Epic Games Store Still Makes No Money
https://80.lv/articles/epic-games-store-still-makes-no-money/
Recently, Epic Games has encountered financial challenges, leading to significant steps. Towards the end of September, the company laid off around 16% of its staff, which is approximately 830 employees. Subsequently, in early October, Epic Games announced a price hike for non-game developers utilizing Unreal Engine. During this announcement, CEO Tim Sweeney openly acknowledged the financial difficulties that the studio has faced since July.
Quiet Quitting at work – Causes and remedies
Quiet quitting isn’t about leaving a job.
It’s when people stay but mentally check out. They do the bare minimum. No excitement. No extra effort.
It’s a silent alarm. Your team may be losing interest right under your nose.
And it’s a big deal. Why?
- Because it affects:
- Your team’s morale
- Your team’s productivity
- Your company’s profitability
- And everyone’s overall success
- Resources are already stretched thin.
- You need to get the best from your team.
What can employers do? Many of the causes are within your control:
➡️ Listen Well
Talk to your team often.
Listen to what they say. Then take action.
➡️ Recognize Efforts
Public recognition can boost morale.
A simple “thank you” goes a long way.
➡️ Promote Balance
Allow time for life outside work.
Overworked employees burn out.
➡️ Give Chances to Grow
Invest in them. Provide training.
Show them a career path.
➡️ Build a Positive Culture
Ensure everyone feels valued and respected.
➡️ Set Clear Goals
Clearly define roles. Tell them what you expect.
➡️ Lead by Example
Show excitement. Work hard.
Be the way you want them to be.
Quiet quitting isn’t just an employee issue. It’s a leadership opportunity. It’s a chance to re-engage, re-inspire, and revitalize your workplace.
Resources
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/workers-disengaged-quiet-quitting-their-jobs-gallup/
https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx
Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8L Dual Fisheye EOS VR System for VR photography and editing
https://thecamerastore.com/products/canon-rf-5-2mm-f2-8l-dual-fisheye
As part of the EOS VR System – this lens paired with the EOS R5 updated with firmware 1.5.0 or higher and one of Canon’s VR software solutions – you can create immersive 3D that can be experienced when viewed on compatible head mount displays including the Oculus Quest 2 and more. Viewers will be able to take in the scene with a vivid, wide field of view by simply moving their head. This is the world’s first digital interchangeable lens that can capture stereoscopic 3D 180° VR imagery to a single image sensor.
The pairing of this lens and the EOS R5 camera brings high resolution video recording at up to 8K DCI 30p and 4K DCI 60p.
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-RF-5.2mm-F2.8-L-Dual-Fisheye-Lens.aspx
TV/Theatrical 2023 – SAG-AFTRA Contract and Regulating AI
https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_documents/AI%20TVTH.pdf
https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_documents/TV-Theatrical_23_Summary_Agreement_Final.pdf
Mike Seymour : A Deep Dive into the New Laws around Governing AI
https://www.fxguide.com/fxpodcasts/fxpodcast-361-a-deep-dive-into-the-new-laws-around-governing-ai/
Local copies
Studios Align With Big Tech in a Risky Bet
Under U.S. copyright law, directors and writers are not entitled to some rights that exist in other countries, including the U.K., France and Italy. This is because the contributions of writers and directors in America are typically considered “works-made-for-hire,” which establishes creators as employees and producers as the owner of any copyright.
Elegoo Water Washable Resin Review – Elegoo Mars
Other Supplies You Will Need
- A Respirator (for Resin printing)
- A Backup Power Supply (great for when the power goes out)
- Nitrile Gloves (Latex gloves will NOT be good enough)
- IPA Alcohol (99.9%) – For cleaning resin
- Many many paper towels
Photorealistic AI Pocket Guide
Prompt Example:
“editorial cinematic, Ibiza aesthetic, a man wearing a brown t-shirt, hero-view, fashion photography, medium-shot, detailed, Sony A7 IV, 100mm, muted colors –ar 21:9 –c 10 –v 5.2 –style raw”
Using a $50 Schneider Enlarging lens for negatives scanning for macro photography
https://www.closeuphotography.com/50-dollar-componon-vs-mitutoyo-objective
What if you could find a lens for less than $100 that could produce image quality as good as a microscope objective
LasVegas’ Sphere and the Big Sky Camera
https://theasc.com/articles/sphere-and-the-big-sky-camera
Sphere is a 516′-wide, 366′-tall geodesic dome that houses the world’s highest-resolution screen: a 160,000-square-foot LED wraparound that fills the peripheral vision for 17,600 spectators (20,000 if standing-room areas are included). The curved screen is a 9mm-pixel-pitch, sonically transparent surface of LED panels with 500-nit brightness that produce a high-dynamic-range experience. The audience sits 160′ to 400′ from the screen in theatrical seating, and the screen provides a 155-degree diagonal field of view and a more-than-140-degree vertical field of view.
The image on the screen is 16K (16,384x16,384) driven by 25 synchronized 4K video servers.
https://nofilmschool.com/darren-aronofsky-sphere-camera
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