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Time is a ship that never casts anchor
Stories from New Kirkenes Hospital
Karl's border
By karolinehjorth / December 9, 2014 / Uncategorized / Leave a comment
One day, while feverishly searching for a pump for Laila's shoot, we stopped a young man in the hospital corridor. Not only did Karl Gylseth take us to the pump, but he also turned out to be our neighbour at Elevhjemmet, the hospital's accommodation. He had answers to many of our endless hospital questions too and convinced both his boss and everyone's favourite handyman, Kanthan to take part in the project.
Working as a physiotherapist in Kirkenes hospital for the third week now, Karl first came to Finnmark and Sør-Varanger in 2009 to complete his military service. One of his working areas as a border guard and many of the exercises during his service took place at one of his favourite spots in Sør-Varanger, Grense Jakobselv. Located on the shore of the Barents Sea, at the border with Russia and at the mouth of the Jakobselva river, we headed back to Grense Jakobselv with Karl and instruments familiar to both jobs: a wheeled forearm walker and binoculars.
Karl introducing the ins and outs of the knee and breaking down the cocktail of skills that a physiotherapist needs: 'You have to know a bit of everything; anatomy, physiology, psychology, pathology, nevrology, fractures and joints. But it's not just about the knee, it's about seeing the whole human being. Karl finished his physiotherapy degree in Næstved in Denmark last spring, but found it difficult to get a job and moved back to Norway. One Wednesday in October the head of the physio ward in Kirkenes called and offered him a temporary position and wondered how soon he could start. Five days later Karl walked through the doors of the hospital for the first time. © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
On our way to Grense Jakobselv we had the honour of meeting Norway's oldelst montain © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
Karl had never been to a physiotherapist before starting the studies, and had perhaps expected it to be more lucrative when it comes to income. 'Not to say that was the reason I got into it in the first place, but I see now that if you are doing it for the money, you should not become a physiotherapist. But if you do as I do, to see how your job helps other people get back to their lives, or to obtain a function they weren't able to before, I really see that as part of my income. If you can find happiness and joy through your job in being part of creating and building something in this way, then you are a well paid physiotherapist.' © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
Grense Jakobselv is Norway's youngest and Russia's oldest unchanged border. One of the tricks that the Norwegians used to mark the territory was to establish the stone chapel King Oscar II Chapel here in 1869. © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
The Norwegian border guards at Grense Jakobselv have a very manly Saturday ritual. It is a fixed routine to go swimming every Saturday, with a hearty rice porridge meal for lunch to follow. © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
Luckily for these gentlemen, the autofocus wasn't working under these icy conditions © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
One of the reasons Karl wanted to come back to this area again was that he knew he could get used to the dark and cold winters. 'I had pictured it to be dark as night for two and a half months straight, and with -30 degrees from the beginning of autumn until May – and then I realised it isn't like that at all. It is so pretty up here, if you want to see untouched nature you have all the opportunities in the world. I find the northern lights so magical and beautiful every time I see it.' © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
© Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
Karl is also the successor of the farm back home and within the next ten years he hopes to call himself a combined physiotherapist and farmer – 'I really hope I succeed in doing both, as I think it is important to really be there, to be present and really there in each job, you need to be focused. © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
The white physiotherapy trousers turned out to be perfect camouflage gear for the scouting early winter scenery.© Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
Keeping an eye on Russia © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
What has made most impact on Karl over the last three weeks is the way he has been welcomed. For now he is only in Kirkenes for 3 months. 'When I got here I had expected people to be nice and friendly, but they have been so much more than that. They have been so inclusive, I quickly made friends and I was part of the community since the beginning, which made me feel a lot more at home here than I had expected. Because of that I would really like to get an extension. If I get the offer, I will definitely accept it. © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
The wheeled forearm walker is one of Karl's trusted tools at work © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
Karl grew up in Hole, with Hønefoss as the closest city. When applying for his military basic training, he was set on getting as far away as possible, and was tempted by the reputation that the border guard service that GSV (The Garrison of Sør-Varanger) had, with its demanding and hard service, and with many motivated and skilled people. 'The border guard service is also a little bit 'snooky looky', where you hide and observe, rather than being part of a combat unit. It's all about seeing, but not be seen, observing the enemy, cover yourself and crawl through the grass, nobody should see you… I thought that sounded exciting. We were not used in a military context though, we were partly civil and partly military. The 'snooky looky' is the military part, but the job you do as a border guard is also very often about showing your presence, to let the surroundings now that 'we are here, we are in control of this area, we see you'.'© Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
The border that runs through the river is marked with 415 border markers, numbered from 1 through 415 starting at the Finnish border. Karl was photographed around the 400th marker. The Norwegian markers are yellow with a black top while Russia opted for red and green. Originally made of wood, they are now made of composite materials. © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
Somebody lives here © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
Lappland's gold © Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen
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Q: Replay attacks when using the Implicit Flow I have a React App that is using implicit flow to authorize the user.
The flow goes like this:
1. If no access token or user info saved in sessionStorage - user gets redirected to the login page.
2. User logs in and gets redirected to the home page of React App.
2.1. When redirecting back to home page redirect URL already has access_token and id_token as part of url params.
3. React App saves access token and decodes id_token to get info about the user.
Now the problem is that if somebody steals redirect URL in 2.1. they can paste it in their browser and basically replay this login.
One of the solutions was to implement nonce.
https://auth0.com/docs/api-auth/tutorials/nonce
As per article above nonce should be stored in localStorage and once I get id_token back with nonce in it - I should validate it with original nonce from localStorage. But the attacker can do the following:
1. Take this id_token.
2. Decode it using any online tool.
3. Check what kind of nonce was in it.
4. Using Chrome Dev Tool modify hist localStorage with needed nonce.
Does anybody know any better ideas of preventing such attack?

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From January - November each year the club meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month.
Prue Tumahai will lead discussion on how to break down a script for production. We will be looking at the Cinderella script which is to be shot for the Editing Competition.
After the break Ruskin will lead an analysis of entries to Quentin Tarantino's competition and discussing the different approaches taken by the competitors.
Sidat de Silva is a commercial Sydney based DOP/cinematographer, who often travels overseas and is currently part way into his film making MBA. You will find him on IMDB. Sidat was the cinematographer for the series BLIND.
Sid's talk titled "The role of the cinematographer in the era of democratised video-making that is accessible to all" will be illustrated by his work and is guaranteed to be interesting and informative.
Sid says: "Please ask your members to read this article and watch this 15-minute web series before the night?" ARTICLE and SERIES.
After coffee we will be taking names of any club member who wants to be involved in shooting our Common Script: Cinderella. This is open to any Teams or any financial members.
Discussion on CINDERELLA script to be shot for use in Shared Footage Edit Comp.
Competition results for: 30 sec Commercial on "Cars" and OPEN competition.
Review of judging notes and Q&A with the film makers.
Also Best Practice on script development.
Bring a LIST of questions and your camera and it's manual and we will try to answer each other's questions.
Brendan Donoghue actor/director/producer is the external speaker for the night. He will be talking about how to produce a TV commercial.
In part II, we will interview Peter Brouggy who is one of our latest members and he will be demonstrating the Zhiyun Weebil LAB gimble and Mini C-Pan arm.
Just like the Oscars - only smaller!
Iulian Demetrescu will run workshop on how to do Stop-Motion video.
- The shared script entries will be in this evening.
Supporting items for a shoot: Graphics, Foley & Props - will be demonstrated and discussed. Essential stuff to make your video stand out!
Practical night exploring the use of Green Screens (aka Chroma Key), where the background of a scene is a single primary colour, usually green, but blue is another alternative. This is then replaced in post with a different background, such as a mountain top or city scape, making the actors appear to be at that place.
We shall also be looking at some of the ground braking techniques that were used in the famous movie called MATRIX.
Come along for another evening of looking at an aspect of film making - options for stable camera holding without a tripod. Camera stability workshop.
Screening/judging of the competition "Showcase Sydney".
Demo and tutorial on the use of Quick Whip transitions, includes members workshop.
Showcase Sydney competition entries are due plus more news on the shared script.
Talk and demonstration on audio techniques for shooting better movies, presented by Kent Fry.
Smartphones Comp handing in night.
Blocking and framing hands-on workshop. Cameras and props provided.
As this falls on ANZAC DAY, we will not have a meeting!
Leon Hooke - Channel 9 editor will talk about his recent trip to AFRICA with the shooting of "I am a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here". Challenges, and editing process.
After the break we shall be looking again at the script from 12 Angry Men and reworking of "Father and Son", prepare for the smartphone competition, and more.
Plus, more news on the Club Script.
Come along and explore the techniques that made this one of the most famous films of all time.
Amongst other things we'll look at directing, cinematography, framing, and more, exploring how we can use some of these techniques in our next production.
Also, there'll be the next stage of discussion on the Club Production. Come along and get involved.
Accompanied with drinks and nibbles we will be screening all the Video of the Year entries including entries to the NSW Inter Club Competition.
VOTY entries are due tonight. Make sure you are a financial member, or belong to one of our NSW club friends, if entering the interclub comp. You must supply a filled out entry form and pay the entry fee.
Also: members discussion of club program for 2018 meetings and competitions.
Also: video of what you missed at Focus night!
Blocking is telling actors where they should move for the proper dramatic effect, ensure sight lines for the audience and work with the lighting design of the scene.
The new Panasonic GH5 proves to be a very desirable Camera with film makers given it's specs, low price and weight. The new firmware update which was promised at product launch not only fulfills that promise but exceeds it. Every time the opposition tries to catch up with this remarkable Camera on the Video side Panasonic seems to jump ahead with a few more features that can only be found on cameras 5 times it's price range.
So don't miss our guest Speaker from Panasonic Australia who will give us an in-depth look at this remarkable Video camera that can also shoot 6k photos.
-Club critique time of our short film.
-Pitch a project. Work with other members in the group on any short film ideas you may have. Perhaps for the next film club competition? (But it doesn't need to be).
Mark Gould Film maker "Bondi Rocks Media" is going to talk about Perfect framing, crossing the line, eye lines.Then finish with a short session on navigating the journey from content to form.
7:30pm Wed 9/8/17 Return of FOCUS NIGHT.
Our esteemed member and ex-BBC videographer, Brian O'Reilly is going to share clips and inside info about how he was the cinematographer for the movie James Craig Sails Again. This is a Sydney based restoration project of the Tall Ship, James Craig.
Brian's experiences will be a most valuable look into what was involved in this major project.
Bring your Travel Videos to share and discuss. Please contact Rob (President) or Eddie (VP) BEFOREHAND so we can plan the schedule, if you have any contributions!
SONY Australia and Digital Camera Warehouse will be demonstrating SONY cameras at our club on May 24th.
Digital Camera Warehouse is a specialist photographic retailer in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne (since 2001) selling popular cameras along with lenses and accessories for all levels, So if you have any Video gear questions then come along as both Sony and DCW guys are experts in this field.
Our Second part of the night is our May competition "Adaption" screening. The picture you see here is frame grab from one of the team's entries, shot in an outdoor location. You want to know which team? Come on down on the 24th. And enjoy the SVM extravaganza.
Tsu Shan produced Yiwen Liu's, "Tragic Enough" that creates awareness about domestic violence. She won the Golden World Award for 'Best Producer' and World Awards of Merit for 'Best Ensemble of Cast' at the 2016 World Film Awards.
As a qualified Optometrist, Tsu Shan is passionate about women's issues and has worked in many third world countries, receiving Young Territorian of the Year and semi-Finalist for Young Australian of Year in Community Service. She was awarded 2013 Sunshine Coast's Outstanding Business Woman of the Year and 2014 QLD Telstra Business Award Finalist.
She is also a professional actress and works from a place of inspiration, wanting to make a positive difference, one life at a time.
1. a)	DaVinci Resolve: Guest speaker Dion Wilton will give us a basic overview of this popular editing software which is totally free to download.
2. Paul is going to demonstrate the Shogun Flame and show how it can be used in combination with the Zoom F8 Field Recorder, using Time Code genlock.
The Atomos can also work with various LOG video files, and this will also be demonstrated, showing how you can monitor wide gamut HDR in the field, whilst recording LOG format.
3. Our mini film fest will be screened and judged on the night in the second half.
His first feature as director, ROAD TRAIN (2010) was funded by Screen Australia and sold in 50 countries. His second film DROWN was released theatrically in the US, Germany and Australia and in home entertainment across Europe. The film won 7 international awards including Best Cinematography.
Dean holds a Master of Arts in Film and Television from the Australian Film Television and Radio School (where he majored in Directing) and an Advanced Diploma in Cinematography from the Institute of Lens Arts. He has won awards for Cinematography and Direction and his films have screened in hundreds of film festivals around the world.
As a Cinematographer, Dean shoots music videos, branded content and drama and owns an arsenal of production gear including the new RED Epic-W 8k Helium.
Tony is an ex-VOTY winner and an accomplished camera man and Producer. He is our guest speaker for the night. Tony is going to talk about travel & drama video production and about his coming trip to the Himalayas where he is going to shoot with a drone, among other things.
Join us for some free drinks, and to welcome the new committee, and some Christmas cheer. If you have some Christmas footage, why not bring it along so we can all enjoy it?
Meet a couple of the film makers who participated in the SmartFone Flick Fest in August . A few of our own members went to this festival and were plesantly surprised by the quality and breadth of the stories.
SF3 is Australia's only international smartphone film festival. It provides a platform for budding filmmakers to bring their ideas to life and have their films seen by a global audience without the need for fancy equipment or a big budget. Come and meet Angela Blake, the director of SF3 (who will introduce participants of her festival as they screen a couple of the films made on the phone!. . You will get a few ideas for your own short film as SVM committee has already dedicated one of our own 2017 competitions to be filmed a smart phone.
Our newest and very talented members will be taking over our focus night presentation. Come on down (7:30 pm start) and find out how Giancarlo, Jake, Joel, Krishna, Rene, and William and Douglas handle their film making.
Most will bring their own Videos to show!
David Ireland has hand fed bull sharks, filmed inside the jaws of a saltwater crocodile, looked into the black eyes of a great white shark and felt the breath of a lion devouring a wildebeest. In working with the most dangerous animals on the planet, he's contracted double pneumonia and dengue fever, had his back broken by a whale and his ribs shattered by a wild boar.
This wildlife expert and filmmaker has been bringing nature into people's lounge rooms for over thirty years. He knows his animals inside out, and they, in turn, have helped him to understand human nature, sense danger and trust his instincts. The Wildlife Man, who has stared down a charging elephant, stopping it in its tracks, is a far cry from the sickly asthmatic kid who suffered at the hands of schoolyard bullies.
This is an edge-of-your seat adventure. It's one man's story of how he learnt to live by the law of the jungle: those who adapt, survive.
Club President, Rob Nercessian, will show us how he does his editing, using Sony Vegas. Come and learn how to edit short films and enhancing using effects and music.
Lilyana Millutin, is an ardent believer in the Power of Stories to Influence Thinking. She is dedicated to changing the systems that impact our society by helping deliver meaningful stories to the world.
Almost thirty years of communications and media experience, and a broad educational background including the AFTRS Post Graduate Diploma in Film & TV Management — provide Lilyana with a unique insight for strategically navigating the world of independent storytelling.
In her 'past life', Lilyana worked in various roles on film and TV productions with award-winning talents, such as Dion Beebe, Pip Karmel, Richard Jasek, to name a couple. She ghost-wrote a four-part TV documentary series on the power and nature of consciousness which was produced in the USA and has garnered a global following as well as a couple of awards.
Always a popular night where many members screen their own travel Videos and enjoy watching Videos from others. A growing number of members are also interested in presenting montage videos which tell their story in an alternate fashion. No doubt some Vivid shooting will appear on the program.
Bring your videos on USB or DVD and we will assemble a screening program at the start of the night.
Ten to fifteen min durations are best so that more people have the opportunity to screen their Videos. You are welcome to bring along more than one to help vary the night's program.
join in a discussion about overcoming the problems faced when shooting in the ad-hoc situation created when traveling.
details of title, genre and duration so that it can be slotted into the evening's program.
Our special guest speaker this month is a real licensed Helicopter, Glider and UAV Pilot who films aerial shots for TV & Cinema! As usual, this event is FREE for first time visitors.
Phil Burnham combines his flying skills with his passion as Director of Photography to film for TVC and all kinds of TV shows. He is the closest thing we have to a real James Bond!
We are privileged to have him.
So come and enjoy a night with Phil as he screens some examples of his extensive work as a director of photography on big productions like "Home & Away" etc. using drones, gliders etc.
Our next monthly presenter is Dion Wilton BVA film & television.
Dion and our president were co producers on Sydney community TV for many years. Dion just finished working on a feature film and he will be showing segments.
"Working with people in front of the camera has proven quite a challenge for many productions, however the single take scene shows competence in pace & rhythm in performance and dynamic placement of the camera. Mostly it shows that you have an understanding of the scene".
This presentation will introduce you to the basics of a scene.
Join me in exploring these elements in two scene examples from a feature in post production which can transfer across to any level of production.
Paul Szilard will introduce the craft of editing. Focusing on general techniques, live demo will be on Final Cut Pro X.
She will screen her latest film and explain her use of green screen.
With Honours in filming, she developed her unique visual style which led to the prestigious professional mentorship with the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) in Canberra.
A Diploma in Documentary at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) saw her direct her acclaimed film "The Drover's Boy", which had its world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival 2015. Margaret will do a Q&A.
CoreMelt is the Australian company specialising in plugins for Premier and Final Cut and are based in Sydney and Singapore. Doug Suiter is our external speaker who will give us an overview of their products and show how they can be used to produce professional video.
Ian Scott will take the 1st half of the meeting to continue with Audio theory.
Ken Fry will take the 2nd half doing some practical hands-on sessions with the members.
John Maizels is a media technologist. He will give us a rare insight into broadcast technologies that are around the corner, and are filtering down to amateurs and freelance pros.
1st of 2 nights: Understanding camera features. Improving audio capture using external mics and manual levels.
Bring your camera & manual, any mics and tripod if you have them!
Andrew is an Australian filmmaker producer who has won over 100 International Awards from more than 30 film and television programs, and is our VIP Speaker for the night!
Also Handing in Night for the 1st (Open) Comp of the year.
Come along of Feb Focus Night and tell us know what you want to have in future sessions. Bring your camera and manual along so that you can follow along and show others what you have to work with. We would also like to know about your editing system.
Hear about the full 2016 programme and much more as a year of filmmaking gets going again!
Time to look back through the years program and consider what went well, what we enjoyed and what we want more of next year. Any suggestions on competitions, topics, and anything else for next years program.
Plus a few drinks, nibbles and some time to have a chat.
Tonight we have the pleasure of welcoming Sally Moran, a highly experienced editor who's CV includes the BBC, Channel 4 and a host of Australian producers where Sally has edited a range of genre's. In the world of observational documentaries this includes programmes such as Bondi Rescue, Family Confidential, and The Crocodile Hunter to mention just a few.
It will be an excellent, informative and engaging evening.
VOTY entries are also due this evening - you can enter with a Vimeo # as usual but please do also remember to bring a copy on USB.
For the first half of the evening we'll look at how to make a great Xmas video to use with friends, family, even work colleagues with very little effort using some powerful templates.
In the second half of the evening we will look at some of the challenges and approaches to shooting outdoors, including finding locations, considering audio and thinking about permissions.
AGM & Results of Shared Script Comp.
The Clubs Annual General Meeting will be held in the first part of this evenings meeting.
After the AGM we will be showing the entries in the shared script compeitition and announcing the results of the competition. We will also be showing any members clips which are brought along.
This is the ever popular annual exposé of members' travel videos.
Plus, this year we will also be including some of the best amateur travel videos we can find.
Tonight we welcome Ian Cooke, an independent documentary maker who will share his experience and expertise on how to make great documentaries.
Tonight is also the deadline and first viewing of the shared script entries.
Think you know your camera or need help finding out more about how to use it? This is the night for you!
Bring your camera along and, in small groups, see how many of the 10 Camera Challenges you can complete already or can learn to complete with help.
From white balancing to pulling focus, from managing exposure to adjusting frame rate, there'll be a range of challenges to really help you get to know your camera better.
Tonight we'll be trying our hands at being a Foley artist! Using just some simple equipment can you capture a list of sounds from the simple to the slightly less simple!
Sound easy? You'll need your thinking hats for the harder ones but in having a go we'll get to try different equipment and learn some interesting lessons about sound, and sound effects.
Plus, we'll have the competition results and a review of the productions from the last Focus Night.
The in camera editing challenge!
Bring your camera along this evening for what promises to be a fun and interesting evening. In small groups you'll get about and hour and a half and a challenge to film. But, no editing allowed! What you shoot it the final piece so, be careful when you press record! You can del3te the last take and do it again but this is in camera editing and is a fun and interesting way to learn some great skills.
Tonight we'll have a practical session looking at how to set up and shoot better interviews. Including lighting, camera positions, audio capture and so on.
After that we'll have the competition entries for the 'Sydney Travel Documentary' challenge along with a brief review by the directors.
And finally, a look at some very interesting videos from overseas clubs. Will be a packed and interesting evening!
Trailer Time, Documentaries and You be the Judge!
Tonight we'll review the green screen footage from the last Club Night and see what any members have made of it in creating a trailer. We'll also look briefly at how to key it and how to address some of the issues with it.
After that we'll check out some serious advice on how to edit documentaries. With the next competition entries due soon this should be useful.
And finally, we'll go through the You be the Judge results and see what people thought of the 3 very different videos we've selected for judging.
Tonight we'll be getting some of the club equipment out for a hands on sessions where we'll use a green screen to shoot elements for a VOTY promotional video.
We'll also have the results of the Sci-Fi competition, we'll be introducing the You Be The Judge exercise and there'll be some time for groups to chat about the shared script too!
Create Better Voiceovers & Spend Virtual Cash!
Today we'll be looking at how to create more engaging and more interesting voiceovers. What makes a good voiceover? Is good elocution needed or is content and passion the most important? We'll see!
We'll also be spending those virtual dollars, exploring what people's equipment priorities might be and what trade offs people make. Spending without the guilt - how easy is that!
Tonight we'll be handing out the shared script - it's a very easy to make 3 minute film but it has a whole host of director and editor opportunities to do something great.
We'll be organising the one off teams for this too and there will be a chance to sit down in the teams and allocate time and roles.
Plus, we'll have the first screening of the Science Fiction drama competition entries.
We'll be deconstructing and reviewing some travel & documentaries and looking at what makes them good and identifying where some go wrong.
Plus, we'll be looking at some tricks and tips to enhancing both documentaries & travel videos with graphics including creating powerful animations from stills and creating professional looking lower thirds.
And, we'll even have some graphic design advice to boot!
Come along and meet an expert from Lindfields specialist outdoor and action camera store Camzilla Cameras.
From GoPro on a Camera Copter or car mount to a battery powered hand held gimble - this will be a fascinating walk through some of the coolest kit on the market today - including something for everyone's budget.
Check in at 7.30, take off at 8!
Plus, we'll have the results of the open competition, members clips and news of the shared script competition.
Get 10 great tips and pointers on writing short scripts. Plus, learn the Hollywood film script format that works and discover the completely free online tool that does the hard part for you and makes you look more professional!
Plus, we'll be looking at some DSLR monitors and seeing how they could perhaps work for you.
Workshop approach to developing a Story Line, viewing of all video entries for the 1st Comp of the year, and Brainstorming session on what equipment to purchase for the Club.
Gear insights. Upload requirements for VIMEO. Lighting tutorials.
Held at Film Australia in Lindfield this is the Club's annual competition which this year again includes the NSW Inter-Club Drama Competition which includes entries from 4 NSW Video Clubs.
Tickets for the evening include drinks, nibbles and approximately 2 hours of videos including dramas, documentaries, music, travel, special techniques, not to mention a few 1 minute ads.
This is a look back at the annual programme with a view to planning next years.
What do we want more of, less of, what should we be including next year we haven't thought of so far, any suggestions for competitions, etc. etc. etc.
This evening we welcome an experienced Amateur Scriptwriter and Director who will give us her perspective on the challenges, pitfalls and solutions on becoming a better storyteller overall.
Video Of The Year entries are also due this evening.
Tonight we're focusing on music videos - whether it's individual performances indoors, choirs of many or outside events, what can you do to get a better result?
During the first half of this evening the Club's AGM will be held followed by the results of the Documentary Competition.
If you'd like to have a say in how the Club is run, what the annual agenda focuses on etc. then this is your chance to get involved and make a difference.
Hosted by Ian Scott this is the ever popular annual review of all the travel videos made from our globe trotting members and others!
Ideally, if you have any videos you'd like included please let Ian know beforehand but otherwise, bring them along on the evening and we'll try and fit them in.
This evening we welcome Lile Judickas, a highly experienced professional editor who has numerous well known productions under her esteemed belt! It promises to be an interesting and enlightening session and will include a good time for Q&A and may even include some guidance & advice to us based on having viewed some of our own work before the evening.
Entries for the Documentary competition are also due this evening.
Tonight a number of members will be bringing along some of their latest equipment and talking about why they bought them, what they do, and so on.
We expect this to include cameras, a slider, possibly the club crane and more.
Tonight we're privileged to welcome professional Audio & Video specialists from Dragon Image in Artarmon. Dragon Image provide a complete range of video equipment to both buy and hire and this evening they will talk about and demonstrate a range of equipment which could take our productions to the next level. It promises to be a very interesting session and will include the chance to get hands on with equipment you've probably wished you had access to before now!
We'll also have the Murder Mystery Competition results and final preparations for the first club shoot.
We'll look at developing a simple story and then various camera techniques you might use to tell that story with and without using a tripod.
They'll be some live exercises to try too!
Amongst other things, tonight entries in the Murder Mystery Competition are due and will be played, along with some directorial comment and questions.
This evening will include a range of activities – there'll be a chance to get hands on with the club's audio equipment, have a go at hooking it up to your own camera and find out how to borrow it when you need it.
Plus there'll be an introduction to online casting and some tips on how to get the best from that. And finally, a quick look at how to some tips and tricks to think about in post production.
Tonight we will be joined by one of Panasonic Australia's Camera experts who will introduce us to some of the latest cameras from Panasonic.
This will include 3 different camera models: The GH4 (4K), the AG-AC90 and the AJ-PX270 for the very committed filmmaker!
Do they have a well told story, what would the logline be, have they told the story well, edited at the right places, are the shots too short or too long, was it the right shot.
Building on the theme of the last few sessions these are just some of the questions we'll be asking as a group as we review some videos from overseas - and some closer to home too!
Tonight we will be joined by someone from Canon Australia's Camera experts who will introduce us to some of their latest cameras.
On a film set who does what? What's the role of the 1st AD, the Grip and the Best Boy? In a small production what should you have, what do they do and how do they work together?
What about reports, what are they and how can they help you improve the production overall and the edit in particular?
Got a clip you're having problems with? Bring it along to the clip surgery for help and ideas on how to fix it.
Tonight we'll look at some simple tips to how you make a better documentary. Of course, it's all about the story but it's the way you tell 'em!!
The results to the open competition will be announced tonight and we'll also be reviewing the first script drafts for the club shoot.
Tonight's focus is editing, not so much of the 'technical how' but more of the 'where, why and what'.
When should you use a fade, a fast cut, a wipe, what does it mean if you fade through black, how do you keep the story moving and cut out all the bits you don't really need.
Should you separate audio from one clip and lay it over another, and so on.
We'll take a look at some story fundamentals, some of things that help you build a great story whether it's a documentary or a drama.
Open competition entries are due tonight too - and remember, you can now enter them on a USB stick. Use the new entry form available in the downloads section or you can download it here.
And finally, script ideas for the club shoot are pitched this evening so, any ideas you may have, however early in their life or simple they may be, bring them along.
Every great video starts with a - hopefully - great script! What does a great script look like, what free tools are there to help you write one, and, while you're at it, what's a logline, why does it matter and how will it help!?
Held at Film Australia in Lindfield this is the Club's annual competition which this year also includes the NSW Inter-Club Drama Competition which includes entries from 4 NSW Video Clubs.
Instead of examining our own videos to see what we can learn, this evening we'll be seeing what we can learn from watching videos from overseas clubs.
Tonight is also the CLOSING DATE FOR Video of the Year 2013 entries.
Getting the right shot can be a challenge, there's lots to think about and the more control you want over the shot, the more you need to take manual control of the camera.
We'll look at how you go about manually setting white balance, exposure, focusing and even setting up your audio so that on your next shoot you get the look you want and hopefully avoid wondering if a re-shoot might be needed for that key scene!
After the AGM we will be showing the entries in the shared script compeitition - Daylight Robbery, and announcing the results of the competition. We will also be showing any members clips which are brought along.
Improving audio capture & using club audio equip.
This evening will include two parts, firstly, David Green from MyMyk will be presenting on 'how to improve audio recording'.
David has spent 40 years working on audio including as a professional musician, studio engineer, and audio designer. He has recently designed a couple of new audio products mainly for DSLRs and these will be shown although this will be a general talk not product specific or promoting any particular brands.
Also, the club has two complete audio kits which include boom mikes, boom poles, mixers and all the other bits you need to capture great audio and we will look at how best to use them.
So, if you don't know your dead cats from your roadkill, are confused by Line and Mic settings or are not sure whether a shotgun is a good thing to be carrying to that bank interview then this is the night to get it all cleared up!
For the first half of the evening we're looking at some of the basics of how you could use audio and camerawork to create supense and tension.
We'll consider things like what makes a tense moment, how do you build up to it, what elements contribute to it and what you should you be thinking about? Discuss!
Entries are due this evening for the shared script 'Daylight Robbery' and we'll be screening all of those along with any members clips - bring some along if you have any.
This evening is dedicated to viewing members' travel videos. It's very relaxed with no competition and no judging or critiquing of videos played so very much open to everyone.
If you've been anywhere - local, interstate or international - and made an interesting video of the trip then this is the night to show it. Anything up to a maximum of 15 minutes is fine.
If you have a video to play then ideally let Ian Scott know beforehand but, if you forget, bring it along on the night and we'll try and fit it in.
We are honoured to have with us this evening one of Australia's leading cinematographers and makers of adventure and expedition documentaries. Michael Dillon AM has won more awards in this field than any other individual worldwide and joins us to give just a little insight into how best to plan and make a documentary.
Whether you're a passionate documentary maker or not this promises to be a very interesting and engaging session and one not to be missed!
We will also be announcing the results of the 60 second / 30 second ad competition and playing members clips and so on. So, a full night!
In this session we will go through how various special effects were put together in actual club videos. This will include Satisfaction Guaranteed from last years VOTY Special Techniques category, possibly some from Arab Dawn as well as others.
This will all be demonstrated in After Effects although the basic techniques will be almost completely transferable to other special effects editors.
The club has a couple of sets of Audio Gear, a crane and a small skateboard dolly for members. We will set these up and show members how to use them.
Once you've captured your audio there's lots more to do - from noise reduction and balancing of levels to adding background music, atmos and even effects. And these all pretty much assume everything went well during capture!
If you had problems at capture there may be much more to do - and of course there are a multitude of filters you could be using to bring out the audio elements you need.
Put simply - audio in post can be a mammoth task!
We couldn't possibly cover it all in a focus night but these are the sorts of areas that will be covered so, if you've ever sat listening to audio thinking 'how do I fix that' then this session is for you!
At the next Club Night we'll be viewing some examples of a global single script competition in which some very accomplished amateur filmmakers from around the world competed using a high profile Hollywood script.
You'll be fascinated to see what happenned, all the different entries were very different, some were way out there but all tell the same basic story!
Plus, we'll be going through the final script for 'Daylight Robbery' - our single script which will be the starting point for the August competition.
And, the results of the Lost Competition will be announced.
How do you produce Hollywood stunts with no budget whatsoever? Special Effects of course!
This session will set you on the path to astonishing your audience with effects they will double take on and be suitably impressed with.
For animations or explosions, titles or transitions, in fact anything you can't do in your camera then this is the place to start.
Tension, Suspense, Action, Intrigue - how do you create the mood you want with budget lighting?
Come along and hear an industry professional talk about how you use simple lighting equipment to significantly change the impact your shot has.
With practical examples and a chance to light and film a shot yourself this will be a truly enlightening evening (.sorry!).
Members will be relating their first hand experiences with a range of cameras now available, from small mirrorless cameras like the Sony RX100 and NEX-7 to Panasonic TZ10 and GH2 and also the popular Hero GoPro action camera. You will find out what members like and dont like, what works well and what limitations these cameras have. We will be sceening sample clips from each camera so you can see just how good they are. We will also look at the latest Sony interchangeable lens video camera.
Tony Yang will be showing us how he shot his Tasmanian sequence using his steadicam and explaining his post processing - to get those amazing results.
How do you make a travel video which truly inspires your audience?
What are the tips to follow and the pitfalls to avoid?
We'll review what works and what doesn't and you'll come away equipped to trot the globe ready to make something interesting, engaging and altogether entertaining!
This is an intermediate session which, in the first half of the evening will cover how to export movies for submission to club competitions in .mov and .avi format - things like square pixels, resolution options, audio options & formats and so on will be covered at a top level in the first half. What all the options mean will be glossed over only, instead focusing on which options to select from the major programs in use to ensure you submit in the right format.
The second half will look at how you create professional DVD menus, for example video thumbnailing, default menu buttons, background music, custom backdr0ps and so on using Adobe Encore and other programs.
There's a proper way to get from great idea to great result, one that takes in Script, Storyboard, Shot List and a whole lot more. Come along and see for yourself the what, how and why of producing better videos.
Plus, Open Competition entries are due tonight and will all be screened in the second half.
Everything you need to know to get going with a green screen. How to set-up, light, shoot and edit a simple green screen shot.


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Global celebrity hair colour trends are being made right here in Australia, as TV and film star Katherine Langford, famous for her work in 13 Reasons Why and Love Simon, opted for a bright red hair transformation, and made headlines in the process. The change was courtesy of Perth salon business Circles of Hair, known for their influencer and celebrity clientele and ability to dominate online conversations. The change was courtesy of Sharlene Lee and Jessica Del Borrello.
"I've been looking after Katherine's hair since she was at school," Sharlene said of the Aussie actress. "She came into the salon for a big chop and we decided to go for a massive colour change. We both decided copper tones is the way to go as her skin tones are perfect for this colour. Three days later she was back into the salon for the transformation, before heading to London."
We previously reported that copper is being heralded as the bona fide hue of 2019, and Katherine opted for the trending colour with this trusted salon behind the chair. The change acts as the ideal evolution to those with natural dark brown hair, and Circles of Hair utilised Inoa and L'Oréal Professionnel for optimal results.
"There are so many different ranges of colour when it comes to the copper tones. You can have a dark copper or a very light copper, it's just that easy," Sharlene said.
The new look captured national and international attention, with features on local Perth-based websites such as Perth Now, entertainment focused publications such as Nova, Pedestrian TV and Bustle and fashion and beauty sites such as Elle, marie claire, Pop Sugar and Cosmopolitan. Katherine represents one of Australia's brightest rising stars, and her international screen work and social media following (she boasts over 13 million Instagram followers) makes her a beauty influencer and authority. Katherine's latest snap showcasing the rich copper hues in her hair garnered over 2 million likes.
As copper takes over the internet and your favourite celebrities' feeds, you'll be seeing the colour request and images like Katherine's pop up in your chair. Circles of Hair will be a leading salon transforming clients and revolutionising trends this season, we urge you to follow in their footsteps.
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"A Crystal Dipped in Dreams," by Auston Habershaw [bio] (edited by Trevor Quachri), appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact issue 07-08|18, published on June 15, 2018 by Penny Publications.
Pro: Great dialogue and characterization. The worldbuilding makes this world (awful as it is) come to life.
Is this what the world was like? Before the Culling, before the End? Did we live like this?
The great cities of the Ancients, the lakes of glass, the crystal, and this strange, magical world; it had been real, and what's more, it had been made with human hands.
This inspires him to try to change the world. It gives him the courage and the energy to fight Warth. In an utterly miserable place, it offers some hope.
Con: Things seem to be too far gone for there to be anything to do about it.


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Candid Perspective
Confidant View
Polupale latate Victor
DRC residents face mass evictions
By Jade McClune
HUNDREDS of people at the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund are preparing to face down attempts by the municipality to move them to an unserviced strip of land near the airport on the eastern outskirts of the town.
On Tuesday a group of residents gathered to discuss their concerns and said defiantly: "We will not be moved." They say in recent months, council officials have been driving around the DRC taking down erf numbers and telling people that they have to pack up and go build their shacks along the railway line near the airstrip.
The residents are outraged that after years of waiting for water services, now that the pipes have been installed they are being told to move. Community resistance in the DRC made waves in recent years and put the fear of hell into local politicians when DRC activists mobilised large numbers of people to demand water rights, land and basic services and in 2014 occupied the municipal premises for a week.
"We are also human," a young unemployed man said yesterday with deep disappointment in his voice. "Why should we be homeless in our own country? Why should we be made homeless in our motherland? For how long can we take this?"
Their demand is that council should halt all plans to evict them, consult the people and offer them "permanent and serviced land" on which to build their homes. "We will not be moved unless you can provide us with serviced land in an area where we can build proper homes," they said. "Permanent land", shouted another.
The demand has been gathering support in the township, which has now grown to include an estimated 20,000 people since it first sprung up in the early 1900s. Evidence of mass support can be seen by the growing numbers of residents at the nightly meetings after work.
Caroline Kasenda, a kindergarten teacher that has been meeting on a daily basis with residents to discuss the way forward, said: "We won't move. We can afford and want to pay for water and electricity services so our children can also grow up with the basic necessities like other children. They can't take us from one to zero, at least I must move up to two," she said by way of explaining that if council offered them a better option and serviced land, they would consider moving.
But the residents agree that they cannot move from bad conditions to worse, because lives are at stake, given the growing number of Hepatitis E cases recorded in recent months due to lack of access to water services and proper sanitation.
They say they still use pit latrines and have to walk far to collect water. While others are enjoying the benefits of living in the 21st century, DRC residents are living in the Dark Ages, without access to the most basic services to enjoy the benefits of modern civilisation, it was said.
Kasenda noted that the municipality recently installed water and power supply lines there, but she could not understand why they want the residents who waited so long – more than 20 years – to just get up and move to a place without services, taps, streetlights, toilets or power supply.
"People are burning to death in these shacks every day, because they don't have electricity and water services. Now they want us to move to a place where there's no toilet or water supply. How can we live like that? And who will rebuild our homes if we are forced to move every time?"
In a letter to Confidente, the residents said: "We cried for a long time because of this situation that we are in today. We are not treated as human beings in Namibia. We are not foreign. We are born here. Our ghettos burn every night. There is no safety for our children."
In a second letter, they said: "We are an army … of DRC residents, well prepared to fight for our rights. Our first concern is that we want permanent land to live on, well-serviced with electricity and water and to have our own erf number on the municipal system."
They further vowed to punish politicians at the ballot box in November if their concerns are not addressed. Municipal officials did not respond immediately to requests for clarification on their policy regarding the DRC, but all indications are that they will face fierce resistance on the ground.
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Report: Grimsby Town 1-0 MK Dons
Wes Thomas' header proves the difference...
Wes Thomas' first-half header proved the difference as MK Dons were beaten 1-0 by a resilient Grimsby Town sid at Blundell Park.
Thomas headed in a cross 27 minutes in to give the hosts a lead which they managed to hold on to despite going down to 10 men late in the first half.
Chuks Aneke and debutant David Wheeler went closest to salvaging a result for Paul Tisdale's men, who will look to end a run of three straight defeats on Tuesday evening when they take on Oldham Athletic at Stadium MK.
Boss Tisdale handed Russell Martin and Wheeler their MK Dons debuts as two of four changes made to the starting XI. Martin replaced Joe Walsh in the centre of the defence while Wheeler came in to the side in place of Peter Pawlett. The other two changes saw Ryan Watson slot in at right midfield for Conor McGrandles and Aneke make way for Osman Sow.
MK Dons started well but it was Grimsby who made the first breakthrough on goal, three minutes in. The hosts won possession inside the Dons half and released Thomas. His shot was saved - not that a goal would have stood, with the flag raised for offside.
Jordan Cook then tried his luck from distance but the effort was gathered comfortably by Nicholls before Watson registered the Dons' first shot on goal - a low, left-footed curler which skipped just wide of Sam Russell's post.
On 13 minutes, Gilbey threatened with a driving run through the centre of the pitch but he was dispossessed on the edge of the area by Ludvig Ohman. At the other end of the field, Jordan Moore-Taylor got himself in the way of Elliott Embleton's strike on goal.
The Mariners drove forward again in the 22nd minute but Martin did brilliantly inside his own penalty area to win the ball off Cook as he looked to pull the trigger.
While one debutant was impressing in defence, Wheeler went close to marking his first 25 minutes as a Dons player with a goal but, from Baily Cargill's cross, he couldn't direct his header on target.
Three minutes later, Wes Thomas found himself in a similar position to Wheeler at the opposite end of the pitch and the Mariners striker was able to convert with his header to give the hosts a lead. 1-0.
MK Dons went in search of an immediate response and forced a corner on the near side. Lewington's cross was flicked into the mix by Wheeler but Grimsby were able to clear.
Shortly after, Houghton won possession in the centre of the park and then found Sow, who wasn't allowed to turn on the edge of the box.
Tisdale's side were dealt a further blow with 10 minutes remaining in the half as Jordan Moore-Taylor was forced off with an injury. The centre-back tried to run the ailment off following an earlier knock but conceded defeat and was replaced by Walsh.
They were, though, then handed a boost by referee Paul Marsden, who reduced the hosts to 10 men in the 40th minute. Harry Davis was the man dismissed for the hosts for dragging down Agard, who was through on goal - a clear goalscoring opportunity denied.
The foul itself presented Lewington with an opportunity to mark his 700th MK Dons appearance with a goal, however he sent his free-kick over the crossbar from 20-yards out.
In the final minute of the first half, Sow created a shooting opportunity from a deep ball into the box. The Swede brought the cross down on his chest and then fired a shot on goal on the turn, only for a deflected to lift it over.
The Dons weren't able to threaten from the resulting corner and headed into the dressing rooms at the break behind by one.
Tisdale's side returned to the field unchanged but eager to get back on level terms.
They almost found the equaliser within a minute of the re-start but Sow's effort was blocked on its way to goal. MK Dons recycled the ball and Gilbey flashed a right-footed shot wide from the edge of the D.
An overlapping run from Martin on 49 minutes presented the debutant with a chance to cross into the mix which he did. His ball fell to Agard, whose fierce strike was blocked by a defender.
The chances kept coming for Tisdale's side as Gilbey saw a deflected attempt spin wide. Wheeler was then denied a shot on goal from Houghton's through ball courtesy of an excellent tackle from a Mariners defender. The tackle led to a Dons corner from which Agard sent an acrobatic effort wide of the target.
It was a great response from the visitors, who thought they were about to level things in the 55th minute when Wheeler headed into the path of Agard - he, though, was denied by the linesman's offside flag.
In the 63rd minute, Cargill fired over following a tricky run through the Grimsby midfield. Tisdale then used the stoppage to bring Aneke on from the bench in place of Sow.
The momentum stayed in the Dons' favour and on 68 minutes Watson raced into the area only to see his low cross cleared away by the Grimsby defence.
Tisdale's final roll of the dice came in the 69th minute with Ryan Harley introduced in place of Agard.
A minute after the change, his side went agonisingly close to drawing level but Russell did brilliantly to save at the feet of Gilbey, who had connected with Watson's cross.
They went even closer with 17 minutes to play from another Watson delivery. Aneke met the ball this time but couldn't direct his header on target from close range.
Two minutes later, Wheeler came within a whisker of meeting Gilbey's low cross and levelling the scores. Gilbey did brilliantly in the build-up, driving down the left, but couldn't quite connect with his new teammate.
The Dons were then denied what appeared to be warranted penalty shouts after Watson was brought down inside the box. Ref Paul Marsden looked to be considering the call but eventually waved play on.
Grimsby had spent the majority of the second half camped inside their own half but they had a chance to settle the tie on the counter attack with three minutes remaining. Thomas raced through onto a long ball but was denied by a diving save from Nicholls.
MK Dons won the ball back from the resulting corner and forced one of their own. Aneke met the delivery from Lewington but his looping header landed wide of the goal.
Five minutes of added time were awarded and in the first of those, the Dons won another corner. Watson's ball made it all the way through to Gilbey, at the back post but his attempt rose harmlessly over the bar.
The Mariners then had another opportunity to end the drama but Nicholls acrobatically denied them a second goal.
After regaining possession, the Dons threw men forward and Houghton saw a shot blocked. Two corners followed but the ball ended up in the arms of Russell.
Moments later the whistle blew, leaving the Dons sixth in the Sky Bet League Two table.
Starting XI: Nicholls; Martin, Moore-Taylor (Walsh 38), Cargill; Watson, Houghton, Gilbey, Lewington (c); Wheeler, Agard (Harley 69), Sow (Aneke 64).
Unused subs: Moore, Baudry, McGrandles, D'Ath.
Booked: Gilbey, Cargill
Attendance: 3,862 (141 away)
Referee: P Marsden
Grimsby Town vs MK Dons on 26 Jan 19


After a massive tornado leveled the small town of Greensburg, Kansas, in 2007, Mayor Bob Dixon, decided to use the reconstruction as an opportunity for change. "The only true green and sustainable things in life are how we treat each other," he says, "and that includes how we treat future generations." Today, Greensburg's goal is to be 100%-powered by renewable energy sources -- and it's well on the way. This conservative farming community has built one of the greenest towns in America.


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Elo Quitmann
Elo is a 16 year old singer songwriter from East Sussex; a pianist and an acoustic guitar player.
Lyrics mean everything to Elo, having been brought up on a cocktail of music from Squeeze, Bob Marley and Tracy Chapman, to Lily Allen and Jake Bugg.
Elo is studying at Eastbourne College and has been playing at the Grey Lady for almost a year now. Elo gigs in local pubs, she opened at the 'Local and Live' festival in Tunbridge Wells, played at the infamous Pizza Express in Maidstone and is looking forward to playing at events and festivals throughout 2019.
Elo has several songs on Spotify including her most listened to song 'I Live Mine'. Many more originals to follow as she takes her obsession a little further!
Local & Live 2019: Monday at The Spa Hotel August 26th, 2019 at 3:15 pm


In 2017, the Mission to Seafarers celebrated 100 years serving the Seafaring community in the Heritage-listed building at 717 Flinders Street, Docklands. The enchanting Arts and Crafts style design offers a unique venue for weddings, functions and events of all styles and sizes. With full bar facilities, commercial kitchen, catering options and beverage packages, all within a short stroll from the CBD and with easy access to public transport, it's the perfect venue for your event.


I just can't get over how gorgeous this cover is! Thank you so much to Owl Hollow Press for sending me a free copy! It looks incredible!
Anna is a student surviving the city, and she lives by a simple credo, Never play their game; their game is always rigged. For every man she has ever known, it's a saying that has served her well.
Especially when Anna becomes lost to the dark heart of the city. She finds herself hunted by Dreamers–artists, both good and evil, who construct new worlds–within a complex community that threatens to undermine reality itself. When Anna learns that she's an Undreamer with powers she cannot yet comprehend, she must travel through their strange and treacherous creations to discover that there's as much beauty in life as there is darkness. As her existence spirals into wonder and danger, Anna must look deep within herself and face the horrors of her own past, to save her old world as well as her new one.


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Self Driving Car News
Tech News / Artificial Intelligence News / Google's Venture Capital Fund Makes New Self-Driving Bet
Google's Venture Capital Fund Makes New Self-Driving Bet
By Daniel Golightly
A.I. startup Scotty Labs recently took to Medium to announce the successful completion of a $6 million seed round led by Google's A.I.-centric Gradient Ventures. According to the post, created by Co-Founder and CEO Tobenna Arodiogbu, other participants in the funding included Horizons Ventures, Hemi Ventures, Social+Capital, Neuron.VC, Gravity Ranch, and Graph Ventures. He also outlined the primary purpose of the company and some of its goals going forward. Although the company has been around for about a year, it has flown mostly under the radar in the eyes of the public. However, it may prove to be among the most important moving forward since it works on the question of how to get various autonomous driving systems up to the standards society really expects them to operate at. More directly, the company wants to accelerate progress while maintaining safety parameters that the technology certainly needs if it is going to become mainstream.
That applies to various end-products that the self-driving revolution depends on to be most efficient at solving the problems it is hoped those will solve. From self-driving cars and trucks to autonomous VTOLs and delivery robots, Scotty sees a need to advance testing methods in a way that matches the complexity of the environments those are expected to work in. Human intelligence is absolutely critical to that, the executive says. Because of that – and based on the belief that A.I., on its own, is not fully capable yet of adapting to dynamic circumstances that can arrive – Scotty Labs's solution is to start with the introduction of a platform to help the machine learning process along. It's a "tele-operations" platform that ultimately allows human operators to virtually control vehicles in dynamic environments in order to create a redundancy for A.I. to fall back on and learn from.
Scotty's first customer is already, in fact, lined up to take advantage of the platform and approach in the deployment of its own fleet – a company called Voyage. With that said, despite Scotty's drive to deliver safe self-driving cars as quickly as is safely possible, the project is still estimated to take months or years to reach level 4 autonomy. For perspective, most A.I. vehicles currently operate at level 3 autonomy and full autonomy won't be achieved until level 5 but some automakers plan to hit that point by as early as 2021, according to the latest roadmaps.
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Dodo bones, the last quagga and a Micrarium
On Monday I went on a Royal Academy Friends visit to two small museums which are part of UCL: the Grant Museum of Zoology and the Petrie Museum of Egyptology. UCL is my alma mater and I was mildly embarrassed that I had never visited either before, though less so when I learned that both only opened to the public long after I left.
The Petrie Museum has thousands of objects, especially from the period of the pharaoh Akhenaten. He was a controversial pharaoh because he introduced a form of monotheism. After his death he was more or less written out of history and the Egyptians reverted to worshipping their legion of gods. They have some interesting pieces, for instance, three linen dresses or tunics, made of very fine fabric, woven with a crimp which means they are stretchy and designed to be very close fitting; and some lovely funerary portraits, full of character, though these are much later. And, inevitably, lots of bits of pots.
In my book, the star of the show however was the Grant Museum. It has a fascinating history, set up in 1827 by Robert Grant as a teaching collection at the newly founded University of London (later UCL). Grant had studied medicine in Edinburgh and qualified as a doctor, but was a specialist in comparative anatomy. He had radical views on evolution and taught Darwin, when he too was a medical student in Edinburgh. At the age of 35, he came down to UCL and became the first Professor of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy in England. The Museum became the first place where evolution was taught in a university.
The idea of using bones to teach zoology and medical students fell out of fashion with the rise of genetics as the basis for studying organisms, but lately there has been a resurgence of interest. As the Director put it to us, studying the genome of a gorilla doesn't tell you anything about what a gorilla looks like and how it might behave in the wild. Among the highlights of the collection are a box of dodo bones, not enough to make a skeleton; and the skeleton of possibly the last quagga, a kind of South African zebra, of which there are only 7 skeletons in the world.
The last quagga?
Not enough dodo bones to make a skeleton
The highlight for me was the Micrarium, a sort of cupboard sized light box designed to display over two thousand microscope slides, showing slices through tiny organisms or parts of them. Apparently, 95% of known animal species are smaller than a thumb but most natural history museums concentrate on the big ones. So this is a way of redressing the balance.
It made me think about this as a way of displaying lots of information. Although the layout is linear, something about the overwhelming amount of information makes it feel like you are immersed in it all.
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13-Inch M1 MacBook Pro 2020 Review
The M1 MacBook Pro is the fastest, longest-lasting laptop we've ever used
Written by Adrien Ramirez
After only a couple months on the market, the Apple M1 MacBooks have flipped the script on what makes a great laptop. The M1 13-inch MacBook Pro costs about the same as the earlier 2020 Intel 13-inch MacBook Pro, but its new M1 processor runs faster, cooler, and more efficiently than just about any laptop out there. With a 14-hour battery life and blazingly fast speeds, this is one of the best laptops we've seen in a long, long time.
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About the Late 2020 M1 13-inch MacBook Pro
What we don't like
Should you buy it?
Class-leading battery life
Insane performance
Premium build quality
Poor port selection
The new M1 MacBook Pro 13 might be the best laptop Apple has ever made.
When the new M1 Macs came out in November, we were impressed with their performance specs but also worried that the new ARM-based processors would have compatibility issues with many older, x86 based apps that users have come to love on MacOS. We thankfully saw many companies (such as Google, Adobe, and Blizzard) rushing to release M1 versions of their software right at launch, and native support has only gotten better since. For the stragglers still running on x86 architecture, Apple's new Rosetta2 emulator does a fantastic job of providing a seamless experience for users—most people won't even notice that apps like Steam aren't running natively on the M1 Macs.
The M1 MacBook Pro 13 is undoubtedly the best MacBook Pro 13 we've seen in a long time. Apart from its blazing speeds in single and multi-core performance, its integrated graphics are actually a bit ahead of both AMD- and Intel-based machines (although the graphics performance is still a far cry from that seen from discrete GPUs like the AMD Radeon and Nvidia GeForce RTX cards). However, the true miracle lies in its 14-hour battery life when using Google Chrome. This is hours ahead of our previous battery life records.
However, not all is peachy with the M1 MacBook Pro 13. While its performance is certainly impressive, there aren't many features that would justify the added cost over the similarly-powerful M1 MacBook Air that also launched in November. The Pro's lack of extra oomph over the Air makes it a difficult laptop to recommend for most people, who would either be equally happy with the cheaper Apple MacBook or should wait for a more meaningful update to the Mac lineup.
The M1 MacBook Pro 13 has the same beautiful build as its Intel predecessor, but its new Apple Silicon processor grants it incredible speed and efficiency.
While the new M1 MacBook Pro 13 and MacBook Air have the same processor, there are a couple of differences. The MacBook Air's base model has an M1 chip with 7 GPU cores, whereas the MacBook Pro ships with an M1 with 8 GPU cores by default. While we tested the base MacBook Pro, we feel the cost of upgrading the storage to 512GB or more is worth it.
Processor: Apple M1 8-Core Processor
Memory: 8 GB RAM (16 GB RAM upgrade also available)
Storage: 256 GB RAM (512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB also available)
Display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 4; 3.5mm headphone jack
Keyboard and Trackpad: Magic Keyboard with backlighting; Force Touch trackpad; Touch Bar; Touch ID sensor
Camera: 720p webcam
Graphics: 8-Core Integrated GPU
Connectivity: WiFi 6; Bluetooth 5.0
Battery Capacity: 58.2-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
Dimensions: 0.61" x 11.97" x 8.36"
Warranty: 90 days complimentary technical support and a one year warranty
The coolest thing about the new M1 chips is that they're totally integrated, meaning that the chip has the RAM and storage on the chip itself. While that means you can't upgrade your MacBook down the line, it also means that the communication between the CPU, SSD, and RAM are incredibly fast and are capable of way more than the similarly specced discrete components on Intel-based and AMD-based machines.
Its battery life can almost outlive a mayfly
Mayflies usually live for 24 hours or less. The MacBook Pro doesn't quite hit that (it hit about 14 hours in our Chrome-based battery test), but I used it for several workdays before I had to even think of charging it. With this insanely long battery life, expect to plug into outlets maybe twice a week if you use your computer for basic tasks.
The M1 MacBooks have the best battery life we've ever seen on a laptop.
By comparison, the HP Spectre x360 14t, the longest-lasting Intel-based laptop we've reviewed, lasts nine hours. The earlier Intel-based 13-inch MacBook Pro lasted for 7 hours. If you're debating between the M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, the Pro offers slightly better battery life—the Air provided 12 hours and 49 minutes.
The M1 MacBooks have the best battery life we've ever seen on a laptop, no exceptions. Now, we'll have to wait for Windows laptops to catch up.
The M1 Silicon's punch does not disappoint
Apple's all-in-one approach with the M1 processor allows it to draw more potential than ever from just 8GB of RAM and 8 processing cores.
When we first saw the Apple keynote in early November, we were skeptical of the grandiose claims Apple made about the new M1 processor. Apple promised that it would have 18-hour battery life on MacBooks, that it would always stay cool, and that it would crush every mobile processor on the market.
For the most part, Apple has delivered on those promises. No matter what task I threw at the MacBook Pro, its fan would always stay quiet and its chassis never got uncomfortably hot to use (unlike the very loud, very hot Intel MacBook Pro).
When we put the M1 chip to the test, we were pleased to see just how well this ambitious processor performed. We were worried the 8GB of RAM on the MacBook would slow it down, but instead, the M1 was consistently outscoring all but the highest-end processors from Intel and AMD. In Geekbench multi-core, the MacBook Pro's M1 pushed over twenty percent more performance over most laptops' Intel Core i7 processors. The only CPU that was able to keep up with it was the AMD Ryzen 9 on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 we tested in 2020.
The MacBook Pro's GPU performance was also a step ahead of its Windows competition, although it still underperforms systems with discrete GPUs. If you do casual gaming, from the occasional round of Rocket League to some less-demanding AAA games, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the new MacBook.
Apple's M1 processor is especially adept at multitasking and online workflows which require CPU power.
We saw a respectable 23 frames per second from Shadow of the Tomb Raider at its highest graphics settings, while World of Warcraft maintained 33 frames per second at max settings. This is miles ahead of the Intel MacBook Pro 13's capabilities—the Intel MacBook spat out 6 frames per second in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, for instance.
However, the MacBook Pro's graphics performance pales in comparison to that of a gaming laptop. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 pushed out 54 frames per second, and the Acer Predator Helios gave a whopping 91 frames per second.
Where the MacBook Pro really shines is in web performance and code writing. The processor feels ridiculously snappy, with windows loading instantly and scripts running smoothly. While I didn't personally notice a huge difference between the M1 and Intel MacBook Pros in everyday use, the M1 MacBook Pro crushed the Intel one in web-based benchmarks.
Unless you need a graphics powerhouse of a machine, it's hard to imagine anyone being dissatisfied with the MacBook Pro's performance. Arguably, the M1 MacBook Pro's biggest "flaw" is that it has the same processor as the much cheaper MacBook Air, and thus very similar performance.
Rosetta's Rollout has been extremely smooth so far
While the M1 processor runs beautifully when used for native apps, there are still many apps that must run through Rosetta, Apple's x86 architecture emulation program. Basically, most PCs run on "x86" architecture, including all the recent Macs and almost every Windows laptop and Chromebook. The new M1 processor runs on an "ARM" architecture, just like Apple's iPads and iPhones. The problem? Apps have to be written for one or the other, so existing x86 apps need to be re-written to work on the new Macs.
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The first time you launch an x86-based app, the Mac will prompt you to install Rosetta2. After that, it launches Rosetta2 by default whenever using x86-based software.
Apple knew that this incompatibility could be a problem, so the M1 Macs include Rosetta, an emulator that can run all the apps that are designed for x86 machines. This doesn't require any extra work on your part; the computer will ask you to automatically download Rosetta when you try to launch an x86 app for the first time, so your old apps should just work.
When we first started messing with the M1 Macs in November, the Mac Mini had trouble running Steam and some games meant to run on Mac. In January, Steam is running as smoothly on the M1 machines as it does on the 2020 Intel MacBook Pro. Many major apps from companies like Google, Adobe, and Microsoft already have native M1 versions, as well.
The only apps we worry about running these days are video games and hardware drivers. We still have trouble launching some indie games like Among Us and Superliminal, although Mac-compatible AAA games have been fine. With hardware, I've had smooth sailing with my Bluetooth mice, USB-A audio interfaces, and USB-C keyboards, but there have been user complaints about the M1 MacBooks' compatibility with Huion drawing tablets, for instance.
The new M1 processor can run iOS and iPadOS apps, too
For those of you who are glued to your iPhone or iPad because of its amazing app store, fret no more. You can now run these apps natively on the M1 Macs. For these new processors, Apple used the same architecture they'd been using on their phone and tablet processors.
However, because the MacBook Pro does not have a touchscreen, you will have to get used to the wonky UI of mobile touchscreen apps on the computer, so this native support ends up being most useful for apps that already thought about MacOS compatibility.
We still have the Touch Bar on this generation of the M1 MacBook Pro.
It's the same body as the 2020 Intel MacBook Pro
For some, this might be a con—it's admittedly not exciting to see the exact same design as the previous MacBook Pro. However, the Pro's keyboard, display, and chassis make for a great example of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." (That's advice Apple has had trouble following in recent years.) It has the same Magic Keyboard we loved in the spring and summer, the same gorgeous high-contrast display, and the same ultra-thin body.
The lack of ports is infuriating
If you want an M1 MacBook Pro, you get two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a headphone jack. That's it. Two measly ports to charge your laptop, plug in displays, add microphones, connect dongles, or access an external drive. We strongly recommend investing in Bluetooth-based peripherals and a USB-C port dock if you plan on getting the M1 MacBook Pro, because ports are precious.
Though some users have reported Bluetooth connectivity issues, we haven't had any problems. Older hardware peripherals may struggle with driver compatibility on the new M1 Macs, but most devices should work just fine if they use standard drivers.
Except for a Touch Bar and a slightly longer battery life, there is not much that the MacBook Pro offers over the M1 MacBook Air.
The MacBook Pro offers little value over the MacBook Air
Given how ridiculously similar the new MacBook Pro and Air are, it is hard to argue in favor of the MacBook Pro's bigger price tag. The MacBook Pro has a slightly better battery, a fan (that it almost never uses), and slightly better performance, but that's it—when we say slight, we do mean slight here. In Geekbench's multi-core test, the MacBook Pro actually scored 0.3% less than the Air, and in our Chrome-based battery test, the Pro lasted one more hour than the Air.
Otherwise, the Air and the Pro feel like the same machine (save for the Pro's TouchBar). They're both about the same size and weight, both have a premium aluminum chassis, both run MacOS, both have a Retina display, and both have the M1 processor. It's up to you to say whether you really need the small potential gains on the Pro, but the Air is unquestionably the better value system.
Yes, but make sure you check out the M1 Macbook Air first.
Yes and no. The 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro is unquestionably the best laptop on the market in every regard except gaming performance. It's the fastest, longest-lasting laptop out there with a premium build and an intuitive user experience to top it off. However, the MacBook Air, which is $300 cheaper, has almost all of the MacBook Pro's qualities.
Performance, experience, and thermals are virtually the same on the two M1 MacBooks, although the MacBook Pro has a slight edge over the Air's 13-hour battery life, and it has a touch bar. Are a touch bar and one more hour of battery life worth $300 to you? If so, great! The M1 MacBook Pro is going to serve you well. For almost everyone else, the M1 MacBook Air is hands-down the best overall laptop you can get today.
However, there are a few people who should hold off on getting an M1 MacBook. The small niche of people—like professional 3D artists or other creators—who need a powerful Mac with a lot of graphical horsepower should look forward to Apple's upcoming Macs, instead. Apple has already announced its intent to refresh the entire Mac lineup, and it will undoubtedly bring its Apple Silicon processors—likely with more cores and more power—to 16-inch MacBook Pros and Mac desktops. For everyone else, the M1 13-inch MacBook Pro's and the MacBook Air's insane battery life, premium build, and blazingly fast performance for the price give them a massive advantage over just about any other laptop out there today.
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Adrien Ramirez
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Adrien is a staff writer for Reviewed, mainly focused on reviewing laptops and other consumer tech. During his free time, he's usually wandering around Hyrule.
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