![]() To “warm up” a voice, we boost a range of bass frequencies. Which gets me to the purpose of this article. That’s because the low-frequency sounds pass through the wall, but the high-frequency sounds do not. By boosting specific frequencies, we can make sure that our audience is better able to understand what’s being said. You can hear them talking, but you can’t understand what they are saying. A good analogy is listening to two people talk on the other side of a wall. This means that, while we can hear that someone is talking, when we can’t clearly hear high frequencies, it becomes difficult to understand the dialog. While both sounds are formed the same way, air squeezing between the tip of tongue and the roof of the mouth, if you can hear the hiss, the letter is an “S.” If you can’t, it’s an “F.”Īs we age, our ability to hear high-frequency sounds decreases. For example, the difference between the letter “S” – which has a hissing sound – and “F” – which lacks that hissing sound – is roughly 6,000 Hz in men and 8,000 Hz in women. Consonants, in contrast, are generally higher frequency sounds – they provide clarity to speech. When it comes to speech, vowels are low-frequency sounds – they lend the voice its richness, sexiness, and identity. So, while human hearing spans ten octaves, human speech only covers about five octaves. What this means is that each time the frequencies double, the pitch goes up an octave (for you music majors out there). You only need to compare the voices of James Earl Jones to Chris Colfer.)Īudio frequencies are logarithmic. (And, yes, there is LOTS of variation between individuals. For example, an adult male voice is roughly 200 – 6,000 Hz, while an adult female voice is roughly 400 – 8,000 Hz. While our hearing encompasses this range, which we call “20 to 20K,” most of the sounds we hear only use a portion of it. ![]() Children can hear frequencies beyond this range, while older folks hear less. This range is typical for an 18-year-old adult. ![]() Normal human hearing is defined as a range of frequencies from 20 cycles (Hz) to 20,000 Hz. Whether we are listening to music, speech or noise, all human hearing is based on frequencies – the variations in the pitch of a sound – and volume. The first article covers Final Cut Pro X and the second article covers Adobe Premier Pro CC. NOTE: Since this article was released, I added two companion articles on boosting and smoothing audio levels. Once you understand how this technique works in one application you can use it anywhere, because all that changes is the interface. In this article, I’ll show you how to improve the sound of a voice using FCP X, Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition. One of the sad facts of life is that as we get older, we lose the ability to hear high-frequency sounds, which means that it becomes harder to understand what people are saying. ![]() ![]() This is especially important when creating projects for older audiences who’s hearing may not be as good as you would like. However, I also use these techniques to warm up a voice or, more importantly, to improve the clarity of speech. Most of the time, we use this shaping capability to create ear-catching sound effects. Just as we can shape specific colors in our images to create a specific look, we can “shape” specific sounds in our audio to create a specific sound. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Now, the stories have become strung dry, only spoken in passing as an ‘obscene myth.’ But not everyone is keen to put the Golden Idol’s story to rest. It’s been 300 years since the Golden Idol changed the fate of the Cloudsleys. StoryĬonnecting the tissue between The Case of the Golden Idol and the sequel, The Rise of the Golden Idol, is a fast-forward in time. Yet, even with the short timeline, The Rise of the Golden Idol is scheduled to arrive a lot sooner than you may think. It’s an upcoming detective saga only recently announced at the pre-show Game Awards 2023. Picking up where The Case of the Golden Idol left off is The Rise of the Golden Idol sequel. The award-winning detective game is back, with a fully-fledged sequel taking over the reins in the Golden Idol series. Here’s everything we know about The Rise of the Golden Idol ahead of its release. ![]() Regardless of your reason, all roads are leading to the sequel, with only a few stumbling blocks to iron out. Meanwhile, some are simply looking forward to experiencing a story that’s just as captivating and enthralling as Case. Others probably threw the Switch at a wall after the dodgy performance issues it sustained that practically rendered the game unplayable. Some have been patiently waiting for The Rise of the Golden Idol to cross over to platforms besides Switch and PC. High expectations run many gamers’ cups over for different reasons. After the showstopping The Case of the Golden Idol, and the consequent DLCs, Color Gray Games and Playstack are at it again to release the sequel, The Rise of the Golden Idol. 300 years down the line, and the mystery behind the Golden Idol remains as elusive as ever. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Coal is still quite a common ore, with triangular distribution centered around Y-level 96, so you’ll mostly find it above ground and higher up underground. Very useful, but also not that difficult to find… Right? Well actually, that all changes in Caves and Cliffs part 2. Pickaxes at the ready… How to mine for each Ore in Minecraft Caves and Cliffs Part 2 Best level for Coal in 1.18Ĭoal. Now, if you’re still with us, let’s get into the good stuff and take a look at which levels are best to mine at to find specific ores. Unless you enjoy the risk of a deadly, red-hot shower. So, to answer the question, the new lava table in Minecraft 1.18 is at -54, so try and mine at level -53 and above. ![]() As we’ll address specifically in the diamonds section, it’s worth keeping the lava level in mind, but it’s also relevant to some of the other Ores below, as well. Well, have you ever been merrily digging away just to be surprised by the bright orange stuff and burnt to a crisp, all those diamonds burning along with you? There’s your answer. You might be asking what this has to do with mining for Ore. The reason for this is that the cave systems are now so much more open in Caves and Cliffs part 2, that the chance of finding lots of exposed ores would be greater if ore generation remained as it was. If an ore is a “50% buried ore,” this means that when generating, if it is trying to generate in an exposed area, there is a 50% chance that it will just not spawn. This means they have a chance of not spawning if exposed to air. While you may find the ore anywhere in that space, the likelihood increases right in the middle, i.e. When you read that an ore is generated in a “triangular formation” between Y=A and Y=B, imagine a diamond shape between these levels. Rather than being triangular, the generation is actually more of a diamond. In 1.18, most ores generate this way, and its name is actually a bit confusing. Some technical terminology before we get started What does “Triangular” formation mean?īefore we get into the locations of each ore, it’s best to just go over some of the terminology that you’re going to see below.įirst off, and probably the most important one, is the triangular formation of ores. I’ll try and leave out as much of the technical stuff as possible as there’s quite a lot to take in, but here’s the best level for mining diamonds – and the other crucial ores – in Minecraft 1.18. Now, on which level to find diamonds is probably the most important question to any Minecraft player, so we’re going to look into that right here. This is a direct result of the change to the world height, now 382 blocks from bedrock to build height.Īccording to Slicedlime, one of the developers at Minecraft’s Mojang Studios, the emphasis is now being put much more firmly on strategy over luck when it comes to mining in Minecraft, so you need to think much more carefully about where and how you mine than you used to. It brought with it a complete overhaul to the mechanics of the Minecraft overworld, including, most-crucially, a change to the level on which diamonds and other ores spawn in 1.18. Minecraft’s Caves and Caves Part 2 update finally released on November 30th, 2021. ![]() ![]() The beliefs people had back then are upsetting and I don't find it enjoyable to read them. ![]() All of the "thee's" and "thy's" are really annoying and I don't like books so heavily religious. It also reminded me of that book, because both heroines go to live with family, and have only male cousins. I only spent 25 cents but there was no real reason for me to read this and I look forward to finding better novels on the subject.Īfter reading They Loved to Laugh, I was thoroughly sick of the Friends, had never heard of them before and was turned off to discover they’re in here. I saw this on a sale cart at a local library and I like historical novels and expected this to be a great find on the topic of slavery and the Civil War, but it was nothing like that. She often co-writes with John Luis Beatty She taught Writing Fiction for Children at several branches of the University of California. After graduating from college, she taught high school English and history, and later held various positions as a science and technical librarian, and also as a children's librarian. Patricia Beatty was born in Portland, Oregon, and was a longtime resident of southern California. Her works continue to attract readers of all ages." A committed feminist, Beatty featured both heroines and heroes who engage in dramatic, absorbing, and credible conflicts that involve questions of morality and courage. Critics cite her strong sense of humor, as well as a sharp sense of place, as strong points of her fiction. Reflecting her interest in meticulous research, which she likened to detective work, her stories recreate past times for modern readers. Her powerful story of the Civil War captures the secrecy, suspense, and heroism of this little-known chapter in America's history and will long be remembered by readers.įrom Contemporary Authors Online: "Patricia Beatty's historical children's fiction invites readers to share in her fascination with the past. Patricia Beatty, best-selling author and winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, takes readers on an unforgettable trip aboard the Underground Railroad. This ride, and the wagon's real cargo, involve Truth in a mysterious and dangerous underground movement - and reveal how she can help further the cause of freedom without the use of a rifle. Even more puzzling, he asks her to accompany him when he deliverswagonload of hay to a neighbor late: that night. Then one day, a runaway slave takes refuge on the Bardwell farm and, to Truth's amazement, her uncle hides him from the slave catchers. They oppose slavery but refuse to take up arms in the civil war that is now being waged to end this inhuman institution. When Truth Hopkins's father dies, she goes to live with her uncle and his family on their North Carolina farm. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() John Wick Hex compliments the style of the films with a unique graphic noir art design and an original score by renowned composer Austin Wintory. This story is brought to life by the world class voice talents of Ian McShane and Lance Reddick, reprising their iconic roles from the films, and voice acting legend Troy Baker, joining the stellar cast as the game's eponymous villain 'Hex'. Ammo is finite and realistically simulated, so time your reloads and make the most of weapons you scavenge on the job.Įxperience an original new story set prior to the events of the films which sees John on a desperate mission to rescue Winston and Charon from a dangerous new adversary seeking his birthright. It’s fast, dynamic, neon-colored, and deadly exciting Discover your abilities in unequal fights against dozens of enemies and try out weapons and attacks that you have not even dreamed of before. Each weapon changes up the tactics you’ll use and the manner in which you’ll play. John Wick Hex is a cartoonish version of the main character’s adventures, happening before the events known from the movies. Perform well and progress in the main story mode (which features an original story created for the game) to unlock new weapons, suit options and locations. House Flipper 2 review: A touch-up of the original with an exciting new sandbox mode. Players must make quick decisions and choose every action and attack they make, all the while considering their immediate cost and consequences.įeaturing a unique blend of strategic momentum-based combat, John Wick Hex captures the feel of the unique tactical combat from the films and blurs the line between the strategy and action video game genres. John Wick Hex review An elegant tactical puzzler that captures the pace and action of the movies. ![]() Created in close cooperation with the creative teams behind the films, John Wick Hex is fight-choreographed chess brought to life as a video game, capturing the series’ signature gun fu style while expanding its story universe. John Wick Hex compliments the style of the films with a unique graphic noir art design and an original score by renowned composer Austin Wintory.John Wick Hex is a fast-paced, action-oriented strategy game that makes you think and strike like John Wick, the professional hitman of the critically acclaimed film franchise. BECOME THE BABA YAGA - John Wick Hex is a fast-paced, action-oriented strategy game that makes you think and strike like John Wick, the professional hitman of the critically acclaimed film franchise. Each weapon changes up the tactics you’ll use and the manner in which you’ll play. Here is the full list of all 32 John Wick Hex trophies - there are 18 bronze, 7 silver, 6 gold and 1 platinum. Players must make quick decisions and choose every action and attack they make, all the while considering their immediate cost and consequences.įeaturing a unique blend of strategic momentum-based combat, John Wick Hex captures the feel of the unique tactical combat from the films and blurs the line between the strategy and action video game genres. Here is the full list of all 32 John Wick Hex trophies - there are 18 bronze, 7 silver, 6 gold and 1 platinum. Created in close cooperation with the creative teams behind the films, John Wick Hex is fight-choreographed chess brought to life as a video game, capturing the series’ signature gun fu style while expanding its story universe. John and Helen lived peacefully for five years, before Helens death from cancer, shortly before the events of John Wick. John Wick Hex is a fast-paced, action-oriented strategy game that makes you think and strike like John Wick, the professional hitman of the critically acclaimed film franchise. LOVE TURN BASED STRATEGY GAMES? CHECK OUT SHOWGUNNERS ![]() ![]() ![]() The focusing knob is smooth to operate and can be fine-tuned enough to ensure that images are critically sharp. Observations are a suitably bright image that boasts clarity thanks to the light-gathering prowess of the multi-coated 42mm objective and the phase-corrected glass prisms, BAK-4 prisms.ĭue to its light weight of 320g, the monocular is easily carried. The 8x magnification gives you a great all-purpose view of what's in the bushes, or on the horizon. The overall build is of excellent quality and will last wilderness enthusiasts for many observing sessions to come. Looking for a great waterproof monocular? The Hawke Endurance 8x42 has a multi-coated lens, a rubber-coated exterior, and a wide field of view – and can be used in the wet as well as the wilds, as its Endurance name suggests. Needs a ball and socket head to mount on tripod Read our full Nightfox Cub review Best for the casual bird watcher Thanks to its f/1.4 lens which is auto-adjusted to either night or daytime use, this handy device will be able to record all your interesting finds thanks to onboard recording and a 32GB microSD card provided, the card slot is located at the back of the device, just below the eyepiece where you will also find the battery compartment, which takes one AA battery. ![]() This makes sure all your wildlife spots are in focus and can be seen clearly, and talking of being able to see clearly, if you are out in cloudy conditions the cub is also equipped with an 8-range brightness setting within the monocular, so you'll be sure you won't miss anything interesting on your travels. You will be able to see birds and wildlife from a good distance thanks to its range of 150 meters and you will also find handy buttons located on the top of the device for 3x optical magnification and 2x digital zoom. This compact and pocketable digital monocular is the best budget option from the offerings above, it's also able to provide night vision with a 7-stage range of sensitivity, while also offering color viewing for when out and about during the day. Read our full Leica Monovid 8x20 monocular review Best everyday option The Leica Monovid 8x20 is much more expensive compared to factory-made units, so much so you might want to add it to your list of insured items. You might be getting class-leading performance, but you'll need to pay top dollar for it. What's more, the Monovid 8x20 is comfortable to use too, thanks to a rugged surface, 15mm eye relief, and handy central focusing knob. Despite being as compact as a tube of Smarties, the observer will be treated to fine detail through this monocular. In the provided cylindrical carry case, you also get a close-up lens offering 8x magnification at distances as close as 25cm. That makes the Leica Monovid 8x20 much better than just being splash-resistant. Meanwhile, the waterproofed construction allows observers to submerge it in water up to depths of almost 5 meters. This monocular’s strong yet portably lightweight aluminum housing (just 112g in weight) is nitrogen-filled to prevent internal fogging, whatever climate it’s being used in. When you buy a handcrafted Leica product you expect a build quality like no other, along with a splash of style and elegance – that's very much the case with the Monovid offering. ![]() ![]() ![]() The mom of one also went make-up free, showing off her youthful complexion and her incredible natural beauty.Įleniak - who is set to appear in an upcoming documentary about “Baywatch” - was born and raised in Los Angeles and first appeared on screen in Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.” at the age of 12. Explore Conservatives’s 1,660 photos on Flickr This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show content that is more relevant to your interests. The actress kept things casual for the dog walk, dressed down in a maroon tee, patterned pants and flip-flops. The 53-year-old has swapped her iconic red swimsuit for sleeves of tattoos and showed off her impressive inkings as she took her pup for a stroll in the sunshine.Įleniak’s tattoos include an etching of an eagle wearing a witch’s hat, as well as the words “I Am” emblazoned on her left bicep. ‘Baywatch’ star is unrecognizable 25 years after slipping into famous red swimsuitĬarmen Electra reveals the top OnlyFans request from her followersĪctress Erika Eleniak - who played lifeguard Shauni McClain in the first three seasons of the blockbuster ’90s surf series - looked unrecognizable as she stepped out in Thousand Oaks, Calif., on Monday. Pam Anderson stuns while makeup-free at Paris fashion week Fortunately, Y2K fashion is a tad more conservative. Speaking of denim, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake will never live down that infamous get-up they wore in 2001. Denim on Denim View in gallery via Who What Wear. ‘Baywatch’ star speaks out on 16-year battle with Parkinson’s: ‘All the plans I had…stopped’ Wide-leg jeans can work alone, though vintage Von Dutch Trucker hats and fitted babydoll t-shirts will complete the Y2K aesthetic. ![]() ![]() Browsing through the website, I picked the $5 a month plan, selected a data center region (USA, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore were available), handed over my cash, and it was up and running in three minutes.Īmnezia's app was almost as straightforward. I opted for DigitalOcean as it's a capable host. There's a decent range of vendors - Amazon, DigitalOcean, and Hostwinds - and prices range from $2 to $5 a month, billed monthly. Find a budget serverĪmnezia's website has simple and clear setup instructions, starting with some suggestions on where to buy your server. Surely it couldn't be that simple? Time to try the service for myself. All you have to do is spend a few dollars on a server (use Amazon and other's free tiers and you might not spend anything at all), give the setup program your server IP address and password, and you're ready to go in under five minutes. It's an open-source Windows and Mac application which automatically sets up your server, then works as a VPN app, connecting to it whenever you need some privacy. I didn't want a service for experts only: this must be something everyone can try.Īmnezia VPN looked promising. I could see how it might be a good solution in some situations, but it has to be easy to set up. Running your own VPN server clearly isn't going to work for everybody. Buy a server from a web host and if you're blocked, and they won't care at all - they're selling you a web server, not a VPN service. Use a regular VPN service and if it gets blocked by a streaming platform, a good provider buys some unblocked IPs or takes other actions to restore access. And beware, if you're doing something which might be investigated later, such as downloading torrents, it's also easier to link the IP address back to your server. Using the same server and IP address for every connection means it's simpler to websites to track you. A single protocol (most likely OpenVPN), with limited apps, maybe not even covering all the platforms you need. ![]() Go to a web host and it's usually too expensive to buy more than one or two, and these may not be in the countries you need.Ī starter VPN server only gets you the most basic features. Sign up with a commercial VPN service such as ExpressVPN and you get access to servers in countries around the world. Here, you can choose the locations and power level you need, from an ultra-cheap but slow setup to a high-speed, high power system. If hackers haven't used the IP to send spam, launch attacks or do anything else to get it blacklisted, there's less chance of websites hassling you with 'are you a human?' captchas and similar checks.īuy from a regular VPN and, generally, everyone gets access to the same servers. You're unlikely to share your VPN IP address with many others, which is another potential plus. Plus, the big bucks are in collecting the browsing histories of hundreds of thousands of users - your personal web preferences just aren't going to be a big money maker. The web hosting service could monitor what you're doing, in theory, but they make their money selling web space and don't need to log your every online move. One advantage of having your own VPN server is it's far less likely that anyone will take an interest in your web traffic.
![]() (LIMEWIRE_PREFS_DIR vs FROSTWIRE_PREFS_DIR) The launcher now sets up both (the program only notices the one it is looking for) in case a future version reverts to using the Frostwire name for the variable. In this version the developers included a bunch of upgraded stuff from the Limewire repository, and neglected to rename all the Limewire variables to Frostwire.I left the "country flag" icon showing up on the status line, not because I'm super-patriotic or something, but so non-English speakers might have an easier time figuring out how to switch languages (click on the flag to get the language picker).Frostwire has separate ways to indicate language and country, so I had to come up with a way to separate "en_GB" into a language variable and a country variable using NSIS - might be something someone else could use.Includes support for the Localeglibc environment variable.Because it is quite a bit different, I've started it back at Dev Test 1. ![]() As it stands, it seems to work pretty well. If the beta team were to take an interest in this project, I would make that a higher priority. Sorry, I haven't taken the time to bring it up to the latest PA Platform installer and launcher standards.It looks like it doesn't ask for a chat room nym in the current version, but please do go and enter something for it on the options page.When first installed, the app currently asks for a chat room nick please supply something there, even if you never expect to use the chat features.If you are updating from a previous beta, please remove all directories (after saving any downloads) and reinstall from scratch.The launcher updates the properties file that points to the downloads and shared directory, if you move your drive and the drive letter changes (assuming you put your downloads and shared on your USB drive). ![]() The launcher creates Shared and Downloads under Data, if you'd like to use them (change them if you like). ![]()
![]() ![]() Macroplant offers two license types for iExplorer: a full license for $39.99 and a basic license for $29.99. Price:īefore diving into the features and functionalities of iExplorer, it is important to consider the pricing structure of the software. The software works flawlessly on both Windows and Mac operating systems, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices. It allows you to access and manage the content on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, just like you would with any other portable storage device. IExplorer is a comprehensive software solution designed to provide you with full control over your iOS device. Whether you want to transfer files between your iPhone, iPad, and computer, backup your important data, or even explore the inner workings of your iOS device, iExplorer has got you covered. The iExplorer, developed by Macroplant, is a feature-packed software that offers a wide range of tools and functionalities to help you easily manage your iOS device data. Managing and organizing your iOS device data can be a daunting task, especially if you have a large collection of multimedia files and documents. This powerful software allows you to unlock the full potential of your Apple devices by providing you with a simple and efficient way to manage and transfer your iOS device data. ![]() That’s where the Macroplant iExplorer comes into play. ![]() However, managing the content on these devices can sometimes be a challenging task. From iPhones to iPads, these devices offer a wide range of features and functionalities that enhance our productivity and entertainment. In the modern world, Apple devices have become an integral part of our lives. ![]() |
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