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FFMPEG, affectionately known as the Swiss Army knife of video editing tools, is an indispensable command-line based tool for every video editor's toolkit. Sometimes, you encounter a video that refuses to play. Fear not, for with FFMpeg, you have a high chance of transforming that unusable file into one that …

I'm currently working on a project that necessitates extensive typing and formatting using MS Word. As I progress through this, I frequently find myself pondering, "How can I accomplish this?" or "Is there an easier way to do this?" Fortunately, I have discovered several useful tips that have made my …

Update: 05/30/2024 - Thank you for all who viewed this page. I have found a new career path. Please check my LinkedIn profile for the latest updates. If you are on this page, it is probably because I filled out a job application for your company and included this link. …

Much of what we understand and feel about people comes from watching them act in relation to others and the entaglements they create as the action proceeds. R.V. Cassill, The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction, Fifth Edition, 1995 The same can be said about people in their personal lives as …

His face was sweaty and dirty. The sun shone on his face. The day was hot. Nick turned his head carefully and lookded at Rinaldi. "Senta Rinaldi. Senta. You and me we've mad a separate peace." Rinaldi lay still in the sun breathing with difficulty. "Not patriots." Nick turned his …

As I mentioned in earlier posts these ideas come at a time when you least expect it. This is, I feel, true illumination. It's an amazing feeling when you realize that your unconscious brain continues to work on a problem for you in the background. I was inspired when I …

Earlier this year I wrote an article about where ideas come from. This article is about what can kill and idea before it even has a chance. Sometimes it is some sort of physical limitation (financial or technological) but many times the idea is lost before it ever leaves our …

Where do ideas come from? Sounds like the answer should be simple, right? Not so fast. What I hope to do in this article is walk you through some of the steps that helps me generate ideas. For me, ideas can come at anytime so I have to be on …

I recently did some volunteer work at place in San Antonio called Blue Hole . During the tour, our guide explained that the area we were working in was a sanctuary for environmental, spiritual and educational values. Some would come to reflect and meditate, others would walk the paths around …