![]() Let's look at the ways that Valve by and large get around this, though - a good example appearing in the hour that follows Alyx and Gordon's exit from the Citadel (itself a train journey of scripted tension unrivalled by any other shooter on the market). The result is a wonderful five-hour game, but a wonderful five-hour game with a far greater punctuation of peaks and troughs than in previous works. With the two primary environments of this episode already copiously explored the last time around, Valve's new prerogative is to find new and interesting gameplay styles to use within them - a challenge they tackle with furious aplomb, but perhaps not quite enough to avoid the occasional sag into over-familiarity. With Episode One, Valve are fighting the fact that not only was Half-Life 2 released 18 months ago, but also that many of us will have completed it a fair number of times. It's that good.Įpisode One is never less than enjoyable - but even the most ardent of fanboys could not deny that it fluctuates between periods of absolute exhilaration and periods of, "You know? I recognise that this is an expansion, but I do rather feel that I did this to death last time around." It's a feeling that kicks in during a fair amount of the street fighting and survivor-ferrying at the close of the game, too. ![]() Weekend At Bernie's perhaps Or even Body Of Evidence. Anthony Holden said something along the lines that it could well be seen as our chosen medium's Citizen Kane - but on this evidence, even higher plaudits should be attached. Its opening, its 'rollercoaster moment', its train ride from hell: all among the best that the Half-Life universe has ever had to offer. The staging of Episode One is breathtaking. Never played through a scene with more emotion, humour, excitement and genuine warmth than what follows Dog's opening unearthing of Freeman at the foot of the crumbling Citadel - nor will I, in all probability, until the unlock of Episode Two.įrom the warm hug given by Alyx to the clever grounding of Half-Life's science-fiction sensibilities from the use of Dog's metallic form as a television reception booster all the way through to a demonstration of the heart-rending bond between father and daughter. Let's start uncontroversially at the beginning - the construction of which surpasses any game in recent memory. As far as Valve are concerned, you're still playing Half-Life 2, and if Gordon Freeman hasn't been anywhere since his last outing, then why the hell should you? ![]() No, for very much better and (as we'll see later on) a little worse, this is a direct continuation of that game we knew and loved all of 18 months ago. It won't break the habit of a lifetime by explaining its intricate plot in its first scene, nor will it magic up a new setting for the sake of it, or invent all manner of new power-weapons that the Combine must have forgotten about the first time around. It isn't a new game, nor is it an expansion in the traditional sense. Don't expect Episode One to be something it's not.
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Soulcalibur VI added Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher, 2B from Nier: Automata and Haohmaru from Samurai Shodown as guest characters.īelow is a table of all the notable characters and their appearances throughout the series, as either playable characters or bosses. Devil Jin from Tekken was also added to Soulcalibur V as a non-playable character and his moveset can only be accessed by creating a character that uses his style of fighting. Despite rumors of Devil May Cry 's Dante's inclusion in Soulcalibur III, developers confirmed no plans for the inclusion of guest characters for the title, with series producer Hiroaki Yotoriyama stating "It's my policy to never do the same thing twice." However, under new producer Katsutoshi Sasaki the concept was revisited in later titles in the series, with Tales of Symphonia 's Lloyd Irving appearing in Soulcalibur Legends, Star Wars characters The Apprentice, Yoda and Darth Vader appearing in Soulcalibur IV, with the latter two exclusively to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions respectively until later released as downloadable content, God of War 's Kratos for Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny, and Ezio Auditore da Firenze from the Assassin's Creed franchises for Soulcalibur V. Starting with Soulcalibur II, guest characters from other franchises or companies were introduced for different home ports of the game, with The Legend of Zelda 's Link appearing for the GameCube version, comic book character Spawn for the Xbox, and Tekken 's Heihachi Mishima for the PlayStation 2. During the course of the series some characters have been an exception to this process, such as Necrid, a character co-produced with Todd McFarlane that appears in Soulcalibur II. During the phase the designers will work with the story creators, refining the character's role in the plot as necessary. Motion capture is then utilized for character movement and animation, though in select cases the design team will animate the character by hand instead. Afterwards a 3D model team is assigned to work on that character exclusively, with little overlap between the individual teams. Afterwards the character is defined down to their weight, height, age, and gender, and then developed by the concept artists. According to series creator Hirokai Yotoriyama, movement is the first element they focus on, deciding on how the character will attack, and how mobile they are. The character concepts themselves are then built around the chosen weapon, with their movement, animations and personality designed to fit it. When creating characters for the series, they started with the weapon first, aiming to choose one that would feel unique amongst the cast. Soul Calibur, a holy sword and Soul Edge's antithesis, also has a spirit called Elysium. Its spirit is called Inferno, and his avatar/host is called Nightmare. Set in the period of late 16th to early 17th century, the plot of the games revolve around Soul Edge, a cursed sword able to possess its wielder and devour souls. You can find that here: Īnd here are rules for how to tag uploaded custom characters to the above site: įor more advanced usage and details, check the is a weapon-based fighting game franchise developed by Namco Bandai's Project Soul division. The SC6 modding community has created a website for sharing custom characters compatible with the tool. Most image sharing sites should work, though. Some image uploading sites might strip the data too (I know it will happen with imgur). ![]() If you manually edit the PNG files (or simply save them in any image editor) the stored CAS data will be lost. The game might lock your savegame if it has references to DLC items you don't own. If you share CAS creations requiring DLC items (like 2B or the upcoming CAS item pack), then please mention what DLC it uses (or simply say it needs the season pass). You can delete PNG files from the directory to have better control over which ones are imported. The tool will try to import EVERY character in the "Import" directory whenever you run sc6save-import-CAS.bat. Take care not to replace CAS creations you want to keep. Just run create-backup-of-save.bat to make a backup (if you want to manually copy or replace the savegame, you can find it at this location: %LocalAppData%\SoulcaliburVI\Saved\SaveGames\ ). ![]() ![]() Keep a savegame backup, just in case somethng goes wrong (ie, you accidentally overwrite a custom character you want to keep). ![]() The Rasmussen brothers, Gordon and Ma joined Google at that time. where it transformed into the web application Google Maps. In October 2004, the company was acquired by Google Inc. ![]() ![]() The program was initially designed to be separately downloaded by users, but the company later pitched the idea for a purely Web-based product to Google management, changing the method of distribution. Google Maps first started as a C++ program designed by two Danish brothers, Lars and Jens Eilstrup Rasmussen, and Noel Gordon and Stephen Ma, at the Sydney-based company Where 2 Technologies, which was founded in early 2003. In 2017, the app was reported to have two billion users on Android, along with several other Google services including YouTube, Chrome, Gmail, Search, and Google Play. By 2013, it was found to be the world's most popular smartphone app, with over 54% of global smartphone owners using it. Google Maps for mobile devices were first released in 2006 the latest versions feature GPS turn-by-turn navigation along with dedicated parking assistance features. It is still possible to switch back to the 2D map in the settings. In August 2018, the desktop version of Google Maps was updated to show a 3D globe. Google Maps previously used a variant of the Mercator projection, and therefore could not accurately show areas around the poles. Much of the available satellite imagery is no more than three years old and is updated on a regular basis, according to a 2011 report. Google Maps' satellite view is a "top-down" or bird's-eye view most of the high-resolution imagery of cities is aerial photography taken from aircraft flying at 800 to 1,500 feet (240 to 460 m), while most other imagery is from satellites. However, crowdsourced contributions to Google Maps were not discontinued as the company announced those features would be transferred to the Google Local Guides program. Google Map Maker allowed users to collaboratively expand and update the service's mapping worldwide but was discontinued from March 2017. Google Maps offers an API that allows maps to be embedded on third-party websites, and offers a locator for businesses and other organizations in numerous countries around the world. The service's front end utilizes JavaScript, XML, and Ajax. After additional acquisitions of a geospatial data visualization company and a real-time traffic analyzer, Google Maps was launched in February 2005. In October 2004, the company was acquired by Google, which converted it into a web application. Google Maps began as a C++ desktop program developed by brothers Lars and Jens Rasmussen at Where 2 Technologies. As of 2020, Google Maps was being used by over one billion people every month around the world. It offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets ( Street View), real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bike, air (in beta) and public transportation. Google Maps is a web mapping platform and consumer application offered by Google. 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Their shorter lifespan which means they need to be replaced more often. OUTPUT: 35W or 55W: Up to 3400 Lumens (35W) with a 4500K bulb. Easier to replace because they can be found almost everywhere. General BMW and Automotive Discussion sponsored by Intercity Lines 55W Ballast System Color: The 50W kits will produce about 1000k less color Choose accordingly.Quick Navigation 1988 - 1996 (E34) Go Top But anyway, like Jedi said, the big issue isn't the actual heat output, it's when the bulbs touch the inside of the housing on small fogs, and is unlikely on our style of fog lights. It's almost funny to see a cone of light pointing up and away from a car driving at night. You wouldn't believe how many people around me drive with their brights on because their lowbeams are aimed for crap, and often their highs aren't much better. You can have all the light you want, but if it's not pointed where it needs to be it does you no good. 'Dibanding Halogen dan HID, LED wattnya lebih kecil tapi hasil jangkauan sinarnya paling baik. Karena itu LED adalah langkah besar di dunia otomotif,' ungkap Arief. LED umurnya juga lebih panjang bisa 50 ribu jam, HID cuma 3 ribu jam. I also keep my lights aimed properly, which is a big deal. 'LED lebih terang daripada HID atau Halogen. I don't drive with my fogs on all the time though, I use them more like they're meant for - only when I need more light, like in bad weather, or on dark roads when I can't use my brights. and as for my fogs, I'm planning on getting the DDM 55w hid's in 4500k flavor. There are other 'definitions' for a watt, but in this application it's fine to think of the watts as heat. ![]() P is power, often expressed in watts with electronics, E is voltage and I is current. Using high quality halide salts from German-supplier Messer the Morimoto XB HID bulbs. Luminosity: At the heart of the XB H1 bulbs is their perfectly aligned 100 Philips quartz glass that houses a capsule from APL-USA. Xenon lights first appeared in the 1990s on BMWs and are often found on luxury vehicles today. Compatible with 35W and 55W: The XB’s will produce more lumens, last longer, project farther, and look better doing it. Often referred to as xenon headlights, HIDs are brighter, whither, and more efficient than halogens. but i do know its a measure of power deal with a bit in my thermo class at the momentĪll i've really known close that is the most basic V=IR but good to know that new one nowWell, technically its P=E*I. HID, or high-intensity discharge, headlights work a lot like the fluorescent bulbs you’d find in an office. So what are you deciding for your fogs then?Īnd i've never heard watts=voltage*current. Even without that extra hook, it’s an under-appreciated film that will especially appeal to dancers and underdogs. While the story is fairly formulaic, the 1880s setting in Paris, and shots of familiar icons in progress (the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower) give offer some extra flavor, and could even create a leaping (pun intended) off point for distance-learning conversations about geography or history. After the two of them escape the orphanage that tries to crush their spirits, Félicie (Elle Fanning) bluffs her way into becoming a ballerina in training Victor (Dane DeHaan) pursues his passion for inventing by getting an apprenticeship. This ballet-focused film features two orphans determined to make a better life for themselves in Paris. With a focus on staying friends even when you’re separated, this one might inspire your kids to reach out virtually to their own besties. Ralph doesn’t want to lose his best friend and he makes the bad choices that mean he ultimately has to face his own giant insecurities, and overcome them to be a better friend. But the internet is an exciting place, and Vannelope’s eyes are opened to just how much bigger her world could be. Reilly) and his “little sister” go into the internet to try to find a new piece that will save her game. When the arcade game housing Vannelope (Sarah Silverman) breaks, Ralph (John C. Your favorite virtual friends are back in the arcade-and getting online-in this sequel to Wreck-It Ralph. Other voice actors to listen for within the cast include Mako, Kevin Smith, Laurence Fishburne, Patrick Stewart, and Ziyi Zhang. Meanwhile a rich immortal tycoon tries to resurrect other immortals for his own mysterious purposes. When he tries to step back into his leadership role, Raph rebels, leading to a division in the team. The plot is about what you’d expect of a Turtles film: after going away to train, Leonardo (James Arnold Taylor) returns, only to find that his brothers, especially Raphael (Nolan North), have moved on without him. After meeting homo sapien Guy (Ryan Reynolds), Eep feels even more strongly about her new ideas, and when a disaster destroys the family cave, Eep is determined to lead her family into the light. Eep (Emma Stone ) isn’t willing to accept her father’s decision that living in a cave keeps her family safe. progress featured in a setting with Neanderthals makes for a solid evening’s entertainment. Though this father-daughter conflict film never reached the popularity of DreamWorks titles like the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, the familiar themes of tradition vs. Those family moments make this a perfect film to watch as a family facing the challenges of the world’s craziness. Bob admitting that he forgot the batteries he went to the store for? The struggle is real. My favorite moment in this film has nothing to do with powers and everything to do with parenting. Meanwhile Helen unravels the mystery behind the new villain in town. But if you have fast broadband, this shouldn’t be a problem.The Road to The Incredibles 2 By Don Kayeīoth jealous of his wife and struggling with his role as a stay-at-home parent, Bob has to learn how to be a team player to make the family work. The caveat, of course, is that this option chews data like nobody’s business. Known as ultra-high-definition, this option requires you to have a 4k-capable TV in your home. ![]() ![]() The top tier, Premium, delivers 4K streaming to up to four devices at the same time for $17.99 per month. The next pricing tier, Standard, which comes in at $13.99 per month gives subscribers access to high-definition streaming across two screens - which means there’s less fighting over the account! You can download onto two offline devices. For $9.99 per month, this option allows the user to stream content in standard definition to one screen at a time. First up, the Basic monthly subscription. Netflix Australia offers a range of subscription options to suit a wide swath of users, with each plan offered on a monthly basis. ![]() Granted, these are all anecdotal observations. This time, they are back inside and I have finally realized that Chuckie very obviously prefers their company to that of the three females that I have. What’s different? Last visit, my male greys were living outdoors in the aviary. He’s back now for another visit and this time is his typical funny, relaxed, social self. He obviously wasn’t ill, but seemed a tiny bit “off.” He seemed happy enough, but was a bit less vocal and exuberant than during previous visits. The last time he was here, his behavior was different. He settles right in as soon as he gets here and renews his acquaintances with my guys, often flying over to perch with them. I sometimes board for periods of time a male grey named Chuckie. Over the years of living with greys, I have regularly seen two males pair up, preferring to hang out with each other rather than with any of the females. This can take the form of a pair bond, complete with the display of mating rituals. They lived in the great room in the middle of family activity. When I was breeding greys, I removed the babies from their parents after two to three weeks and brought them into the house. This news should not come as any surprise, given how they This would not be true if I were speaking about cockatoo or Amazon species which, in my experience, form much stronger pair bonds that often lead to aggression toward others.Ĭongo Greys in captivity seem to have an affinity for I have always lived with multiple greys with little trouble among them. Avoiding conflict may need to be the primary goal. This doesn’t mean of course that you can’t have both greys and New World parrots who cohabit peacefully in a home, but don’t expect them to be friends and be careful with introductions. New World parrots physically in my home as the individuals have gotten older. My grey Marko is absolutely intolerant of my two AmazonsĪnd once attacked my Blue and Gold macaw. This doesn’t mean that such mixing of these species will always be successful, but I have seen routinely that my greys get along much better with my cockatoos and the occasional visiting Eclectus than with my New World parrots. Because they have the ability to read our involuntary tics and scents, we’re transparent to them and thus exposed – we’re finally ourselves.” That describes perfectly the Red-tailed Grey. Gretel Ehrlich once wrote the following: “What is obvious to an animal is not the embellishment that fattens our emotional resumes but what’s bedrock and current in us: aggression, fear, insecurity, happiness, or equanimity. Greys watch us intently and get to know us in an intimate way. The greys, however, would most often have their attention on me and my activities. Most of the parrots would be engaged in their own business of foraging, bathing, sunning, playing. I would frequently look up while I went about my daily work and observed a difference in the way that the various species related to me. I had approximately 30 at a time, so had my own “behavior lab” of sorts. Granted, this is anthropomorphism at this best, but this is my experience of them.Ī Sweet Little Meyer’s Parrot with No Feetĭuring the same time period that I was raising baby greys, I was also intentionally engaging in the rehabilitation of surrendered parrots. I also think of them as the chess players of the parrot world, quite capable of manipulation. I would describe Congo greys as discerning, well-attuned to the emotions and body language of other creatures, and having a keen sense of humor. People often assume that a grey who chooses to talk a lot does so because she is happy. ![]() They are too busy moving about from place to place and rely instead upon communicating in the more natural grey language of shrill beeps and whistles. I have often said that “Greys who can’t talk, greys who can fly.” None of my greys who have grown up with other greys and who live a flighted life choose to speak English very often, although they have the ability, which they display at times. ![]() Given their innate need to communicate with their flock and documented talent at mimicry, coupled with their imposed physical isolation, is it any wonder that so many become such good talkers? Greys are often kept as single parrots and most live with clipped wings, which creates an additional level of isolation. I believe that an individual grey’s extreme talent with human language can also be, however, a reflection of isolation as they live out their lives as captives in single-grey homes. ![]() Helpful tip: You could also end any written message with a “love” closing: “Love,” “With love,” “Lots of love,” “Love and prayers,” etc.Īccording to Tracy, it’s stressful for someone in hospice to worry about how loved ones will get along without them. “It hurts to let you go, but I wouldn’t trade one moment of all we’ve shared.“Hoping you’re having a good day and sending you my love…”.Even if it’s not the kind of relationship where you say “love” often, this is one time of life when you’ll feel good that you did. It’s about the warmest thing you can say to a family member or good friend, and it means even more to someone who is dying. ![]() “I love you” is the other key message Marn took care to express often to her parents while they were in hospice. Helpful tip: Embracing a gratitude mindset can help you shift your message focus from the sadness of dying to the meaning in living. “Thanks for being the one and only you and for being a blessing to so many people-especially me.”.“I wish we could have more time together, but I want you to know I cherish the times we have had and the time we still have.”.My life will forever be better because you’ve been part of it.” “I so admire the warm, funny, genuine person you are.“You’ve been such an important part of my life, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.”.“Thinking of the good life you’ve lived, the great times we’ve shared, and feeling so grateful for you.”.There have been more of them than I can count.” “Thank you for all the days you’ve made brighter just by being you.And that’s true for anyone from an immediate family member to a friend to more distant connections. Gratitude for the person’s life, their caring, and their influence really does make for a warm and affirming message. “Thank you” is one key message that writer and editor Marn Jensen tried to express often to her mother and father during their time in hospice. For someone who spends months in hospice, there will be more opportunities to write and visit, so consider reaching out multiple times. Helpful tip: Hospice care tends to last from several days to six months. “I’m praying for you to feel at peace and to know how much you’re loved.”.“I’m sad, of course, but I’m also glad you’re in a place where you don’t have to fight so hard anymore.”.“I don’t like this, but we’re going to do our best with this time.”.Just want you to know I support you and I’m glad you’re making the most of this time with the people you love.” “I know this wasn’t an easy decision to make. ![]() “You can keep praying for a miracle, but the person who’s dying needs you to affirm that it’s okay to stop fighting and to focus on peace and comfort instead.” “They’re tired of pain, tired of suffering, tired of fighting,” says Tracy. Inspired? Create and share by tagging AcceptanceĪccording to hospice nurse Tracy Riley, by the time a person has entered hospice care, they’ve accepted the fact that they’re dying, and it’s helpful for them to know that family and friends have accepted this, too. Whether you’re writing a note, spending time with them, or both, I hope you’ll find ideas for messages that offer comfort, bring a smile and, most of all, let someone know how much their life has meant to you. I’ve organized these writing tips and approaches by theme, but you certainly don’t have to stick to just one theme in what you write or say to someone who is dying. Marn also continues to stay connected to hospice through participants in her 2018 Wishes for the World project. The second is Marn Jensen, a retired Hallmark writer and editor who has seen both of her parents through hospice care in recent years. If that sounds like two careers, well, it is-but Tracy is passionate about both Hallmark’s mission of helping people connect emotionally and hospice’s call to care for individuals and families facing the end of life. The first is Tracy Riley, who is both a Hallmark administrative pro and an experienced hospice nurse. ![]() Luckily, I work with thoughtful people who have direct experience as caregivers and family members of someone in hospice, and they were gracious enough to share what they’ve learned. Most of us feel stifled and awkward when we think about what to say to someone in hospice care who has days or months to live.Ĭonfession time: I’m a longtime Hallmark writer, and I still felt stumped when asked about writing this kind of message. Unfortunately, our culture isn’t particularly comfortable with death and dying. The end of a person’s life is an important time for friends and family members to reach out with words of caring, support, and gratitude. ![]() ![]() Until they produce a plan, we’re left to rely on a wide array of Republican budgets, statements, and proposals-past and present-which provide clear and consistent evidence that many critical programs the American people count on will be on the chopping block. As the President has made clear, they owe the American people a detailed accounting of exactly what they plan to cut in order to cover the costs of their proposals, while also achieving the kinds of fiscal targets that they claim to support. While they have consistently said that reducing the deficit is a top priority, Congressional Republicans have already proposed policies that would add an additional $3 trillion to the debt over the next decade-all while raising costs for working families and handing out tax giveaways to the wealthy and big corporations. No one earning less than $400,000 per year will pay a penny in new taxes.Ĭongressional Republicans have taken a very different approach. The President’s Budget details a blueprint to build on this progress, deliver on the agenda he laid out in his State of the Union, and finish the job: continuing to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out by investing in America, lowering costs for families, protecting and strengthening Medicare and Social Security, and reducing the deficit by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade by making the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share and cutting wasteful spending on Big Pharma, Big Oil, and other special interests. And the reforms he signed into law to take on Big Pharma, lower prescription drug costs, and make the wealthy and large corporations pay their fair share will reduce the deficit by hundreds of billions of dollars more over the coming decade. ![]() While the previous Administration passed a nearly $2 trillion unpaid-for tax cut with benefits skewed to the wealthy and big corporations while dramatically increasing the deficit, President Biden cut the deficit by more than $1.7 trillion during his first two years in office-the largest decline in American history. The President has done all of this while delivering on his commitment to fiscal responsibility. And the President’s plan is rebuilding America’s infrastructure, making the economy more competitive, investing in American innovation and industries that will define the future, and fueling a manufacturing boom that is strengthening parts of the country that have long been left behind while creating good jobs for workers, including those without college degrees. The President has taken action to lower costs and give families more breathing room, including cutting prescription drug costs, health insurance premiums, and energy bills, while driving the uninsured rate to historic lows. The past two years were the best two years for new small business applications on record. The Black and Hispanic unemployment rates are near record lows. ![]() The unemployment rate has fallen to 3.4 percent, the lowest in 54 years. Under the President’s leadership, the economy has added more than 12 million jobs-more jobs in two years than any president has created in a four-year term-including 800,000 manufacturing jobs. Over the past two years, in the face of significant challenges, that economic strategy has produced historic progress for the American people. President Biden has long believed that we need to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out, not the top down. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””īudget Details Plan to Invest in America, Lower Costs and Cut Taxes for Working Families, and Protect and Strengthen Medicare and Social Security.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””. Why start a ketogenic diet meal plan? Some researchers swear that it is the best diet for most people to be on, while others think it is just another fad diet. While this is a basic explanation of how keto works, if you want more information please read through our in-depth guide to ketosis > Instead of using glucose for energy, you now use fat. This allows your body to use the fat you’re eating along with your body fat to create energy called ketones. Since the glucose is being used as a primary energy, your fats are not needed and are therefore stored.īy lowering the intake of carbs, the body is induced into a state known as ketosis. Insulin is produced to process the glucose in your bloodstream, by taking it around the body. Glucose is the easiest molecule for your body to convert and use as energy so that it will be chosen over any other energy source. When you eat something high in carbs, your body will produce glucose and insulin. Though some of these other “names” have different nutritional standards, we’ll stick with the rules of keto. It’s referred to by many different names – ketogenic diet, low carb diet, low carb high fat (LCHF), and so on. If you want to skip ahead, feel free to use the links below:Ī keto diet is well-known for being a low carb diet, in which the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy. In this article, we’ll go over the basics of keto, from what it is, what to eat, to a full 14-day plan you can follow yourself to see what it’s all about. ![]() Perfect for starting out and seeing a bit of variety in a standard ketogenic diet. You’ll find over 15 delicious recipes in the meal plan – breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day (except when fasting) along with dessert. From make-ahead meals, using leftovers, cooking low-carb treats, to incorporating intermittent fasting – this meal plan will show you the different aspects of keto from all angles. The downloadable and printable keto diet meal plan features tried and true recipes that you’ll be sure to enjoy. If you’ve been looking for a way to kick off a change in your eating habits, this meal plan will lay out a foundation that you can follow along with. ![]() ![]() In the past few years, the ketogenic diet has become one of the most popular lifestyles of weight loss and improved health worldwide. We can still see the detail in the whites in the circled area in Figure 10 (below). Fortunately, there is no detail on the whiteboard, so we don't have to worry about that. Typically you never want to exceed 100 IRE because that crushes the detail in that region, causing a loss of detail. We can see in Figure 9 (above) that this adjustment has made the face too dark and darkened the whites, which I'll fix by dragging the Highlights button up until the whiteboard pixels are at or close to 100 IRE. I'll keep adjusting the control until the black regions are close to zero IRE. Immediately, the contrast improves because there's a greater range between the whites and the blacks in the scene ( Figure 9, below). I can adjust these regions by selecting the Shadows control and dragging that down. Here, we know the darkest regions in the image should be right around 0 IRE. When you move the Shadows, Midtones, or Highlights buttons, the adjustments are focused within that range of pixels, though, as you can see in the tutorial, the pixels in other ranges are also impacted to a lesser degree. The three remaining color-coded buttons provide control over the Shadows (or blacks), the Highlights (or whites), and the Midtones, which are areas between the darkest and the brightest pixels. The Global control, the largest button on the extreme left, adjusts brightness throughout the entire image. ![]() Final Cut Pro X's Color Board controls all provide either 3 or 4 adjustments. We'll work on the video using the Exposure controls ( Figure 8, below). Next is Saturation, which again, we don't need to adjust, while the third is Exposure. This image is fine color-wise, so we're not going to touch that. There are three tab-like regions in the Color Board ( Figure 7, below). To begin, I'll disable auto Balance by clicking the blue box, and then click the right-facing arrow to the right of Correction 1 (see Figure 6, above) to enter the Color Board. ![]() ![]() In this case, the waveform shows that this adjustment pushed the black pixels down to 15-20, which is an improvement, but the whites still aren't close to 100 IRE, and the brightness of the face was pushed down along with the blacks. Click the blue box to the left of Balance under the Color controls. The first option to try is Balance, triggering an auto-adjustment that lets Final Cut Pro do the work. To turn the Inspector on or off, click the clip in the timeline, click the Inspector (i) icon at the top-right of the timeline, and the controls appear. Figure 6 (below) shows the color controls. Let's look at the toolset Final Cut Pro X provides to accomplish that. |
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