#Blog writing workflow

[curiousmind-world]

Introduction

In our fast-paced world, time is a precious commodity. Whether you’re a student, professional, or entrepreneur, finding ways to streamline your daily tasks can significantly boost productivity. Enter ChatGPT, an AI language model that can assist you in automating various aspects of your work. In this article, we’ll explore nine ChatGPT prompts that can revolutionize the way you tackle your busy schedule.

1. Calendar Management

ChatGPT prompts: “Schedule a meeting for next Tuesday at 2 PM.”

ChatGPT can interact with your calendar application, whether it’s Google Calendar, Outlook, or any other platform. By providing clear instructions, you can effortlessly set up appointments, reminders, and events. Imagine the time saved when ChatGPT handles your scheduling!

2. Email Drafting

ChatGPT prompts: “Compose an email to my team about the upcoming project deadline.”

ChatGPT can draft professional emails, complete with subject lines, body text, and even attachments. Simply describe the purpose of the email, and let ChatGPT do the rest. It’s like having a virtual assistant dedicated to your inbox.

3. Code Generation

ChatGPT prompts: “Write a Python function that calculates Fibonacci numbers.”

Whether you’re a programmer or a student, ChatGPT can generate code snippets for various programming languages. From simple functions to complex algorithms, ChatGPT can save you hours of coding time.

4. Content Summarisation

ChatGPT prompts: “Summarise this 10-page research paper on climate change.”

Reading lengthy documents can be daunting. ChatGPT can analyse and condense large texts into concise summaries, allowing you to grasp essential information quickly.

5. Social Media Posts

ChatGPT prompts: “Create a tweet announcing our new product launch.”

Crafting engaging social media content is essential for businesses. ChatGPT can generate catchy posts for platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram, ensuring your message reaches your audience effectively.

6. Language Translation

ChatGPT prompts: “Translate this paragraph from English to Spanish.”

Whether you’re communicating with international clients or learning a new language, ChatGPT can provide accurate translations. Say goodbye to language barriers!

7. Data Analysis

ChatGPT prompts: “Analyse this sales dataset and identify trends.”

ChatGPT can process data, create visualisations, and extract insights. Whether it’s sales figures, customer behavior, or market trends, ChatGPT can help you make informed decisions.

8. Creative Writing

ChatGPT prompts: “Write a short story about time travel.”

Beyond practical tasks, ChatGPT can unleash creativity. From poems to fictional narratives, ChatGPT can be your muse when inspiration strikes.

9. Personalised Recommendations

ChatGPT prompts: “Suggest a book based on my interests in science fiction.”

ChatGPT can recommend books, movies, restaurants, or travel destinations tailored to your preferences. It’s like having a knowledgeable friend who knows your tastes.

Conclusion: 

These nine ChatGPT prompts demonstrate its versatility. By integrating ChatGPT into your workflow, you can automate repetitive tasks, enhance communication, and free up valuable time. So, next time you’re swamped with work, turn to ChatGPT—it’s like having a digital assistant that works tirelessly to simplify your life.

In addition to ChatGPT, there are several other powerful AI tools designed to automate various tasks. Let’s explore some of them:

ACCELQ: A codeless AI-powered tool that seamlessly tests software across multiple channels (mobile, desktop, etc.). It offers continuous test automation and minimizes maintenance efforts1. You can find more information on their website.

Katalon: An AI tool for test automation that provides a complete solution for testing mobile applications and websites. It features a robust object repository, multi-language support, and efficient test results1. Check out Katalon’s website for details.

Selenium: An open-source AI tool for automating web and application testing. It’s commonly used for regression testing, functional testing, and performance testing1. You can explore more about Selenium on their official website.

Appium: Specifically designed for mobile app automation, Appium supports both Android and iOS platforms. It’s an excellent choice for mobile testing1.

Cypress: Known for its fast execution and real-time reloading, Cypress is an end-to-end testing framework for web applications. It provides a great developer experience1.

Parasoft: Offers comprehensive testing solutions, including static analysis, unit testing, and API testing. It’s widely used in the industry1.

Cucumber: A behavior-driven development (BDD) tool that allows collaboration between developers, testers, and non-technical stakeholders. It uses plain text specifications for test cases1.

TestNG: A testing framework inspired by JUnit and NUnit, TestNG supports parallel execution, data-driven testing, and test configuration flexibility1.

LambdaTest: A cloud-based cross-browser testing platform that allows you to test your web applications across various browsers and operating systems1.

Robot Framework: An open-source test automation framework that uses a keyword-driven approach. It’s highly extensible and supports both web and mobile testing1.

TestCraft: A codeless automation platform that integrates with popular tools like Selenium and Appium. It’s suitable for both manual and automated testing1.

Watir: A Ruby library for automating web browsers, Watir provides a simple and expressive syntax for testing web applications1.

Remember that each tool has its strengths and weaknesses, so choose the one that best fits your specific needs. Whether it’s testing, content creation, or workflow automation, these AI tools can significantly enhance your productivity and efficiency.

[cataschism-moving]

i am trying to figure out how to use rp thread tracker and will be using that to keep track of my threads rather than Vibes Alone. will be communicating with partners if i need to drop threads for any reason <3 i just have more mutuals than i’ve ever had on any blog ever, and i realized my organization needs to be better than it’s been ! so i appreciate everyone’s continued patience as y’all wait on me, i am tryin

[omgitzlo]

Unlock the full power of #ChatGPT with this free prompting cheat sheet. Smarter prompts = better results. Let AI work for you. 💡🚀

[caseconverterofficial]

Sometimes your text just needs a quick reset.

You’re writing fast, editing late, or pasting from five different apps. Suddenly your caps are everywhere, your formatting’s a mess… and it looks like you shouted your thoughts into a blender.

That’s where we come in.

Paste it. Click “Fix it.” Done.

Clean, structured, aesthetic.

CASECONVERTER.TOOLS — for creators who care how their words look.

[sonicpridecorner]

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Sonic Pride Corner!🌈✨

We're very excited to announce the Sonic Pride Corner project, a blog run by queer Sonic the Hedgehog fans with the purpose of celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community within the StH fandom!

We are making this post not only to announce our presence as a blog, but also to announce that we will be opening Sonic character Pride Month requests on the 29th of May, 2025! You will be able to request whatever StH characters you want, with one or more LGBTQIA+ headcanon(s) of your choice, and our team of over 20 mods will make it reality! (Through our art, of course.) More info as well as request/blog rules have been provided under the cut! For those of you interested in participating in the project with your own art and/or writing, we will also be running a Sonic Pride Week event taking place from June 23rd through June 27th! Keep an eye on our blog for updates on this, as we will be making a separate post with information on it! Edit: You can now find the post with more info here!

Our Sonic Pride Month Requests

Information

Our inbox is currently open for blog and event related questions ONLY. Requests will open on May 29th, 2025. Any request sent before this date will be deleted. Additionally, requests will close on June 23rd, 2025.

You will be able to request any Sonic the Hedgehog character(s) you'd like, along with one or more LGBTQIA+ headcanons you'd like to see them drawn with! You may also request ships for us to draw, but please specify that you want them to be depicted as a ship (you may also specify romantic or QPR if you'd like) and make sure to include LGBTQIA+ headcanons for any characters involved!

Examples of requests we'd be happy to draw:

"Can you draw Sonic with a trans flag scarf and an aroace pin?"

"Could you please draw Amy in lesbian flag colors?"

"May I see Knuckles x Shadow, with them holding a bi flag together?"

Once we start receiving requests, we will be working on them on a First Come, First Serve basis-- however, every mod's workflow is different, and some asks may end up getting answered faster than others purely because of this. That being said, the earlier you send your request in, the more likely we will be able to make art for it!

Due to the FCFS nature of this event, we ask that you limit your requests to only one or two to let other people have a fair chance at their requests being drawn, and only make another request when your initial requests have been answered.

While we are accepting requests before Pride Month begins, we will not actually be answering them until June 1st. Along those lines, although we are closing our requests on June 23rd, we will continue to answer requests until the end of the month (provided that we still have requests to draw by that time). Please keep this in mind!

Blog Rules

This is not a space for discourse, politics, competition or bigotry, nor do we condone the harassment of any individual for any reason.

We do not accept nor condone sexual, proship or explicit requests. You will be ignored.

We have the right to refuse any ask for any reason. You are not guaranteed a reply. Please be considerate as we all have our own lives and this is purely a passion project.

This blog is meant to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Sonic community first and foremost, and while ships are allowed, they are not the focus of our project. We'd be very grateful to receive requests that are not of that nature.

Please do not request OC / AU related content.

Please do not spam the inbox nor ask for anything overly complicated. Do not ask for revisions on drawn requests either.

Do not request a specific mod draw for your request, nor state whom you do not wish to answer. You may ask for mods directly if it is normal conversation/questions. Additionally, do not ask us invasive questions.

We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have and promote your work if it is within our guidelines. However, we do not accept post submissions or images for safety reasons, so please either tag us or link the desired post.

All posts are organized by the tagging system. Please do not feel discouraged if you see someone already asked for something, a different mod might be excited to draw that too!

You can also find these rules on our pinned post.

dividers via cafekitsune

[jstor]

Want to write for JSTOR and get paid to do it?

Have you used JSTOR for a project in a unique or interesting way? Are you a faculty member or librarian who uses JSTOR in instruction? Got any pointers or cool techniques for incorporating JSTOR into research or even archival workflows?

If so, we want to hear from you! We're accepting submissions of drafts for blog posts, teaching resources, librarian tips, and more. Your work could be featured on the JSTOR Blog or JSTOR Daily and contribute to a wider conversation about how JSTOR supports critical thinking and deeper learning. This is a great opportunity to add a new publication to your CV/resumé and inspire peers across institutions.

We're especially interested in examples that show how JSTOR supports engagement with primary sources, the development of research skills, or interdisciplinary discovery—whether that’s through direct student use or the behind-the-scenes work that makes those moments possible.

Some more details:

Open to U.S. residents

Compensation available

Wide audience: higher ed, secondary ed, scholars, libraries, and lifelong learners

Learn more and submit your drafts here!

Image: A Scholar/Apothecary Mixing a Concoction with a Pestle and Mortar and Writing down the Remedy; an Emblem from a Drug Jar. Watercolour. Wellcome Collection.

[sporeclan]

Hellooooo! I’m working on a clangen blog of my own, so I’m going around asking my favorite clangen blogs some questions. I’m happy to get answers to whichever you feel like answering (or none at all if you don’t feel like it!)

What program and file size do you use?

If you use a font, what font is it?

How far ahead do you recommend playing?

Do you have any advice for layouts?

Do you have any tips for lighting/drawing fur?

Do you have any tips for making cats look more unique?

If you do backgrounds, do you have any advice for creating them?

If you use them, where do you recommend finding reference images?

Hi!! :D

1) I use Clip Studio Paint! Unfortunately not a free program, but I'm very very fond of it. Definitely recommend it to anyone who has the money! My file size is about 1680px wide, I believe? With varying heights. I definitely wouldn't recommend doing it that way, but it's what works for me so :')

2) I made the font myself, actually! Highly recommend doing that tbh, it's a happy medium between getting something handwritten looking without having to spend a thousand years writing haha :D There are probably a hundred websites out there that let you make you own font, but I used Calligraphr

3) It depends! For me playing to about 12-15 moons ahead with a minimum of 6 moons works really well with my style and workflow. Makes me able to cobble together these small interpersonal plotlines while also letting me occasionally play and get new drama to get invested in these characters all over again about. But if I were going for something with a major overarching plot, I would probably go a lot further ahead, if not straight up take the playthrough as far as I'd want it/until a game over just to not risk rng screwing with my plans

4) I would suggest looking up comic panelling tips in general for a better explaination than what I can offer, but I'll try to explain my basic process :'D I mostly go by heart, but I do like to sometimes follow this rule of thumb I like to call the 'Z'

When we read text, we learn to go from left to right, then back to left at a slight diagonal to get to the next line. By following that simple shape when placing characters and especially text, it makes it flow much more naturally to us. And when your pages flow well, you get to break that flow when you want a scene to feel more tense! I tried doing that with the last two panels of the page above and I really liked how that came out :D

Another couple of tips is 1) try not to make the panels too uniform 2) if you want to use two panels for one scene, slanting the side of a panel can make it feel like they flow into each other better, like matching two puzzle pieces if that makes sense 3) small overlapping panels are great for reaction shots and so fun to do!

And lastly, don't be afraid to break the panel border!

It can add a lot of momentum and impact if used right! Plus it's so fun to do <3

5) No sorry, I don't do lighting/shading in my comics at all :'D

6) I have a couple posts here and here describing my own process a bit! But otherwise I'd like to refer to whisper-cats' response to this same prompt, it's pretty in depth and I think they give some really solid advice here!

7) Not particularly, just find a style that works for you the best. I don't do a lot of backgrounding, but when I do, it's in this lineless limited palette style because that's just my favourite kind of background to make

I do highly recommend trying to limit how much time you spend on a background. Don't burn yourself out on one panel because then you'll never wanna finish the whole page!

And for 8), I dont use references so sadly I can't give you any good recommendations there either :')

I hope any of this made sense, lol! Good luck with your blog!

[literaryvein-reblogs]

hi! can i ask you have a certain research workflow for your writing materials?

Hi, here is a great explanation on secondary research, with a 5-step tutorial: The Research Process, which I try to follow.

If you want my longwinded answer...

It depends on the topic. But this is more or less what I do for the requested posts:

Collect information I can find related to the topic (my old files, bookmarks, a quick internet search...)

Integrate all (or most) of that in one post (always interesting to see where the different sources overlap, disagree etc.)

Reformat the post (bullet points & numbered lists, might include a bit of my thoughts/opinions ... but on the most part, it's basically just copied & pasted, especially when I'm not that familiar with the topic)

Link to the sources I used (sometimes posts don't save properly when my connection fluctuates so I appreciate when people point out missing/broken links, which I'll edit as soon as I see the messages)

Might include a photo (like the one above & then I link to the photo in the Image Description)

Add tags (because tumblr keeps reminding me when I don't, so I usually just copy & paste from my previous posts)

Add to queue (or "schedule" because I keep accidentally clicking the "shuffle queue" & it messes up the queue)

But on a more serious note, these posts really are just surface-level secondary research, mostly internet research, done really late at night or on lazy weekends, in an overly-caffeinated state. So please do research more for your writing projects. These may just be useful as starting points or to get a few ideas/inspiration, maybe. This blog is ever-growing & there are many research databases I don't have access to (+ considering my limited/lack of knowledge on certain topics), so all the additional information & corrections are always appreciated and won't just be helpful to me, but everyone who uses these references as well!

(As for the non-requested queued posts, that's just me going through my bookmarks and old files. Just been clearing them out as another ongoing little side project for me that I started last year. Okay, I should stop talking now. Bye for now, dear anon.)

[feetpiclovers]

Ready to level up your FeetFinder game in 2025? In this video, I’m showing how AI tools are changing the game for every content creator out there — especially those running a faceless YouTube channel or building a strong digital brand.

Learn how to use ChatGPT to write high-converting chat GPT captions, schedule content using Metricool or Later, and automate your inbox with smart chatbot templates, chat automation, and DM automation tools. Whether you’re focused on AI marketing, growing your social media management system, or just saving time with content automation, this guide is packed with tips.

I’ll walk you through building a powerful digital persona, managing a full creative workflow, and even launching a blog or AI blog for foot care, including content like how to massage feet and weekly foot affirmations. Plus, we’ll talk niche research, AI captions, AI thumbnails, and how to stay authentic while scaling.

If you're serious about using AI for content creators or AI for content creation, this one’s for you. Smash that like button, hit subscribe, and let’s build smarter, not harder.

[redux-iterum]

That is actually really interesting, that despite being the quote unquote "author" of the work your power over who lives and dies is in the hands of another. That's a powerful thing to have relinquished.

To be fair though, you two are basically co-authors anyway so it's not that big a deal, but I'm curious if you've had any difficulties arise from having to, say, scrap or shuffle some characters' plotlines?

We actually just had a long-ass discussion on Discord a couple days ago over some character stuff in the second arc, and changed things around due to a disagreement on certain characters' relevance! It happens here and there, but I'm usually inclined to listen to Lynx when she raises an objection - she's right way more often than she's wrong, and she comes up with some brilliant, more sensible ideas when I get too far into my fantasies and flights of fancy. It's never gotten to the point of an actual argument; the most intense it ever gets is Lynx being particularly blunt on her opinion and me pausing the conversation to think over her ideas that I initially dislike or don't know what to do with. It always gets resolved, though, and there's (as far as I know) never any actual beef between us.

Working with another person on stuff can be difficult, this I've seen, but it almost never is when it comes to Iterum - at least for me. I think that because we've taken up positions in the craft that adhere to our strengths and interests (her keeping track of deaths and births and all the invisible but extremely important background work, me the duty of actually writing the fic and plotting out the story and characters), and because we're in contact every day even when not talking about QH, we've made this workflow easy and natural for us. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: if Lynx hadn't offered to take care of the renames, genetics, timeline, etc, so I could just write, this blog would not have been recreated and Iterum would not have happened. It's been a massive blessing that we work together as well as we do, and I'm very grateful I can just ask her "Hey, what were we planning with So-and-so again?" and not have to worry that that information was lost to the ether of a bad memory.

[sookilini]

FAQ

What program do you use for making comics? ✰ Clip studio Paint EX

What brushes do you use? ✰ I made my brushes! Here.

Are all your doodles and posts canon? ✰ No. Non-canon stuff is tagged with #not canon.

What is this blog about? ✰ I answer questions regarding BroFu AU and I also post my doodles and pesonal art from time to time.

Where can I catch up with BroFu AU? ✰ You can read the comic here.

Do you take requests? ✰ No I do not. I only draw for questions that involve BroFu characters and specific interactions that I see fit!

Why did you change the comic style to manga? ✰ Because it's better for my workflow.

Where else do you post the BroFu AU comic? ✰ Twitter and tiktok (occasionally).

Can I draw/write fanfic about the BroFu AU characters? ✰ Yes you can! You don't need to ask for permission, I encourage you do it and I'd love to see it!! Make sure to tag me or send it to me so I can see/read it !!.

Where are you more active? ✰ Tumblr.

What are the BroFu AU characters' ages? ✰ Sonic and shadow are 30+. Newgens are 21+. (for specific ages, you can look through the respective character's tag).

When are you posting comic pages again? ✰ I will make a post announcing the schedule when the pages are ready.

[mantis-clan]

do you have any tips for making a clangen blog? this is getting me back into clangen and i'm now tempted to make one

FOR SURE!! here’s advice that would have helped me :3 these are all coming from an organisation-obsessed guy so they’re kinda leaning towards that end of the spectrum lol.

the most important rule is discard any rule that is making it unfun for you! wanna wing the plot entirely? not bother to write down important events? go for it! having fun is the most important thing

start small! i started with the minimum number of cats i could and keeping the clan under one page long really helps increase ~drama~ and interesting stuff!

i’m big into organisation so i recommend having a format for your updates, whether it’s just the idea of what stuff you cover every moon (such as covering important relationships but ignoring small injuries) or a checklist you tick off each time you update.

this helps me, but have a way for people to keep track of your updates! whether that be a masterpost or just a cohesive tagging system.

only do what is fun for you updates-wise! only have enough energy for a small sketch every moon? just do that. don’t push yourself :)

dont feel the need to draw an entire comic for each update! work with what suits your workflow best.

keep a written record of all important events and when they happened. this doesn’t have to be super detailed, it can just be a bulletpoint list in your notesapp or making sure all important events are documented on the blog.

and most importantly

REMEMBER THIS IS ALL FOR FUN!! if at any point it starts becoming a chore? stop! take a break! your cats will still be there when you get back!

some more practical suggestions!

make your first post an introductory one covering the clan founders and maybe even write a little blurb about each of them if exploring interpersonal relationships is something that interests you. i still need to do this lol

keep a constantly updating allegiances post!

consider opening character asks to get to know your cats better!

i’ll add onto this if i can think of any more advice!

[briechyne]

Weirdly Motivated to Write

Well, I did say that I have a new keyboard—to correct my posture and not look like a pretzel while I work remotely. Small victories, right?

Now, let’s talk about motivation. Because for some reason, I am absolutely buzzing with it today. Is it because of my keyboard? Most likely. Is that weird? Probably. But hey, I never claimed to be normal.

See, besides being a full-time student, I also have a job. And that job? Writing. Creating. Capturing life in words, pictures, and fleeting moments of inspiration. Filming, writing, photography—these are the things that make me absolutely happy. And honestly? Life is just too beautiful not to share.

There’s something about having the right tools that makes everything feel different. You could give me the exact same blank document yesterday, and I wouldn’t have been nearly as eager to write as I am today. But now? With my new keyboard? I feel like I could churn out a whole novel, rewrite history, or at the very least, write an unnecessarily long blog post about why I feel like writing.

Maybe it’s the clickity-clackity. (Yes, that’s a technical term.) There’s just something deeply satisfying about hearing each keystroke, like a tiny round of applause with every word I type. It’s hypnotizing. Encouraging. Addictive, even. Without it, I don’t think I’d be half as motivated to write.

And that brings me to a very important question:

Could this mean my iPad will replace my laptop?

Ha! Not a chance. Never. Not in a million years.

As much as I love this setup, there are things my iPad just cannot do. And honestly, those things make a huge difference in my daily workflow. Don’t get me wrong—iPads are fantastic. They’re lightweight, portable, and perfect for quick notes, reading, or sketching. But when it comes to serious work? My Windows laptop remains irreplaceable.

Why My Windows Laptop Wins Every Time

Multitasking Like a Pro iPads have some multitasking capabilities, but let's be real—nothing beats having multiple windows open, side by side, without limitations. On my laptop, I can have a research paper in one window, my notes in another, a video playing on the side, and Spotify running in the background. Try doing that on an iPad without constantly swiping between apps. It’s just not the same.

File Management That Actually Makes Sense The Windows file system is superior. Hands down. Drag-and-drop functionality, proper file explorer, external drive support—it’s just easier. iPads, on the other hand, have a clunky file system that often makes me want to scream into the void. Copying files? Moving them? Finding them again? It takes way longer than it should.

Software Compatibility & Heavy-Duty Programs This one’s a dealbreaker. There are so many professional-grade applications that just don’t run on iPads. Things like:

Adobe Premiere Pro for serious video editing (iPad versions are limited)

Photoshop & Illustrator (yes, they have mobile versions, but they’re nowhere near as powerful)

Microsoft Excel with Macros (because let's be honest, the iPad version is lacking)

Programming software & full IDEs (if I ever decide to code, my iPad will just sit there, useless)

Mouse & Keyboard Freedom Yes, iPads can connect to a mouse and keyboard, but do they truly function like a laptop? Nope. There are still weird limitations. Right-clicking? Custom shortcuts? The precision of a real trackpad or external mouse? Windows just does it better. Period.

Downloading Anything Without Jumping Through Hoops iPads don’t let you download everything you want, especially if it’s outside the App Store. Need a program that isn’t on Apple’s list of approved software? Too bad. Meanwhile, on Windows? I can download whatever I want, whenever I want, however I want. No restrictions.

Serious Writing & Formatting Writing on an iPad is fine for quick drafts, but when it comes to formatting long documents, citations, and exporting files in different formats? My laptop is my best friend. Whether it's proper PDF editing, running reference managers like Zotero, or managing multiple Word documents with complex layouts, iPads just don’t cut it.

Gaming & Emulation Okay, maybe not work-related, but still important! iPads have mobile games, sure. But do they run full-fledged PC games? Nope. Can I use them for game modding? Nope. Can I play older games with emulators? Again, nope. My Windows laptop, on the other hand? Unlimited possibilities.

The Verdict?

As much as I love the convenience of my iPad + keyboard combo, it will never replace my laptop. Ever. My laptop is where the real magic happens—the deep work, the serious projects, the things that actually require a proper computer.

But will I still use my iPad for writing on the go? Absolutely. Because nothing beats the clickity-clackity joy of my new keyboard. And if that keeps me weirdly motivated to write, then hey—I’ll take it.

So if you ever see me typing away somewhere, looking ridiculously focused, just know—it’s not me. It’s the keyboard.

[the-100-days-of-junkan]

Day 29

So there’s nothing interesting to say about this pic so instead just general ramblings about the project.

So I’ve thought about the idea of doing another 100 Days Project like this one a couple times now. Something like Flarelu, Ruruseiko, Togachako, or hell, just do another 100 Junkan pieces.

And upon thinking about it as I’ve been posting the past few days of posting.

Nope I do not have it in me to do this again please no PLEASE NO.

Don’t get it twisted, I love what I’ve done for this project, and I loved working on it even during the most exhausting moments. But there is no way in hell I could ever fucking pull this off again.

The issue isn’t really the effort (Though if I hypothetically did like, another 100 days project like this I don’t think I could go nearly as far with the efforts I put in, not without seriously killing other projects of mine like my Webcomic). I’m already around 50 away from actually having 200 individual Junkans, I could definitely make the same amount again for other ships, albeit probably slower.

But doing what I did for Junkan, the rules I put in place to keep everything going smoothly, the whole “Keeping it mostly secret for until the project is ready” and again just the amount it would potentially hamper the rest of my workflow. I can’t manage that again.

Let it be known though absolutely would do 100 Days of Flarelu if I could withstand that.

At the time of writing this it’s Day 22, still don’t know what to do with this blog after it’s over. Most I’ve come up with is maybe to host a Junkan Week? Or if i’m wacky and wanna go back to my roots, do a Junkan Month prompt list. Definitely not though, maybe, we’ll see in a few months.

[ghostgirlcara]

// how do you make those videos ?? They’re incredible!!!

// so far i've been avoiding making OOC posts on cara's blog because it feels like its not really my place to do so, and i'd like to keep the immersion intact, but this seems to be a common question, and i do believe that part of the fun of art is being able to learn from art of other people, so...

long story short; its blender! you can get the .blend file here if you'd like to poke around, though i'll warn you that it's not pretty. it lags my machine to hell and back and im sure that just about everything in it could be 100× more efficient.

long story long; a while ago, i made a blender file that can take in maps from the gen II games as textures, and render them in 3D (assuming i've manually 3D-modeled every block in the blockset, that is). originally, i'd only been planning to use this to render out backgrounds for static photos, because... well, i'm not very good at backgrounds, hehe.

you can actually see my first test of this blender setup in this post; i'd initially used it only to render Ecruteak City, because "i'll probably need that at some point"

and then, i realized that it just so happens that Ecruteak City and Gen II Glitch City use the same blockset, so i could render out a full 3D Glitch City with basically no additional effort! i took advantage of that to render out a nice wide shot of Glitch City here, and used single-frame renders for the backgrounds of almost every other photo in the "Facing Fears" arc.

I'd been made aware of the Wishmade Sky event well in advance, so i had a lot of time to prepare. this post was actually just the result of my practice of rendering night skies for this arc! up until and including that post, i had been exporting higher resolution and color depth renders from blender, feeding those renders through an emulated Game Boy Camera, and then coloring them manually in GIMP. though, by that point, i'd developed a bit of a mechanical procedure for the coloring process.

it just so happens that looking up how to render night skies in blender introduced me to blender's "compositor" feature, for which i ended up writing a program that basically allowed me to cut GIMP out of the workflow entirely; i was able to crush the colors and introduce dithering directly in rendering!

but then, if i don't need to process each rendered frame manually anymore... why not render an animation? so that's what this video was a test of! seeing how well i'd be able to capture a GBC-esque style straight from blender!

anyway, uh... thanks for listening to my rant, haha!