Punch May 20, 2016 Share May 20, 2016 Hey, Amazon prime is great. 20% off new release games, free 2-day shipping, a passable Spotify alternative, and all the shitty, old, (or shitty AND old) movies you can stand to watch. I want to be ignored Don't want a speaking part I don't want any one to notice The blood spilling out of my exploding heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sock May 21, 2016 Share May 21, 2016 So I'm trying to pick up drawing. I've always been pretty bad, but there are two or three from-sight-copy things I've done that I'm super proud of, so I figure actually learning how to make my own stuff would be alright. What's the worst that could happen? My brother owns a Wacom tablet, and I've been using that to doodle a little bit, but that disconnect I get from not being able to see what my hand is doing is rough. Anybody have a recommended brand of pencils for art? I've got some writing stuff around, but that's about it. If you wish to learn to draw, any pencil you can get your hands on can work. Personally, I just use mechanical pencils I grabbed from the Staples or a Supermarket and some printer paper when I wish to practice. If you're really at that low a level, I'd suggest working more on your skill and technique than finding the best tools, because you really don't need them. Sock Cottonwell's Sketchbook, Journal, and Ask thread. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest May 21, 2016 Share May 21, 2016 Well, I wasn't sure until he'd recommended them, but decent mechanical pencils are actually ideal. I'm actually out of the house a lot, whether at work, or just out doing stuff with people, and I'd rather not carry a sharpener around. Also, again, money is zero issue, so whatever's gonna last is best anyway. I think they've been delivered, actually. I'm just too lazy to get out of bed to check on them, rip Don't have paper, though. That's an issue. Will probably grab a sketchbook today or tomorrow. Fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sock May 21, 2016 Share May 21, 2016 Well, I wasn't sure until he'd recommended them, but decent mechanical pencils are actually ideal. I'm actually out of the house a lot, whether at work, or just out doing stuff with people, and I'd rather not carry a sharpener around. Also, again, money is zero issue, so whatever's gonna last is best anyway. I think they've been delivered, actually. I'm just too lazy to get out of bed to check on them, rip Don't have paper, though. That's an issue. Will probably grab a sketchbook today or tomorrow. Fun. If you want something mobile, a small sketchbook will work wonders. I bought one for myself and it ended up being my favorite journal. It's extremely convenient. Sock Cottonwell's Sketchbook, Journal, and Ask thread. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vos May 22, 2016 Share May 22, 2016 Nice avatar, Enny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffin May 22, 2016 Share May 22, 2016 Am I like, the only person who has trouble posting anything? I want to contribute and share my thoughts, but I just can't write out any words, or if I can, I can't click 'Post Reply' as if I have some fear that what I'm saying is going to be stupid or whatever. I dunno. I need to try to post more. Maybe I can start with this. And since we're on the topic of it, I can confirm that small sketchbooks are great for carrying around. Better than a folder at least. I used to draw a lot on printer paper and stored everything in a red folder. It didn't keep the papers in a good condition, and the red of the folder ended up coming off onto the paper, so now all those drawings have a big red spot on them. Later I actually found a blank sketchbook in my stuff, so I decided to use that. It worked out much better than the folder. Not that they were good drawings, though. I'm not too good with drawing stuff, even now, and I'm not confident enough to post them online. I think I just need more practice. Though, really, anyone could use some more practice. That's how we get better, right? Tulpas: Melody - Creation Date: October 21st, 2014 Pumpkin - Creation Date: January 2015 my mastodon - my other mastodon We're gonna try to post more often, but you know, no promises or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest May 22, 2016 Share May 22, 2016 Nice avatar, Enny. Thanks You're actually the third or fourth person to compliment it, which is weird. I love it, but that's because I'm super familiar with the pony, didn't think other people would that much. And Muffin, post away. I get wanting to contribute and not being able to, although in my case it's because I simply have nothing of value to put forth, but this thread is pretty low-standards by this point, so don't feel intimidated or whatever. Maybe you'll feel comfy enough to post elsewhere as well, after a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest May 23, 2016 Share May 23, 2016 Awww shit sooonnn So I live with musicians right, and one of them just happens to have a fuckton of mics, right? So I asked if he had any he wasn't using, and he's letting me borrow his Rode NT1-A. This thing is great. Of course, I'm not going to be using it for anything but Skype, but still. Sounds really good, and my voice isn't lisping like crazy like it does with low-end mics. Anybody have preferred microphones for general computing activities? As far as it goes, this thing is pretty cheap, at around $230, but still, more than a cut above anything I've owned before, like, ha, the snowball. Would definitely be into buying my own, soon. Unless anyone can recommend some other, quality stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean-luc May 23, 2016 Share May 23, 2016 >pretty cheap, at around $230 TFW you record podcasts with a $50 mic and think it's expensive. Could you give us a sample recording in a lossless format? I don't visit as often as I used to. If you want me to see something, make sure to quote a post of mine or ping me @jean-luc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffin May 23, 2016 Share May 23, 2016 The Blue Yeti is pretty good. It's $124 on Amazon, but if you think that $230 is cheap for a mic, it shouldn't be much of a problem then. Tulpas: Melody - Creation Date: October 21st, 2014 Pumpkin - Creation Date: January 2015 my mastodon - my other mastodon We're gonna try to post more often, but you know, no promises or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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