#lcad

[shadmockk]

Compositing x stop motion assignment

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[animatedshortoftheday]

Horny (2024) [5 min] by Zhangir Botabekov | USA

[lemonsinasoup]

A late portfolio day post, here's the lineup of characters so far for my Senior Portfolio project, Terminarch Regiment!

13 down, 9 to go-- for the main cast's standard outfits.... but there's so much more to do!

[liminalweirdo]

Did you know that trans people in the U.S. have some of the highest rates of Long COVID and associated diseases (LCAD)?

It also affects bi or pansexual people more!

Why are long covid rates higher in trans and bisexual* people?

While you can get long covid without any pre-existing conditions, Long Covid rates are highest in people already chronically ill and disabled — two groups which include many trans people.

Socioeconomic factors and minoritized stress can lead to an increased risk of Long Covid for trans and bisexual people. Because of socioeconomic factors, trans people are often not able to take time off and rest after a covid infection, especially BIPOC trans people.

Trans people also often do not have the same access to healthcare as non-trans queer people.

Covid and long covid is an intersectional issue. Queers don't give queers covid.

COVID IS A QUEER TRANS ISSUE. MASKING IS HARM REDUCTION. WE HAVE TO PROTECT ONE ANOTHER, ESPECIALLY NOW!

EDUCATE YOURSELF & MASK UP!

*bisexual here is inclusive of trans identities, as it has always historically been.

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[skwtches]

Highlights from my LCAD animation portfolio!

It was a ton of fun trying to adapt some concepts from my prospective novel for this assignment, albeit leading to many sleepless nights and a reinvigorated reliance on caffeine.

I’ve never been quite ‘good’ at reacting to positive news with the elation one might expect or even want, but nevertheless, I’m grateful for every instructor and friend that’s supported me throughout the application progress and convinced me to even go through with it.

Especially huge thanks to my dear friend @tomfowlery for having been such a big contributor to the formation of this story, collection of characters, and even its title What Befalls the Ephemeral. It’s been over year since I first divulged some basic character ideas to her over Discord, and to this day she’s still offering so much wonderful input, story beats, and character thoughts that this project just wouldn’t be the same without. From concepts relating to said story’s antagonism, to the design of Felicity in the final slide, there’s just so much to thank Gwyn for that I don’t think I’ll ever be able to cover—my gratitude is endless, and I’m ever so lucky and happy to know her. 🫶🦊💕

All in all, I don’t have much more to say other than I’m anticipating the start of this semester, finally living away from home, and pursuing something I’ve been intensely passionate about for years. <3

[kodasea]

Oh shit!!!! I recognize your work from the piece (the one with the food truck) hung up in one of the halls of the art school I'm going to!! (Your art passed my dash and I was like "wait... I've seen that guy in the glasses somewhere before..." ) That's really cool and your stuff is super good!

Would that art school happen to be LCAD? If so, that's where I went for my BFA! Thanks so much for the ask, it's so cool you recognized me!

[kailysander]

Hiii!

Don't know if you've already answered this but, how did you learn to draw the way you do? It's so soft and pretty, also your anatomy is so good 😭

Haha thank you!

The answer is probably less fun than you would hope though since I have an academic education in the form of a degree from LCAD.

Tbh though while a lot of the fundamental/technical classes (figure drawing, perspective, anatomy) were helpful in teaching me how to do certain things, I didn’t really start to get good at implementing them until I started making comics. Drawing pictures like a million times and being forced to draw things you’re less comfortable with periodically will do that I guess!

Glad you think my anatomy is good too haha, it’s often very wonky, especially in comic stuff! But it’s good to know that doesn’t stick out too much :~]

[southdownsraphael]

I have finally posted another chapter of Like Cats and Dogs!

I'm really trying to get back into writing regularly even if it's not always 100% up to my standard, so I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out my work!

If you like catboy Jon, werewolf Martin, plenty of transness, and a whole heap of smut, you might like LCAD!

Fandom: The Magnus Archives

Rating: Explicit

Relationships: Martin Blackwood/Jonathan Sims

Additional Tags: Trans Jonathan Sims, Cis Martin Blackwood, Catboy Jon, Werewolf Martin, Dubious Consent, Mating Cycles/In Heat, Breeding Kink, Rough Sex, Mild Cum Inflation, Stomach Bulge, Anatomically Impossible Sex, Vaginal Sex, Oral Sex, Vaginal Fingering, Curses, Overstimulation, Size Difference, Size Kink, Mild Blood, True Mates, Kissing, Angst, Biting, Violence, Nightmares, Impregnation, Pregnancy, Knotting, lots of smut, Other Additional Tags to Be Added

Summary:

Jon has broken Martin's curse and changed his life, but things aren't always as simple as they are in fairytales. Will Martin and Jon be able to build something more out of a single chance encounter? Or will the pressures of life and the consequences of Martin's fifty-year curse prove too difficult to overcome?

[youlostyourkarkeys]

Okay, let's get this series of lore dumps started. We'll call these entries in the ONYX ENCYCLOPEDIA, which will be a series of posts regarding my personal projects, characters, and important figures within my world(s). So without further a-do: THE ONYX ENCYCLOPEDIA #1 - SHADY

SHADY is a bartender that creates potions disguised as cocktails in a region where potions are treated as they were during prohibition.

She's a Shade, a fantasy race of people I made that are born of shadow spontaneously due to the magical saturation in the region they're from (More on Nouveau and Deco later) granting sentience to the shadows cast by strangers on the ground.

This is a mockup of what she might've looked like in a game. She was always intended to be an NPC that gives you a quest when you gain her trust at a bar (originally made as a piece in my Game Art portfolio for LCAD- I didn't end up going...)

Her quest line required you to hunt down a rival cocktail-alchemist who stole her recipe for a Love Potion and made it dangerous. Here was the bottle design, made to look like a simple syrup bottle with two spouts; for two consenting participants. When you learn more about the potion, you learn that it's a simple mixture of diluted alcohol and some aphrodisiacs; the goal was never to truly force love upon consumption, but to loosen up the participants to enable intimate conversation.

[jvinay]

Low Code Application Development (LCAD) Platform: Revolutionizing Enterprise Software Development

In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses are under increasing pressure to accelerate application development while reducing costs and technical complexity. This has led to the rapid adoption of Low Code Application Development (LCAD) Platforms—a transformative approach that allows organizations to build applications with minimal hand-coding. By using visual development interfaces, pre-built templates, drag-and-drop components, and reusable logic, low code platforms empower both professional developers and non-technical users (citizen developers) to deliver functional applications quickly and efficiently. According to the Low Code Application Development Platform market forecast, this sector is expected to see robust growth, driven by the rising demand for digital transformation and operational agility.

What is a Low Code Application Development (LCAD) Platform?

A Low Code Application Development Platform is a software environment that enables the creation of apps through graphical user interfaces and configuration instead of traditional computer programming. These platforms simplify application development by abstracting and automating much of the code-heavy work, enabling users to focus more on business logic and user experience.

Key components of low code platforms include:

Visual modeling tools for designing workflows and user interfaces

Reusable components and templates

Built-in integrations with databases, APIs, and third-party services

Automated testing and deployment tools

Role-based access controls and governance for enterprise needs

Popular examples of low code platforms include Microsoft Power Apps, OutSystems, Mendix, and Appian.

Market Growth and Demand Drivers

The Low Code Application Development Platform market forecast anticipates the global market will exceed USD 50 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of over 25% from 2023 onward. Several factors are propelling this growth:

Shortage of skilled developers: Organizations face a global talent gap in software development, making low code a viable solution to bridge this gap.

Need for rapid digital transformation: Enterprises are embracing agile methodologies and DevOps practices, and low code fits perfectly into this fast-delivery paradigm.

Cost efficiency: By reducing development time and reliance on specialized coding expertise, low code lowers overall software development costs.

Increased use of automation and AI: Low code platforms are integrating AI-based features for intelligent process automation, chatbots, and analytics.

Demand from non-technical teams: Business users want more autonomy to create apps tailored to their needs, and low code empowers them to do so without waiting on IT.

Key Use Cases

Low code platforms are versatile and support a wide range of use cases across industries:

Internal tools: Automate internal workflows like employee onboarding, expense approvals, or inventory management.

Customer-facing apps: Build portals, mobile apps, and service request forms to enhance user engagement.

Data integration and dashboards: Connect disparate systems and visualize data for better decision-making.

Legacy modernization: Replace outdated systems with flexible, scalable low code solutions.

Benefits for Businesses

Faster time-to-market: Applications can be built and deployed in days or weeks rather than months.

Agility: Businesses can rapidly iterate and respond to changing requirements.

Collaboration: Encourages close cooperation between IT and business teams.

Lower maintenance burden: Simplified application architecture leads to easier updates and troubleshooting.

Improved compliance and governance: Enterprise-grade platforms include features that help with data security, user permissions, and audit trails.

Challenges and Considerations

Despite its many benefits, adopting a low code platform comes with certain challenges:

Platform lock-in: Dependence on one vendor may limit flexibility in the long term.

Limited customization: For highly complex applications, traditional coding may still be necessary.

Security concerns: Citizen-developed apps need to be governed properly to ensure compliance and data protection.

Scalability: While low code apps can scale, performance tuning might require deeper technical intervention.

Organizations must carefully evaluate their goals, application complexity, and internal capabilities before selecting a platform.

The Role of QKS Group

Forward-looking enterprises like QKS Group are capitalizing on low code to speed up software development cycles and enhance their digital capabilities. By integrating low code into their IT strategy, QKS Group has improved agility, empowered business units, and reduced IT backlog—making them a prime example of low code success in action.

Future Outlook

As AI and machine learning continue to evolve, their integration with low code platforms will lead to even smarter and more autonomous applications. The next wave of innovation will likely include more AI-assisted development tools, predictive workflows, and enhanced natural language processing features.

The Low Code Application Development Platform market forecast indicates a significant shift in how software will be built in the coming years. Organizations that embrace this approach now will be better positioned to compete in a digitally connected, fast-moving business environment.

Conclusion

Low Code Application Development Platforms are not just a passing trend—they're a fundamental shift in how software is conceptualized, developed, and delivered. With growing market demand, expanding capabilities, and proven ROI, low code is poised to become the backbone of enterprise app development. As businesses like QKS Group demonstrate, leveraging this technology can drive meaningful innovation, speed, and scalability in the digital era.

[ankitab]

https://qksgroup.com/market-research/market-forecast-low-code-application-development-lcad-platform-2025-2030-worldwide-7592

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Hot Spot (2013) [2 min] by Cathy Nichols and Rebecca Morel | USA

[qksgrouptech]

Revolutionizing Software Development with Low Code Application Development (LCAD) Platforms

[eudico-my-beloved]

is it a diversity win or a diversity loss if all my brain will think about is hot buff women covered in blood and its legitimately tanking my productivity and making me physically ill

[liminalweirdo]

Why Are LCAD (Long Covid and Associated Disease) Rates Higher in Trans Adults?

Several major risk factors for LCAD are higher in trans populations, including:

Previous chronic illness and disability

Socio-economic risk factors:

lower income

inability to adequately rest in the early weeks after developing COVID

“Female” sex (Most studies do not use best practices on gender in research)

Epstein Barr virus reactivation (May be higher in people with HIV;  trans people have higher HIV rates

Presence of specific autoantibodies

Pre-existing conditions:

Connective tissue disorders (Example: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is more common in “adolescents with gender dysphoria;” source)

ADHD (more common in trans people), chronic urticaria and allergic rhinitis

⅓ of people with Long COVID have no identified pre-existing conditions

Higher prevalence of Long Covid in certain ethnicities, especially people with Hispanic or Latiné heritage

https://longcovidjustice.org/

[vijay34]

Global Long Chain Dicarboxylic Acid Market: Demand Drivers and Emerging Applications

Rising Demand in Polymers, Lubricants, and Personal Care Products Drives Growth in the Long Chain Dicarboxylic Acid Market.

The Long Chain Dicarboxylic Acid Market Size was valued at USD 241.52 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 422.05 million by 2032 and grow at a CAGR of 7.34% over the forecast period 2024-2032.

The Long Chain Dicarboxylic Acid (LCDA) Market is fueled by increasing demand across various sectors including bio-based polymers, lubricants, adhesives, and coatings. LCADs, such as sebacic acid, dodecanedioic acid, and others, are used as essential intermediates in the production of high-performance materials. Their superior thermal and chemical stability makes them suitable for use in industries like automotive, aerospace, construction, and personal care. With rising environmental concerns and a global shift toward sustainable materials, LCADs derived from renewable sources are gaining significant traction in the global market.

Key Players:

Cathay Biotech Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Nantong Senos Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Henan Junheng Industrial Group Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Capot Chemical Co., Ltd., INVISTA, AECOCHEM, Shandong Guangtong New Materials Co., Ltd., Shandong Hilead Biotechnology, DAYANG CHEM, Corvay, and Others.

Future Scope & Emerging Trends:

The Long Chain Dicarboxylic Acid Market is set to expand rapidly, driven by the increased adoption of bio-based and sustainable chemicals in polymer synthesis and industrial applications. Green chemistry innovations are enabling the production of LCADs via microbial fermentation and renewable feedstocks, reducing reliance on petrochemical sources. Additionally, the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy infrastructure, and demand for high-durability, corrosion-resistant coatings are fueling consumption. Markets in Asia-Pacific and North America are witnessing strong investment inflows into bio-refineries and specialty chemical manufacturing, further boosting market potential. Collaborations between biotech firms and major chemical producers are also expected to accelerate innovation and commercialization of eco-friendly LCDA products.

Key Points:

Used in bio-based polyamides, polyesters, and other high-performance materials.

Key applications: automotive parts, lubricants, adhesives, corrosion-resistant coatings.

Bio-based production gaining preference over petrochemical processes.

Rising demand from EVs and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Asia-Pacific dominates in production and consumption; North America follows closely.

Growing research into microbial and enzymatic synthesis methods.

Conclusion:

The Long Chain Dicarboxylic Acid Market stands at the intersection of sustainability and performance. As industries move toward greener, more efficient materials, LCADs offer an attractive balance of functionality and eco-friendliness. With technological advancements and increasing investment in green chemistry, the market is poised for sustained growth and innovation in the years ahead.

Read Full Report: https://www.snsinsider.com/reports/long-chain-dicarboxylic-acid-market-4404 

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