#price tag is a fairly popular newbie

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tpot 16 has yet to come out but i’m just throwing my bet out there, rip snowball and tree. one character i’d never thought in my 13/14 years of watching this series would end up being a character i genuinely enjoy and the other being a personal fav and part of a really unique team carrying over from bfb.

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I saw your So You Want to Buy a Vpet post, and one thing stood out to me in that you mentioned the Digital Monsters Color are not newbie friendly , which I take it the rationale being they run their evolution timer too quickly due to protein and sleep.

This is the one bit I sort of disagree with, because it always felt like a brand feature as one of the vpets to teach about growth, death, or in the strange lore of Digimon (following Buddhism) the idea of reincarnation

As a pet raiser I feel like the kidlike philosophy (which i definitely possessed with the orignal vpets when I was young) of wanting to hold on to the same pet or put it in cryo in order to preserve its form to stare at sort of goes against the concept of them being creatures we are responsible for into objects we own.

From a gameplay perspective a quicker timer also let's you explore the roster better. In a similar sense to Pokémon nuzlocke runs it opens up experimentation and new sentimental attachments to monsters other than our favourites

The digivice and anime forgo this in chase of constancy and mass appeal. For me it loses its original flavour and makes "digital monsters" and "Digimon" somewhat two distinctive separated fanbase. It always makes me slightly taken aback when fans prefer the RPG games to say, redigitalize or world championship on the DS, or say world championship is boring.

Actually I considered them not newbie friendly because they are expensive. And because they were Premium Bandai exclusive, they are kind of hard to find for the already expensive price tag they launched with. And with a price point like that, they're fairly basic. I don't think someone who's just getting into this hobby is going to want to drop more than half a hundred bucks on a virtual pet that they might not even enjoy especially when other virtual pets are more feature heavy.

As for your opinion, I can appreciate how you feel but to me it just sounds like another case of Casual gamer vs Hardcore gamer to me. I hesitate to use the word "Gate Keeping" here but if people want to keep their pet alive longer and have an easier time raising them, we should let them, especially if the features that enable this are mostly optional. We don't have to freeze our digimon if we don't want to.

Besides that, the easier digimon are not immortal, they can still die with neglect. And it's a little funny to call the mindset of wanting to keep your digimon "childlike" given... it's a fucking toy. So it's not like the lesson of life and death and possible reincarnation ( though I don't know how a kid is supposed to glean that from an LCD pet with no dialogue ) is going to be lost on a kid raising a virtual pet. But adults already understand this concept. But are less likely to appreciate it when they're likely more busy, and frankly, more likely to actually buy a virtual pet than a child. It's like "okay yeah I get it, but I still wish the window for mistakes was more narrow so my greymon doesn't fucking die before I go on my 10 minute break for work."

And again, I'm recommending these to NEWCOMERS, not enthusiasts. Like you wouldn't recommend someone with no video game experience play Zelda 2 The Adventure of Link as their first game, even if you actually love it, you'd start them with something easier and more contemporary, and slowly ease them into it.

I can't speak on the video games because 1. I've only played like three and finished none of them. And 2. Digimon just keeps making completely different styles of games, and I don't think most people play them for virtual pet aspect. They're likely in it for the story more than anything. At least that's my impression from trying Cyber Sleuth, currently the most popular digimon game, and being bored to tears because it was almost nothing but human characters talking. There is just no accounting for taste, but you can't act like people are wrong for it not aligning with your own.

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rough furby fandom timeline

reminiscencing abt old furblr made me wanna revisit some of the changes we’ve seen over time! to give new people an idea of it, and also to spark discussion with older members, i joined in 2017 and i havent been as active as of 2019 so i cant speak of prior or after, but heres my thoughts

2017

fandom is still small, but growing

focus is on them as toys

lots of posts are guides on names of colors, or how to push start

2005s are not very popular, i saw someone struggle to sell 2 working ones just because their beaks were damaged

besides the pink ones, people really liked those

i also lost a bid war on an orange 2005 that ended up going for 50 bucks, do you  understand the regret i feel

lots of furbys are cheap, furbys in general are cheap, besides the occasional person thinking their nib snowball is worth 300

rise of furbology (later furbae)

popular for owning a lot of furbys, and owning a very very roughed up frog furby called swampy

theres discourse abt drawing furbys with 4 feet

small nature of fandom means that discourse usually involves people everyone knows directly (furbyconfessions accidentally contributes to drama but some spin off accounts purposefully try and start it, furby discourse blogs are a thing)

small nature also means that a lot of people remember each others furbys by name

each furby usually has a personality attached to it too, describing things that furby tends  to do more than others, or what its physical differences mean (like being mute)

furby brotherhood is the only furby discord server and it gains notoriety due to the lack of moderation but in my experience it was a really fun wild ride

customization is fairly limited to maybe drawing on freckles, accessories, eyechips (people were poking them out with needles), to my knowledge tracer was the first popular furby to have further customizing

furby blogs humour is very silly, lots of piss and vore jokes

customized furbys from ebay sellers are pretty widely disliked, usually because theyre the clay ones, or because theres a lady trying to pass off her customs as rare releases that never happened

people go out of their way to help each other  find listings for their dreamies

2018

purity culture? in furblr? since a lot of people use furbys to cope (many many posts of people bringing them out in public, describing what  they and their furbys did), theres a pressure for furby blogs to be happy safe places, safefurby tag to avoid swearing and other stuff is started?, and also to avoid hatred in the main tag

theres like, a 70% chance of anyone u interact with in the fandom being a 15 year old trans guy on the autism spectrum, similarities make it really easy to make friends

considering special interests also usually mean wanting to know as much as possible, there is a WELL of information still

rise in popularity also means a lot more information is found abt furbys, like prototypes, a new factory and more obscure merchandise

since a lot of people empathize with  furbys, damaged or not completely working furbys start to go for higher prices than previously as people empathize with them

that one furby that was found in the desert (bumbleweed) gets REALLY popular

rise in customizing coincides with more stylization in how people draw furbys

whenever someone comes up with a new idea u���d see a lot of it in the next week

like stuffing a furby to make them fat, that one took OFF

painting fur and also furby patterns to sew own skins creates a strange demand for  just the furbys faceplate

furbys start to get strange names, like hot  dog water

fall of furbae as shes revealed as a scammer among other reasons

crap ton of new furby discords are started, for specific topics, or just to avoid brotherhood despite them having a completely new mod team (im a little biased)

theres a still a large overlap in furblr with animatronic and other toy robot blogs

an age of really creative stuff tho, content was constantly evolving

oddbodies are a controversial addition to customizing, longfurby wasnt the first, but i do remember a lot of people taking the faces off of plushes and adding a furby face instead

before they were called oddbodies some people were really uncomfortable with them, but people also didnt like their furby friends being tagged bodyhorror, so oddbody was a good compromise

people were calling dibs on listings before, but its more widespread here, even though you cant call dibs on an open listing

furby prices go through the roof oh my god

kid cuisines especially, i saw more than one person pay 600

2005s go up in price too

oddbodies also caused rise in price on furby buddies

2019

mainstream success?

customization and oddbodies seems to the fandoms focus?

customization starts to overtake previous guides to the point where i see newbies struggle to find information

Plushification

First plush ones have clay eyes, later ones add in the eyes of the original furbys

Some controversy over taking apart furbys

popularity from within  and outside of the community further effects prices

since 2012s are both really common, and not popular their prices seem pretty unaffected (besides rainbow crystals)

at this point i think people are taking their furbys out with them less, and i see less people make stories abt what they and their furbys did that day

customization trends were really really cool to watch happen, but since my reasons for being in furblr was the community nature of it, i have a lot less information  for 2019 as i was less active in the fandom

and for 2020, i have nothing! so essentially this is me asking, what was 2019 and 2020 furblr for u like? did i remember any older stuff wrong? whats some stuff u wouldve included or have questions about?

[sunsuenm]

Get Paid To Take Pictures With Your Phone – 20 Ways That Work（Previous）

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In the past, high-quality cameras were expensive, fragile devices used primarily by professional photographers. And while you can still spend a pretty penny on a top-of-the-line model, most modern smartphone cameras are more than capable of taking amazing pictures — even if all you know how to do is point and click.

And whether you’re a full-time photographer or an amateur in search of a good side hustle, there are dozens of ways to sell the images from your phone.

All you need is a smartphone with a camera and a good platform on which to sell your photos.

In this post, we’ll run down some of the best ways to get paid to take pictures with your phone, and we’ll answer a few of the most commonly asked questions about the process.

Getting Started

Starting a photography side hustle is not as easy as whipping out your phone to catch a pretty sunset, then selling the image online.

Before you can get started making money from your iPhone or Android photos, you’ll need some equipment, software and basic know-how. You don’t need to be an expert — just cover these basics and you’ll be ready to get started.

Smartphone with a high-quality camera: With technology constantly advancing, a good smartphone camera is essential if you want your images to sell. Even if your images are properly framed and well-lit, they’ll be tough to sell if they’re shot with an outdated lens or in low resolution. Here’s a post that outlines some good quality smartphone cameras that will serve you well.

Photo editing software: You can do basic edits on your phone, but if you’re optimizing photos for print (think wall art and merch), you’re better off editing your images on a computer. Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom have been the industry leaders in photo editing software for decades, but if the price tag is too steep, GIMP (desktop) and A Color Story (mobile) are cheaper alternatives for editing your photos.

#1. EyeEm

EyeEm has some exclusive technological advantages over other stock photo sites. The app’s algorithm analyzes your photos for aesthetic value and relevance and automatically tags their visual elements.

EyeEm also partners with Getty Images, a major stock photo website, which increases the exposure (and potential sale) of your images.

Completing photography “missions” (requests or contests from EyeEm clients) can get your photo licensed by big name brands, get your image shared on EyeEm’s social media channels, or earn you swag.

EyeEm pays a 50% royalty rate for sold images, and you retain all the copyrights to the photo.

#2. Foap

The Foap app offers clear guidelines on acceptance criteria for photos. You can also connect with other Foap photographers and get constructive feedback on your photos.

Foap offers 50% profit sharing on sold images. Payments are sent via PayPal.

Foap’s marketing is not as strong as some other big name stock image companies and apps. This has resulted in some users complaining about a lot of work for minimal pay. However, if you’re a new photographer looking to develop your skills and gain exposure, Foap can be a solid option.

#3. Snapwire

Snapwire has a fairly generous payout structure: you keep up to 100% on client requests and challenges, and you earn 50% on downloads from subscribers.

This app is much more based on client requests than others. Requesters can award points to photos that exemplify the look they’re going for. At the end of the contest, requesting companies buy the photos they want from the winner(s).

Photographers can “level up” with successful images and projects, gaining advantages with each level that helps them gain more exposure and sell more photos.

#4. AGORA Images

Based in Spain, the AGORA app is more like a social media platform than a stock photo website. They offer cash prizes for their weekly photo challenges, with winners determined by app users’ votes.

Payouts range from $1,000 to $25,000, along with the chance to be published in some of the leading newspapers and magazines around the world. Because they focus on a worldwide audience, competition is diverse but also steep.

AGORA is a great way to gain exposure. That said, while you may get lucky and win one of the contests, other apps may be a better fit if money is your primary goal.

Stock Photography Websites

When you see breathtaking landscapes and portraits with personality on stock photo websites, you may think they’re all shot by expert photographers with years of experience. But that’s not necessarily true. Many of these stock photography websites accept and sell images from shutterbugs of all types and experience levels.

#5. Adobe Stock

Formerly called Fotolia, Adobe Stock is woven into the Adobe suite of products. You can upload your photos directly from Lightroom or Bridge. If you’re new to tagging your photos, Adobe Stock’s AI will prompt you with relevant tags. Adobe stock pays 33% royalties to contributors via PayPal or Skrill.

#6. Shutterstock

Shutterstock is one of the most popular stock photo sites on the web. It offers a mobile app to help track sales, submit photos and get notifications of what customers want. Their payout structure is tiered, so the more lifetime earnings you have the greater the percentage of royalties you keep. Earnings top out at 30%.

#7. IStock By Getty Images

A great option for the experienced photographer, iStock by Getty Images requires you to get accepted to be a contributor. This is one of the most well-known stock photo websites, and while royalties start at only 15% (more for exclusive contributors), the high traffic makes it an option that’s well worth your time.

#8. 500XPrime

500X Prime offers high royalties for contributing photographers — 30% for non-exclusive and 60% with exclusive content. Each photo is reviewed prior to licensing for technical quality, originality, aesthetic value, and other requirements.Plus, their proprietary “Pulse” algorithm is designed to surface the submissions of new photographers so they can gain feedback and increase their exposure.

#9. Twenty20

Twenty20 is a part of the Envato ecosystem, which is an array of marketplaces for creative producers that offers everything from website templates to visual assets for use in video games.

If your photo gallery makes the Curated Collections, you’ll gain increased exposure on Twenty20’s website. Check out the Sold Feed to see what photos are selling in real time to help guide you on what to shoot.

Twenty20’s Subscriber Share is a more complicated payout structure than most, but it rewards photographers who have devoted, niche followings.

#10. DepositPhotos

Like Getty Images, DepositPhotos requires photographers to pass a short test and submit sample photos before they start uploading. Their compensation structure is generous: contributors earn 34% to 42% royalties from on-demand photos and $0.30 to $0.35 from subscription files. You can also level up your pay grade based on your overall amount of downloads. The more downloads your photos get, the greater your royalties on all your photos.

#11. Dreamstime

Dreamstime has been selling photographers’ stock photos since 2000. With a worldwide audience, the site supports multiple currencies and languages. It doesn’t require prior approval or testing to upload, but it does vet images to meet standards of commercial and creative appeal. Payouts range from 25% royalties for newbies to 60% for exclusive contributors.

Photos On Merchandise

You can create additional value by turning your photos into items for sale — especially if you have graphic design skills to create fresh, new images. From t-shirts to coffee mugs to wall hangings, there are online markets for all sorts of widgets to sell with your decorative photos.

#12. Etsy

On Etsy, you can sell prints, canvases, framed photos or digital image files — it’s all up to you. Opening your shop on their website is easy and free, and listing each item costs only 20 cents. Etsy handles the transaction while you do all the printing, packaging and shipping.

#13. Merch By Amazon

You can turn your art into t-shirts with Merch by Amazon. Amazon takes care of the business side of t-shirt production (printing, shipping and handling, and payment). Plus, they produce t-shirts as they’re ordered, so you don’t pay anything upfront (and you’re not stuck with boxes of t-shirts you can’t sell cluttering up your garage). Royalties are $1 to $10 per shirt.

#14. MiPic

If you want to go a step beyond t-shirts, MiPic can turn your photos into leggings, swimsuits, towels and more. Open your own customized print store and earn up to 20% commission on the sale of your items. There are no setup fees, and MiPic takes care of all of the manufacturing, sales and distribution aspects of the business.

#15. Society6

Society6 is more than just an online marketplace for selling items with your photos on them; it’s also a community of artists to engage with and inspire you. The website is very artist-focused, which is why they offer 10% commission on referred sales in addition to the 10% you make on your own items.

#16. Redbubble

Redbubble gives you a lot more leeway on setting your own prices than other photo sites. Rather than the website setting the price, then paying you a commission, Redbubble sets the base price, then you choose the markup on your items for sale. They offer a wide range of products to display your images, from scarves to coasters to journals.

#17. Instaprints

Instaprints has several unique marketing tools to increase your sales and exposure. You can sell on Facebook, through retail stores, and even license your art for the walls of TV show sets! The Instaprints mobile app lets customers see how your image will look on their wall before they buy.

Most features come with a free account, but premium members can access additional options like building your own website and sending promotional emails.

I will regularly share the high-quality content of the blog in order to help more people.

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Free Video Editing Software For Mac 2015

Are you looking for the best free video editing software for Mac? You want it to help you create great videos for fun, entertainment, invitation, advertising or education? Well apart from the cool video footage, the selection of a correct tool is key to the success of a video. We’ve listed both the best free and premium video editing software programs for Mac users in this guide. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you will find one that works for you.

Free Video Editing Software For Mac 2015 User

Free Video Editing Program For Mac

Best Video Editing Software Imac

Best Video Editing Software Mac

Free Video Editing Program Mac

Best Free Video Editing Software for Mac

iMovie

iMovie is what most people will think to use when they want a free video editing software for Mac. You don’t need to pay a penny for it. It is completely free to use with almost all of the features that we need for processing our video. There are tons of effects, transitions, sound effects, and text styles to help you make your own stylish videos. One of the best features is that its movie trailer themes offers you a lot of options to create amazing cinema-like trailers in just several minutes. The interface is really easy to use and intuitive. So you can start editing your video and quickly get the hang of the program.

ShotCut

Some video editors are free, but there's usually some kind of catch or disadvantage to these programs. (Image credit: Shotcut) Free vs paid video editing software. There are some free video editing solutions out there. Programs such as DaVinci Resolve and Shotcut are free downloads, and iMovie comes preloaded on every new Mac computer. Read about the best video editing apps for Mac here: Best video editing software for Mac myTuner Radio If you like to listen to radio stations try out the myTuner Radio app. Save your favourite.

ShotCut is a great video editing software for Mac, which can be used on Windows or Linux as well. Its interface isn’t really super intuitive but it is not hard to pick up where all of the tools are located. So you should be a little patient if you want to get great results with this program. It contains all the tools you know from Windows Movie Maker, plus a lot of extras. ShotCut’s biggest advantage is its video and audio filters, which can be fully customized, layered, and combined in all kinds of interesting ways. However, you cannot preview the effects before applying them. And although there are excellent export file formats, it has no profiles for different devices.

HitFilm Express

HitFilm Express is another free video editing software for Mac, which has professional tools but without the high price tag. Due to its unique set of features, you need to spend some time before you get the hang of it. There are various tutorials to help you master it using this program. HitFilm Express is not a tool to be used just to help you just cut off unwanted footages, adding color effects, or exporting to a new format, but one that has a full editing suite, such as audio and video filters, compositing tools, layers and masking, green screen effects, and 3D support. Its website puts emphasis on creating Hollywood-style movies, so it is also one of the best tools for YouTubers and vloggers.

Lightworks

Lightworks is another one of the best video editing software for Mac which is packed with pro-level tools. Its interface is a little different from other video editors you may have tried. So don’t expect to master it overnight but it worth the time and effort once you get used to it. Lightworks is very suitable for home users who want an advanced tool for post-production. It has advanced real-time effects, a color correction tool, a precise trimming tool, blurs and masks, which all help to make your video shine.

Best Full-featured Video Editing Software for Mac

If you are looking for a video editing software for Mac that has professional-quality tools but is beginner-friendly, BeeCut is a reliable option to try. It is compatible with both Mac and Windows. If you are going to be jumping between different systems, you can learn one piece of editing software and move around, back and forth. The interface is fairly intuitive and easy to use, but there are also a number of text tutorials on its website, as well as video tutorials on YouTube. So you can really get up to speed quickly. The only downside is the free version will leave a watermark on the video.

Main features:

Supports multiple video aspect ratios – 16:9, 4:3, 9:16, 1:1, and 3:4.

Supports almost all kinds of video formats, audio formats, and image formats.

Includes a complete classic video editing toolkit like trim, cut, split, and more.

Advanced video editing tools like Mosaic, Freeze frame, zoom, PIP, etc.

Double tracks for PIPs, Texts, Music, Filters and Overlays.

Provides hundreds of cool filters, texts, transitions, borders, overlays and animated elements.

Export video in popular formats or for different devices in HD quality.

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Mac computers are aimed for professional graphic designing, video editing, and imaging needs. Most of the professionals use premium grade video editors and graphic designing software on their Mac computers to complete their projects.

However, the sad truth is that these professional video editors are really costly. You might have to give up thousands of dollars to buy a video editor for Mac loaded with premium features. These premium video editors are used in movies and TV shows.

If you want to edit your raw videos or working on a project and looking for a free video editing software for Mac then you are at the right place. I have created a list of 10 best free video editing software for Mac computers. These free video editors might not match with the features of premium video editors but they are equipped with the necessary tools and features of basic video editing.

Best Free Video Editing Software for Mac Computers

Some free video editors in this list are quite efficient and provide advanced video editing features while some of these free video editors for Mac provide basic features but are ideal for the newbies. Many contain premium features of video editing. Anyway, I am giving you the list of best free video editing software for Mac and you decide which one is best for you. These are worth a shot for free.

1. Shotcut Video Editor

Shotcut is an open source, cross platform video editing software. It is available for free for Linux, Mac and Windows 10/8/7. This software contains many impressive video editing features.

Shotcut video editor supports almost all the popular video, audio and image formats. There is a broad range of video effects, transitions, filters and compositions that you can use to edit videos in Mac computers. Although, the interface is quite friendly but users completely new to video editing might face a little difficulty. However, there are easy video editing tutorials on YouTube for help.

This one is a feature-rich video editing tool. There are various blending modes for a professional touch to your videos. You can set the color, contrast, brightness, overlays, add different audio effects, bass, treble, delays, etc. The best part I like about it is the highly configurable timeline. So, if you are looking for a free video editing software for Mac then I’d suggest giving Shotcut video editor your first try.

How to Use Shotcut Video editor to edit videos – Shotcut Tutorial

2. Movavi Video Editor

Another simple video editing software. Movavi video editor is available for both Windows and Mac users. You can download the free version of this software from the website. Most users love this tool for its simple and easy to use interface.

Import any video to the software’s timeline and start editing. You can improve the quality, remove noise, add background music or audio, titles, subtitles, font size, color, contrast, saturation, choose aspect ratio, etc. The video editor supports a wide range of formats. There are a lot of creative effects like filters, transitions, animated fades, trim or crop unwanted parts of the video, rotate & adjust, stabilize, preset tunes, etc.

What else? You can create an interesting photo slideshow and reverse a video. Here is a simple tutorial explaining how to work with Movavi video editor.

How to Edit Videos using Movai video editor on Mac | Tutorial

3. AVS Video Editor

The next efficient video editor in the list. AVS video editor is paid video editing software but it provides an unlimited free trial version which is enough for basic video editing requirements.

All popular audio, video and image formats are supported. You can flip, rotate, trim unwanted parts, cut and stabilize your video. There are multiple blending modes, delay, add subtitles, various menu styles, brightness, contrast, etc. There are more than 600 transitions and special effects to choose from. You can get an overview of each project from the storyboard.

This video editor fits the beginners or novice most. Transform your raw camera footage to a finished video easily. The software allows you to output the video to various online video sharing platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, etc.

How to use AVS Video editor | Tutorial

4. Da Vinci Resolve Video Editor for Mac

Da Vinci Resolve video editor is a powerful video editing software for Mac. It has been praised by many professionals and esteemed publications. You can turn to its multi-cam editing mode if you are working with footages from multiple cameras. I have used this video editor for a few of my video editing projects so I personally like it very much. It is quite handy.

The video editing software provides faster speed. You can edit your videos extremely quickly. Although the paid version of this software has more high-end features but even a professional can get most of his video editing work done through the free version. It contains all the basic and many premium grade video editing features.

You can edit the edited videos to YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, etc.

How to use Da Vinci Resolve Video Editing software for Mac | Tutorial

5. Final cut Pro Video Editor for Mac

Final cut pro is a video editing software from Apple. This software is not free and costs about $300. So, what’s it doing in this list? Because, it offers a free trial for 30 days. Final cut pro is one of the best video editing software so if you are working on an important video editing project then you can avail the features for 30 days for free.

This video editing software fits well for the novice and for the professional video editors. It is loaded with basic and advanced video editing features. You can quickly import media to its magnetic timeline, add 3D titles, apply masks, color grading, color balance, effective previews and rendering, smooth transitions, jumps and cuts, effects, stabilization, etc.

This software is actively used by the video editors of movies and TV series.

How to Download and Use Final Cut Pro Free Trial

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6. OpenShot Video Editor

Another great open source, cross-platform video editing software. OpenShot video editor is available for Windows, Linux and Mac users. The software is rich in features like unlimited audio/video tracks, multiple formats support, various transitions and special effects, stabilization, titles, subtitles, audio features, etc.

The interface is simple yet powerful. The advanced timeline makes it easier to drag, drop, zoom and snap. You can do trimming, rotation, snapping, cutting, scaling, masking, overlays, and add watermarks. This video editor has got multiple updates. The latest update was in August 2016.

How to use OpenShot Video Editor | Tutorial

7. Lightworks Video Editor

Lightworks video editor is a comprehensive non-linear video editing software. Video editing and trimming is relatively easier. It has been used by some movies like Pulp fiction, Heat, etc. for the video editing requirements in the past.

The video editing software is highly customizable and you can really get what you want out of it. Though its free but it contains many premium grade features. However, I found that it has restrictions in terms of project sharing. You can only share a video of up to 1080p in Vimeo and up to 720p output to YouTube.

How to use Lightworks Video Editor | Tutorial

8. Blender Video Editor

Free Video Editing Software For Mac 2015 User

Blender is a free to use, open source 3D creation tool. It providing efficient non-linear video editing features too. Blender is powerful but it takes a little time in getting used to.

By default, the software will show up 3D modelling mode. You will need to change the mode to video editing from menu. It contains all the basic video editing tools that other video editors have. Download it for free from the official website.

How to use Blender Video Editor | Tutorial

9. Avidemux Video Editor

Avidemux is another efficient video editing tool for Mac. Actually, it’s a free cross-platform video editor. It’s not a high end video editor but suits perfectly for basic video editing requirements. The interface is very simple and easy to use.

Free Video Editing Program For Mac

Below is a brief tutorial of Avidemux interface and working. You can get much out of it.

How to use Avidemux Video Editor | Tutorial

10. Jahshaka (CineFX)

Best Video Editing Software Imac

The last but not the least, Jahshaka video editor, my friends. This software provides many different tools to create amazing digital content. You can do video editing, 2D annd 3D animation, stabilization, flash animation, color correction, keying, tracking, composting, etc. There are many audio and video effects.

The developers keep on adding new features with every release.

Best Video Editing Software Mac

How to use Jahshaka (CineFX) Video Editor

These were some of the best video editing software for Mac users. You can get these software for free. These are best for those who are new to video editing or want to do some basic editing for short movie. The professional video editors like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro cost are costly and you might not want to invest your money in these.

Free Video Editing Program Mac

However, if you want to try the professional premium video editing software for Mac then try the trial version first as most of them offer a trial version for a few weeks or month. Which one do you think is the best video editor for Mac?

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7 Best Autoresponders In 2020

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7 Best Autoresponders In 2020

Email marketing is a core part of any successful business. It has been ever since the birth of the internet and will continue to be.

It goes without saying then, that choosing the best autoresponder for your business is very important.

While there are loads to choose from, it can get a bit confusing. Some have cool, innovative, and fancy features, while others just offer the tried and tested basics.

On top of that, some autoresponders are better suited to certain types of businesses. If you sign up for the wrong one then it can be a pain to change later down the road.

In this article you will learn about the different features and benefits of the top autoresponders on the market along with the pricing so you can decide which one is right for you.

Several of these autoresponders also have a free plan so if you’re on a budget be sure to read about each one before making our decision.

What To Look For When Choosing The Best Autoresponder

When you’re choosing an autoresponder, there are a few important things to look for to make sure you choose the best one for your business.

Automation

Email automation is the facility to be able to set an email or a series of emails to be delivered automatically based on a trigger or a set of triggers. This is extremely useful for all types of businesses and can save you a lot of time.

Most commonly, people use email automation to set an email or even a whole campaign to trigger an opt into your list.

However, you can also automate your blog posts to be sent to your subscribers’ inbox, set automation by date when building up to a promo or an event, and even send your subscribers a personalized birthday message.

Deliverability

Email deliverability is the success rate an autoresponder has in being able to deliver your email to the inbox of your subscriber.

Unfortunately, not all autoresponders have a great deliverability rate. While some can consistently deliver your emails directly into the inbox of your subscribers, others have a lower success rate.

If you’re using an autoresponder company that doesn’t have good deliverability, then your emails will often end up in the Promotions box for your Gmail subscribers or trigger spam filters and end up in the spam folder.

It goes without saying, this can really hurt your email marketing campaigns.

Segmentation

Email segmentation is basically a way to separate your subscribers onto different lists so you can send them more relevant info based on what they’re interested in.

For example, if you run a fitness blog that covers a range of topics, then some of those topics will appeal to some of your site visitors and not others. However, you may also have a lead magnet that appeals to people across more than one of the different interest groups.

So, rather than sending everyone on your list the same emails, you can segment your subscribers onto different lists based on things like interests, location, purchase history, age, and so forth.

Being able to send more laser-targeted emails to your subscribers based on what they’re interested in will get you better open rates, more engagement, and a higher conversion rate.

Ease of use

If you’re a tech nerd and you love to figure things out then you may not be too worried about how easy it is to use your autoresponder.

However, most entrepreneurs want a solution that is straightforward and easy to set up.

Particularly if you’re new to working online or if you’re a solopreneur with not enough hours in the day, you’re gonna want to choose a solution that can get the job done without having to spend hours figuring things out.

My 7 Best Autoresponder Services

Aweber

Aweber has been around since 1998 and was one of the first autoresponder services on the scene.

They have a great track record and are well respected in the world of online marketing.

With Aweber you get a whole host of features including a landing page builder, contact forms, segmentation capabilities, ready to use templates and even the use of stock images.

Aweber is great for all kinds of businesses and is also affiliate marketing friendly.

Pros

Aweber is competitively priced

Generous 30-day free trial period

Aweber allows you to use all the features during your free trial period

Easy to use (is newbie friendly)

Has great onboarding training videos to show you how to use it

Integrates with many other services including ClickFunnels, ThriveLeads, Unbounce, PayPal and more

Great customer support, even during your free trial

Aweber has a huge template library

Aweber has a very easy to use drag-and-drop email template builder

Aweber is well established and respected

Aweber is regularly introducing new features which are available to all members

Aweber has good automation and segmentation tools

Aweber has great deliverability rates

Aweber is affiliate marketing friendly

It is free to migrate your list to them from another service

Cons

There is no ongoing free plan for people with a very small email list

Aweber charges you for duplicate and unsubscribed people on your list. This means you need to periodically clear out the duplicates and remove people from your list who have unsubscribed so you don’t go over your pricing plan

Aweber does not currently have a split-testing feature available

Pricing

Aweber’s pricing is fairly competitive and starts at $19 per month for up to 500 email subscribers.

The next package up is also very affordable at $29 per month for up to 2,500 subscribers. And, of course, like any other autoresponder there are increased pricing tiers for more subscribers.

While Aweber is not the cheapest on the lowest tier plan, it certainly is very reasonable from the second tier up compared to most other autoresponder services.

If you need to use landing pages and funnels in your business then the new addition of the landing page builder can save you a lot of money using a third-party service for this feature.

Aweber has a 30-day free trial so you can try out all the features before you pay over any money.

See Aweber Detailed Pricing Here

ConvertKit

ConvertKit is one of the most popular autoresponders around at the moment. It’s stylish, fresh, and has fantastic automation and segmentation capabilities.

While ConvertKit doesn’t have as many features as some of the other autoresponder alternatives out there, the ones it does have work extremely well.

ConvertKit’s target market is bloggers and people in the creative industry. So if this is also your area then I highly recommend taking a closer look at ConvertKit.

One thing I particularly like about ConvertKit is the “auto-resend to un-opens” feature. This is a great feature and can increase your open rate considerably.

Another great advantage of using ConvertKit is the “conditional email content based on tags” feature.

This allows you to only show a certain type of content to your subscribers based on the tags you assign them.

Pros

ConvertKit has a free plan for lists under 500 subs

Very good segmentation capabilities that also allows you to assign tags to your subs

 ConvertKit includes a landing page builder with more than 30 templates to choose from. This is also available on the free plan.

ConvertKit makes it very easy for you to sign up and get started

No limit on traffic to your landing pages and opt-in forms, even on the free plan

ConvertKit has advanced reporting capabilities. This allows you to easily see which campaigns are working the best for you

ConvertKit has great visual funnel mapping capabilities. This means you can easily layout, design, and manage your funnels

ConvertKit integrates with over 90 other services including ThriveLeads, OptinMonster, ClickFunnels, PayPal and more

ConvertKit’s customer support is well rated

Cons

The ConvertKit free plan does not allow you to set up automation

ConvertKit’s pricing quickly increases as your list grows

Email templates are not the easiest to use

Pricing

ConvertKit has a free plan for people who have an email list under 500 subscribers. However, on the free plan there are limited functions available to you. IT is also not possible to set up automation on the ConvertKit free plan.

If you go over the 500 subscriber limit of the ConvertKit free plan or if you just want access to the advanced features then pricing starts at $29 per month and allows you a limit of 1,000 subscribers.

Once you go over the 1,000 subscriber limit the ConvertKit pricing quickly increases. The next plans up will cost you $49 per month for 3,000, then $79 per month for 5,000 subs, and so on.

While ConvertKit definitely isn’t the cheapest, they do have some really great features, which may be worth you paying the extra money for.

See ConvertKit Detailed Pricing Here

ActiveCampaign

ActiveCampaign is currently one of the most popular email marketing platforms with over 100,000 small businesses using them across the world. It is also considered by many to be the best autoresponder overall in 2020.

They are particularly known for their sophisticated automation and segmentation capabilities as well as their easy to use visual automation builder.

ActiveCampaign also has a range of awesome features that can make a huge difference to both your revenue and the way in which you build relationships with your customers.

Features like predictive content and predictive sending that can be used to trigger SMS messages are powerful features you can use to grow your business.

Another great feature that a lot of other autoresponders don’t have is the ability to run A/B split tests from within different automation sequences.

This is really powerful because you can quickly and easily discover which sequences are working best for you.

ActiveCampaign is list-based, however, they do not charge extra for duplicate contacts on multiple lists or unsubscribed contacts, unlike many other autoresponder services.

Their segmentation capabilities are very impressive and work through tagging. You can add tags manually or they can also be assigned through automation.

Considering the number of powerful features they offer, Active Campaign is also very reasonably priced and is one of the lowest cost autoresponders in the market.

If you’re an affiliate marketer then it is important to be aware that ActiveCampaign is not really affiliate friendly.

While it is possible to use them to promote affiliate offers, they are very strict on how you will be able to operate.

If you are new to affiliate marketing then I would not recommend using this company. That aside, I think they are a fantastic choice for any small business.

Pros

Excellent deliverability

Excellent automation capabilities

Can run split tests on your automations

Sophisticated tagging system

Good segmentation capabilities

Can create complex workflows

Great visual automation builder

Great segmentation features

Does not charge you for duplicate contacts and unsubscribes

Easy to use

Reasonable pricing

Free 14-day trial without needing a credit card

Cons

Not affiliate marketing friendly

Reporting capabilities could be better

Pricing

ActiveCampaign pricing starts at just $9 per month for up to 500 subscribers.

You can automate your lists on this plan, however, the majority of the advanced features are available on the next plan up, which is $49 per month.

They have a 14-day free trial, which you can take without even entering your credit card.

See ActiveCampaign Detailed Pricing Here

GetResponse

GetResponse is another well known and established autoresponder with thousands of users worldwide.

The companies’ target market is small businesses and solopreneurs and they do a great job serving this demographic.

Even though they don’t have a free plan, pricing starts really low at just $15 per month. This basic plan allows you to send automations and build a list of up to 1,000 subs before you need to think about upgrading your plan.

They also have some nice extra features such as:

Landing page builder

Sales funnels

Visual editor

Webinars feature

Not all of these features are available on the basic plan, however, you do get automations, landing page templates, and one sales funnel on the basic plan.

See exactly [which features are included in the basic plan here].

Two more cool features that GetResponse offers are Perfect Timing and Time Travel.

Perfect Timing is a clever feature that learns your subscriber’s behavior patterns. It then starts to deliver your emails at the most optimal times based on when they are most likely to open their emails.

If your subscriber base consists of people from all over the world then you will like the Time Travel feature. This allows you to send emails to your subscribers based on their local time.

If you’re the type of person who likes to know you have backup when you need it then you’ll be glad to hear GetResponse also has good customer service. You can contact them via email, live chat, and even on the phone.

If you want to check them out then you can [sign up for a 30-day free trial] without having to enter your credit card details.

Pros

Low starting price at $15 per month for 1,000 subs

Great automation

Can automate emails on the basic plan

Includes other tools such as landing pages, sales funnels, and webinars

Affiliate marketing-friendly

Great customer support

Cons

No free plan

Not as easy to use as some of the other platforms

Advanced features only available on the higher-priced plans

Pricing

GetResponse pricing is super affordable and starts at just $15 for up to 1,000 subscribers.

Unlike other platforms, you can also use email automations, landing pages and a sales funnel on the basic plan.

Like all autoresponder services, the price increases by either the number of subscribers you have or the type of features you want.

While the basic plan does include a lot of good features, if you want advanced features like tagging, being able to host webinars or use of the automation builder then you will need to upgrade to the $49 per month plan.

See GetResponse Detailed Pricing Here

MailerLite

MailerLite has been around since 2010 and serves almost 900,000 customers at the time of writing this. They’re a beginner-friendly autoresponder with a large range of features.

They also offer one of the best free plans I have seen. The free plan allows you to use almost all of the advanced features to a certain extent that comes with the paid plans. The free plan also allows you to have up to 1,000 subs, use automation, and even email segmentation.

MailerLite’s segmentation works by using Segments and Groups. Segments allow you to set up auto-adding and removal of subscribers based on different rules you set. Groups function the same way as tagging does on other platforms, they just call it “groups”.

One of the things I particularly like about MailerLite is the automation editor. It’s very easy to use and you can visually map out your automations.

When it comes to setting up automations and segmentations, things can get quite complex. However, MailerLite makes it very simple, which is one of the reasons I recommend this autoresponder for beginners starting out with email marketing.

Pros

Very easy to use

Great automation editor

Easy to use drag-and-drop editor

A lot of good features on the free plan including automations, landing pages, tagging, and advanced segmentation

The free plan allows up to 1,000 subscribers and 12,000 emails per month

Very reasonable pricing overall

Cons

The free plan means your emails will contain the MailerLite logo unless you upgrade to a paid plan

No email templates on the free plan

Not affiliate marketing friendly

Pricing

The free plan is free for life and allows you up to 1,000 subs and the ability to send up to 12,000 emails per month.

Once you go over 1,000 subscribers you will need to upgrade to a paid account, which starts at $15 per month and is up to 2,500 subs.

See MailerLite Detailed Pricing Here

ConstantContact

ConstantContact is one of the old boys of email marketing and have been around since 1998.

Unfortunately, they don’t have a forever-free plan, but they do offer a very generous 60-day trial without needing to enter your credit card details.

If you want to keep using them after your trial period you’ll need to cough up some dough, though. Fortunately, the pricing starts off low at just $20 per month.

While they do seem a little outdated compared to some of the newer players in the market, they do offer some cool features that a lot of other autoresponder companies are lacking.

For example, ConstantContact has some great branding tools. If you already have a website then it will scan your site to learn your colors, layout, and images. It will then create several branded email templates for you to choose from.

Besides this, you also get access to their logo maker and image library to further customize your emails.

ConstantContact integrates directly with Facebook and Instagram. It will pull stats from your campaigns on these platforms and show you the insights from within your dashboard.

If you’re ever in need of help using this platform then ConstantContact has excellent customer support. You can reach them via email, live chat, and even on the phone.

Pros

Generous 60-day free trial with no credit card needed

Full use of all the features during your trial period

Cool branding tools

Branded email templates

Email automation available on both pricing plans

Cons

No forever-free plan

A bit dated compared to some of the newer

Advanced automation features only available on the Email Plus plan

Pricing per list size is not clear

Pricing

ConstantContact has two plans, Email and Email Plus. The Email plan is $20 per month and includes the majority of features. If you want additional features including advanced automation then you will need to upgrade to the Email Plus plan at $45 per month.

Prices then increase depending on list size.

See ConstantContact Detailed Pricing Here

SendLane

SendLane is a cool autoresponder solution with a number of mention-worthy features.

SendLane has great automation and segmentation capabilities and they also use a tagging system for you to easily segment subscribers onto different lists.

Each account also comes with pre-build automation funnels ready for you to use. They literally plug and play! You also get a selection of email templates to choose from in order to stylize your emails.

Being able to contact your subscribers via text message is a huge advantage these days. With SendLane you can also automate SMS marketing to your customers if you are collecting phone numbers from your subscribers.

SendLane has some pretty great automation features. You can create automations based on user behavior, events, or triggers you set up.

Knowing exactly where your conversions are coming from is very important when working online. With SendLane you can also track your conversions and monitor your ROI.

If your emails aren’t showing up in people’s inboxes then there’s not much point in using them. Fortunately, SendLane also has excellent deliverability rates and are able to deliver a high number of your emails exactly where you want them to be delivered.

SendLane is also affiliate marketing friendly so if you’re trying to build an affiliate business then they’re worth checking out.

Unfortunately, all of these great features come at quite a high price. They’re definitely not one of the cheaper options on this list and there is also no free plan.

Pros

Excellent deliverability

Affiliate marketing-friendly

Advanced automation and segmentation features

SMS messaging

Automation funnels

You can save money on your subscription if you choose to pay yearly

Cons

Expensive

No free plan

The free trial is only 14-days

Pricing

SendLane’s pricing starts with the Growth Plan at $79 per month, however, this plan allows you a generous amount of subscribers, up to 5,000.

If you want the full range of features then you will need to upgrade to the Pro Plan at $125 per month.

SendLane also has a special offer pricing plan, called the Starter Plan. The pricing of this plan fluctuates, but you can check the Starter Plan pricing here.

See SendLane Full Pricing Here

Final Thoughts

So there you have it, my list of best autoresponders to choose from. If you would also like to know how to grow your email list quickly then check out my article on how to build an email list.

As you can see, it’s not about just choosing the cheapest option out there and hoping for the best. It’s important to find the one that’s right for your specific business.

If you’re an affiliate marketer, for example, then just focus on the ones that are affiliate friendly and forget the rest.

If you need to set up complex sequences with advanced segmentation then choose a solution that specializes in these features. However, if your business only requires simple automations then it’s not worth spending the extra money on a more expensive solution.

If this article helped you out then please feel free to share it on social media. I’d really appreciate it. Many thanks!

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Benchmade 51 Review

Benchmade 51 Review

A couple of months back I got my hands on a balisong from Oregon’s knife powerhouse Benchmade. Balisongs, or butterfly knives, have been around a long time, and there is much debate about their exact origin and purpose. What everyone agrees on is that balisongs are a heck of a lot of fun to use, and they are still increasingly popular despite the many legal issues. The model I’m examining today is the well-respected Benchmade 51 Morpho.

>> See the Benchmade 51 at Amazon <<

There are a growing number of butterfly knives to choose from today which can overwhelm the newbies. As usual there’s a lot of crap on the market so you need to make sure you pick the right one. First and foremost a good balisong needs to be safe, but also combining the right weight and strength to be used effectively.

Benchmade 51

Blade

Handle

Design

Value for Money

Solid

Benchmade keeps the Balisong fanbase happy with the impressive 51 Morpho.

Key Specs

Blade length: 4.25 inches

Overall length: 9.35 inches

Closed length: 5.40 inches

Weight: 3.3 ounces

Blade material: D2 tool steel

Handle material: G-10

Country of origin: USA

Price range: About $200

Overview

Benchmade has been producing balisongs since the beginnings of the company, so they’ve had a long time to refine their production over the years. In fact, Benchmade started out back in ’79 known as Bali-Song and even registered that term as a trademark to the later annoyance of butterfly knife fans worldwide.

Since those early days, they have churned out several different models of balisong but the Benchmade 51 Morpho has always been a fan favorite. The current Benchmade balisong lineup includes:

Benchmade 32 (3.25” blade, modified spear point)

Benchmade 51 (4.25” blade, modified spear point)

Benchmade 62 (4.25” blade, crowned weehawk)

Benchmade 62T (3.75” blade, trainer)

Benchmade 67 (4.25” blade, recurve tanto)

The Benchmade 51 was first introduced in 2009 as the successor to the popular Benchmade 42 which was considered by many to be the standard-setter in the balisong flipping community. To the surprise of many the BM 51 was marketed as an EDC which is unusual in the balisong marketplace. In today’s society it can be difficult to use your balisong as an EDC but I know many who do.

In the 51 Morpho, Benchmade offers the option of black or blue G-10 handles and black or satin coated D2 blades for a little more personalization. Deployment of the blade can be accomplished in many ways which sets it apart from many other types of knives.

The knife can be whirled around wildly in a series of deft maneuvers, or it can be simply opened directly in a swift action. As a result of this, some states restrict the use of balisongs, so before you buy one and tote it around be sure to check your state laws.

The precision with which a balisong can be opened depends partially upon the user, and partially upon the specifications of the knife itself. So let’s get into the details of this butterfly knife.

Size, Weight and Ergonomics

The 51 Morpho measures 5.4” closed, opens to 9.4”and the handle thickness is 0.48”. This slim handle combined with the length spreads the knife out deep within your pocket. This keeps things incognito, and makes it easy to reach past the knife to grab anything else within your pocket. At four and a quarter inches, the blade is relatively lengthy but not out of the ordinary for a balisong.

Benchmade used titanium liners (in a striking blue color) to reduce the weight without compromising strength. This adds to the price tag, but helps to put the weight at a very manageable 3.3 ounces. This is definitely light for a balisong and as you’ll discover, one of the stand-out features of the 51.

The fact that a balisong has two skeletonized handles can make them unpleasant to hold, but I found the 51’s ergonomics very comfortable and it fit within my handle nicely. The G-10 is nicely textured, enough to prevent the knife slipping out of your hands, but not too abrasive that it becomes a pain to use.

The pocket clip is very low profile, sturdy and does not adversely affect the use of the knife. My hands are a bit on the smaller side, but I think users with medium to medium-large hands will find it just as comfortable.

The Blade

The blade of the Benchmade 51 is a crowned modified spear point, made from D2 tool steel. No surprise it comes razor sharp out of the box and really well manufactured. It really is silky smooth. As I discuss on my blade steel page, D2 is a hard steel that will take and hold a sharp edge for quite some time.

On the flip side, the hardness of the steel can make it a serious chore to re-sharpen. Also important to remember, D2 tool steel is not particularly rust resistant, be sure to adequately protect or clean the blade it if you plan on using it in a humid or moist environment.

A common problem among balisongs is the strength of the tip. Many times, blade tips will have to be re-profiled to provide adequate strength. Benchmade’s choice of blade type has made this almost a non-issue with the 51. Many a times I have inadvertently whacked the blade into furniture (the wife hates me) but the tip has always emerged unscathed.

Deployment and Locking Mechanism

The opening mechanism of the balisong is indeed unique. There are two handles attached to blade via pivots, which can be held in open or closed position by a latch. If the latch is disengaged, the handles are allowed to swing freely. Wrist movement and adjusting the position of the handles in the user’s hand determine the movement of the balisong. The 51 flips with ease, I had no problem opening and closing it.

For most balisongs, the handles are held in place by a T-latch which has to be manually moved by the user. Benchmade, however, has a patent for its spring latch which is much easier to operate. To disengage the latch from the closed position, one simply has to squeeze the handles and the latch springs open with a satisfying click, and the knife is ready to open. It does take a fair bit of force to activate the spring latch, and I have never had it open accidentally.

When the latch is locked in place when the knife is open, the user has to manually disengage it by squeezing the handles and moving the latch with a finger. It isn’t necessarily convenient, but it does help ensure the latch doesn’t unintentionally open while the knife is being used. Kudos to Benchmade for their innovation.

Fit and Finish

We’ve come to expect near perfect fit and finish from Benchmade, and they didn’t disappoint on the 51 Morpho. With many balisongs it can be especially hard to get the tolerances right. Too tight and the knife won’t flip smoothly, too loose and the blade will hit the handles and dull itself.

When I picked mine up out of the box for the first time, I was amazed at how smooth it was. No matter what you do with the knife, it obeys quickly without question and it does not slow down for anything. There are downsides to this, but I’ll discuss that later. For the EDC use Benchmade intended, the ease of use is a fantastic factor to consider. Overall the 51 Morpho looks stunning all round.

While it is perfect out of the box, unfortunately I have to report it may not stay that way forever. After owning it for about a month or so, I noticed a pivot screw had become loose and I was very concerned to say least. In fact, the constant stress from flipping the knife had loosened both pivot screws, and that fantastic out of the box tolerance had not lasted for long.

I used a thread locker (try Loctite) to secure both hex screws back in their proper places, and I suggest any Benchmade 51 owner to do the same once every other month. While this problem can be remedied fairly easily, it is certainly something to watch out for.

Other than my experience with the pivot screws I found the finish to be top notch. The blue anodized titanium liners are absolutely stunning, and I couldn’t find any serious flaws. The G-10 looks great and extremely clean cut. Through my experiences, only serious abrasion will affect the knife’s appearance. Rest assured the 51 will keep its good looks for a long time.

Flipping Ability

An important aspect of this knife is as its use a flipper. Balisong manipulation is an art, and there are many different styles and techniques of flipping. The weight and balance of the balisong will have a major affect on how well one can flip. I’m not an expert flipper myself so I also brought in my balisong buddy Tim to put the 51 through its paces.

This is one category where I have to say the Benchmade 51 is somewhat lacking. While speed and ease of use are great for EDC purposes, it negatively affects its ability to be used for advanced maneuvers. It is far too easy to lose control of such a light knife, and it carries almost no momentum making many rolling flips tricky. Certainly not a competition flipper as it demands perfection to execute many tricks.

Flipping with speed can be fun, but for some moves control is more important. To be fair, it is a decent weight for an introductory knife and very easy to learn on. However, for anyone aspiring to become great at flipping, you may want to try the heavier BM 62.

Wrap Up

Unfortunately the 51’s weight is a double-edge sword…

Overall, the Benchmade 51 Morpho is a very impressive butterfly knife but not without a few minor flaws. The handles are very robust and the D2 blade is one of the best I’ve seen. The 51 has great fit and finish, and a perfect size and weight for EDC use. The lightness of the 51 is an advantage here as you can flip it open super quick and close it likewise. Unfortunately the 51’s weight is a double-edge sword (no pun intended) as it hinders its use as an advanced flipper which may not satisfy some balisong enthusiasts.

Finally, balisongs are notorious for their expensive production costs, and Benchmade knives are usually expensive in any case. This double whammy puts the 51 at a price point of a whopping $240 or so. Still, it’s cheaper than some of the offerings from competitors like Microtech.

Worth it? Well, I agree it’s a tad on the pricey side but yes I think it’s worth it overall. Sure you can buy ten or more cheap Chinese balisong’s for that price but if you want quality the Benchmade is the way to go. Is it the best balisong knife? Well, perhaps not but probably the best you can get under $250 right now.

Two final words of warning – (i) watch out for fakes and (ii) respect your state laws.

The Good: Outstanding blade, fit and finish, robust The Bad: A bit pricey, Hex screws can come loose Bottom Line: One of the best quality production balisongs and perfect for beginners

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One of the most well-liked low-cost language studying series for any language is the Discuss Now! collection of language instructing CD's. At just under $35, the Discuss Now! Japanese program consists of most of the options that far costlier packages supply how to learn japanese quickly and easily Whereas it's not meant to present an intensive data of Japanese, customers of this program nearly universally report that they come away feeling comfortable with the Japanese that they have discovered. The most popular characteristic of this program is the video games. Customers

Almost any language scholar will tell you that flashcards are among the best vocabulary constructing instruments there are. The Declan Japanese studying program is a contemporary audio-visual adaptation of this time-tested learning assist. The Declan program lists for $32. Which will seem expensive for a fairly easy program, nevertheless it also contains entry to a downloadable database of 3200 of the most ceaselessly used Japanese words.

Declan additionally provides two programs for college students who wish to be taught to learn and write Japanese. Their ReadWrite Hiragana and Katakana downloads learn japanese fast record for $14 every and the Kanji's checklist worth is $sixteen. These programs, like all of the Declan language applications, include free lifetime upgrades.

For vacationers on the go who don't want to lug around their laptops to study Japanese, the Berlitz Chinese/Japanese studying program is properly worth contemplating. Berlitz is one of the oldest names in language teaching and appears to have kept up-to-date with this program. While this amalgam of two languages in one teaching program has been criticized for being "watered down," it has also been praised as being probably the most cellular packages available, because of its special function that allows the consumer to install it on Palm or Pocket PC's.

The Berlitz Chinese/Japanese language program has a list value of $39.ninety five.

At $24.95, Human Japanese Version 2 is likely one of the cheapest Japanese learning software programs and is superb worth for the worth.

This obtain solely program accommodates over 1800 voice recordings of important Japanese phrases and phrases, video games, quizzes and an easy to make use of dictionary. The major criticism about this Human Japanese is that it is not an interactive program and some say that it has a "textbook" really feel to it, because it comprises no video or voice recognition options. Others have mentioned that they discover it quite pleasant and entertaining despite its lack of video.

These are simply some of the extra in style Japanese studying software program merchandise that can be bought online. There are lots of others to select from that may be "sleepers" waiting to be discovered. Different college students have different needs and studying preferences. Contemplating the range of language studying software program functions that's out there, it's a honest guess that there is something that is good for anybody!

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A relative newcomer to the rising Japanese language software area, Rocket Japanese has a distinct benefit over lots of its on-line opponents. It has been designed and marketed from the bottom up for the web era. Whether that makes read more on wikipedia here it a greater language learning system than others is open to debate, however the Rocket language learning sequence is quickly gaining gross sales ground on its competition thanks largely to the corporate's marketing technique.

There are two levels to the Rocket Japanese studying program - Rocket Premium and Rocket Premium Plus. Whereas the worth tag on each of them puts them on the high finish of the market scale, Rocket additionally gives a downloadable choice that isn't obtainable from other high-end language courses, making it far more affordable for many who don't feel they want the CD's. While the total package, including both "Rocket Premium" and "Rocket Premium Plus" (the superior module) together cost nearly $600 when purchased as CD's, the absolutely featured downloadable model is available in at slightly below $250.

Value alone should not be the one criteria for purchasing a language program. The ultimate aim, in spite of everything, is to learn the language. best japanese learning books for beginners pdf The question becomes, can Rocket Japanese assist you to to learn and use the Japanese language as effectively as different merchandise can?

Like its main competitors, together with Pimsleur and Rosetta Stone, Rocket Japanese emphasizes learning conversational Japanese by listening and talking in a conversational method relatively than by memorization alone. Not like the others, although, the Rocket audio course breaks its http://www.languageopolis.com/ 31 classes down into subcategories such as purchasing and touring. Some college students could find this a handy solution to focus on their core area of curiosity, while others feel a fractured method like this limits the scholar's capability to master the language as a whole.

The Rocket program makes use of a multi-faceted educating construction that features grammar, vocabulary constructing games and a Hiragana writing and reading program. While on the floor it may seem to be a shotgun method visit to educating that provides college students too much, too soon, this system is designed to permit college students to proceed at their very own tempo and to customise their own learning experience and environment.

This freedom is without doubt one of the main criticisms of the Rocket Japanese learning system. Each Rosetta Stone and Pimsleur are extremely structured applications which are designed to be used step-by-step for best effectiveness. Advocates of the Rocket approach, nonetheless, say that its interactive recreation software program makes the entire learning experience enjoyable and that the language skills assessments give the scholars enough of a motivation to grasp their language expertise and to monitor their progress. They really feel that the extra inflexible step-by-step method of other teaching systems is overly pedantic and unrealistic for an unsupervised studying surroundings.

The makers of the Rocket language series have performed their internet advertising and marketing homework. Not solely do they provide a considerable low cost for the downloadable version of their program, additionally they provide a free downloadable six lesson trial. For anyone who's sitting on the fence attempting to decide which program to try, this free trial is likely to make them lean in Rocket's path. These brief introductory classes are very easy to master and though you come away needing extra, you do come away having learned just a little of the language.

The major criticism that is leveled towards the Rocket language learning system as an entire is that it's a system that is designed to promote more than it is a system that works. Criticisms aside, although, Rocket makes it straightforward for their potential clients do determine for themselves whether it is worth purchasing. Perhaps Rocket's rivals would do properly to take a leaf from Rocket's book and update their products to suit the web market in addition to Rocket has done.

If you're considering learning Japanese for any purpose, you will undoubtedly be looking for a Japanese Learning Software program Program. There are plenty of them to choose from. The question is, 'Which one is one of the best?' There is no such thing as a single reply to this query, however with a little bit data, you usually tend to discover the Japanese studying software that is best for you.

The first thing to consider is how effectively a language studying program does its job. Instructing languages has advanced because the days when memorization and rote studying was the one teaching strategy employed. The higher language programs right this moment are way more subtle and use a variety of teaching techniques to expedite the learning course of. The best Japanese instructing packages are genuinely interactive packages designed to interact the coed in pleasing workouts which are both motivational and effective.

The best Japanese language software programs employ a radically different premise from the older, more pedagogic technique that teaches language as a second language. Outdated-style teaching makes use of the student's native language as a base: new phrases are learned by translation and Here is Social Network memorization. Sentence construction, verbs and tenses, and many others. are all in contrast and contrasted to 1's native language. The most well-liked and efficient packages at the moment educate language in the way in which that youngsters learn their native language - from scratch.

When youngsters are learning to talk, they are starting from a blank slate. They hear a jumble of sounds coming from others and eventually start to mimic those sounds. As they progress, they associate sure sounds with sure objects - "Papa" and "Mama" are often the primary words LanguageOpolis a baby learns as a result of they're easy words that are connected with powerfully emotive "objects" of their atmosphere. They build on this checklist steadily till they'll speak their native language fluently. The "nuts and bolts" of formal training come much later.

The older style of learning may be effective if you're a native English speaker studying a European language as a result of all of our European languages have their roots primarily in Latin. Many words have comparable roots and word affiliation is often straightforward. The logic of the construction of sentences, tenses, and many others. can also be comparable.

Asian languages have solely totally different roots and the student of Japanese is confronted with a completely international language. It's troublesome sufficient to study to grasp or communicate these languages. With regards to studying and writing, it may be an awesome job. We are actually starting out as youngsters once we're studying Japanese, so it is smart to learn the language as children study - starting with a blank slate. Which will sound difficult, however those who have tried Japanese studying software program that teaches on this method have found that they study faster and retain greater than they might through the use of traditional studying methods.

Another thing to contemplate while you're in search of Japanese studying software is worth. If you're planning on going to Japan for a short trip, a cheap Japanese CD Rom that teaches you some fundamental spoken language expertise could also be all that you just need. If you are occurring enterprise, it's possible you'll require a more complete program.

Prices for Japanese learning software program programs fluctuate tremendously, from as little as $15 to as a lot as $500 or more, so the worth of this system is a crucial consideration. There is no sense spending $500 if all it's essential know is how you can say hey in Japanese and to ask a couple of simple questions. A number of the most cost-effective Japanese language CD's can educate you this stuff and extra fairly successfully.

In our subsequent installments, we'll look somewhat more carefully at a number of the more in style Japanese learning software applications. Every of them has its robust and weak points. A few of the costlier applications are absolutely complete, but require a tremendous dedication of money and time in an effort to absolutely grasp the language. Some are higher for studying spoken Japanese than for studying and writing the language.

If you're intending to invest money and time into studying Japanese, you will want a program that makes you need to be taught, that engages your attention and that helps you each step of the way. There is no such thing as a use pretending that learning Language Opolis learn japanese fast Japanese might be completed in a single day. It will not be straightforward, but it needn't be a burden, either. With the best Japanese studying software program, it may be an exhilarating expertise that you just sit up for on daily basis!

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