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[guzhuangheaven]

hi! so i’ve been reading up on chinese history and mostly going down wikipedia rabbit holes but i came across your posts about qing dynasty hairstyles. just curious, where did you actually find these information? do you have any tips on researching more niche topics like this? i’m having a hard time with it and i’m not able to find solid info with references or are credible :/ maybe my chinese isn’t that good but I find that searching questions in chinese also doesn’t yield a lot of results. Maybe because i’m using google and not whatever is allowed in China? thanks for the tips !! have a good day :>

Honestly the information on the Qing hairstyles posts I’ve been gathering and holding on for so long and it’s all gathered in bits and pieces so I can’t really list individual sources anymore. It’s hard for me to talk about my process of researching information because 1) it’s totally chaotic and 2) it’s usually not born out of like an inherently academic interest but a more practical need. I write Huan Zhu Ge Ge fanfiction, so everything I have ever looked up about the Qing dynasty is because I needed to know these things to write my fics.

I’m not even sure if any tip for searching for information in Chinese I can give is going to be useful for anyone, mostly because the method is very specific to me as a Vietnamese person.  

(tl;dr: use Chinese search engines and search using Chinese characters not pinyin.)

Other than just cultural osmosis from dramas, most of my research for my fanfics come from these sources:

1. Wikipedia

I usually start with English Wikipedia mostly because I’m a third culture bilingual whose default internet language is English, but for topics on Chinese culture and history, Vietnamese Wikipedia can sometimes have full Wiki articles when the English version are just short stubs. If failing that, I sometimes wander into Chinese Wikipedia, but I don’t find Chinese-language Wikipedia articles are as helpful as the Chinese equivalent, Baidu Baike. More on that later.

2. Google searches

Sometimes, you do get some information from cultural blogs/tourism blogs/websites that tell you things about Chinese culture/history in general just through history search but as you can already tell, they tend to be very general.

3. Information already translated into Vietnamese by other people

So this is where in recent years the popularity of dramas such as Zhen Huan and Ruyi come in useful. There are Facebook groups for fans of these dramas where the people running the fan pages do know Chinese and they have translated a lot of information on Qing clothes, customs and historical records into Vietnamese. A lot of our series of posts on Qing dynasty costumes are retranslated from these Vietnamese sources. For the Qing dynasty costumes posts on this blog, I did do a cursory “reverse engineering”? fact check by putting the names of the different clothing articles etc. through Baidu Baike and running through Google-translated versions of those Baike articles, and if they more or less match what the Vietnamese translations were saying, I’m taking them as probably at least somewhat credible/not totally made up.  

(This is why you shouldn’t take everything we say on this blog as irrefutable.)

4. Baidu search engine, Baike and other Chinese sources

Ok, so the thing you need to know about me is that:

I’m Vietnamese

Since the mid-2000s, I have only ever watched Chinese dramas subtitled in Vietnamese (as opposed to dubbed). Watching subbed dramas helps a lot with listening comprehension but also recognition of common Chinese characters because all Chinese dramas come with Chinese subs as well. This does mean that while I can’t speak or write Chinese, I now can watch raw dramas and understand maybe about 40%? depending on how familiar I am with the tropes in the drama.  

In my bored uni days I used to moderate a forum on Chinese dramas, which required, among other things, searching for and translating Chinese entertainment news.

All this means is that over the years, I have developed certain tricks to search for information in Chinese as a Vietnamese person.

Firstly, it is always much easier to search things on the internet using Chinese characters instead of pinyin, which is usually pretty useless when conveying actual information because Chinese is full of homophones. I can’t actually type Chinese, but the thing about smartphone Chinese pinyin keyboards and Chinese search engines such as Baidu is that if you type in pinyin, it will auto-suggest Chinese characters for you. Of course you then need to be familiar with pinyin and able to read some Chinese characters to know that you’re searching for the right thing. This is where my years of watching Chinese dramas with subtitles come in as it means sometimes I can guess the pinyin by listening to the spoken Chinese and use that to search things and/or recognise the corresponding Chinese characters.

(When you see us use Chinese characters on this blog, I’ve basically just opened Baidu, typed in the pinyin in order to copy the Chinese characters. Yes it’s a whole process.)

The search engine Baidu pretty much works as Google does, and if you search a term, of the first things it will give you is the Baike page for that thing. Baike is probably about as reliable as Wikipedia on non-sensitive topics that would not be subject to censorship, which is good enough usually.

Baike is obviously in Chinese, so to understand that, I would Google translate it into either English or Vietnamese. These days, Google translate is surprisingly okay when translating Chinese-English that if I’m not too invested in the topic, I can make do with just getting the general idea through the Google English translation. However, if Chinese-English fails, and I translate it into Vietnamese. Google is usually better at translating Chinese-Vietnamese as Vietnamese does have Chinese roots and shares syntax and grammatical structures.

Sometimes, when Google doesn’t give me the information I need, I will also put bits of the text that Google can’t make sense of into a Han-Viet converter. Without going into the historical relationship between Vietnamese and literary written Chinese, what this essentially does is convert the Chinese text into Han-Viet words, which is the Vietnamese equivalent of probably Shakespeare English? or maybe Middle English. These Han Viet words are now also written in the modern Vietnamese roman alphabet, which means I can now read the words, and understand maybe 50-60% of it, as vocab used in modern formal written Vietnamese still borrows significantly from Chinese words/have Chinese roots. Han-Viet converters online also come with a dictionary, so the bits I don’t understand I can look up the Chinese characters and understand the information that way.  

Reading whole articles in Han-Viet is a pain in the ass and I would never do that, but bits of converted Han-Viet combined with Google translate usually gives me a pretty good understanding of simple Chinese text like Baike articles. 

Keywords

In terms of keywords, it can sometimes be tricky if you don’t already have a term that you’re searching specifically. If you have a more general question then I guess in that case you would either have to know some rudimentary Chinese to search on Chinese search engines, or resort to searching in English. But if you can form questions in Chinese, I would suggest using Baidu for your searches, instead of Google. 

Navigating Chinese internet as a person who doesn’t speak Chinese can be very daunting and I guess...it just takes time to get used to? I’m not sure if I have any advice other than that, to be honest. -h

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A Look Into the Future: What Will the good hairdresser Industry Look Like in 10 Years?

Just how To Become a Hairdresser

A beautician is a person whose work is to reduce, design or shade hair in order to modify or a minimum of improve the look of an individual. This can be finished with a mix of different hairdo strategies, hair cutting, as well as hair texturizing techniques. Hair stylists who have actually been expertly trained can be thought about cosmetologists. Hair stylists are additionally referred to as hair stylist. The majority of hairdresser are highly qualified as either a hairdresser or barber.

Hairdressing is a career that needs a considerable education and learning prior to starting to function. Hair stylists initially acquire official training by finishing an instruction. Some beauticians choose to obtain their degree online with employment institutions and also community colleges. In order to end up being a beautician, one needs to get extensive experience working with individuals every day. This consists of being a stylist in a beauty salon or at a hair treatment center.

A stylist obtains training from hair stylists that have been doing it for several years. Hair stylists play a vital duty in informing hair stylists about hair care products that function best for specific consumers. Hairstylists in particular are really particular regarding what is taken into consideration to be trendy in hair styling today. As a result of this they need to attend style shows as well as be well-informed about what type of hairstyles will look great on a specific individual.

The term hair stylist comes from the word stylist which implies brush or comb. Hair cabinets use wigs, expansions, and also other devices to transform the design of their client's hair. Commonly hair stylists were persons who had a hair salon as well as allowed individuals to come right into the establishment for a particular coiffure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/?search=hairdresser As modern technology and also globalization have changed, the roles of hairdresser/stylist have additionally altered.

Today, there more than 50 significant stylists from worldwide. Hair Stylists like Tony Lama, Gela Johnson, Karen Smith, Mona Rivera, Paula Hermanny, Valrhona Castaneda, Mona Lisa, and Rica Vera are hairdresser/stylists whose names poise the web pages of Vanity Fair, People, Allure, Redbook, Way Of Living, Seventeen, More Magazine, Child's, Shape, Brides and others. Some of these names are connected with celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba, Selena Gomez, Celine Dion, Rachel Bilson, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Oprah Winfrey. Others have actually made an impact yet their contributions can not be mapped easily. Females that enjoy fashion as well as design want to stylists like Donna Feldman, Kimora Lee Simmons, Ayala Bonaparte, Todrick Hall, Christina De Los Rios, as well as Kate Middleton. Hair Stylists like Astrid Kirchberger, Peter Deutsch, Floriannecker, Val Rauschenberg, and Michelle Johnson-La Forge, are hairdresser/stylists whose names get on the lips of major fashion as well as cosmetic publications.

A hairdresser/stylist's job is to guarantee that a client's coiffure satisfies his/her assumptions. Hairdressing is one profession that are a wonderful income source, yet it takes greater than excellent want to become a successful barber. The capability to reduce, color, design, and also massage therapy hair is an art that needs training and technique. It takes years of experience to be able to transform a client into a pleased customer.

Not all stylists operate in hair salons; lots of job as freelance hair stylist or help hair salons and also styling agencies. Freelance beautician can work in a variety of facilities consisting of healthcare facilities, day spas, boutiques, wedding prep work beauty salons, hotels, business occasions, and also high end beauty salons. In the United States, hair stylists can be found in lots of cities as well as communities, although some states (such as Wyoming) do not have any professional beautician associations. In Canada, there are no specialist organizations yet there are a few freelance organizations that allow barbers to market in newspapers, telephone directories, web sites, and area publications.

Becoming a hairdresser needs a secondary school diploma or GED, although some cosmetologists hold degrees from hairdressers' schools or occupation colleges. Beauty parlors as well as cosmetology schools usually call for trainees to pass a number of scholastic classes, consisting of mathematics, art, scientific research, songs, writing, computer skills, social skills, and also customer care. A cosmetology school is also the appropriate place to learn more regarding licensing, insurance policy, government laws, and also advertising opportunities.

Hairdressers: Diverse Professionals

A hairdresser is somebody whose job is to either cut or shade hair to change or alter a male's photo. This is done by utilizing different hair styling tools, hair coloring, hair cutting, as well as occasionally hair texturizing techniques. Hair stylists can acquire their certificate as either a hair stylist or a hair salon stylist. They are trained by completing a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited institution of elegance therapy. To end up being a stylist, you must pass an exam that evaluates your basic understanding of beauty practices, techniques, organization etiquette, nourishment and also psychology. Some states need an additional 2 years of schooling, including one year of composition and also physiology.

In the USA, the majority of stylists belong to professional hairdresser organizations, which aid advertise hairdresser education, growth and recognition. In the United Kingdom, hair stylists should be signed up with the British Hairdressers Association. Hairdressing is one of minority career fields that have seen a considerable boost in women specialists given that the late 1970s. According to a 2021 study, beauticians make up a record 24 percent of all hair dressers in the United Kingdom. This makes hairdressing among one of the most popular professions in the world.

For those curious about going into the hairdressing field, there are several institutions that supply hairdressing programs. Hairdressing colleges can either be neighborhood or personal. Community-based schools usually have shorter hair care training programs, while private-based hairdressing institutions usually take longer to finish, however often have much better certification.

Most beauticians function from a home studio or from a private practice. There are also some beauticians who pick to operate a little salon on the side. A hair stylist can work in the following areas:

Barber-style beautician. A barber style beautician cuts hair for beauty parlors as well as various other unique celebrations. Barbers love to reduce men's hair due to the fact that it is very easy as well as fun, making it a pastime. However, a regular hair stylist will certainly have substantial training before operating at a salon, so a barber may not be the most effective choice for a person simply starting out in hairdressing. They will additionally require to be able to keep a large clientele.

Lasting hairstyle stylist. These hairdressers (also referred to as full-service stylist) work to produce the feel and look desired by their customers over a long period of time. A lasting stylist will usually produce a brand-new hairdo for every check out they make to a customer's house. This means that, for those wanting to alter their look frequently, the financial investment in this kind of stylist would certainly be a smart one.

Salon hair stylist. A beauty parlor stylist works primarily in beauty salons. This type of hairdresser works to develop the basic feel and look wanted by the majority of hair stylists. It is a much more typical work in beauty parlors than hair salons. This is due to the fact that a beauty salon hairdresser can create designs in a selection of various hair structures, colors, and also sizes. Additionally, several salons will certainly work with a hair stylist at the beginning of a consumer's designing experience, enabling them to get acquainted with the correct tools and strategies for the style preferred.

All 3 sorts of beautician mentioned job, though some beauty salons will combine two or more of them for maximum convenience. Hairstylist can be located all over. They can be located in neighborhood hairdresser, hair supply shops, day spas, and also various other beauty/hair associated facilities. All hairdressers will have something special to supply, which makes them professionals worth working with.

Hairstylists. Hairdressers are taken into consideration the expert hair treatment professionals. They work to color, crinkle, clean, as well as reduced hair. While some stylists will supply these solutions in addition to cutting, most will do it all. A hair stylist can be found at appeal supply shops, salon, medical spas, and also other locations.

Colorists. A beautician is not limited to just cutting as well as styling hair. Some also color and also dye hair. They can provide any kind of shade and size desired as well as can also do eye and also lip shade. This profession can be discovered at health spas, beauty salons, and any kind of other specialist hair treatment facilities.

Every one of these professions can be found online, and much of them will certainly have an interview or employing procedure. Hairdressing is a growing industry. There is lots of job development and also new openings. If you are thinking about a profession in hairdressing, have a look at hair salon openings at local community universities, technical colleges, and your preferred online internet site. See to it to ask lots of questions, as well as do not hesitate to search for referrals. When you assume you have actually discovered the very best beautician, make sure to check out their reviews and also have a look at the hair salon's accreditation with the state board.

All About Hairstylists as well as Hairdressing Jobs

A hairdresser is someone whose job is to reduce or tint hair to change or enhance the appearance of a male or woman, usually for a client. This is done by using different hair styling devices, hair coloring, reducing and also hair texturizing methods. Most hairdressers are formally trained as either a hairdresser/colorer beautician or a certified cosmetologist.

The hairdresser cut or cuts hair for charm purposes just. Hair stylists do not make the final decisions concerning how a client's hair will certainly be cut. Barbers, on the various other hand, make all the choices pertaining to exactly how the haircut will certainly end up. Both barbers as well as hairdressers have their very own techniques, however they are generally comparable.

Hairdressing strategies are used by both hairstylist and hair stylists. Hairdressers cut hair that has actually been washed and/or trimmed and after that cut and also style it. The barber cuts hair and uses ending up products prior to cutting it.

A hairstylist can get elegance schools qualification. There are numerous appeal institutions situated throughout the nation. Some schools consist of extensive training in cosmetology, nail technology and cosmetology. Elegance institutions are often attended by cosmetologists who intend to grow their understanding of hair styling and/or develop brand-new elegance fads. Charm institutions are commonly participated in by girls that wish to seek careers as hairstylist and/or massage specialists.

Hairdressing clients are usually asked ahead in for one or several consultations prior to having any sort of permanent hair styling done. During the appointment, a hairdresser will determine what hair styles will function best with the clients' facial structure, tinting, skin type and basic appearance. The beautician might ask the clients to find in for various therapies at various times. This is so the hairdresser yvonnehodgsonhair.co.uk/ will be able to offer the different treatments required to every customer.

Beauticians are also called hair stylists, yet they do not need to be. Some beauty salons will hire hairstylists to do easy tasks such as reducing and connecting the hair. These are called hair cabinets. Hairstylist can additionally open up workshops as well as do various other hair associated services. Other beauty salons will employ professional hairstylists to execute complex hair styling strategies. These are called hair salon beauticians and can be discovered in a lot of cities.

Today's hairstylists are different from barbers of the past. When it comes to hairstyles, there is now a huge difference in between barbers and also hair stylists. A lot of barbers will cut hair and afterwards wash it in a large, warmed sink. Hair stylists, on the various other hand, will certainly use a more green approach. They typically just make use of products that are not hazardous to the atmosphere, normally natural or natural based.

If you are thinking about getting a hair stylist or altering your stylist, see to it you discover a person who is qualified and trustworthy. It does not matter if you desire an irreversible stylist or if you simply desire a hairdo modification, see to it you find a person that you feel comfortable with and can rely on. Look into the referrals of the salon you have an interest in as well as see if any one of the previous clients are satisfied with the service. You can likewise ask the salon for stats regarding their beautician's record. If the hair salon wants to provide this info, you know they are a reputable facility.

There are numerous cosmetology institutions that you can educate at. If you are considering cosmetology, you must look for an institution that uses not only courses however also apprentice programs and also accreditations. pupil programs typically include hands-on experience as well as will certainly enable you to obtain an actual feel for what a hair stylist does. Certifications are really vital when you are aiming to come to be a stylist due to the fact that they will certainly make certain that you are proficient adequate to operate in an expert environment. Not only do cosmetology institutions often provide certification programs, yet the majority of elegance institutions frequently consist of a couple of internship programs that will certainly permit you to acquire experience while working.

A stylist job summary can be extremely broad, relying on the dimension of the business and what sort of services they offer. A barber, for example, has an entirely various set of skills as well as obligations than a beauty salon's stylist. If you intend to work in the market, you should think about what type of clients you wish to deal with and the products and also techniques that you would like to make use of.

Hairdressing is a terrific job option for many individuals. You can be your very own employer, working for on your own or for a business as part of a group. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hairdresser Some hair stylists select to become teachers as well as train others who intend to come to be hair treatment professionals. You have a great deal to determine if you are going to go after a career as a beautician.

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Top RPG News Of The Week: June 30th (Elden Ring, Code Vein, Dragon Quest and More!)

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Happy weekend from Fextralife! If you’ve been too busy to keep up on the latest in the games we cover or are looking for a refresher we’ve got you covered! Here’s a bite-sized version of the Top RPG news of the week. Taste all the latest news across the Fextralife Wiki Network.

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Elden Ring

Recent interviews with Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki of FromSoftware have mainly focused on the structure of the open-world RPG. However, in a recent article, Miyazaki talks more about Games of Thrones’ author George R.R. Martin’s involvement.

Getting such a successful fantasy writer involved in such a project would lead many to believe that Martin was brought on to help develop the main plot of Elden Ring. But according to a recent article by IGN, this isn’t the case. What Miyazaki calls a “natural evolution of Dark Souls”, FromSoftware are very much behind the main story of Elden Ring.

According to the director, there are certain limitations when it comes to story writing for games, having Martin focus on the lore of Elden Ring gives more freedom to the creative process. Inspiration comes from both sides in this collaboration.

It looks like Elden Ring’s story will be rich in lore, taking influence from Martin’s mythology and a dark tale that FromSoftware will weave.

To read more about this news find it here in George R.R. Martin Responsible For Mythology In Elden Ring.

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered was announced during the Square Enix presentation at E3 2019 and is set to receive several new features according to Producer Yoshinori Kitase.

In a recent interview which was in Famitsu magazine, the producer of Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Yoshinori Kitase recently revealed some new progression and customisation additions. According to the interview new mechanics be introduced such as triple speed, Battle Enhancements which includes Max HP, ATB Gauge and Limit Breaks will always be available. There will also be no random encounters in the FFVIII Remastered version.

While the above features will be available on all platforms, some new elements will be available but only for the PC version of game, available via Steam. These include platform exclusive features such as acquire all items, abilities, special moves and triple triad cards. Also the addition of max GF level, gil and magic. Finally, customisable system settings will be available on the PC version.

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered will be releasing later this year on Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC for Steam.

To read more about this news find it here in Final Fantasy VIII Remastered To Have New Features Including PC Exclusives.

Hollow Knight

Since Hollow Knight Silksong was unveiled as it’s own game, fans have been curious to see what this sequel will bring in terms of gameplay. In their latest post on Kickstarter, Team Cherry shed some light on what this new character will bring, showcasing some of the new features in a roundup post-E3.

It turns out there will be a few differences between the Hornet and the Hollow Knight, which includes the way she heals, use of silk spool, and even an updated death mechanic. While not revealing all new additions, the developer highlighted some they were ready to share.

Healing for the Hornet involves using the silk that she accrues from killing enemies, using Bind to wrap around injuries and help return her to a healthier state. She is also super speedy compared to the Knight when she heals and she can do it in mid-air.

An interesting addition is the use of a death mechanic, as with Hollow Knight, the Hornet can die but also will leave a cocoon behind. The cocoon contains a full amount of silk which can be used at an opportune moment.

Hollow Knight Silksong will launch on Windows, Mac, Linux and Nintendo Switch, with more platforms possible in the future. According the latest post, there is no set release window announced as of yet.

To read more about this news find it here in Hollow Knight Silksong New Gameplay Details.

Bloodstained Ritual of the Night

Fans of the game who have chosen Switch as their platform for Bloodstained Ritual of the Night have not been too thrilled by how it matches up compared to other platforms due to lower resolution than originally stated and framerate issues.

Comparison videos have been showing up online giving a side by side comparison between the platforms. In a video by Direct-Feed Games, it shows the difference between the Switch and PS4 version.

But 505 Games have not stayed silent on the matter and are planning on rolling out some small updates which is set to bring improvements to the Switch version according to their Twitter account.

Cyberpunk 2077 will launch on April 16th 2020 on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC.

To read more about this news find it here in Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Switch Version Will Get Improvements Following Player Feedback.

Cyberpunk 2077

While we’re still quite some time away until the launch of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red aren’t going to let you forget about it with the newly released PS4 theme.

Now available you can download the free PS4 theme for Cyberpunk 2077 from the Playstation Store to get yourself ready for it’s release next year. It features the almost neon yellow art featuring the main character V.

The theme includes CyberpunkS sound effects which sounds pretty futuristic and quite ominous music, which works out pretty great for a free download.

To read more about this news find it here in Cyberpunk 2077 Free PS4 Theme Now Available.

Steam Summer Sale 2019

The Steam Summer Sale has hit with plenty of discounted games until July 9th. Don’t miss out on some awesome RPG titles that comes with equally awesome prices.

Titles include Capcom’s Monster Hunter World which can be picked up with 50% off, now only $29.99.

You can also get Divinity Original Sin 2 with 40% off, now only $27.

If you’re looking to dive into the Witcher 3, you get this title for $14.99.

There are a fair few games with some huge discounts, so don’t miss out.

To read more about this news find it here in Steam Summer Sale 2019 Now On Until July 9th.

Elder Scrolls Online

This week definitely has some good sales, the Elder Scrolls Online standard edition is now 50% off which can be purchased on the ESO Store.

If you’re wanted to pick up the Elder Scrolls Online Standard Edition but haven’t quite dived in or trying to get a friend to join, now’s a great time to pick up the base game for $9.99. This offer is now running on both Steam and the ESO Store, so you have your pick for PC.

The base game has a lot of content to offer and also comes with the Morrowind chapter meaning you will start you journey in Vvardenfell arriving by sea. I won’t spoil too much of the story for you as there’s a great adventure ahead to discover.

To read more about this news find it here in Elder Scrolls Online Standard Edition Now $10 On ESO Store.

Code Vein

The latest trailer for Code Vein shows Revenants battling against a four armed wolf enemy that wears chains and has quite a few elemental attacks.

The boss called “Successor of the Ribcage” also seems to be able to release waves of flames when slamming down it’s chains, making it quite a formidable boss. It can also send out shards of ice and rain down an electric storm.

This boss can be found in the Cathedral of Sacred Blood which looks like quite the labyrinth from early screenshots. Players can choose to battle it alone or team up with an NPC using Code Vein’s companion system.

There seems to be plenty of movement in this fight, definitely an action packed encounter.

Code Vein will be releasing PS4, Xbox One and PC on September 27th 2019.

To read more about this news find it here in Code Vein New Trailer Featuring Boss Successor Of The Ribcage.

Dragon Quest

Officially announcing that a new project is in motion, Square Enix have now listed job openings on their website for the next main Dragon Quest game.

The game hasn’t got an official title as of yet, but probably be named something along the lines of Dragon Quest XII. It will be developed by the Second Main Development Team at Square Enix according to the page. This is the same team responsible for Dragon Quest XIand others in the franchise.

The recruitment page also includes a statement from Square Enix Second Main Development Team Director and Dragon Quest XI Director Takeshi Uchikawa. The director hopes to aim the next title at the “next generation” and for it to appeal to “customers all over the world”.

Currently the development is only at the beginning stages so we might have to wait A while before we see any gameplay.

To read more about this news find it here in Square Enix Unveils New Dragon Quest HD Title.

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I had heard of the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera before, but I did not know much about it. ��When I was younger, my Great Uncle Bill used to take lots of pictures.  I’m sure at some point, he probably used a Brownie camera, but with my lack of knowledge about cameras back then, I’m sure he said “Do you want this old camera?”  To which I probably said “No thanks. It’s old.”  So, like many things I should’ve been smart enough to keep,  it’s probably another thing I let him throw away after he finally bought himself the Canon AE-1 Program.

That was quite an upgrade.  The Canon AE-1 Program is a very nice 35mm film camera.  I know this, because I am the proud owner of one.  Now…I can’t take decent pictures with it, because I’m all digital all the time, but I do own one.  Maybe some day I’ll learn how to shoot with it.  You can read about it in my blog post titled The Canon AE-1 Program…My Adventures with 35mm Film.  

I’m constantly looking for YouTube reviews on different cameras that I wish I had, or cameras I’d like to learn more about.  One day while I was searching, I came across a YouTuber who was doing a series called “Old As Dirt.”  I was instantly intrigued, and clicked on the link.  It took me to a video of this guy taking pictures with a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera.  I watched it from beginning to end, and so began my obsession with finding a reasonably priced (and hopefully working) Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera.

In a weak moment, I found myself browsing through pages on eBay when I “accidentally” came across several Kodak Brownie Hawkeye cameras for sale.  I found one that was reasonably priced (about $15), and put in a bid on it.  Much to my surprise, I won this eBay item.  A vintage Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera was on its way to me!  Was it going to work?  Would I be able to figure out how to use it?  Only time would tell…

The camera arrived, and when I opened the box, I was surprised by how small and lightweight it was.  It appeared to be in good condition – it had the original box and the instruction manual with it, so I was hopeful.

The seller had mentioned in is notes that he thought there was film in it, but he wasn’t sure.  So…I hastily opened the back of the camera and guess what.  There was film in it.  Film that was now ruined because I had so hastily taken the camera apart.  Oh well…  I guess I’ll always wonder what might have been on that film that had been left in this camera.

Next, after opening and admiring the camera and deciding that I wanted to take some photos, I learned that they no longer made film for the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye, but there was still film available that works with this particular camera.

They were so patient with my while I was figuring this thing out. What a fun experiment!

The Kodak Brownie Hawkeye was made for a 620 medium format film, and this is no longer available, but 120 film is available, and it works with this camera.

Hooray.  I was in luck.  However, I also read that the spools used in a Brownie were a different size that what is typically used with the 620 medium format film, and there were a few modifications that needed to be made for the 120 film to work properly with he Brownie.

So…back to YouTube, where I looked for videos on how to load the 120 film into the Brownie camera.  Surprisingly, there were several sites that showed you what to do.  And with such a “simple” camera, how hard could it be, right?

The simplicity of this camera amazed me.  How could a little black box with no batteries or digital displays take a good photo?  I couldn’t wait to test this out.  It was so light weight, that it felt like I was playing with a child’s toy.  I finally got the film loaded correctly, and headed outside to take some pictures.

Now…you must remember, that to shoot with a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera, you hold the camera down low and look down into the top of the camera.   This was new to me – it took me a minute to figure out how to center my kids in the little viewing window.  Completely different from anything I’d ever shot with before.

I know it sounds easy, but it’s a lot harder than it looks. Maybe it’s because my camera was so old and dirty – it was not a very clear picture. But still, looking down to see something in front of you is interesting…

After about 30 minutes, I had used up all of the film, and was ready to figure out how to get it out of the camera and what to do next.  Not many people shoot with film anymore, so I was not sure if my local Walgreen’s was equipped to deal with actual film or not.

Just as I suspected, they were not.  You have to fill out some paperwork and ship your film off to Walgreen’s labs, where it takes a couple of weeks to develop the pictures.  Oh my…  I found myself being as impatient as my kids were who kept complaining that they couldn’t preview the pictures I was taking with the Brownie!  They had no concept of a film camera and what that meant.  Crazy, right?  All they know is cell phone and other digital pictures that you can instantly see.

After 2 weeks, my pictures arrived back.  The nice gentleman from Walgreen’s called and left me a very timid message saying “Um…your pictures came back, but they are really bad.  Nothing turned out.  They are all cloudy and white and you can’t really see any images.  Let us know if you want us to keep them for you.”

I went up to Walgreen’s the next day, and the nice gentleman was right.  EPIC KODAK BROWNIE HAWKEYE FAIL!  However, I was glad I kept them.  I snapped pictures of the photos and loaded them into Lightroom just to see what I could do.  As you can see from the pictures below, not much.

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Hard to see them, but that is Zach and Morgan patiently posing for me while I figured this out!

And of course, Morgan was happy to strike a few poses for me and my little Brownie!

Me and my boy! Sure wish this had turned out!

Here I am sitting on the porch with Morgan enjoying our little adventure with the Brownie camera!

  Here are some interesting facts I learned about the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye:

It is a Bakelite box camera that takes 6×6 images

It uses 620 film

It was made in the USA and France between 1949 and 1961

The non-flash unit originally sold for $7

Its focal length is 81mm

It has an Aperture of f/15

The shutter has an instant setting, but the precise speed is unknown (thought to fall between 1/30 and 1/50)

If you want to learn more detailed specs about the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye and some interesting facts, you can check out the Camera-Wiki Website.  There is quite a bit of detailed (and interesting) information on these cameras.

Now, if you’re a crafty person, and you want to “bedazzle” your Kodak Brownie Hawkeye, you should check out the article titled How to Renovate, Clean, and Paint a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye.  It is a great (very detailed) article explaining every step you need to know in order to take apart, clean, and then potentially paint your camera.

Personally, I don’t have the patience for all of those steps, but it would be very cool to have a turquoise Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera!  Don’t you agree?  I should try and take mine apart and clean it though.  Maybe that would fix it.  Maybe the pictures were terrible because no one has ever cleaned the lens?  Maybe I’ll try that before buying another one.

If you’re curious about the photos taken in the YouTube “Old As Dirt” video, you can check them out in the article titled OLD AS DIRT NO. 2 – KODAK BROWNIE HAWKEYE.  I was quite impressed with the images he was able to get with such an old camera.  Obviously, the camera was in very good, working condition.

So there you have it.  My first experience shooting pictures with a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye.  I will consider this my test run, and I think we can all consider this my failed test run!  But, even though it was a failure, I really enjoyed learning about this little box camera.  I’m so happy that I bought one and learned all about it.  So simple, but yet it works.  Well…if you use it correctly it works!  I’m determined to either clean up this Brownie Hawkeye camera and get it to where it takes decent pictures, or I’m going to start a new hunt on eBay for one that is in better condition!

I want to take some decent pictures with this camera.  I am determined!  No matter what it takes!  Wish me luck.  I’ll let you know how it turns out.  Until next time…

  The Kodak Brownie Hawkeye…Another Adventure with Film I had heard of the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera before, but I did not know much about it.