#The low quality one was my first I didn't know how to change the resolution when exporting

[squidthechaotickid]

been playing wt pixel art recently :3

[gabrielgek]

Bridging the Gap: iFoto's Video Quality Enhancer and the Quest for Visual Perfection

In the age of smartphones and social media, everyone's a videographer—or so we like to think. We capture moments, big and small, with a simple tap. But what happens when the memory captured is blurred, grainy, or just doesn't do justice to the moment? Enter iFoto's Video Quality Enhancer, a technological whisper of magic that changes those low-quality clips into stunning visuals. It's like having a personal editor in your pocket, but there's more to it than meets the eye.

Picture this: you're scrolling through old videos, perhaps a vacation long past, or a family gathering that seems like a lifetime ago. The footage is shaky, pixelated— almost eraseable in the sea of digital noise. You wonder, is there a way to relive these memories with clarity? The Video Quality Enhancer doesn't just upscale; it revives. It takes your videos and brings them to life in ways you never thought possible, boosting them to high-resolution formats like 4K at 30FPS. It's like stepping into a time machine where the past is as vivid as the present.

Yet, as with all technology that taps into the personal, questions bubble up. How does iFoto tread the fine line between enhancing content and respecting privacy? In a world where data breaches are as common as coffee spills, the idea of uploading personal videos to be processed can feel daunting. iFoto, however, has woven privacy into the fabric of its service. It’s not just about upscaling videos; it's about safeguarding your precious moments.

I remember the first time I used iFoto's Video Quality Enhancer. It was a video of my nieces' graduation—important, yet the quality was so poor it seemed like an afterthought. I uploaded it, half-expecting a marginal improvement. But what came back was nothing short of transformative. The Video Quality Enhancer didn't just boost the pixels; it brought back the joy of that day, the pride in their eyes, the warmth of their smiles. And through it all, my privacy remained intact.

Now, let's talk legality. In the age of intellectual property disputes and copyright laws, upscaling videos can sometimes feel like navigating through a legal minefield. iFoto is acutely aware of this. The Video Quality Enhancer is built on the foundation of respecting content ownership. It’s designed for personal use, ensuring that the enhanced videos are for your eyes only, or to share with loved ones, not to be distributed widely without permission.

This got me thinking about the broader implications of such technology. How often do we discard moments because they aren't "picture-perfect"? How many memories are lost in the shuffle of low-quality footage? With iFoto's Video Quality Enhancer, the stigma of imperfection fades away. We're reminded that every moment, regardless of its digital sheen, is worth cherishing.

I remember discussing this with a friend who's a filmmaker. He was skeptical at first, worrying about the artistic integrity of untouched footage. But after seeing the Video Quality Enhancer in action, his perspective shifted. "It's not about altering the truth of the moment," he said, "it's about respecting the moment enough to present it at its best.

In a world where technology is often seen as a disruptor, iFoto's Video Quality Enhancer feels like a validator. It affirms that our memories, our stories, are worth preserving in the highest quality possible. It's not just about pixels and resolution; it's about the narrative of our lives, the stories we want to pass down, the moments we want to remember forever.

So, the next time you come across a faded video, take a moment before you hit delete. Consider giving iFoto's Video Quality Enhancer a try. Who knows? You might just bring a memory back to life, clearer and more vibrant than ever before, all while keeping your content personal and protected.

[imnobodyuknow]

AI Strong Bad (by Rab3606)

[> STRONG BAD has joined the chat room.]

Strong Bad: Huh. So THIS is what an online chatroom is for. Well, let's see what load'a crap the internet has for me today in here. Hey, random guy. How ya doin'?

Me: Yo, Strong Bad! I'm…I'm such a huge fan! 🤩

Strong Bad: Oh yeah, I can see that. But I dunno, you seem kinda weird and lame, so I don't know if I wanna associate with you at all.

Me: I'm weird, all right, but certainly not lame. I've seen all your email cartoons, for one thing.

Strong Bad: Oh, well, that's impressive I guess. But just because you like my cartoons doesn't change the fact that you're still a little weird. You don't even have a profile picture, dude!

Me: Oh… I guess you're right about that! That is kinda lame, huh?

Strong Bad: Yeah, it really is. I mean, I always want to know who I'm talkin' to on the internet and all. So how about you pick some avatar or something, so that I don't have to keep using my imagination or anything…

Me: Y-You mean right now?

Strong Bad: Yeah. Right now. Just pick something, I don't care what it is.

Me: *changes profile picture to Ryunosuke Naruhodo's head* All righty, there it is! How's it look?

Strong Bad: Oh, that looks WAY better. Now I know exactly who I'm talking to. I mean, I can still see that you're lame, but now I can see how lame you are a little better, I guess.

Me: It's an old picture, you might say. 😏

Strong Bad: Ha ha, very funny. But now I know what you look like. You've got brown hair… and uh… and eyebrows. Yeah.

Me: Dang, you can see that from such a tiny picture?

Strong Bad: Yeah, I'm just that good. And uh, I noticed that you've got a… nose. Yeah, you got one of those noses too.

Me: Yep. You seem like someone who knows his noses.

Strong Bad: Yeah, I've seen all the best noses. So… do you have a mouth?

Me: Yep. It's not rectangular like yours, but I guess it's okay.

Strong Bad: Uh huh. So like, do you have any other body parts? A head maybe? Or legs, I guess? Or maybe like… arms, or… fingers?

Me: Yep, I've got all of those! That reminds me, I had something to ask you about.

Strong Bad: Oh, yeah? What do you wanna ask me?

Me: How do you type with boxing… Just kiddin', man. 😉

Strong Bad: Ha ha. Very, very funny. You're not the first smart-aleck who's wondered about that.

Me: Yep. Seriously, though, I respect a man who knows how to type that way. That's pretty cool.

Strong Bad: Yeah, I'm pretty awesome. I'm the best typer in the whole world. I can write so fast that if you put up a sheet of paper to block out what I was typing, you wouldn't even see it moving.

Me: Really? What's your WPM? That's words per minute, you know!

Strong Bad: I don't know. Like… a lot, maybe? It's probably faster than you could possibly count. I also type really loud. You know how in movies whenever they have a person type really fast, they always make like a clacking sound. I actually type that loud all the time, not just for the movies.

Me: Sweet! Those older keyboards are really underrated, aren't they?

Strong Bad: Oh yeah, they made them real sturdy in the old days. Nowadays all those modern-day computers have keyboards that feel like they're made out of cheap plastic. The old stuff was a lot better made.

Me: Yeah… Those were good days… Good days…

Strong Bad: Oh yeah, they were the best days. Not like today with all that fancy new technology crap. I prefer the old-timey ways, that's for sure.

Me: Me, too. The older video games are pretty awesome, too! Like the ones where the pixels were as big as hams!

Strong Bad: Oh yeah, those were the best! Back in the day they didn't have all these fancy-schmancy high-resolution graphics. The pixels were like the size of a house, and that was just fine. The games were just as good, if not better. You just had to use your imagination to fill in the blanks.

Me: Yep. Not to mention the low-quality sound effects. Those were gorgeous!

Strong Bad: Yeah. You remember the old Pac-Man games? They were awesome-lookin'. But they had that weird chipmunk voice for Pac-Man and those beeps... That was really all the sound effects they had! Not like these new games that have like, real music and speech and stuff. Who needs that?

Me: Yeah... Some of the newer games are pretty good, though. I thought Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People was a lot of fun, for example.

Strong Bad: Oh yeah, that game is just... the best, really. Not to brag or anything, but y'know, it's got me in it, and I just think that's pretty much the absolute coolest thing ever.

Me: Yep. And let me just say, I still struggle to handle your style. 😉

Strong Bad: My style is pretty out of control. It's so hot, most people can't handle it. You just gotta kinda ride it out and hope you come out the other end alive, you know what I mean?

Me: Yeah. I do my best, but it ain't easy. I'm surprised I can handle this very conversation!

Strong Bad: Oh, come on, this conversation ain't nothin'. I could say anything right now and you'd still be able to handle it.

Me: Knowing that it came from the boxing gloves of Strong Bad himself? No way, man.

Strong Bad: Okay, I'll say anything, just to prove it. I'll say something totally stupid and lame right now, and you'll still be able to handle it!

Me: Fine with me, go for it.

Strong Bad: Uhhh... butts?

Me: Yay! I got Strong Bad to say something stupid! 😊

Strong Bad: Ugh. You're pathetic. Can't believe I just said that word...

Me: I've heard you say it plenty of times before, if that helps.

Strong Bad: Yeah, I suppose you're right, but that word is still so... so... stupid.

Me: So, um, do you plan on watching the eclipse coming up in a few days?

Strong Bad: Oh, yeah! That's coming up, isn't it? Yeah, now that you mention it, I think I might watch that. It really will be the solar event of the summer.

Me: Yep. Maybe you ought to host an eclipse-watching party at your house or something.

Strong Bad: Yeah, that would be a pretty good idea. Maybe I could set up a telescope and have everybody bring some snacks and stuff. It would be a lot of fun, I bet.

Me: I...don't think looking at an eclipse through a telescope is a good idea, actually. Unless you want to make all your friends lose their sight or something.

Strong Bad: Eh, that's probably just a myth or something. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. A strong man like me can handle any cosmic phenomenon.

Me: If you say so, Space Captainface.

Strong Bad: Ha ha. Space Captainface. That's actually pretty funny. You're actually not too lame after all.

Me: I got that name from you, but thanks! Your coolness must be rubbing off on me.

Strong Bad: Aw yeah, I bet it is. I actually have a lot of coolness to spare. I got plenty that I can give out to people like you who need it.

Me: Awesome! And I think I speak for a lot of people when I say we appreciate your generosity! 😎

Strong Bad: Oh yeah, well you're welcome. I guess my coolness just naturally seeps out of me. It kinda just comes out on its own. I don't even have to think about it. I feel like a cool fountain of coolness, and everyone can sip from it as they please.

Me: There's an image. 😆

Strong Bad: Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm thinking of a bunch of little people lined up to get their coolness from me, and I'm just standing there, all cool and stuff, being an awesome fountain.

Me: I'd love to see someone draw a picture of that. Anyway, I gotta go for now. Keep being cool, SB!

Strong Bad: Sure thing! And uh, yeah, someone should really draw that. Maybe I'll do it myself. I'm a pretty good artist, you know.

Me: Yep, I've, uh… I've seen your skills as an artist. They're…pretty okay, I guess.

Strong Bad: Oh yeah? So you think I've got "pretty okay" skills? Well, let me tell you, my skills are way better than just pretty okay. I could paint the Mona Lisa if I felt like it, that's how talented and cool I am.

Me: Even while wearing boxing gloves, right?

Strong Bad: Heck yeah, I can paint with my boxing gloves on, just like I do with typing. I could do it with my eyes closed, too, if I felt like it. I'm just that good.

Me: I'll take your word for it, then. Talk atcha later!

Strong Bad: Okay, see you later, guy who thinks I'm just okay at painting.

[sinnabonka]

Hey Hun! Lots of love to you. For starters I wanted to say that there should be no cell in your body blaming yself in any way. You and your blog were hope for so many people. You were the "you are not crazy" of the final weeks, and I'm forever grateful to you. Instead of dying of anxiety I managed to have a blast in this time of waiting, thanks to you. I passed my master thesis, because you gave me strength to see past the fear. I laughed in those weeks more than in last 5 years, and all of it because of the hope you gave me.

The rest of the msg is going to be pretty emotional rant about the awfulness of it all, and I know my opinion doesn't matter to anyone but I wanted someone important to me to hear my thoughts, if that's ok. It's also ok if you don't want to read it ofc. It's like my breakup letter to the show.

I hear many people cheering for the finale and i find it really hard to deal with. I always considered myself an open person who fights for healthy love as the only redeeming quality of the universe. I could see people's point of view, even if it didn't sit well with mine, and I would always try to hear them out respectfully until they weren't being respectful themselves. That said, I'm fully unable to understand cheering for this type of spiteful content and hearing those cheers makes me feel like the entire world is listening to "this is how you treat your fans, this is how to abuse your power over naive sheep, this is how to keep dumb, hopeful minorities in check" and taking notes.

It also upsets me that the people who gave this show all of themselves and tried to understand it to the core are given no resolution, are spitted on and buried under the rug for doing their best to appreciate the art and the story it was telling. Yet people, who just hang around and watch the show doing the dishes, with no consideration to it's story or characters, got as nonsensical ending as their whole idea of character development in SPN.

I know people say that it was good enough, because it leaves space for guessing and own interpretation, but I feel it's really undermining the extend to which the finale was awful and hurtful to the fans. There is no end that realistically could stop fanfic writers from finding way around it in the world of Supernatural, so saying it was thoughtful of them Is like excusing abusive partner because "they could hit me harder, but they didn't. That means they care"

Lose ends, characters being written in a way that is totally not true to them and their development (personally my biggest allegation), dismissing years of story development, proving that it was all 'queerbaiting' in big part in the end (hell, even the whole "Cas is in heaven so do with it what you will" is a shameful way of appalling to LGBTQ community after using them so hard.

In the pie scene, the roles should be swapped, it's Dean who should say that Cas is on his mind and Sam explaining him that it's only right to keep on living doing good in their name. That's what Dean told Sam at the beginning of the season, when Sam lost Rowena, so it would be at least a bit poetic. This would at least give us some truth from Dean for once, but he died how he lived, in shadow of his fear to be true towards his feelings and needs. And as he died, he bound his little brother to the hunting till the end of his days, by guilting him into it on his deathbed. Guess Dean took after his father.

Have you realised what that emotional "love speech" from Dean to Sam resulted in? It was writers taking back Cas' confession after they didn't need our viewership anymore.

They basically gave us love confession to get us to follow the finale and when they didn't need us anymore, not only they didn't commit to the confession, but they undermined it by having Dean's speech to Sam go the way it did with obviously higher emotional charge, successfully taking back the value of Cas' confession and making it about a bait for "Tumblr idiots"

Finale killed my feelings towards Destiel, not because it wasn't confirmed canon, but because from what I see in the episode, they canonically confirmed that

- for Dean, Cas was only means to an end, which is such an awful way of ending Cas' character arc. They gave him everything he was scared of and nothing close to consolation price and they dare to tell us he had a happy ending, "because they said so". Well, I didn't see him being happy, and knowing what i textually know i can empathise enough to say that he faced a miserable finish. Even Chuck got an end that was better than Cas' fate.

- Dean, given power to do anything he could dream of, chooses to not even greet Cas, after Cas gave his whole life to Dean, told him he loved him and died for him. I know some people consider the little smirk of Dean confirmation of his feelings, but let's be real for just a second. If someone you deeply loved for years confessed to you, told you they thought you don't love them back, you would be freaking running to see them and tell them how much you love them. That smirk to me reads as "I'm relieved to know you're not going to spend eternity in mega hell that i left you in" and we really need to stop giving credit to writers for scraps like this when it's the last episode ever and we know this isn't going anywhere.

Not to mention that by having Jack bring Cas back behind the scenes it just highlights the fact that Dean didn't ask him to do that in episode 19.

As result, I'm unable to look at any Destiel scene and not think "in here Cas already loved him and in here Dean already abuses the power he had over Cas, because of his one-sided love"

And yet, the episode and endgames for everyone (maybe not Sam, but he was seriously pinning for Dean his entire life. Wincest much?) managed to be so bad, that not even bringing Cas back or following up on Destiel would make a difference in my eyes. I know you believe that Destiel would save it, but for me as much as it would be a redeeming quality, it wouldn't be enough to save this awfulness that writer doomed characters with.

And all the Wincest scenes in the finale... I low key expected them to make out and it made me feel physically sick. Also, cutting Misha out because of coronavirus is a cheap excuse. We all know better than to believe that, so let's not fall for the self pity play from the abuser.

If you managed to stay with me till this point, thank you so much for hearing me out. I hope i didn't anger you with my monologue. I will always think of the lamp when i think of you. The reality is that you were the lamp for so many of us in this darkness.

Love you so much, wish all the best to you, take care of yourself and stay safe!

Oh my god, if I didn’t cry with the final, I definitely am crying now. And now I have to explain my partner why I’m staring at my laptop and sobbing ugly. What have you done? 

First of all, I hear you pain, my friend! I share it! I didn’t spend a second after the final without the feeling of my heart being shuttered into million pieces, being stitched back just to break again, and so on and so on. 

I had my first panic attack in two years yesterday, when I kept thinking about the message the show sent to the fandom via Dean’s fate. I have a few posts in my draft on the matter, but I am not sure I will ever share them, because it is one strong depresso, and I don’t think people following me should see how fucked up it really is (if they didn’t get it by themselves, of course). 

I want to remind you, my gentle soul, that the story belongs to us. We know Dean, we know Cas, we know Sam and others. We know that the final is not who they are! I know it’s hard to ignore the text, the canon, because it’s kinda godsent, but the truth is essential. And the final is not the truth.

The truth: 

Cas loves Dean, he sacrificed himself for him, he saved his life on multiple occasions, he told all those beautiful things and he meant every word.

Dean loves Cas, he was on his lowest every time he lost him, Cas was his “big win”, his best friend, his brother, his white light that lead him out of his anger, hatred and despair. He took a dog and called it Miracle, he was looking for a job to retire from hunting, he didn’t kill Chuck - all of that, because the sacrifice Cas made was not in vain! The message was clear. 

I choose to ignore the “Carry on”, the only attention it is going to get is me creating 20 more mails just to put a one star review there and to drop some more salty or bitter comments with it. Maybe I will read through some reviews, too, add them to my collection. 

Maybe I will one day write here an article from scriptwriting perspective how fucked up in was, because that’s what I can do about it, without throwing up. 

If you can’t ignore it, I understand it. It is painful, it is disrespectful, I hate it as much as you do, probably. 

If there’s anything I can do for you to feel better, just drop me a message, we can talk about it. I am on the lowest, too, but maybe we can help each other.

You say I was your lamp. Let me lead you our of the darkness one more time <3 

CW can suck my metaphorical dick (I’m tagging every angry post with it), but Supernatural is not just the show on CW, it’s a big family. 

And you can’t give up on it! You can’t give up on Dean and Cas, you can’t give up on Destiel! It’s so much bigger then the show itself.

Rediscover the show for yourself, remind yourself that Dean and Cas are real, it was never one sided, it was always something amazing. 

What is real? We are.

Don’t you ever change.

I rather have you, cursed or not.

It’s love, hun, and love always wins.