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In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Gen Herres from Easy A11y Guide to discuss web accessibility. Jen shares her background as a developer and her journey in understanding and implementing accessibility standards. She emphasizes the importance of simplifying complex accessibility concepts for clients and offers strategies for agencies to sell accessibility services. Jen introduces a five-day challenge to help agencies qualify potential clients and sell their first accessibility package. The conversation highlights the significance of making websites accessible to a broader audience and the various reasons why accessibility is essential for businesses.Top Takeaways:Accessibility Doesn't Have to Be Scary: Many people find web accessibility intimidating, but experts like Gen Herres help simplify the process. There are resources available to make accessibility more approachable.Planning for Accessibility Takes Time: Implementing accessibility properly requires time for strategy, testing, and client approvals. Starting now helps businesses integrate it seamlessly into their workflow instead of rushing later.Accessibility Can Help Generate More Revenue: Learning how to sell accessibility services effectively can help web professionals increase their income by offering more value to clients.Mentioned In The Show:Easy A11y GuideWCAGMozilla17 HatsEqualize DigitalWacomNew York E-Z Pass Apple VoiceOverDequeJAWSCloudflareWPAccessibility.dayCami MacNamara5-Day Accessibility Selling ChallengeAgency Accessibility SystemGuidebook for Accessibility at Your Agency
Camera Shake Podcast is at the Photography Show 2025 at the EXCEL in London and Kersten chats with manufacturers, exhibitors and many well known faces.CAUTION: Contains close encounters with awesome gear and interviews with awesome people.#PHOTOGRAPHY #PHOTOGRAPHYSHOW00:00:00 Intro00:01:28 Joel Grimes00:04:29 Westcott00:07:24 Fujifilm00:10:37 TetherTools00:18:00 Calibrite00:33:59 Hollyland00:39:43 Gordon Glenister00:42:26 Click Backdrops00:46:19 Jen Stitt & Scott Johnson00:49:38 Canon00:58:11 Three Legged Thing01:07:33 Skylum01:11:39 Tommy Reynolds01:18:17 Godox01:24:58 Cathy Baitson******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.comCANON: www.canon.co.ukTOMMY REYNOLDS: www.tommyreynoldsphoto.comSKYLUM: www.skylum.comJOEL GRIMES: https://www.joelgrimes.com/CATHY BAITSON: https://www.instagram.com/cathy_weatherston_photographyFUJIFILM: www.fujifilm.comTETHERTOOLS: www.tethertools.comCALIBRITE: https://calibrite.com/JEN STITT: https://foxandbrazen.com/SCOTT JOHNSON:https://www.theedgephotography.co.uk/THREE LEGGED THING: https://www.3leggedthing.com/uk/WESTCOTT: https://www.fjwestcott.com/CLICK BACKDROPS: https://clickbackdrops.co.uk/HOLLYLAND: https://www.hollyland.com/GORDON GLENISTER: https://gordonglenister.com/ROSS GRIEVE: https://www.rossgrieve.com/======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 248 ‘Best of The Photography Show 2025' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/YOUYnDOfiykApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/
Make a Logo on Fiverr Last Updated on February 10, 2025 4:28 pm by Jeffrey Powers Wacom's Movink is a sleek, powerful, and surprisingly lightweight drawing tablet. The Movink, a 13.3-inch OLED touchscreen display designed for artists, designers, and video editors who need precision, portability, and seamless compatibility. But does it live up to Wacom's […] The post Wacom Movink: The Ultimate Portable Pen Display for Creators appeared first on Geekazine.
We're talking about how technology and design changes so much over the years and how that can change things with plot in story and it can also help pinpoint the date of something sometimes better than other things like fashion. The biggest one we talked about were phones, which have changed so much over the last few decades. Universally connected smartphones mean huge story changes- characters can all look up whatever they need at any time, communicate with people instantly, entertain themselves, take photos and videos etc. That can massively affect plots! But the look as well as the use is very distinct too. Early phones were the famous candlestick design with the separate speaking tube and you couldn't dial directly, you needed to ask an operator to connect you. Eventually we got rotary telephones with a heavy symmetrical hand-piece on a cradle, they started off with a rotary dial but later versions had buttons, they also featured the classic curly cord between the hand-piece and the unit. The next big change were phones that didn't have a cord, they were connected to the base unit by radio, those were very popular in the 90s and are still in use today, although much sleeker and smaller. Then came mobile phones, handys or cellphones… The early versions had to be large units because there were almost no phone towers so their batteries and radios had to be very powerful and large to compensate, so initially they were only in cars and a sign of wealth because they were very expensive. They shrunk down but you still needed to carry around a large “brick” with a handle to boost their power due to limited tower infrastructure. When we got more towers that allowed for much smaller phones, although still pretty large, but they could fit on a belt. The next big change was smaller phones with digital screens for texting and they could actually fit inside your pocket! This was dominated by the famous Nokia phones from Finland. Then came along folding “flip-phones” that could be smaller and status and wealth was shown by how small your phone was, Motorola and Samsung dominated there. We got phones with cameras, this required larger coloured screens and phones increased in size again. The all metal Motorola Razar flip-phone was one of the stand-out designs, but there were many form factors and brands. After that the next big change were the first smartphones, which were dominated by Palm and Blackberry. People could use the internet and full email on them and they were a status symbol for celebs and businesspeople. After that of course the touchscreen smartphones came along, Prada had a famous model but it was the iphone by Apple that kicked off the trend and democratised smartphones for everyone. Google followed with the Android operating system and democratised the concept even further, becoming the “Windows” of phones, with Android being on phones from many makers and creating phones of different price-points and capabilities from basic cheap models to incredibly high end creations. Things are still changing but the next big change were big size smartphones, lead by Samsung and their “phablet” Note phones that even included Wacom stylus tech, making them mini portable Cintiq tablets. That was initially laughed at by Apple and others but of course everyone eventually followed the new trend. Now we have folding phones with flexible screens, smart watches, smart-rings etc, but none are really taking off yet. “AI” seems to be the next big change but no one really knows what to do with it besides photo editing and writing phone messages for us. I didn't cover beepers, pagers, tablets, computers and so on but they're significant as well. All this tech has changed a lot, changed us and changes how stories are made. When I did my first big trip over to the USA in 2010 I got my first smartphone, an HTC Desire, the best Android phone at the time, because I didn't like Apple and Android allowed me more freedom. I got a local sim when I went to the states and it was an essential device to me. I justified the purchase because I knew I could have my music on there, it would be my camera, computer, email device, phone, map, newspaper, and everything else I needed. I've had many smartphones since but remember it fondly. How has tech changed things for you, in your stories, or reality? Does it help you date stuff you watch and read? This week we're doing another Best-off! Gunwallace did these themes inspired by Bottomless Waitress a few years ago. He was So inspired he gave us TWO! Bottomless Waitress I - This is such a happy sounding, Southern, joyful track, filled with banjo and layers of guitar, twanging away… bringing notes of sunshine, natural wood, the light glinting softly through tree leaves and making dappled shadows on the ground… Perfect for an advertising jingle!: Slip into a comfy booth, get your butt comfortable on our soft cushions, and enjoy a plate of down-home cook'n in this fine establishment, filled with a cast of friendly ladies. Try a plate of our famous bottomless fries, a cup of our delicious bottomless coffee, and the sight of our lovely bottomless waitresses! 490 - Bottomless Waitress II - Part two of the BW cannon! Revenge of the banjo! We start off with a tractor roaring into life and a banjo opening us up to the sounds of rural Midwest America- wide open corn fields, golden wheat, grain silos, quiet back-roads, haystacks, big red barns, and a kinky little diner where the coffee is bottomless and so are the staff! Ava's diner is a welcoming place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Buttered buns, glazed donuts, and creamy desserts are a house speciality! So swing on by. No entry at the rear, we prefer you to come in by the front door. Topics and shownotes Links Featured comic: TEMPERAMENTAL - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2025/jan/12/featured-comic-temperamental/ Featured music: Bottomless Waitress - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Bottomless_Waitress/ - by Banes and Ozoneocean, rated M. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! 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Cette semaine, un épisode particulier car cette fois, je ne reçois par un humoriste mais un manager/producteur/diffuseur/ booker pour nous expliquer un peu comment tout cela fonctionne ! Il nous parle de la société de production/management qu'il a créé "La vie est une fête" et de son travail de producteur de spectacle pour "Back in the dayz" . Pour suivre Jonathan et La vie est une fête : https://www.instagram.com/jonicartelli/ / https://www.instagram.com/lavieestunefete.be/Pour me suivre et venir voir la première de mon spectacle le 20/02 au réservoir bar : https://linktr.ee/canonregisOn a abordé beaucoup de choses comme:- Les podcasts : le floodcast, 4 quarts d'heures, les gens qui doutent, les grosses têtes, un café au lot 7 - Son travail chez « Back in the days » / « la vie est une fête » - La création de « la vie est une fête » avec Florence Mendez - La rencontre avec Fanny Ruwet - Collaborer avec Paul Mirabel sur sa tournée- Travailler avec que des amis : Florent Losson, PE, Alba, Mélanie Akkari, Dena, Lisa Delmoitiez, Fanny Ruwet et Florence Mendez - La collaboration avec Clémence Bracq- pourquoi travailler avec une prod- Ce dont il faut faire attention - Ce qu'il aime et n'aime pas de son métier - Son intérêt pour l'humour- Son parcours professionnel - Les artistes avec qui ils ne travaillent pas - Son rôle en tournée- Les artistes qu'ils aimeraient produire et ses objectifs en terme de salle comme produire « Marie s'infiltre » à Forest national- Son implication dans plusieurs projets : « les belges à Avignon, le festival Wacomédié, le festival « namur is a joke » et le comédie club "chez Guillaume" de Guihome vous détend, les jeudis golri chez pompon brunch, l'échappée- L'avenir du standup en Belgique et les points à améliorer - Être dans le jury dans des concours d'humour- … On dit également beaucoup de bien de Roman Frayssinet, Hakim Jemili, Camille Lorente, Virginie Fortin, Alexandre Kominek, Tazio , Hugo Columbo, Guillermo Guiz, Marina Rollman, Paul Mirabel,...Soutenez ce podcast http://supporter.acast.com/humeurs-humoristiques. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Glen Southern runs SouthernGFX, a small Cheshire-based studio specialising in character and creature design, which creates assets for TV and film. Clients include SKY, Wacom and Oculus Medium and the studio has an impressive project list that features 3D models for Game of Thrones' house sigils. He's been using and training ZBrush for over 15 years and is a Wacom Ambassador for the UK and Ireland. In this episode, we discuss his background, the digital sculpting software landscape on iPad, and do a deep dive into ZBrush for iPad. Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.Links:https://southerngfx.co.ukhttps://www.creativebloq.com/author/glen-southernChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:54: Support The Podcast00:02:15: Glen Southern00:10:15: Film And TV Projects00:19:25: The iPad00:38:33: Digital Sculpting00:46:48: Game Dev Workflow00:49:52: Hair And Fur00:54:03: Nomad Sculpt01:01:45: Anatomy01:06:06: Teaching ZBrush01:09:05: iPad Vs Desktop01:10:36: Apple Vision Pro 01:13:02: Keyboard Shortcuts01:14:30: New to sculpting01:19:05: Multiple Creatures01:20:40: ZBrush Concepts01:22:07: Favorite Brushes01:23:05: 3D01:24:23: 3D Prints01:26:25: Apple Pencil01:29:47: Going From Desktop To iPad01:31:52: What Features Do You Hope Come To iPad01:34:24: Exporting01:35:23: Free Version01:38:37: Anything Else01:43:12: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cleverly Changing Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Back from Hiatus: Embracing Self-Exploration and Self-Directed LearningHosts: Elle and MiriamWelcome back to the Cleverly Changing Podcast! After a brief hiatus, Elle and Miriam return with exciting updates, inspiring discussions, and a treasure trove of resources for parents and educators.Episode Highlights:New Beginnings:Elle and Miriam share their personal updates and what they've been up to during the break. Get ready to hear about their latest adventures and new projects on the horizon.Self-Exploration:Miriam delves into the importance of self-exploration for both parents and children. She shares her journey and how self-exploration has enriched her life, offering practical tips on how you can start your own journey of discovery.Self-Directed Learning:Learn about the benefits of allowing kids to engage in self-directed learning. Miriam discusses how giving children the freedom to pursue their interests can lead to a deeper and more meaningful educational experience.Bird Watching for Young Explorers:If you have a budding bird watcher at home, download the Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Labs App. This fantastic tool helps kids identify and learn about different bird species, making bird watching both fun and educational.Enhancing Language Skills:Explore the Duo Lingo App, a powerful resource for language learning. Whether your child wants to learn a new language or improve their current skills, Duo Lingo makes the process engaging and effective.Elle's Family Updates:Elle shares about her daughter's new passion for drumming and her experience taking lessons. She also talks about the benefits of supplemental education at Mathnasium, a learning center focused on math tutoring.Online Learning Resources:Discover Educere and Griggs Academy, two excellent platforms where students can take online classes. These resources provide flexibility and a wide range of subjects to enhance your child's education.Digital Art for Creative Kids:For students who love to draw, Elle and Miriam recommend turning their artwork into digital art. They discuss various tablets that can help, such as Wacom tablets and the XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Pro Graphics Drawing Tablet with a battery-free stylus and 60° tilt functionality.Resources Mentioned:Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Labs App: A great app for young bird watchers to identify and learn about various bird species.Duo Lingo App: An app designed to help users of all ages learn new languages in a fun and interactive way.Mathnasium: A learning center offering math tutoring to help students improve their math skills.Educere: An online learning platform offering a wide range of courses for students.Griggs Academy: Another excellent online learning resource for students.Wacom Tablets: High-quality tablets for digital art.XP-PEN Artist 15.6 Pro Graphics Drawing Tablet: A versatile tablet with a battery-free stylus and 60° tilt functionality for creating digital art.Join the Conversation: We love hearing from our listeners! Share your thoughts on self-exploration, self-directed learning, and the resources we mentioned. Have you tried any of these apps or platforms? Let us know how they've worked for you and your family.Subscribe and Follow: Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to the Cleverly Changing Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social media for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thank You for Listening: We're thrilled to be back and can't wait to bring you more insightful and engaging content. Thank you for your continued support!Stay Cleverly Changing! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The most expensive movie on Netflix, ‘The Electric State,' is a science fiction film directed by the Russo Brothers, known for their work on ‘Avengers: Infinity War' and ‘Endgame.' The film will cost $320 million, marking it as the platform's priciest project to date. This move comes as part of Netflix's strategy to dominate […]
X announced it's making who likes which posts private so users can “like posts without getting attacked for doing so”. Plus Adobe is beta testing Wacom's Yuify service, which allows artists to record ownership of their work on a blockchain. And Scott gives us a hands-on impression of Apple's iPad Pro M4.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.
X announced it's making who likes which posts private so users can “like posts without getting attacked for doing so”. Plus Adobe and Wacom are beta testing Wacom's Yuify service, which allows artists to record ownership of their work on a blockchain. And Scott gives us a hands-on impression of Apple's iPad Pro M4. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Could you imagine finding joy in both graphic design and traditional art? On this episode of Adventures in Learning, we chat with the multi-talented Janae Matthews. From her earliest memories of coloring and drawing to choosing graphic design as her college major, Janae shares the unique blend of artistry and communication that fuels her creative passions. We uncover the pivotal role of typography in graphic design, and how Janae harnessed the power of self-teaching to master illustration. Dive into Janae's vibrant world of digital art, where cyan and magenta reign supreme, and a Wacom tablet becomes a trusty companion. Janae's insightful tips on building a strong portfolio, along with her current character and story development projects, offer valuable advice for aspiring artists. Support the Show.Read the full show notes, visit the website, and check out my on-demand virtual course. Continue the adventure at LinkedIn or Instagram. *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.
The second part of our Briefing on the Wacom One 13” Touch Tablet begins with a discussion of styluses and how they affect tablet performance.. Jeff Gamet shares his experiences with sensitivity, feel, battery charging, and build quality. We look at how the Wacom One compares with other products in the tablet line from Wacom in all of those categories, as well as affordability in comparison with other options. (Part 2) Show Notes: Chapters: 00:28 Comparing Wacom Stylus to Other Brands10:02 Price Comparison with iPads and Other Tablets12:08 Considering Wacom One vs. iPad Air13:50 Exploring Stylus Angle Sensitivity15:00 Importance of Detailed Information for Decision Making17:37 Evaluating Pressure Sensitivity Levels20:03 Reviewing Build Quality and Accessories23:17 Analysis of Wacom One Stand Design25:28 Personal Tablet Experience and Transition29:13 Final Recommendation and User Experience30:07 Connecting with Jeff Gamet for Further Inquiries Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
The second part of our Briefing on the Wacom One 13” Touch Tablet begins with a discussion of styluses and how they affect tablet performance.. Jeff Gamet shares his experiences with sensitivity, feel, battery charging, and build quality. We look at how the Wacom One compares with other products in the tablet line from Wacom in all of those categories, as well as affordability in comparison with other options. (Part 2) Show Notes: Chapters: 00:28 Comparing Wacom Stylus to Other Brands 10:02 Price Comparison with iPads and Other Tablets 12:08 Considering Wacom One vs. iPad Air 13:50 Exploring Stylus Angle Sensitivity 15:00 Importance of Detailed Information for Decision Making 17:37 Evaluating Pressure Sensitivity Levels 20:03 Reviewing Build Quality and Accessories 23:17 Analysis of Wacom One Stand Design 25:28 Personal Tablet Experience and Transition 29:13 Final Recommendation and User Experience 30:07 Connecting with Jeff Gamet for Further Inquiries Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
To properly evaluate the Wacom One 13” Touch Tablet, Jeff Gamet joins this Briefing as someone who holds an expert status in creating art with tablets of all descriptions. What started as a normal Briefing turned into a deep discussion of tablets vs. iPads and matching the users needs to the device. The Wacom One perfect for drawing, photo editing, and more. Stylus sensitivity, resolution accuracy, connectivity and more are included in the first part of the conversation. (Part 1) ExpressVPN: MacVoices is supported by ExpressVPN, the VPN that just works. MacVoices viewers and listeners get 3 months free with a 12-month package at ExpressVPN.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wacom One 13-inch Touch Tablet 03:06 Determining the Right Device for Your Needs 06:56 Using a Graphic Tablet as an Alternative Input Tool 14:31 Importance of App Compatibility with Wacom One 18:10 Bluetooth Connectivity and Wireless Experience 21:32 Wired vs. Bluetooth Connection for Performance 23:52 Mobility and Flexibility in Creating with Wacom One Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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Fear can hold us back and make us feel stuck. But if we don't face the things that scare us, how will we ever progress? That's certainly the case for us creatives. Whether we're afraid of going freelance, starting a side project, applying for that job, or making a complete lifestyle shift, embracing what terrifies us could actually lead us to happiness. And if it doesn't? Well, there's always a lesson to be learned. Joanna Henly is no stranger to change. She spent her childhood moving around, as her parents' careers dictated. On making new friends at different schools and getting used to new roots, she naturally built resilience and, as a result, didn't shy away from her fears. That's not always been the case. Just like any of us, Joanna has her ups and downs. But in 2019, she suddenly decided to leave London for Lisbon, completely changing her entire lifestyle and career. And when the global pandemic happened, that only encouraged her to pursue her dreams even more. She became a creative mentor and now works with aspiring, emerging and mid-term career artists to propel their creativity and careers forward. She's taken everything she's experienced from her own journey of being an illustrator, muralist, fine artist, and digital and VR painter to help others. Joanna has worked with Reebok, Google, Vivienne Westwood, and Wacom. She's presented her work and ideas as inspiration sessions for Apple and sold out workshops and masterclasses at venues including The V&A, The Saatchi and National Portrait Galleries. Her artworks have even hung in the Saatchi Gallery and Somerset House, while her books are stocked at the Tate and National galleries. She's curated and exhibited solo shows in London and Hong Kong. More recently, she's presented ideas and interactive art with everyone from Google to fashion giants Galliano, painted in VR for the Land Rover Evoque world premiere, and so much more. So, how on earth do the rest of us face and overcome fear? How do we move forward as creatives and discover new ways of working and living? Essentially, how do we become unstuck and move forward? Joanna gives some excellent advice for anyone itching to make a significant change this year. This season is sponsored by MPB, the largest global platform for buying, selling, and trading used photo and video equipment. Visit MPB.com to find out more.
Host Victoria Guido discusses the therapeutic and community-building aspects of converting hobbies into mental health therapy with special guest Hamidah Nalwoga. Hamidah shares how attempting to learn hula hooping through expensive circus school lessons made her realize a need for a more accessible form of skill sharing. Meet Hobi—a platform where people can learn various skills not as a means of professionalization but for personal therapy and community building. Hamidah explains the challenges and insights from starting Hobi, particularly the hurdles of managing a two-sided marketplace and the importance of community support in the mental health space. While aiming to foster both skill development and mental well-being by providing affordable and engaging group sessions in arts, dance, and writing therapy, the platform also offers these sessions at minimal costs. Hamidah and Victoria also talk about the broader impacts of community-focused initiatives on mental health. With an increasing number of people facing mental health issues and lacking adequate support, platforms like Hobi are envisioned as a bridge to accessible mental health care. Sharing the value of creative expression in mental wellness, Hamidah advocates for a shift towards more community-centric and engaging therapeutic practices and highlights the potential for using innovative tech solutions to address the mental health crisis. Hobi (https://gethobi.com/) Follow Hobi on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hobi-making-your-hobbies-therapy/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hobiplatform/), or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Hobiplatform). Follow Hamidah Nalwoga on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamidah-nalwoga-78143a255/). Follow thoughtbot on X (https://twitter.com/thoughtbot) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/). Transcript: VICTORIA: This is the Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots Podcast, where we explore the design, development, and business of great products. I'm your host, Victoria Guido. And with me today is Hamidah Nalwoga, Founder of Hobi, showing you how to turn your hobbies into a form of therapy. Hamidah, thank you for joining me. HAMIDAH: Yeah, you're welcome. Thank you so much for having me. VICTORIA: Well, great. Well, why don't you tell me something that's going on in your world outside of work, just to intro yourself? What are your interests outside of your startup and your job? HAMIDAH: Yeah, my interests outside of, like, work and business, I would say the biggest one is digital art. I used to be really, really into it, but then I took a break, but now I'm finding it again. So yeah, I've been doing that a lot recently. Also, I'm trying to get into, like, audible books. VICTORIA: Ooh. HAMIDAH: I tried reading, but I can't stand it. So, I'm back to audible books [laughs]. VICTORIA: Oh, nice. Audible books, and you said digital art? HAMIDAH: Yeah, digital art. VICTORIA: What kind of digital art do you bank? HAMIDAH: I'm using Krita. It's a software. I use, like, a Wacom tablet and draw stuff like flowers, sunsets, stuff like that. VICTORIA: That sounds really nice. I love that. I've got a little art project myself coming up on Wednesday this week. HAMIDAH: Aw, that's nice. VICTORIA: I'm a big sister of, you know, Big Sister Little Sister. And so, me and my little sister are going to do these, like, oil paint by number kits. So, it's like a mentorship program in San Diego. So, it's a lot of fun for me and for my little, so yeah, I'm excited about that. And I love your idea of your company. So, you know, a lot of people when you tell them you have a hobby, sometimes they think about, oh, you should monetize it, and you should, like, make money off of it. But I like that your take is, oh, you should make therapy out of it. You should get emotional well-being out of your hobby. So, tell me a little bit more about, like, what led you to that idea? HAMIDAH: Originally, I wanted to learn how to hula hoop. I saw this music video, you know, and this person was, like, looking super cool, doing all these tricks, you know, like, it looked amazing to me. So, I was like, you know what? I want to be able to do that. So, that's how my journey started. I tried the YouTube videos, but it wasn't really helping me as much. I'm more of a person who learns in person, like, someone shows me what I'm doing wrong exactly. So, that's why I tried to find an in-person teacher. But I found a circus school that was charging $80 per lesson, which is just about an hour. That was, like, too expensive for me. VICTORIA: Eight dollars for a hula hoop lesson? HAMIDAH: Yeah. VICTORIA: Wow. HAMIDAH: Because they were charging, like, the rate of the circus school. Like, if you want to have any aerial lessons, hula hoop, it would all go into one thing, so it's like $80 an hour. That's why I was like, you know what? I know somebody in Boston who knows how to hula hoop enough that they could teach me how to do it. They may not be a professional hula hooper, but they can at least show me the basics. So, that's where the idea came from of trying to learn skills from your neighbor that isn't really a professional at it. VICTORIA: So, it all circles back to hula hooping. HAMIDAH: Exactly. Yeah. [laughter] VICTORIA: Well, that's awesome. It makes so much sense, right? Like, yeah, you don't necessarily need a professional circus performer to teach you how to hula hoop. There's someone who'd be willing to do it. So, yeah, so you went from that idea, and what was kind of your first step where you knew, oh, maybe I could make something out of this? How did you get there? HAMIDAH: Yeah, and I was looking around, and I couldn't find, like, a good solution to, like, this whole skill-sharing thing. The best thing I found was Skillshare, and it was, like, an online platform where you could learn, like, animation, you know, Photoshop, that type of stuff, but it didn't really cater to, like, the softcore skills, like skating, that type of stuff. So, I was like, you know what? I'm going to do this, you know, like, be like an Uber, but for skills. Yeah, and doing that was extremely difficult, like, resource-wise. And, like, in general, it was a very hard task to tackle. And when I went to startup forums, like, groups, they would tell me that, "You have to be specific. Like, this is not going to work because you have to worry about, like, the two-sided marketplace, you know? And if you add, like, different locations in that, it's going to be very, very difficult." So yeah, I tried doing that for about a year, and I was seeing some growth doing, like, a few skills, mainly like art, cooking. But after a while, I started getting burnt out, mainly because I didn't really have a huge passion for that. By trade, I'm a mental health nurse. I've been one for the past five years. So, I took a break for about a month, and I was thinking, okay, what do I enjoy doing? And if it was to fail, what would I not regret spending a lot of my hours doing? And that was mental health. So, that's where the idea came to me: to make your hobbies a form of therapy. VICTORIA: I love that. And I'm curious what else about your background helped kind of inform your ideas around the therapy side of it. HAMIDAH: I guess this kind of goes into my background. As a nurse, I worked in this emergency room and then also inpatient psych. And I was seeing a lot of patients that come back again and again. They lack a couple of things in their environment outside of, like, a psych unit, for example. On the psych unit, they have a structure. Like, you go to group art therapy, then you talk about your feelings. You have support there around you, you know. And then once they get discharged and back into the community, most people don't have this thing. That's probably why they're in the hospital in the first place, you know. And so, I was thinking, like, what if someone can have this type of structure on the outside without having to be in the hospital? I mean, some people do, but you have to have insurance, you know, it costs a lot of money. So, that's where Hobi was trying to come in to be a structure, you know, like a fun thing that's not just okay...and I'm not putting down psychotherapy at all, but sometimes people don't want to talk about their feelings all the time. You know, sometimes people want to do something fun, like, while also, like, having a mental health professional around to, like, guide them. VICTORIA: Yeah, I totally get that. Like, I had been doing some of the talk therapy, like, apps, you know, like, BetterHelp and things like that. And it was fine, but then I kind of switched to just doing the tarot deck app instead because it's more fun, and it's less, like, just deep thinking about your feelings. It's kind of, like, expressive. And I think the interesting part about your journey here and, like, what I've heard as a repeating theme so far this year on the podcast is that, like, the real answer to a lot of problems is community and having those connections between people. HAMIDAH: Yes. VICTORIA: And, like, I love that you're working on how can tech solve that, and how can you make it affordable for people to build those communities and have access to those support networks and structure? Let me recap a little bit. So, you wanted to learn how to hula hoop, and then you wanted to find someone to teach you, and then you wanted to build an app to get that skill sharing going, but you thought you maybe wanted to make it a little more specific. So, you wanted to kind of bring it in as, like, hobbies as therapy, and that's where you are today, right? HAMIDAH: Yes. It was a long journey. When you say it, it sounds like it's been a couple of months, you know, but it's actually been [laughs]...it's a span of years [laughs]. VICTORIA: So, how would you describe where you're at now in your customer discovery journey and finding your product-market fit? HAMIDAH: Yeah, right now, I would say I have found my customer, but I am in a place where I'm making income from Hobi. It's not enough to, like, be profit. Obviously, I'm still starting out because this...I pivoted about eight months ago to go to, like, the hobbies as a form of therapy niche. And I have found some customers. I have some repeating customers, people who actually enjoy this that, like, you know, "This is actually amazing. This has helped me a lot with my life," yeah. And the way I find these people is by providing community. VICTORIA: So, you found users through your existing community connections and through the group that you're running. Is that right? HAMIDAH: Yeah. VICTORIA: And so, you kind of found that, like, the traditional marketing models where you put out an ad and people click through, like, it wasn't a good enough management of expectations from, like, end to end. So, like, kind of going to the groups first and forming the connection and then being like, "We can use Hobi to facilitate this connection," worked more for you. HAMIDAH: Yes. And also, the other thing, too, that worked for me...because, like, the issue with Hobi it's a two-sided marketplace. So, I have to worry about, like, the therapists that are going to be offering these sessions, as well as the people who are going to be paying to have the sessions. So, it was very tricky to try and balance those two sides, but I did find a medium. Like, the key, if I was to take away from this, if I was to tell anybody the main thing to focus on, is to build, like, a strong relationship with...it doesn't have to be a lot of people. Start with one person and just make sure that you give them what they need, you know, like, they feel like this is something that's worth it to them. And then, from there, trying to replicate that if you can to a second person, and then a third person, like, something like that because you have to personalize it as much as you can. VICTORIA: And what were some of the unique needs of therapy providers and people who would be participating in these community groups that was surprising to you when you started this process? HAMIDAH: Was it surprising to me? I don't know if it was really surprising. When I started, I was trying to find, like, whoever needed the app the most, you know, in terms of both mentors and the student side. And I found, like, there's a lot of people out there that are trying to make money teaching what they know. I found a lot of art therapists that wanted to join Hobi, and it wasn't very difficult to do. But I guess the tricky part or, like, the surprise that I found was not just finding someone who wants to make the money but is willing to take a loss a little bit for you or, like, for that cause. I don't know if that at all answers the question. Because I was finding people that were like, "Yes, I want to make money teaching, like, art therapy to a group of people." But then when they had a class, for example, and nobody showed up, it was, like, a huge blow to them. They're like, "No, I don't want to do this." And that was when I just started with this niche. But then I was lucky enough to find a couple of art therapists that were willing to give it time and actually volunteer their time, like, one hour a month and just give, like, a free session or, yeah, stuff like that. And then, I noticed that over the months, now that mentor...well, like, those that I'm working with are actually now getting a profit. VICTORIA: That's interesting, right? Because you're providing a platform. It's not a guarantee that people are going to make money right away. And you have to have a similar kind of community mindset that you're going to need to put in the time and start showing up regularly, and not everyone's going to be a good fit for that. So, that's really interesting. Yeah, I really like that. Tell us a little bit more about it. What kind of things can you get into on the app or on the website? HAMIDAH: We offer art therapy, dance therapy, and writing therapy, or journaling, and then some cooking classes. So, those are, like, the main things I can get into. And then, for people who are new to this type of, you know, like, therapy, mental wellness, we do have a category called mental wellness skills. They can join there and learn, like, basic coping skills, emotional regulation, and stuff like that. VICTORIA: I love that. I saw all those services, and I was like, oh, this sounds really nice [laughter]. Like, maybe I should sign up. But how do people access the app? Because I know you're trying to balance making that profit and also providing services to people who can't afford it. So, how did you strike that balance? HAMIDAH: Yeah, I'll be super honest. I am still trying to get that balance, but, again, like I said, it depends on finding someone whose priorities fit your priorities. Like for example, I'm not going to go to an art therapist who has, like, ten years of experience used to, like, charging $200 a session and ask them, "Hey, could you join Hobi and take this huge pay cut for me [laughs]?" Like, that's not going to work out. The balance I found through getting the right person to work with me, because, to this person, they actually see a lot of potential, and they actually are making more than they would have without Hobi. And to the user coming to the platform, they're getting someone who is very enthusiastic about what they're doing. And it's actually helping them out a lot at a fraction of the cost of what they would get elsewhere. VICTORIA: Gotcha. Yeah. And I saw you had some different pricing points, too. You could pay just, like, per session that you wanted and join for free, or you could get, like, a regular amount of sessions per month, and things like that. Both sides of the marketplace. I love that. Ooh. So, tell me more about, like, what's the impact that you're seeing? Now that you've gotten some traction and you're starting to see people really use it, tell me more about those stories where people are saying, "You know, it makes my life so much better." HAMIDAH: I didn't really start seeing the impact, again, like, until a couple of months started rolling by because it would take some time, again, to get used to something. First, they go check it out. You know, they're like, "Oh, actually, this is kind of nice, you know." Then they go back again. They're like, "Oh, actually, maybe it's actually really good for me." Then, as they start using it over and over again, they start seeing the value of it, and that's what happened. So, a lot of the good reviews that I was getting are from users who have been using it for, like, three months now. And they like it a lot, again, because of the two main reasons. The instructors are usually very enthusiastic and are wanting to help them, and they can feel that. The other thing is, like, they get a community because it is mostly, like, group sessions. So, people have an option to do one-on-one sessions if they want with the instructors. But, usually, it's just group sessions, and the cost is the same, $5 for all the sessions. So, it's, like, very, very affordable. And people keep coming back. "I'm only paying $5. I get a group that I talk to, make some friends. I have a therapist that I can talk to, you know." It combines and adds up over a couple of months of doing it. VICTORIA: I can imagine that'd be really stabilizing for a lot of people, especially for people who maybe aren't able or can't afford to travel in person to these types of sessions. HAMIDAH: Yeah, I think it's stabilizing, and that's what I was keeping in mind when I was making the platform and talking with the mentors. I try to ask them to create, like, a structure to their sessions, not just, like, random, like, days, you know? So, like, it's usually the same day every week, you know, and the same time every week. So, you know, like, okay, every Monday, I have a support group that I go to to, like, do art journaling, and then talk about how I feel, you know, like, check-in with people, they check in with me, stuff like that. VICTORIA: That's really wonderful. And so, that's an incredible thing to be working on. So, how do you think about what success looks like for you this year or five years from now? HAMIDAH: Yeah. What does success look like? What success would look like, for me, I would say, since this is, like, a self-funded platform and right now I am bootstrapping and I'm kind of in the negative...although I have been steadily, you know, like, the app is growing. I'm very happy for that. I'm getting more users coming back over and over again. I'm getting good reviews. I'm getting new mentors joining, so it is heading in the right trajectory, but it's, like, a slow but steady growth. And I want to keep it that way because we run into some blunders sometimes. And I can't imagine having a whole bunch of people in the app and then having a blunder, you know, and how I would deal with that. But anyway, I digress. What success would look like, for me, is if I am in a profit margin, so, like, not being in the negatives but in the green. You know, I don't have to have, like, a lot of money, but as long as I'm not working in the negatives, that would be success for me. And in terms of the platform in general, success would look like, again, like steady growth, just keep going up, keep going up, and, hopefully, have less blunders along the way. Like, for example, I mean, I'm sure many founders have dealt with this, especially in tech. Like, you build this platform, you know, things were going smooth, then boom, the website crashes, you know. And it's like, people get pissed off, and it's like, "What's happening?" you know. And it's a lot of stress to deal with sometimes. But in that aspect, too, success would look like having less of that happen and having more of the good stuff happen. VICTORIA: Yeah. So, steady profits, steady performance of the application. Those are two great goals. I love it. How did you approach building the tech side of the company? And was there things from your own background that you found were helpful, or did you find people to help you with parts of it? Or how'd you do it? HAMIDAH: That was a very huge huddle for me because my background, again, is in nursing. I don't have any friends who are in tech. I went to a pharmacy college school, like a healthcare university, so they did not have any, like, developing computer science programs. When I had this idea, I was like, how the heck am I going to do this? Because I don't have any connections. You know, I didn't even have a LinkedIn. Yeah, so it was a lot of, like, searching online. I did get scammed twice trying to do this, but I was thankful that because of my job, I'm able to have a steady income. I was able to, like, eat up those losses and learn from my mistakes. And I found a development company that I worked with, and I've been working with for a while now, and they're very good. So, they have been helping me. Like, price-wise, they're great, and product-wise, they're also great. VICTORIA: Yeah, it can be really hard to navigate when you don't have experience or any connections to the community. But I appreciate you sharing that because I think it's a really common story that happens to people, and not a lot of people talk about it. HAMIDAH: Yeah. The other thing, too, that I should warn any new founders out there or people in the community as well, watch out for who you work with, you know, like, really, really do your due diligence because I learned the hard way twice. It was different times, and it was different ways that I got scammed, not the same way, but yeah, people will approach you, and they'll give you a great price point. And if you're, like, really desperate, you know, and you really don't have the money and want to see, like, the results right away, you might get sucked into it, but just always do your due diligence and try to find other options. VICTORIA: Yeah. And, you know, talk to companies like thoughtbot who won't scam you [laughter]. But yeah, no, I'm sorry to hear. And there's, you know, don't feel bad. Also, like, those companies that do that, that's what they do, and they're really good at it, and it could happen to anybody. And same with, like, mental health, and, you know, wanting more connections and struggling with it, it sounds like you could use Hobi to find connection now and find people to help you get through that. So, I really think that's important. MID-ROLL AD: Are you an entrepreneur or start-up founder looking to gain confidence in the way forward for your idea? At thoughtbot, we know you're tight on time and investment, which is why we've created targeted 1-hour remote workshops to help you develop a concrete plan for your product's next steps. Over four interactive sessions, we work with you on research, product design sprint, critical path, and presentation prep so that you and your team are better equipped with the skills and knowledge for success. Find out how we can help you move the needle at tbot.io/entrepreneurs. VICTORIA: [inaudible 19:28] think about, what core values drive your everyday decisions? HAMIDAH: Do things leaner. You know, like, I saw this lecture, like, The Lean Startup. Start as lean as possible and get the fundamental idea running without having to put a lot of money into it. And then, for my core values, I would say, like, integrity, doing what makes me happy, so it doesn't feel like I'm pushing, like, a heavy rock, just doing what feels like...something that just flows. VICTORIA: I like that. Yeah, I think The Lean Startup is really smart. And it is funny when people ask me about app ideas. Like it's so tempting to just want to go build something and just see if people like it. But the answer is always, like, "Well, go talk to people first [laughs] before you, like, spend a lot of time building something," which is a lot harder and scarier to do. And that is why I really appreciate you sharing that. And then, I liked your values: integrity, and, like, a self-fulfillment, self-actualizing feeling, not just, like, being repetitive loops. But yeah, no, that's really nice. And then, what are the biggest challenges in your horizon that you see? HAMIDAH: The blunders that I talked about earlier, whereby something that you didn't expect to happen happens, and something that's usually bad that you didn't expect to happen happens. That's one of the biggest challenges that I'm trying to face. Yeah, I guess, like, how do you plan for the unexpected, you know? And how do you, like, do, like, a backup plan? In case something fails, how do you handle it, you know? Stuff like that. VICTORIA: Yeah, now you're getting into, like, resilience engineering. I love it. Yeah, you're working with your development partner. Have you all talked about service-level objectives or any kind of, like, application monitoring, or anything like that? HAMIDAH: Yeah, we have, yeah. And when I do say blunders, I don't mean, like, the app is crashing every, like, day. It's in terms of...like, one example was what happened. We use this video calling software, and it's not with Hobi. It's through a different third-party video calling software. And we just added their API into our website. And one of the mentors was giving a session one day, and the camera just stopped working, and it happened, like, twice. And it's like, how do you deal with that? Because it's not even, like, the app itself. So, it's not my developers that are causing the issue. It's the third party that we worked with that's causing the issue, you know. And it's like, so I had to go and find a different third-party person to work with and hope that that doesn't happen with them. Yeah, it's just, like, stuff like that. How do you predict the unpredictable? You know, like, I guess sitting down and thinking about all the bad possible things that could happen, I don't know [chuckles]. VICTORIA: Yeah. Like, there's a balance between there are some things you could put a lot of structure and process around, and then, like, is that necessary? Like, is that the highest priority use of your time right now? Because yeah, lots of things can go wrong: APIs can break, you know, people push updates; DDoS attacks are happening more and more, ransomware attacks. There's all kinds of things that can happen that, yeah, it's pretty tough. But I think what you've done, where you've built a really strong relationship with your service providers and with your users, will help you in the long run because everyone has issues like that. Like, no app is perfect. So, if you're providing a really good service and the majority of the time it's working, then [laughs], like, you're probably fine. It's like, when do you make that choice between, like, really investing in, like, the application monitoring piece and things like what you're kind of talking? Like, it might be a major architectural change in the app that you would have to, like, invest in. So, that's something that I think about a lot is, like, how are leaders making these decisions? And, like, do you have someone to go to to, like, bounce ideas off of? I'm sure you have mentors in the startup community in Boston that you can, like, go to for advice on those things now. And I actually know that you know Jordyn through the Boston startup network area. How has that community been for you? HAMIDAH: Oh, it's been good. It was a great community. I was there in the accelerator, Prepare 4 VC. I was there from July till September, and I learned a lot from them. They left their arms open. They're like, "If you ever need to come back, you can always come back. Like, we're always here; just reach out. We can always have a meeting anytime you need one." So, it's been very great. And I really, really appreciate being a part of it. VICTORIA: That's awesome. What's the wind in your sails? What keeps you going? HAMIDAH: I don't know if I talked about this, but I remember, like, where I faced a crash at some point where I was like, this is not working [chuckles]. Because I was like, I don't know if I can do this, you know. And that's when I sat with myself, and I was like, what do you see yourself doing forever, whereby you don't care if it pans out or not? It was this, the mental health aspect. And I'm an artist. I like art, you know, I like creative expression. I like dancing, you know, like, with a hula hoop, like we talked about earlier. You know, I like that type of stuff. So, I was like, okay, how do I mix the two together? And this is where this came about making your hobbies therapy. And also, like, community, like, community building. It really all came together. And just knowing that I am building that slowly but steadily, that's what keeps me going. VICTORIA: I really love that. That's really amazing. And did we talk enough about mental health on the episode? I know we wanted to really get into it a little bit about there's a mental health crisis in the United States right now, and I'm sure in other countries as well across the board. So, maybe you wanted to say a little bit more about that and how art could be a part of it. HAMIDAH: Oh yeah, I saw this study that 1 in 5 Americans suffers from mental illness. Half of the people that have mental illness don't actually get treated, and it's for a lot of factors. And, you know, it's expensive if you don't have insurance, especially. There's no access, lack of education around it. So, it's a lot of reasons. That's where Hobi comes in, like, you know, like, it's trying to help a little bit where it can. So, in terms of, like, the financial aspect, sessions are $5. And in terms of accessibility, if you have Wi-Fi and you have a phone, you know, you can access it. And I know, like, not everybody has that, but, like, we're trying to help in that aspect. In terms of community, there's groups, support groups on Hobi based on interests. So, if you like art, you can find an art group. And I'm not going to lie; they're not huge groups, you know? I mean, it's a new concept. It's eight months since the pivot, so it's growing. But there is people in the groups, and people chat sometimes. I remember, like, somebody had posted, like, a cry for help, and somebody else actually replied them. They were actually talking together and then helping each other out. And it made me be like, okay, you know what? I should keep going with this. Like, this is why you're doing this. The aspect in art and mental health is it brings what is in your head on the outside, and that helps take the emotional weight off of you. The best way to explain this, for example, is with journaling. You have all these mini-thoughts going up in your head, you know, like your anxieties, your fears, all these things going on that you internalize, like, you know, you just keep pushing in the back of your head, and then you think about it all day. But if you take the time, for example, you sit down, and you write out how you're feeling, you know, with purpose, you know, like a gratitude journal, you, like, paint what you're feeling, like, express what you're feeling, and if you do this enough, you start to see a pattern. You stop internalizing all these things, and they become an actual thing that you can look at and analyze. So, like, that's the whole point of art and mental health. Like, it helps you bring it out of your head and onto, like, a piece of paper. VICTORIA: That's great, yeah. I think I took a psychology 101 class in college, and she's like, "If you're having circular thoughts, just, like, put them on paper, and then go to bed [laughs]." But yeah, I think that's a really beautiful way to put it. So, thank you for sharing that. Is there anything else you'd like to promote? HAMIDAH: I'm here to talk about Hobi, and so that's what I would like to promote. You can go check out the app. We have a website and an app now. Because I'm a mental health person, you know, don't forget to take care of yourself, and don't forget to be kind to yourself. And it doesn't have to be through Hobi, but try to use art as a form of mental wellness. My task to you, listener, is, try journaling, for example. Try [inaudible 27:46] your feelings. Try dancing out that stress and see if you feel a difference after. VICTORIA: What a wonderful way to end the episode. Thank you so much for coming on and telling us your story and talking about Hobi. You can subscribe to the show and find notes along with a complete transcript for this episode at giantrobots.fm. If you have questions or comments, email us at hosts@giantrobots.fm. 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At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Wacom introduced the new Wacom Bridge, a solution for artists who work remotely or away from their desks. With Wacom Bridge, they don't need to lug heavy laptops or travel with the files. Arvind Arumbakkam, Technology & Industry Partnerships, talks about how their system eliminates the lag typical from the more mainstream remote work apps. Then, artist Sarajean Chung gives us a demo in the most challenging of environments: a CES exhibit hall. Show Notes:Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
At Showstoppers at CES in Las Vegas, Wacom introduced the new Wacom Bridge, a solution for artists who work remotely or away from their desks. With Wacom Bridge, they don't need to lug heavy laptops or travel with the files. Arvind Arumbakkam, Technology & Industry Partnerships, talks about how their system eliminates the lag typical from the more mainstream remote work apps. Then, artist Sarajean Chung gives us a demo in the most challenging of environments: a CES exhibit hall. Show Notes:Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
BE ADVISED: We'll be discussing issues like death and dying in this episode. Dave turns fifty years old, and it has us talking about cartooning in the second half of one's life. And we're not the only ones asking existential questions. Our first question asker is worried that they're not going to have time to work on all of their ideas in one lifetime! Finally, we break down Wacom's troubling use of AI art in a promotional image!ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...Dave turns 50 years oldToo many ideas for one lifetimeComicLab 500UPDATE: Wacom uses AI art in a promo You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
Wacom, a leading provider of digital drawing tablets and styluses, always has something new and exciting to show off during CES. This year, the company showed off products for beginners and professionals. Sarajean Chung, a professional artist who works with the company, demonstrated the products through her artwork. Sarajean's artwork on Wacom Before diving into … Continue reading Wacom's range of tablets for every artist, beginner to pro @ CES 2024 → The post Wacom's range of tablets for every artist, beginner to pro @ CES 2024 appeared first on Tech Podcast Network.
Wacom, a leading provider of digital drawing tablets and styluses, always has something new and exciting to show off during CES. This year, the company showed off products for beginners and professionals. Sarajean Chung, a professional artist who works with the company, demonstrated the products through her artwork.Sarajean's artwork on WacomBefore diving into Wacom's offerings, Sarajean discusses her artwork displayed in the background. She confirms that the artwork is indeed hers and praises the software called Rebell, which she uses to create vibrant and realistic digital art. She also mentions the compatibility of Rebelle with Wacom tablet screens, which enhances the overall experience for artists.Scott shares his personal experience using a Surface tablet with a Wacom pen and expresses his enjoyment of the halfway point between digital and traditional art. Sarajean agrees and emphasizes the beauty of the blend between the two mediums. She explains that the company strives to create an authentic feeling for artists, bridging the gap between traditional and digital art.Wacom's tablet technologyThe Wacom Cintiq Pro 22, a 4K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, is the new kid on the block. It is the first product line from Wacom to feature a 120Hz refresh rate, providing a smoother experience for artists, animators, and filmmakers. The improved color depth and true color support of the display, making it ideal for professionals in various creative industries.The texture of Wacom pens, which provide a tactile experience similar to using traditional art tools, is the next focus of their technology. This feature is popular with artists and the nib of the stylus is an added bonus as it has an interesting texture. The surface of the tablet is matte, which adds a natural scratchiness that resembles drawing on paper.A new type of pen that offers customization options was on display. The pen comes with weights that can be placed at the front or back, depending on the user's preferences. Additionally, the pen can be fitted with different grips and buttons, allowing for a more user-friendly experience tailored to individual habits.The pen is confirmed to be completely passive, meaning it does not have a battery inside. Instead, it relies on the tablet for power and communication. Different Wacom product lines may have different pen technologies, but some are compatible with each other. The company also offers a slim solution for those accustomed to thinner pens, as well as a grip for those who prefer a larger size. This versatility ensures that artists can find a comfortable and familiar drawing experience.The benefits of Wacom technologyOne of the key advantages of these devices is their smaller size, which enhances the overall sharpness and precision of the pen strokes. This is particularly important for artists who require fine details in their work. Additionally, the devices are super lightweight, making them easy to carry and use on the go.Another notable feature of these devices is their touch functionality. This allows users to interact with the screen directly, providing a more intuitive and natural drawing experience. The touch sensitivity is very smooth, further enhancing the user's ability to create precise and fluid strokes.Conclusion: Wacom adds to an artist's toolsetIn conclusion, Wacom's new pen technology offers artists and designers a range of customizable options for a more authentic and user-friendly drawing experience. With their latest products, such as the Cintiq Pro 22 and Wacom One, the company aims to cater to the needs of professionals and beginners alike. By combining traditional and digital art elements, the company continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression in the digital age. Interested individuals can find more information about these products through the company's blog and community sites. These platforms serve as excellent resources for communication and provide users with all the necessary information they need to make informed decisions.Both the Cintiq Pro 22 and Wacom One are readily accessible to consumers. The Cintiq Pro 22 is available for $3000 and the Wacom One retails around $100. To purchase one for yourself, you can head to the Wacom website, the company's Amazon store, or one of several other retailers.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.
Wacom, a leading provider of digital drawing tablets and styluses, always has something new and exciting to show off during CES. This year, the company showed off products for beginners and professionals. Sarajean Chung, a professional artist who works with the company, demonstrated the products through her artwork.Sarajean's artwork on WacomBefore diving into Wacom's offerings, Sarajean discusses her artwork displayed in the background. She confirms that the artwork is indeed hers and praises the software called Rebell, which she uses to create vibrant and realistic digital art. She also mentions the compatibility of Rebelle with Wacom tablet screens, which enhances the overall experience for artists.Scott shares his personal experience using a Surface tablet with a Wacom pen and expresses his enjoyment of the halfway point between digital and traditional art. Sarajean agrees and emphasizes the beauty of the blend between the two mediums. She explains that the company strives to create an authentic feeling for artists, bridging the gap between traditional and digital art.Wacom's tablet technologyThe Wacom Cintiq Pro 22, a 4K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, is the new kid on the block. It is the first product line from Wacom to feature a 120Hz refresh rate, providing a smoother experience for artists, animators, and filmmakers. The improved color depth and true color support of the display, making it ideal for professionals in various creative industries.The texture of Wacom pens, which provide a tactile experience similar to using traditional art tools, is the next focus of their technology. This feature is popular with artists and the nib of the stylus is an added bonus as it has an interesting texture. The surface of the tablet is matte, which adds a natural scratchiness that resembles drawing on paper.A new type of pen that offers customization options was on display. The pen comes with weights that can be placed at the front or back, depending on the user's preferences. Additionally, the pen can be fitted with different grips and buttons, allowing for a more user-friendly experience tailored to individual habits.The pen is confirmed to be completely passive, meaning it does not have a battery inside. Instead, it relies on the tablet for power and communication. Different Wacom product lines may have different pen technologies, but some are compatible with each other. The company also offers a slim solution for those accustomed to thinner pens, as well as a grip for those who prefer a larger size. This versatility ensures that artists can find a comfortable and familiar drawing experience.The benefits of Wacom technologyOne of the key advantages of these devices is their smaller size, which enhances the overall sharpness and precision of the pen strokes. This is particularly important for artists who require fine details in their work. Additionally, the devices are super lightweight, making them easy to carry and use on the go.Another notable feature of these devices is their touch functionality. This allows users to interact with the screen directly, providing a more intuitive and natural drawing experience. The touch sensitivity is very smooth, further enhancing the user's ability to create precise and fluid strokes.Conclusion: Wacom adds to an artist's toolsetIn conclusion, Wacom's new pen technology offers artists and designers a range of customizable options for a more authentic and user-friendly drawing experience. With their latest products, such as the Cintiq Pro 22 and Wacom One, the company aims to cater to the needs of professionals and beginners alike. By combining traditional and digital art elements, the company continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression in the digital age. Interested individuals can find more information about these products through the company's blog and community sites. These platforms serve as excellent resources for communication and provide users with all the necessary information they need to make informed decisions.Both the Cintiq Pro 22 and Wacom One are readily accessible to consumers. The Cintiq Pro 22 is available for $3000 and the Wacom One retails around $100. To purchase one for yourself, you can head to the Wacom website, the company's Amazon store, or one of several other retailers.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.
Today we're speaking with Amanda Mizrahi of Edelman.Amanda is a nine-year Edelman veteran on Edelman's digital team. During her time at the company, Amanda has had the chance to work with a wide variety of clients and industries from technology to retail. Amanda has extensive digital account experience working on some of Edelman's biggest integrated accounts such as Adobe doing work to create fully integrated campaigns aimed at bringing earned, owned, influencer, and paid media together to tell one holistic story. Amanda leads the TJX Influencer team and has nine-plus years in the influencer marketing space. Amanda works with her clients to create fully integrated campaigns that bring earned, owned, and influencer programs. Her clients have included Samsung, HP, PayPal, Microsoft, Starbucks, Nestle, Barilla, Wacom, Adobe, and more. Before her time at Edelman, Amanda worked for the fashion company HMX where she started the brand's social media channels and dipped her toe into merchandising and planning/ allocation. Amanda has a Bachelor's in Business Administration and a minor in communication from the George Washington University School of Business Connect with her: https://www.instagram.com/amandaemizrahi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mizrahiamanda/ Timestamps [00:00:23] Podcast event expansion and ambassadors. [00:06:19] Young Amanda's aspirations. [00:09:46] Women in male-dominated industries. [00:14:38] Resetting work-life balance. [00:18:30] Working across different time zones. [00:21:17] Job search and networking advice. [00:25:23] Women leaning into opportunities. [00:28:06] Trying different roles at agencies. [00:34:21] Working with big brands. [00:38:26] Getting on their radar. [00:41:29] Reputation and recommendations. [00:45:24] Pitching outside the box. [00:47:28] Thinking beyond sponsored posts. [00:50:57] AI-driven tools in influencer marketing. [00:55:05] Artists as influencers. Want to join WIIM's Membership? Check out our website http://www.iamwiim.com/join Join WIIM's upcoming events near you!http://www.iamwiim.com/events Don't forget to follow us on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/iamwiim --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiim/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiim/support
Episode 426 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - The new Accsoon TopRig Motorized Sliders at AccsoonUSA.com - Get 20% OFF at SaramonicUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Wacom's users voice their displeasure. (#) This one thing makes a huge difference in winter shooting. (#) 3 Legged Thing's new Patti 2.0. (#) Lexar's new CFexpress 4.0 Type A card. (#) The Rollei 35AF. (#) Panasonic's new 100mm Macro in L-mount. (#) Getty leans way in on Generative AI…again. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).
Check out Wicked Cushions at: AMAZON: https://lmg.gg/WickedCushionsAmazon WC WEBSITE: https://wickedcushions.com/LTT Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119): 0:00 Chapters 1:15 Intro 1:56 Topic #1 - OpenAI responds to NYT's lawsuit, states it's "meritless" 5:04 Linus ironically suggests using ChatGPT for defense, Luke does it 5:46 Linus on LMG's CES videos, discusses Intel's Thunderbolt 5, WiFi 7, AI booths 10:21 Luke mentions some of ChatGPT's defenses for OpenAI's case 11:48 Topic #2 - Covering CES 2024 17:32 Plaud Note AI, who needs this? Luke on external devices & sensitive information 23:42 Urtopia's AI powered e-bike, Luke on hallucinations & AI integration 34:55 Nvidia G-SYNC Pulsar, motion clarity, Plouffe's monitor, display size 40:25 MSI MEG 321URX, AI-powered QR-OLED monitor, cheating using the mini-map 46:07 TARKOV's 11K ban wave, cheats & barrier of entry, Linus's basement LAN 50:38 Hisense 110" TV, double the peak brightness & dimming zones 51:35 Merch Messages #1 1:03:35 The thinness, resolution, brightness & bezel war, Luke on Linus's TV 1:13:49 AMD AM4 X3D & G series, Linus recommends used GPUs over entry cards 1:18:37 Nvidia's RTX Super series, upselling behavior 1:23:14 Topic #3 - SAG-AFTRA's agreement for AI digital voice, Steam on AI games 1:25:05 Linus declines covering Nvidia's virtual bar, many companies lay offs 1:32:41 Sponsor - Wicked Cushions 1:37:42 Merch Messages #2 1:40:22 Can you talk a bit more about displays? ABL's necessity? Draw & heat? 1:45:20 Using RFID name tags in the consumer space? ft. Biochip, the Bible 1:50:09 Topic #4 - eBay pays $3M over employees cyberstalking & harassment lawsuit 1:57:22 Quebec cops warn posting porch pirate videos “invades their privacy” 1:58:13 LTTStore's new lounge pants, sizing guides 2:00:05 Last call to get the LTT CES 2024 T-shirt, hoodies stock deal 2:03:12 Topic #5 - Wacom & Wizard of the Coast apologizes over AI promotional images 2:08:49 Other companies lay offs, Linus on low money flow & interest rates ft. LayoffsFYI 2:13:04 Topic #7 - Valve takes down Portal64 & TF2 Source 2 2:14:29 Topic #8 - Video games are no longer the biggest entertainment medium in the UK 2:16:59 Topic #9 - Framework discloses data breach due to getting phished 2:24:24 Topic #10 - LG's smart washing machine uses 36GB of data per day 2:26:07 Merch Messages #3 2:29:19 Linus's racket specs, how do you get high-end rackets in Canada? 2:30:39 Origin PC's envelopes, PPI MicroOLED VR display technology, LMG Southie's comment 2:35:43 If you could make or repeal laws, what would you do? 2:37:19 Advice to juggle being a father, a husband & working? 2:38:51 Favorite piece of tech that was ahead of its time & held that feeling? 2:39:35 What is MAC Address's value with covering Apple? ft. Infants tech advices 2:42:26 Would Linus host classes or content on guidelines learnt from workflow? 2:44:45 Is it difficult to deal with people coming to you at events like CES? 2:49:29 Advice for not enjoying engineering for companies' profits? 2:53:49 Have companies ever responded to Linus chastising them? 2:56:12 Luke's thoughts on EoD being removed & his current stance on TARKOV? 3:00:10 How much has Luke's experience with Pixel 8 reflected on Linus's review? 3:01:04 Thoughts on the current state of the internet where 5 main sites are accessed? 3:02:55 Was Linus aware of Halo's mouse aim assist? Is this good for FPS' future? 3:03:28 Do you think Thunderbolt 5 is the push Intel GPUs needed? 3:04:23 Was Linus's purchase of the TCL TV the only time he got buyer's remorse? 3:05:50 Have you enjoyed tech for what it is instead of how to script a video around it? 3:06:51 Wishes you had for your loved ones? Long term goals? How do you stay organized? 3:10:32 One non-tech skill you're proud of having or wished you had? 3:17:04 Does Luke think there's a benefit in ITIL certification? 3:18:25 Who gave the best tech advice you weren't expecting? 3:20:58 Outro
nesse episódio a gente comenta o absurdo erro da wacom, empresa de mesas digitalizadoras usadas por ilustradores, que preferiu ilustrar sua última campanha com imagens geradas por inteligência artificial. falamos também sobre as melancias serem usadas como símbolo de resistência pelo povo palestino e sobre o álbum de figurinhas de ônibus de belo horizonte, que se tornou viral no twitter. thread sobre wacom e ia: https://x.com/meganroseruiz/status/1743759220217192829 melancia como símbolo da palestina https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/27/style/watermelon-emoji-palestine.html https://time.com/6326312/watermelon-palestinian-symbol-solidarity/ vídeo da @ __we_love_you_: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzPF6xpvLKm/?igsh=bHMycGt1eDhuM3Az – ouça episódios exclusivos na orelo ou no catarse!
Hasbro-owned Wizards of the Coast has been busted for using AI artwork yet again, this time in a recent MTG marketing campaign. First, they said no AI was used, then they issued yet another statement to "clear up confusion." Not to be outdone, digital art tablet manufacturer Wacom also got busted using AI art for a New Year's sale. Their target audience is almost exclusively made of up artists who are looking at getting displaced. Additional Context: Wizards of the Coast, the publisher of "Magic: The Gathering" (MTG), has recently faced backlash for allegedly using AI-generated artwork in its marketing campaigns. This controversy arose after fans noticed inconsistencies in an image used in a social media advertisement for the newly-announced Tomb Raider Secret Lair. Fans pointed to several oddities in the image, such as the pressure gauge and the connectors on the apparatus behind the cards, as signs of computer-generated artwork. Despite initial denials from Wizards of the Coast, stating that the art was created by humans and not AI, players and artists remained unconvinced. In response to the controversy, Wizards of the Coast has banned the use of generative AI for creating artwork and content for its role-playing games, including MTG. This decision aligns with the growing concerns in the artistic community about the use of AI-generated art, especially in fields where artwork is a crucial element of the product. The use of AI in art creation has been a contentious topic in the wider tabletop world, with other publishers like Pathfinder's Paizo condemning AI art, considering it akin to theft. Similarly, Wacom, a manufacturer of digital art tablets, has also been criticized for using AI-generated art in its New Year's sale campaign. This move has sparked concerns among artists, Wacom's primary customer base, about the potential displacement of human artists due to the increasing reliance on AI for art creation. The use of AI-generated art by companies like Wizards of the Coast and Wacom highlights the ongoing debate about the role of AI in creative fields and the implications for human artists. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. Clownfish TV is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #MTG #WizardsoftheCoast #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech
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Join Raymond Bonilla in this captivating chat with digital modeler, sculptor, and educator, Glen Southern. Glen runs SouthernGFX, a small Cheshire-based studio specialising in character and creature design, which creates assets for TV and film. Clients include SKY, Wacom and Oculus Medium and the studio has an impressive project list that features 3D models for Game of Thrones' house sigils. He's been using and training ZBrush for over 15 years and is a Wacom Ambassador for the UK and Ireland. Subscribe to our channel to get updates on our latest episodes of Studio Bridge and more!
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/498 Ever wondered how creativity and technology collide? Keith Atherton, a senior developer with a background in physics, unveils his unique journey into the tech world in this episode. We explore his unconventional path into technology, stemming from his love for art and illustration that led him to illustrate a business book. Keith shares intriguing stories about his interaction with Wacom and Surfaces tablets and how these tools have contributed to his creative journey in tech. As we delve deeper, Keith sheds light on his experience as an instructor with LinkedIn Learning, revealing the intricate process of creating, producing, and monetizing courses. He provides valuable insights on the potential income from self-publishing courses and the significance of good reviews. Additionally, we take a deep dive into the world of the Power Platform; discussing from code-first development to the intricacies of PowerApps formula coding studio and the potential of PowerFX as a coding language. Whether you're contemplating a career in tech or considering becoming an instructor, this is an episode you don't want to miss. OTHER RESOURCES: Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP 90-Day Mentoring Challenge - https://ako.nz365guy.com/ GitHub - https://github.com/KeithAthertonAgileXRM AgileXRm - The integrated BPM for Microsoft Power Platform Register your interest for the 2024 90-Day Mentoring Challenge. ako.nz365guy.comSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening
Episode 415 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Nanlite's new FC-500B and FC300B, and PavoTube deals! - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at BenroUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: If you're going to be a pro, you should do this. (#) Canon finally ditches EOS M. (#) Wacom expands the line. (#) Elinchrom's THREE is just right. (#) Fotodiox has a versatile new modifier. (#) SanDisk's new 1.5TB card. (#) Nomatic and Peter McKinnon have 3 new bags. (#) Giggster makes another acquisition. (#) Leica's two new lenses. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).
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At SIGGRAPH 2023, Kyle Runciman unveils new Wacom products in conversation with True North Country Comics Podcast The post Kyle Runciman on new Wacom products appeared first on True North Country Comics.
Peggy is an internationally published artist, best-selling author, and award-winning educator. Over the past 7 years, she's had the honor of teaching over 500k students to blossom in their creativity. As a self-taught artist born into creativity through a struggle with mental health, Peggy promotes embracing imperfections, living out loud, and believes that anyone with a passion should feel empowered to create. Peggy lives in Portland, Oregon and travels the world for speaking engagements and hands-on workshops. She is proud to be an LGBTQ+ and woman-owned small business that gives back every month by donating proceeds to nonprofits working to protect wildlife and animal welfare. Her portfolio of clients include: Google, Vogue, Wacom, Allbirds, Disney, Crocs, Dyson, American Greetings, The Happy Planner, Skillshare to name a few companies! Peggy's Links: Website: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/thepigeonletters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepigeonletters/ Classes: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/pages/learn Free Guide – Develop Your Signature Style: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/pages/signature-style-for-artists New Book: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/products/travel-adventure-line-drawing Blogpost to how sable is harvested: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/blogs/1/cruelty-free-art-supplies Pigeon Letter Brushes: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/collections/brushes Tania's Links: Website: https://taniaahmedcreative.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniaahmed/ Newsletter Sign Up: http://bit.ly/TaniaMail
Luciannys Camacho is a Dominican filmmaker, illustrator and sequential artist based in the NYC with a passion for comics, storytelling, and all things colorful. She is continuing her journey through comics and is currently pitching her first graphic novel based on her short film “Check Yes!” called Heroes Circle. She has done work for clients like IDW, Hasbro, Tapas Media, and Wacom. She currently holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 3D Animation and Visual Effects. Connect with her on instagram @opal_lines
It's all about virtual production in this episode with one of the industry experts, President of Roninfilms Virtual Production Joan Webb.Roninfilm Virtual Production pioneered in Unreal Engine as early adopters with 2 Epic Games/Unreal Engine MegaGrants, becoming evangelists, leading speaking engagements at NAB, AFM, CineGear, VES, Wacom, ASUS, Poppy Jasper Film Festival, and over 35 articles world-wide in American Cinematographer, Variety, Sci-Fi, NAB Show Daily, and other trades written on our accomplishments, discoveries and endeavors as the preeminent leaders in Virtual Production.As experts, in a field of limited experienced contenders/participants, our unmatched, deep experience, discoveries and knowledge in this new frontier provided Roninfilm Virtual Production the ability to recognize and identify the requirements necessary to create standards and offered guidance to Rapid Industry Solutions (RIS), SMPTE's new Virtual Production Standards advisory & working group focusing on On Set Virtual Production, by interjecting the necessity/inclusion of ASC for an accurate integration and representation for Virtual Production to create standards for this new workflow.Roninfilm Virtual Production's talent fulfilled Director, Writer, Creative Director, Virtual Production Supervisor, Virtual Production Producer, CG Supervisor, and Unreal Asset Creation for the first Super Bowl spots to air using this new workflow, as well our team has completed: Feature, Commercials, Shorts, Corp, Experimental in Virtual Production and 7 BTS how-to mini docs on Virtual Production.
Bryan and Jeff talk about Jeff's experience setting up his new M2 Pro MacBook Pro. They look at what went smoothly, where he had problems, and the untimely demise of his Wacom graphics tablet. They also use friend of the show John Kheit's hunt for a new color laser printer as an excuse to talk […] The post Jeff's New Mac Adventures and Printer Advice appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.
Draws in Spanish | Conversations with Latinx Visual Artists and Designers
In this episode, I chat with Colombian Creative Director and Illustrator Daniela Jordan-Villaveces. Daniela is a US and Colombian Dual Citizen who was raised in Colombia up until high school before moving to Naples, FL. Her work injects joy and happiness through her use of punchy bold colors and vivid patterns. Keep on listening to hear us chat about Daniela's international upbringing, why she majored in Printmaking at OCAD, and how she became a Creative Director.EPISODE LINKS- Watch this Episode on Youtube (Premiering at 5pm ET)- Support [Draws in Spanish] on Patreon- Host: Follow Fabiola on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok- Guest: Follow Daniela on Instagram and view her websiteTOPICS COVERED:Dealing with Perfectionism and Social MediaHer experience being born and raised in Bogota, ColombiaHow she identifies as Colombian despite being a dual citizenIdentifying more with her Colombian identityWhat it means to be from BogotaHow many differences there are in cultures across Latin AmericaWhy she chose to move to Naples, Florida in High SchoolAttending Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD) for Art School in Toronto, CanadaMoving to New York City with only $1,100 after graduatingHow she viewed the US as the entertainment capital of the world as a childHow isolated the US is from foreign culturesPursuing a BFA in printmaking despite wanting to pursue illustrationHow she became the Creative Director of Ban.doHer journey from apparel design to product design management and ultimately to Creative DirectorHow she worked with clients like HBO, Target, ban.do, Allbirds, Chobani, Samsung, Chunks, Vox, Google, EaterWorking with All BirdsWorking with Target for their Más Que A Month Collaboration for Latinx Heritage MonthThe intricacies of Spanglish within the Latinx communityWhy it's uncool when brands co-op spanglish for Latinx Heritage MonthWhy the question “What does being Latina mean to you?” drives us crazyWhy it's important to play to your creative strengths with your clientsThe technical tools she uses to create patternsWorking with a Wacom and iPad for her digital workHer Advice for those interested in getting into surface pattern designHer Favorite Colombian term, food, and cultural significance
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about the shiny new objects that has totally distracted them from actual art business work. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com Artist Spotlight Jessica Swift - Instagram: JessicaSwift - Julie has been a follower of Jessica for 10 years! Key Talking Points Rachel's new shiny object is Rosemary Brushes! We all love their watercolor brushes and oil painting brushes. Stephanie's new shiny object is a Wacom because Julie gave a Lunch and Learn to the Positive Painters and because of watching Julie, Stephanie went out and bought one. Stephanie and Julie got the same mouse to alleviate the wrist and shoulder pain Logitech Lift. Do these shiny objects distract us or enhance what we are doing? Yes and no. Software is another shiny object that we are easily distracted by. We chat about SurferSEO similar to RankIQ Quiz for the software that you use - https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artists-soar-software We'd love to hear what got you completely distracted, email us at hello@artistssoar.com Rise with us! On Artists Soar! For More Information and Fabulous Resources: For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist Instagram handles: @jessicaswift @rosemarybrushes @logitech @Wacom SurferSEO https://surferseo.com/ RankIQ https://rankiq.com Our Websites and Shops Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/ Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/ Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter Got a Listener Question? Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
This week's podcast guest is truly inspirational. By the age of 20, Zhang Jingna had won bronze for air rifle shooting at the Commonwealth Games and broken records in the sport. After moving into photography, she immediately picked up clients including Mercedes Benz, Canon, and Wacom, and produced fashion editorials for magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle. In this podcast, Zhang talks about her passion for Manga and how it influences her photographic style, as well as the techniques she uses to create her distinctive aesthetic. She also discusses respect in the industry, revealing how models can have a tough time, as well as how she's learned to deal with criticism, and her feelings about having her work copied by other artists and emerging AI algorithms.
This episode is sponsored by The Perfect Match.Take 30 minutes to create a quick mood board as a design exercise. You'll get a $50 USD gift card for your submission, and if your mood board communicates clearly, you might be a contestant on the live game show and play to win $1,000 USD and a Wacom* tablet! Don't freak out: submissions are not spec work and are only used as entries for game play.This month's mood board challenge is open to creatives residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands. Government employees are NOT eligible to participate. Entrants that meet the requirements receive a $50 USD gift card and a $25 will be donated to the National Partnership for Women & Families on behalf of your entry.To learn more and play head to https://www.theperfectmatch.co/play*Game show contestants are eligible to win prizes sponsored by Wacom in September 2022.
This episode is sponsored by The Perfect Match.Take 30 minutes to create a quick mood board as a design exercise. You'll get a $50 USD gift card for your submission, and if your mood board communicates clearly, you might be a contestant on the live game show and play to win $1,000 USD and a Wacom* tablet! Don't freak out: submissions are not spec work and are only used as entries for game play.This month's mood board challenge is open to creatives residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands. Government employees are NOT eligible to participate. Entrants that meet the requirements receive a $50 USD gift card and a $25 will be donated to the National Partnership for Women & Families on behalf of your entry.To learn more and play head to https://www.theperfectmatch.co/play*Game show contestants are eligible to win prizes sponsored by Wacom in September 2022.
This episode is sponsored by The Perfect Match.Take 30 minutes to create a quick mood board as a design exercise. You'll get a $50 USD gift card for your submission, and if your mood board communicates clearly, you might be a contestant on the live game show and play to win $1,000 USD and a Wacom* tablet! Don't freak out: submissions are not spec work and are only used as entries for game play.This month's mood board challenge is open to creatives residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands. Government employees are NOT eligible to participate. Entrants that meet the requirements receive a $50 USD gift card and a $25 will be donated to the National Partnership for Women & Families on behalf of your entry.To learn more and play head to https://www.theperfectmatch.co/play*Game show contestants are eligible to win prizes sponsored by Wacom in August and September.
Jozelle Tech is the founder of The Rolling Media, an agency based in the Philippines who focus on Personal Branding, specifically for coaches and creators.Jozelle doesn't let anything get in her way. Despite negative comments about her work growing up she carried on anyway, progressing with a career in design, which eventually lead to her building a team and founding her own agency. And despite having a disability, being a wheelchair user, she lives life on her own terms and doesn't it take over her life. She entrances who she is, breaking away from any limitations.In this interview we'll uncover her inspiring story, discover how she exchanged services for ongoing mentorship with an expert brand strategist, and dive into her approach for personal branding.----This episode is sponsored by The Perfect Match.Take 30 minutes to create a quick mood board as a design exercise. You'll get a $50 USD gift card for your submission, and if your mood board communicates clearly, you might be a contestant on the live game show and play to win $1,000 USD and a Wacom* tablet! Don't freak out: submissions are not spec work and are only used as entries for game play.This month's mood board challenge is open to creatives residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands. Government employees are NOT eligible to participate. Entrants that meet the requirements receive a $50 USD gift card and a $25 will be donated to the National Partnership for Women & Families on behalf of your entry.To learn more and play head to https://www.theperfectmatch.co/play*Game show contestants are eligible to win prizes sponsored by Wacom in August and September.
This episode is sponsored by The Perfect Match.Take 30 minutes to create a quick mood board as a design exercise. You'll get a $50 USD gift card for your submission, and if your mood board communicates clearly, you might be a contestant on the live game show and play to win $1,000 USD and a Wacom* tablet! Don't freak out: submissions are not spec work and are only used as entries for game play.This month's mood board challenge is open to creatives residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands. Government employees are NOT eligible to participate. Entrants that meet the requirements receive a $50 USD gift card and a $25 will be donated to the National Partnership for Women & Families on behalf of your entry.To learn more and play head to https://www.theperfectmatch.co/play*Game show contestants are eligible to win prizes sponsored by Wacom in August and September.
This episode is sponsored by The Perfect Match.Take 30 minutes to create a quick mood board as a design exercise. You'll get a $50 USD gift card for your submission, and if your mood board communicates clearly, you might be a contestant on the live game show and play to win $1,000 USD and a Wacom* tablet! Don't freak out: submissions are not spec work and are only used as entries for game play.This month's mood board challenge is open to creatives residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands. Government employees are NOT eligible to participate. Entrants that meet the requirements receive a $50 USD gift card and a $25 will be donated to the National Partnership for Women & Families on behalf of your entry.To learn more and play head to https://www.theperfectmatch.co/play*Game show contestants are eligible to win prizes sponsored by Wacom in August and September.
Ant Pruitt checks out a Wacom Cintiq competitor, the Veikk VK2200 Pro. How does it stack up against the powerhouse Wacom product line? Host: Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/
Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss mistakes that comic creators are making on Patron that are costing them money. Today's show is brought to you by Wacom, the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One! Questions asked and topics covered...Stop saying "Support me on Patreon!"People want things for their money — stop talking about what's in it for YOU, and start talking about what's in it for the BACKERS.Get rid of your $1 tierThe $2 level is a Support tier. Don't give away rewards at this levelToo many tiersToo much CHATTER in your tiersDon't offer Physical rewardsSocial media messaging — frequent, consistent and significantInconsistent delivery — Want a monthly pledge? Then you need to offer a monthly reward.Successful Patreon strategies that workHow to UNpublish a Patreon tierEncouraging a young cartoonistPro Tips: 15 Things to Post of Patreon When You Don't Know What to Post on Patreon: Great ideas for exclusive rewardsToday is a great time to bump up your ComicLab membership to the $10 tier! Patreon backers at that level will get exclusive access to livestream recording sessions — as well as an archive of previous livestreams!You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.$10 — Gain access to the ComicLab livestreamed recording sessions (including an archive of past livestreams), plus $5-tier rewardsBrad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.Listen to ComicLab on...Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyPandoraStitcher