Hrrr... I never expected I have to move from this blog this fast.
So far, I enjoy using this blog. The system is simple and easy to use. The design is quite nice to see. And, the best of all, the choice for background images is nearly unlimited. All in all, I honestly love using blogger.
However, blogger is also limited in many things. In what I especially need, for example: the option to make private certain post entries while the blog itself is visible to everyone.
Lately, when thinking of posting some of my raw ideas into this blog, I begin to worry about what I should and should not put. I mean, I can't just blabber every little detail and let others know what I'm up to. Many people won't care, granted, but some of these are really, really raw that I have a nagging feeling when about to post it.
So, I come to one conclusion, that an option to make one post is invisible to others is necessary. Unfortunately this option is not provided in Blogger, which means I have to move -- at least, that's what I think.
Still, I think it's worth trying. Why not? I love it here, especially with its simplistic environment, but with this limited capability of this blog, I can't just stick with it. Alas, I cannot!
For that reason, I decided to make another blog in Livejournal under the same name: Doodle Scrabble.
But will I really move forever? I don't know. For now, I'm gonna give this new blog a try. If I'm happy there ... well, perhaps I'll stay there. But if not, I'll come back here. Everything depends on the future.
Anyway, first thing first. I have to move all my previous posts here into my new blog. For some emotional reason, I don't want to lose all my posts here.
See you guys there.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Prezi: Innovation in Presentation
One more post before I forgot. In fact, this was the original post for today, while the previous one is just an additional idea I got when I checked my email inbox.
I just tried to use another presentation software for the very first time in my life. As far as I can remember, I only use PowerPoint, PowerPoint and PowerPoint for any kind of presentation. Only this time, just this Tuesday to be more exact, I tried to use another software: Prezi.
This is not exactly a free software, actually, but indeed you can use the free version with many limitations. And because this is still my first time to use it, I don't dare to use the paid version. Though, I must say after my first usage, I'm quite satisfied to use it.
The free version must be made online, unfortunately, so having a good internet connection is essential here. And so is time. The best part of Prezi is that it fits perfectly for everyone who wants his/her presentation more innovative and 'archaic'. Unlike PowerPoint, Prezi enables you to rotate the presentation freely, zoom to any directions and move not between slides but between places. Imagine it is a big blackboard, and you hold a camera for making a movie. Then imagine you zoom in into one part of the blackboard, and then roll your camera to another part. The result is like watching a film, right? That's just how it is using Prezi: it's like you're using a film for your presentation.
I must say Prezi can be a better option, especially for those who take art and need to show their creativity through their presentation. However, making Prezi needs much more time. You need to develop both content and the design of the presentation. Where will you focus at after this? How will the camera move? All of these need a certain amount of consideration. Still, it's quite challenging to make an original presentation for your Prezi!
Prezi, however, indeed has its limitation. Three limitations, as I have found it. First, unlike PowerPoint, you can't use animation in your presentation. You can move the focus freely, indeed, but you can't make the word disappear or use certain visual effects, like when you use PowerPoint. That's when ol' PowerPoint can be useful.
Secondly, Prezi uses a lot of movement to create its presentation. If not careful, it will end up making your audience confused. Make sure you give a gap between each movement, so readers don't need to feel their heads dizzy.
Lastly, unless you have a paid account, your Prezi can be seen by everyone and can be downloaded in one click. This is especially troublesome if you have a very important, top secret presentation you want to keep from annoying spectators. 'Twas annoying...
That's all, I suppose, a glimpse to Prezi. I have tried to make one myself for Myths and Legends presentation. Check it out. I hope it's not that confusing. I didn't use the twisting movement in fear I might get the audience confused. This is still my first experiment, so my apologies if it's still not in a perfect quality!
I just tried to use another presentation software for the very first time in my life. As far as I can remember, I only use PowerPoint, PowerPoint and PowerPoint for any kind of presentation. Only this time, just this Tuesday to be more exact, I tried to use another software: Prezi.
This is not exactly a free software, actually, but indeed you can use the free version with many limitations. And because this is still my first time to use it, I don't dare to use the paid version. Though, I must say after my first usage, I'm quite satisfied to use it.
The free version must be made online, unfortunately, so having a good internet connection is essential here. And so is time. The best part of Prezi is that it fits perfectly for everyone who wants his/her presentation more innovative and 'archaic'. Unlike PowerPoint, Prezi enables you to rotate the presentation freely, zoom to any directions and move not between slides but between places. Imagine it is a big blackboard, and you hold a camera for making a movie. Then imagine you zoom in into one part of the blackboard, and then roll your camera to another part. The result is like watching a film, right? That's just how it is using Prezi: it's like you're using a film for your presentation.
I must say Prezi can be a better option, especially for those who take art and need to show their creativity through their presentation. However, making Prezi needs much more time. You need to develop both content and the design of the presentation. Where will you focus at after this? How will the camera move? All of these need a certain amount of consideration. Still, it's quite challenging to make an original presentation for your Prezi!
Prezi, however, indeed has its limitation. Three limitations, as I have found it. First, unlike PowerPoint, you can't use animation in your presentation. You can move the focus freely, indeed, but you can't make the word disappear or use certain visual effects, like when you use PowerPoint. That's when ol' PowerPoint can be useful.
Secondly, Prezi uses a lot of movement to create its presentation. If not careful, it will end up making your audience confused. Make sure you give a gap between each movement, so readers don't need to feel their heads dizzy.
Lastly, unless you have a paid account, your Prezi can be seen by everyone and can be downloaded in one click. This is especially troublesome if you have a very important, top secret presentation you want to keep from annoying spectators. 'Twas annoying...
That's all, I suppose, a glimpse to Prezi. I have tried to make one myself for Myths and Legends presentation. Check it out. I hope it's not that confusing. I didn't use the twisting movement in fear I might get the audience confused. This is still my first experiment, so my apologies if it's still not in a perfect quality!
EF Joking!
Hrrr ... I haven't posted any new post for what feels like forever. But at least I have time again today...
I just got an email from EF today. It seems they made videos for all people who once had taken a lesson there. And, I must say, this video is amusingly DISTURBING, in sarcastic kind of way. I wonder who dared to make this video. Too much flattery.
Seriously, just watching the video itself, I feel giddy. I really, really don't know what to say about it. I don't know I should be angry, snap, be embarrassed or laugh uncontrollably until my intestines explode. Whoever made this must be a very amazing joker...
Seriously, I do want succeed, but not in that sort of way. Nuh-uh. Me being adored by thousands people will be some kind of nightmare. Let alone, being invited to a talkshow or leading a campaign for peace. Hrrr ...
Still, whoever made that video is quite smart. I wonder how they can change the name and the picture. What program are they using? I'm thinking of making something like that for my friends if only I have time, with a more twisted ending. Hee hee hee...
Anyway, here is the video. Not recommended for underage. And some of these use Indonesian, so you might not understand what they say. Hope your imagination can improvise.
Well, have fun.
Squee!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Diana's Shine
Heaven's chariot
Of the maiden Diana
Placed among the stars
...I dunno why this haiku appears in my head.
Lately I smell like Greek mythology. Especially after I began my research for Myths and Legends presentation. Combined with haiku and tanka I learn from Language and Writing, plus the beautiful moon I saw yesterday evening, this haiku is the result.
Yep, I managed to wake up and gaze at this decade's brightest full moon! It's all thanks to King, though, my housemate, for waking me up before it was too late. This haiku came the night before, when I was walking home and seeing the moon. This morning, when I walked back to uni, I came up with a tanka which I think I'll use for Language and Writing portfolio. 'Twas no harm in adding one or two more tankas.
Hrrr ... The brightest moment of Diana the Huntress. It's so cool. Wish my phone has a better camera. I have asked Ali to take a photo, though, and I hope he managed to wake up, as well.
Of the maiden Diana
Placed among the stars
...I dunno why this haiku appears in my head.
Lately I smell like Greek mythology. Especially after I began my research for Myths and Legends presentation. Combined with haiku and tanka I learn from Language and Writing, plus the beautiful moon I saw yesterday evening, this haiku is the result.
Yep, I managed to wake up and gaze at this decade's brightest full moon! It's all thanks to King, though, my housemate, for waking me up before it was too late. This haiku came the night before, when I was walking home and seeing the moon. This morning, when I walked back to uni, I came up with a tanka which I think I'll use for Language and Writing portfolio. 'Twas no harm in adding one or two more tankas.
Hrrr ... The brightest moment of Diana the Huntress. It's so cool. Wish my phone has a better camera. I have asked Ali to take a photo, though, and I hope he managed to wake up, as well.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The Clockworks
Hrrr! 'Tis finally weekends!
I can't believe I missed the morning Saturday church today. I overslept! Perhaps 'tis just because this week is so busy and consumes all my energy. I have felt tired since yesterday, indeed, but I ignored it because I have a rare feeling that I know what to do with Cobweb. So, in conclusion, I just wasted my time reworking the story, even though I should have slept to go to the church. Now that I thought about it, it sounds like my own mistake, doesn't it?
Now, now, I guess it's all worth it. I can still go to the evening church, can I not? After all, the evening church is near uni, and I'll spend all day there! Not so much difficult ... I hope.
I decided to change Cobweb's story to include a specific machine called 'clockwork,' instead of calling them just 'machine.' At first I was thinking of calling them as robot, but after further thinking, 'robot' sure sounds so futuristic. This story didn't take place in the future, but just an alternative world based on ours at this very second. Then I moved to 'machine,' as I was saying before, but this I also dismissed. It sounds so very Terminator-like.
So, I suppose, clockwork is better. They were all made of parts of a clock, of course, as the name suggest. The original idea came when I was browsing Endling's DeviantArt. There was a drawing of clockwork bunnies, and I thought it was really wicked, and I wanted to take the idea of creatures made of clockworks. Ideas are not copyrighted, are they not? Besides, I also created the creatures myself -- I just got inspired by the 'clockwork' name there. I love his creepy-drawing-style.
I'm still in process of designing the characters, though. I got the idea of the story itself, but the characters ... still need some changes.
By the way, Yahoo!News said that tonight the moon will be much bigger and brighter for the last decade. Especially tomorrow, 5 AM in the morning, it was the time the biggest moon reaches its full shape. I wanna see!
I can't believe I missed the morning Saturday church today. I overslept! Perhaps 'tis just because this week is so busy and consumes all my energy. I have felt tired since yesterday, indeed, but I ignored it because I have a rare feeling that I know what to do with Cobweb. So, in conclusion, I just wasted my time reworking the story, even though I should have slept to go to the church. Now that I thought about it, it sounds like my own mistake, doesn't it?
Now, now, I guess it's all worth it. I can still go to the evening church, can I not? After all, the evening church is near uni, and I'll spend all day there! Not so much difficult ... I hope.
I decided to change Cobweb's story to include a specific machine called 'clockwork,' instead of calling them just 'machine.' At first I was thinking of calling them as robot, but after further thinking, 'robot' sure sounds so futuristic. This story didn't take place in the future, but just an alternative world based on ours at this very second. Then I moved to 'machine,' as I was saying before, but this I also dismissed. It sounds so very Terminator-like.
So, I suppose, clockwork is better. They were all made of parts of a clock, of course, as the name suggest. The original idea came when I was browsing Endling's DeviantArt. There was a drawing of clockwork bunnies, and I thought it was really wicked, and I wanted to take the idea of creatures made of clockworks. Ideas are not copyrighted, are they not? Besides, I also created the creatures myself -- I just got inspired by the 'clockwork' name there. I love his creepy-drawing-style.
I'm still in process of designing the characters, though. I got the idea of the story itself, but the characters ... still need some changes.
By the way, Yahoo!News said that tonight the moon will be much bigger and brighter for the last decade. Especially tomorrow, 5 AM in the morning, it was the time the biggest moon reaches its full shape. I wanna see!
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