club VR (very underappreciated) and Rush. Of course, The Binary Mill didn't have to do this. I got this game as part of a 2018 Fanatical bundle for only $3 USD. Anyways, I got this game because I already owned Mini Motor Racing Evo (as did 14 of my Steam friends). I will update this review when I spend more time with the game. |
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