Thumbs up pose drawing2/25/2024 Legs for example are in positions you may not realize until you study them closer. So I have been doing studies of body positions of people who are playing tug of war since they are very different complicated (to me anyway). I want it to almost look like a tug of war between the villagers and the vine itself not budging from the ground. Here after chopping/burning have not worked they try and pull them out by hand. In this part of the story vines have taken over a gnome village and the villagers attempt various methods to rid themselves of the vines. I did another round of 20 poses this morning and then I started working on some studies for a scene in the book project I am working on. So only way to get there is more drawing and practice! I am also hoping it will help me break through some metal blocks I have been having with art and the projects I am working on and not feeling up to par with where I had hoped to be. This was a brand new sketchbook - and I am going to use it solely for continuing to practice this type of figure drawing until it is filled up. I noticed after I got going that I started to pull on the info Will/Jake share in some of the classes here, regarding the bean shape and it really helped me visualize the torso's much better and also helped me figure out the torso when the pose of the model was more distorted or covered partially by an arm/leg etc. I used the default one minute for each pose as I felt like that would be enough time to get the basic shapes without allowing me to try and go into detail (my constant problem). So this seemed like a great way to start for now until I have a chance to go to a live drawing session and give that a try. I have taken formal art classes but yet never had a single figure drawing class nor have I done any live model type of drawing before. After recommended the site on another thread on here the other day I decided to give it a try.
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A mark (ladder) will be displayed on tiles which have this setting. When you add this setting, the direction a character using this tile faces will be locked to up, giving the appearance of going up and down things like ladders and ropes. Switch to the editing mode for ladder settings. Moreover, by changing the parameters of the setting, these settings will change automatically. Directional marks shown in the tile list indicate that it is possible to move from that direction, while no mark means the tile is impassable from that direction. For example, when you set the edge of a tile that represents a cliff as impassable, characters will be unable to move between that tile and the next tile, creating a sense of height. Use to create tiles that can be passed through only from a specific direction. Switch to the editing mode where you can set the direction(s) from which a tile can be entered. Those which have a can also be entered, however this is used for hiding characters behind buildings (only possible in tabs other than ). Tiles marked with a can be entered, while ones marked with an cannot. Switch to the editing mode where you can set whether a tile can be entered or not. By moving your cursor with the button held, you can change the settings for the tiles that your cursor moves through. Additionally, for items with 3 or more types of setting values (passage, terrain tags), pressing the right button will reverse the direction from that of the left button. You can change these parameter values by clicking them. Marks representing the current parameter values in the settings editing mode will be displayed on top of each tile. The tiles for the images specified in through in the section on the tab will be displayed in order. By clicking tabs through below, you can switch the images displayed. The tile images set in will be displayed here. The image's contents will be displayed in the on the right. Specify the file you want to use for each type (Sets A through E) in the window that appears when you press the button for each. Settings for the image files used in tiles. In general, please choose for tiles which represent the overworld (such as ocean and land), and for all other situations. This primarily influences Lower Layer Tile Special Specifications and Handling Battle Backgrounds. This property is only used in the editor and does not affect the game. You could also go as far as using XP resources, if you own XP, since they are also 32x32, but they would need to be formatted to work with Ace's autotile format.The name of the tileset. There is a black list here so you don't have to go digging around. It's not as if that isn't glaringly obvious. Well, DUH The tile sheets are 16 tiles wide and the editor displays the tilesets to a width of 8 tiles, left half of the sheet on top, right on the bottom. Just be wary of stolen resources since using them can land you in big trouble both here and from the original creators. On one of the tilesets, when i place somthing around the bottom left, it appears much further up on the far right of the tileset in the game. There is literally almost countless amounts of materials to use. Just keep in mind that most VX-exclusive resources require you to own VX unless explicitly stated that they also extend to use in Ace. Check out a lot of the Japanese material sites as well which slimmmeiske2 has graciously linked to and even translated their terms of use in her thread. I highly recommend checking out the original FSM (First Seed Material) resources for VX, which are compatible with Ace, since they are quite extensive and offer a lot of dungeon tile goodness. There's tons here on these forums in the VX/Ace section and lots more in other places. 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The cron command-line utility is a job scheduler on Unix-like operating systems. All hollow knight charms maps2/25/2024 There is not much known about Ze'mer when she was a Great Knight, but Ogrim remarks on how she told stories.Īfter her Mantis lover died, Ze'mer turned to mourning and retreated to her house in the Resting Grounds. She is not native to Hallownest, originating from "lands serene", a location from which she also brought Delicate Flowers. Sheo refers to her as "mysterious Ze'mer". Located in the Resting Grounds where she is known as the " Grey Mourner", Ze'mer is the only remaining Great Knight besides Ogrim. Beating him grants the Rivalry achievement. He is quite inept in combat and regularly messes up his jumps. He simply has to be attacked until the fight is over. As a boss, he deals no damage due to his nail being made of shellwood. He then becomes the final boss of the first trial. If the Knight saves him both times, he is captured and can be found in the resting area of the Colosseum of Fools, where he brags about his skills and how his capture was part of his plan. If saved, he once again complains about the Knight meddling in his supposed heroics. Once again the Knight has the choice to either save him or leave him, though this time leaving him does not result in his death. 36,000 to upgrade all Fragile Charms to Unbreakable at Divineįound stuck in spider webs, presumably having been captured by the beasts of Deepnest.5410 to buy everything from Salubra ( 1690 for the Charms + 2920 for Notches + 800 for her Blessing).100 to make a bank account with Millibelle.1350 to unlock all of the trials at the Colosseum.1286 for all three Fragile Charms bought from Leg Eater ( 1046 if wearing Defender's Crest).1780 for Iselda's stock ( Charms and Map Pins).1079 for all of the maps from Cornifer ( 1515 if bought from Iselda).Also used to pay the Nailsmith to upgrade the Knight's Nail. Used to buy goods from Merchants or to pay tolls for Stag Stations and Benches. If saved, he once again complains about the Knight meddling in his supposed heroics.If the Knight saves him both times, he is captured and can be found in the resting area of the Colosseum of Fools, where he brags about his skills and how his capture was part of his plan. He has forgotten the Knight and introduces himself again.įound stuck in spider webs, presumably having been captured by the beasts of Deepnest. Zote can be found in a corridor leading back to the storerooms of the City of Tears. If he is saved in Greenpath, Zote shows up in Dirtmouth, where he once again talks to the Knight in an arrogant fashion. Hitting his shell here grants the Neglect achievement. If he is not saved before acquiring the Mantis Claw, he dies in this location, with his nail and shell remaining. If saved, he complains that the Knight got in the way between him and his "prey", he introduces himself and boasts about his supposed mighty deeds. He is held in the mandibles of a Vengefly King, and the Knight has the choice to either save him or leave him. He regards the Knight as beneath him and accuses them of constantly getting in his way.įound along the path leading to Greenpath. While he claims to be the strongest warrior in the land, he is found trapped by weak enemies or claiming the glory of another bug's deeds. Unfortunately, because it is made of shellwood, it cannot deal damage. He named his nail "Life Ender" because names supposedly have power. This is ultimately revealed to be a promise of glory for himself. Zote is a traveller from outside Hallownest who came to the Kingdom to fulfill a promise. Meal planner to hit macros2/24/2024 Step 3: The moment that olive oil becomes hot (check the speed it moves over the pan) carefully add the onion and carrot and saut until soft. Step 2: Heat a medium-sized pan over a low heat and add the olive oil. The first one is a weekly macro meal plan template. Step 1: Chop the onion, carrot, bell pepper, chili, garlic clove, and keep separated on the side. There is something about actually writing down my meal plan that I love! I created these macro meal plan templates for myself, but wanted to share them with you, in case you’re the same way! I will always be a paper and pencil kinda girl. No one is perfect and you don’t have to be in order to reach your goals □ Tip 6: Write it down! Even if you are ten grams off–think about how much healthier you are eating than you would be if you weren’t making an effort! If you mess up a little bit, just get back on track as soon as you can. If you are looking specifically for macro friendly recipes, I love Lillie Love Macros as well as Skinnytaste! Tip 5: Don’t stress!ĭon’t worry if you don’t hit your numbers exactly! They are there as a general guideline and I guarantee that your results won’t be affected if you are a few grams off. Tip 4: Find (or create) macro friendly recipes that you love!ĭon’t feel like you have to only eat egg whites, chicken and broccoli when you are tracking your macros! Most meals can be made macro friendly by making adjustments for example, you can use reduced fat cheese, add more chicken, use less sauce, etc. Most people do not do well with restriction–I know I don’t! The minute I tell myself I can’t have something, I want it a million times more! Macros are often referred to as “flexible dieting”–this means that you CAN have a small treat and still meet your goals! I encourage you to do so! It will give you something to look forward to and will help you not feel deprived. I next log my “treat” and then I can use my remaining macros to divide up throughout the rest of the day! Tip 3: Include a small treat I always log my dinner first because that is the meal that I share with my family and it might not be as “macro friendly”. It takes a little extra effort but is worth it! I always log all of my meals the night before so I can make small adjustments to make sure that I hit all of my macros. This is a tip that you will hear a lot, but it is crucial in your success!! If you just “wing it” there is a pretty good chance you won’t be successful. I also am including some free macro meal plan templates at the end of the post–so make sure to scroll down! Tip 1: Pre-log your meals! I know understand so much about food that I can eat in a really balanced way without measuring or tracking all of my food– because who wants to do that forever?!Īs I am getting ready to start counting macros again for the Madeline Moves Tighter Together challenge this month, I thought I would post a few of the tips that really helped me when I was learning how to track macros. Eventually (for me at least) counting macros helps you learn how to eat intuitively. You can’t go carb crazy, but you can definitely have a treat here or there and still meet your goals. So while counting macros definitely encourages you to make healthy food choices–it also promotes balance. Rather than focusing solely on calories, you focus on these macronutrients and try to comprise your diet of a certain percentage of each macronutrient. I feel like I have truly tried every diet known to mankind over the course of the past ten years, but counting macros is truly my favorite! Why? Because when you count macros (macronutrients), you are learning about the composition of food–how many carbs, protein and fats are in food. Many plant protein sources lack all essential amino acids, making it difficult to get enough complete protein.I have counted macros on and off for several years now. Top with 1 cup organic marinara (Trader Joe’s).2 ounce whole wheat pasta (1 oz offsets the undigestible fiber grams ).Sauté the above with 2 teaspoons olive oil.Vega protein shake (2 scoops) (preferably after your exercise).2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing.2 clementines (to offset undigestable fiber grams). Garlic, ginger, and soy sauce to taste.Stir fry: Saute the veggies in a nonstick skillet until they are slightly tender. 1 cup Campbell’s Organic Lentil Soup (or similar). Tarkov escape map wood2/24/2024 This is random so you have to take caution while moving. But the problem is after killing him you can either choose to with South V-Ex extraction point or Cliff Descent. The location of the boss is not really a remote one. The sniper is near the Cliff Descent, while the boss in the center area. Escape from Tarkov Woods 2021 Map Sniper & Locations: If you are in this zone there is less to worry about the extraction part. They are The Boat, Dead Mans Place, Outskirts Water, Outskirts, and Scav House. The Westside of Woods Map is the best zone to be, it has five extraction points. With two extraction points, the South East and East region of Escape from Tarkov Woods can turn into a tough place to survive. You will need to use the map multiple times to locate the Extraction points as they do not actually have any great landmarks around.įollowing the roads, to the East end, you will find East Gate and a further above ZB-014. They are ZB-016, West Border, Cliff Descent, and South V-Ex. South West of Woods Map has additional four extraction points. All are attached to the roads but are distant away from each other. They are Rauf Roadblock, Factory Gate, UN Roadblock, and Old Station. The North West region of Woods map has four extraction point. With over 16 extraction points you can plan your exit based on the nearest possible point. And with this, I am sharing a detailed image. It is a big place to remember, but here is the list of all Woods Map Extraction point. The first image below is the entire map, just have a look at the various landscape and water bodies. But following the right direction matters a lot. No matter you run in North-South, East, or West there will be one extraction point. There are a total of 16 extraction points in the Escape From Tarkov Woods Map, all are located on the edges of the entire map. Escape From Tarkov: Woods Extraction Point: Imagej threshold selection dialog2/24/2024 The basic problem of deciding if a threshold (or in general an extraction method) is "good" needs a "ground truth". It will always be, to some extent, in the eye of the user/observer/scientist and will also be impacted by empirically collected knowledge. The ImageJ Ops project provides algorithms for both global and local thresholding.įAQ How do I know whether my threshold is correct? 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Set “Show:” to “Nothing” (unless you want to visually see the counted objects in which case Outlines is quite nice), and make sure to Check “Display Results”. It makes no difference as we’ve already refined the mask to these parameters. You can leave the size at 20-2000 or change it to 0-Infinity. We’re now ready to run and measure the particles. “Display Label” is also nice to have a record of the image that you’re measuring. In order to select which parameters the “Analyze Particles” tool will return, run and check “Area”, “Shape Descriptors” and “Fit Ellipse”. Now you can run to separate the low-overlap particles. Hit OK and you’ll have your refined mask (you may want to run to flip the image back to white on black so Fiji doesn’t get confused.) Uncheck the options and make sure the “Show:” box is set to “Masks”. Here the 20nm lower limit is to remove any specks of noise in the image. To do that, use the magic wand tool and select the smallest of the big blobs that you want to remove and hit ‘m’ to measure the area.Īrmed with that information, run and restrict the size of the particles between 20-2000. But first we need an estimate of how big the big blobs are. To get around this problem, before we run a Watershed filter to separate low-overlap particles, we’re going to filter out the large blobs using the Analyze Particles tool at. This works well when objects are only touching slightly (see below for an example).īefore (left) and after (right) Watershed processing Normally when we have particles touching, we can (and will) use a Watershed algorithm to split touching objects. The second point is a little more complicated. There are large lumps of particles (for example, towards the top left).We still have the scale bar, which may confound our analysis.There remains two problems with this image: Your image should be converted to 1 bit based on the threshold. Run, select the Default auto threshold and hit apply. This is a 1-bit image, that has only two colours – black and white (or True/False, 1/0 or 255/0). To do this, however we need to make a binary mask. We’re eventually going to use the Analyze Particles tool (spoiler!) to measure the properties of the NanoFlares. This a great time to save a copy of your image (always keep your original data!). The calibration is calculated and shown at the bottom of the dialog (1.8675 pixels/nm). The Distance In Pixels is already filled in based on the length of the line, we just need to fill in the Known Distance (200nm in this case) and the units. Run on the Fiji menubar (this is the nomenclature I’ll use to describe the location of commands). The EM gives us an overlay scale bar, so the first step is to draw a line selection the length of the bar (I held SHIFT to make the line straight): In order to make accurate measurements we need to calibrate the image so that we know what physical size is represented by a particular number of pixels. There may even be a few posts devoted to it. I’m a huge fan of the free and open-source Fiji (and by extension ImageJ) and I expect that practically every post at this blog will involve some mention of it. NOTE: I’m going to jump straight into using two of my favourite pieces of software, Fiji and in Part 2, MATLAB. Can we check that and also get some more information at the same time? You bet we can. The manufacturers’ claim that the SmartFlares are about 13nm in diameter. Tennessee unemployment tax form2/24/2024 Find details of your own state’s program. 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It’s important to go through all the steps and fill in all the boxes when doing financial planning. Two paths to build a financial model and plan Start with the staff available, and determine the workload it can support.Īccording to the AIA, the sequence of events for both paths would look like this: Start with the workload that is expected, and determine what staff and other resources will be needed. The Architecture Student’s Handbook of Professional Practice published by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recommends two potential paths depending on where you are in the process. You might start to wonder where you should start and if it matters where you start. The decisions made at one stage will influence all the other stages of financial management. The Order of Financial ManagementĪs you read through the different components of financial management in the rest of this article, you might start to notice that they are all closely related and intertwined. 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Sadly, only 25% of those new firms will be in business 3 years later. It’s estimated that around 1,000 new architectural firms start up every year. AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |