Kraig recommended this software. And I’m going to buy it. CAD $55.
Pixelmator Pro is Mac only. It supports the new (2020) M1-chip and macOS Big Sur.
Below is a Pixelmator edit of an iPhone X 4K original. I followed the official tutorials.
What you see below is a smaller version for web. But if you click on it — you’ll be able to see the full size original.
I’d long wanted to quit free Apple Photos software that comes with every Mac. Never liked it. Unfortunately Apple keeps you locked into the ecosystem. Happily, Pixelmator Pro works hand in hand with the Photos app. No conflict.
I’m also tested the Sony Imaging Edge software (horrible) and Capture One 20 Express (free). But Capture One 20 non-Express is too expensive – at least $10 / month.
I have Gimp (free) but find it pretty complicated.
This video show the fantastic interface of Pixelmator Pro.
Of many competing services offering online digital assets, Story Blocks is most famous. And advertises the most.
But I was convinced to join instead less expensive Envato Elements US $198 / year. Both work with Final Cut Pro, my software.
They provide licensed images, audio, videos, graphics, plugins, fonts, logos, tutorials, 3D, graphic & video templates, presentation templates, infographics and much more. I’ll be including those in my videos, websites and presentations.
One of the main things I like about using their digital resources is the simplicity oflicensing. I’m much less worried that YouTube — sometime in future — might take down my YouTube due to copyright complaint.
The Vornado VH200 (similar to the VH5) surpassed almost every other space heater in speed and total power, delivering an immediate temperature increase that built steadily and evenly across the room over the course of an hour.
The VH200 is also quieter than most other ceramic heaters we’ve tried, emitting only a soft, fan-like whir, and it’s compact enough to tuck away in a corner.
It’s also one of the safest heaters we tested, featuring overheating and tip-over protection, and a plastic exterior that stays relatively cool to the touch—so you can warm yourself without having to worry.
The VH200 does get mixed reviews from some owners—those who find it slow to heat a particularly cold space or who have problems with the airflow from the fan—but Vornado tends to respond to critical reviews more reliably than other manufacturers do.
Making rows like those above are much easier. Choosing colours easier, as well.
That line above is easy to add, as well.
One thing I like about the Block Editor is being able to more easily make a photo gallery. These images are all provided free through the Block Editor.
With the old editor I didn’t have much control over images.
Using the Block Editor I can more easily edit this image, for example.
That said — many of us feel forced by the host company to use something called the Block Editor to write posts like this rather than the Classic Editor we used in the past.
For hiking I’m not often going to be carrying a full tripod. Too big. Too heavy.
But for cycling, I’ll often bring this one along.
I’ve spent hundreds of hours videotaping from tripods. But — until now — have never used one as an extended selfie stick.
Of many similar options, I got the Selfie Stick Tripod, UBeesize 51″ Extendable Tripod Stand with Bluetooth Remote for iPhone & Android Phone. I won’t be using the Bluetooth Remote.
CAD $33
610 Grams
suggested max weight is about 2.2 lbs/1Kg.
1/4” screw thread (fits my GoPro, Sony camera, OM 4 gimbal)
I’m again trying a DJI gimbal, this time because I really like the magnetic phone clamp. My goal is to produce smooth, stabilized video. No more shaky hand held clips.
As I travel solo most of the time, with the OM 4 you can take a photo or start/stop video with a hand gesture. Very convenient.
New York Times, Washington Post, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Economist, Axios, Quartz, BuzzFeed Investigations, New Yorker, Guardian, Politico, Bloomberg, Nature
I like Economist, BBC, Guardian, Axios and Politico best. CBC is pretty good too.
For the first time I rented a CanaDream camper van to get me and my bike back to the left coast.
My cost for up to 4 days, 3000 km is CAD $618 (US $466) including insurance. Plus about $340 for fuel. About $960 total.
That would be a great price for two people as flying cost over CAD $550 right now with bike. COVID prices. I should have flown or taken the bus for about $140.
That price is cheaper than usual from CANADREAM because more people rent Vancouver to Calgary than the other way around. It’s called a relocation sale.
I departed Calgary Friday August 21. Dropped the vehicle in Vancouver Tuesday August 25th.
Did some adventuring en route. But not as much as I had hoped. I was behind the wheel for 2000 km.
Wild camped one night. Stayed in inexpensive campgrounds the other three. If you don’t plug in to electricity and water, cost is only $15 – $25 at B.C. Recreation sites.
#CovidGoals
