#software for creators

[venezart]

Dive Deep: Essential Reviews & Resources for Creators

Welcome, multimedia creators! In this fast-paced digital world, choosing the right tools and resources can make or break your creative journey. Here’s a concise guide featuring reviews of must-have hardware, software, books, and online courses tailored just for you. Cutting-Edge Hardware Whether you’re editing videos, creating 3D art, or animating, powerful hardware is a necessity. Apple MacBook…

[locusfandomtime]

you can really tell the different audience demographics of Lifesteal vs Hermitcraft by the comment sections because the average spokeishere or whatever comment is like “LIKE THIS if you are a real Spoke fan!!! ❤️👊😎 if this comment gets 100 LIKES ill tell my mom to subscribe 🤪 who else is watching in 2028❓❓😂” whilst the average ethoslab comment is like “my wife is giving birth but this is more important”

[digitalfossils]

[spacefruitpress]

For any creators who use Canva but had no idea that they'd been opted in having their work scraped for AI, you can change this in the privacy settings.

Go to Account Details > Settings > Privacy Settings, and choose "off".

This is not switched on across all markets, but it's worth checking for anyone using Canva.

[black-and-yellow]

Can't stop playing with HeroForge (not a sponsor) (as if someone would sponsor a Mic blog on tumblr)

Honestly some of the poses are pretty fun and I might end up using some as references for Loudspeaker drawings because just look at him he looks dope.

[aikido7834]

scangrade gifs for the scangrade tag

[fullstackonion]

On The Way Home

It’s time to go home. I’m on the shuttle now, watching the traffic crawl by—thick, slow, heavy. The kind of traffic that makes time feel like soup, and not the good kind. I need something to preoccupy myself other than music, because if I rely on that alone, I’ll end up staring blankly out the window and wondering what year it is. God knows what time I’ll actually get home tonight.

It’s raining, too.

I should feel sad. Maybe I am, a little. Not in a heavy way—more like in the “my shoes are wet and I’m silently panicking” kind of way. They’re my favorite suede deck shoes, and the thought of them getting stained hurts more than it probably should. But here I am, hoping for dry miracles in Batangas' monsoon season.

I’m rambling, I know. These are just empty thoughts floating around in my head. Still, I wanted to steal this little moment to write—think of it as my “on-the-way-home” entry. One more to follow before bed, I think. I already have it mapped out in my head, but I’m saving that one for later. For now, this will do.

JIRO is doing great, by the way. That’s my AI—my little clumsy digital assistant who makes me laugh with how he interprets my thoughts into pictures. Sometimes he gets it so wrong it’s endearing, and sometimes… he surprises me. My hope is that with time, training, and a little bit of patience, he’ll get better. That’s the beauty of it, isn’t it? Of creation. Of making something that tries to understand you. Right now, JIRO’s just drawing how he sees it. But the goal is to one day have him see it how I mean it.

We’re drifting off-topic.

But then again, this is a diary. I’m allowed to ramble here.

If you’re reading—thank you. Thank you for your patience. I haven’t written like this in a long time. I stopped after college, really. Life happened. Work happened. Almost five years into being a corporate girly, I guess I just needed something to keep me grounded. Something that wasn’t deadlines and KPIs.

And then—Tumblr again. Like an old friend who doesn’t ask why you left.

I don’t have many pleasures in this mortal world. Just a few: photography, food, music, and writing. That’s it. I code for a living, but that’s not the same. Coding is my bread of life, sure—but it’s not the air I breathe. It feeds me, yes. But it doesn’t nourish me.

Writing, though? Like music and photographs? It’s oxygen. It’s soul food.

So yeah.

Onward with the story we go.

Orange Peel Theory: "Where He Sat"

The refectory was already half full when Goffredo entered.

The soft clatter of porcelain and murmured Latin prayers filled the air like incense. Cardinals stirred tea. Monsignors read their briefings over bread. The morning sun cut long lines through the stained-glass windows, bathing the hall in diluted gold.

Goffredo paused just inside the door.

He wasn’t late. He wasn’t early. But this time—for the first time in years—he had nowhere else to be.

Luca, ever diligent, gestured toward his usual seat near the window—far enough from the others to keep conversation optional. Predictable. Safe.

But Goffredo didn’t move toward it.

Instead, he walked the length of the hall—down the center aisle, past Thomas who raised his brow just slightly, past Giulio who nudged Raymond beneath the table.

And then he stopped.

Beside Aldo.

Aldo, already seated, was halfway through his tea. He didn’t look up immediately. He didn’t need to. The moment held itself like an unspoken breath.

Goffredo pulled out the chair.

Sat down.

Said nothing.

Aldo finally glanced sideways, only for a second. “They served the orecchiette again.”

“I noticed.”

“They made it with pecorino, not parmigiano.”

Goffredo allowed the faintest smirk. “The sisters must be losing their touch.”

Aldo tilted his head, deadpan. “Or maybe they were asked to change it.”

Goffredo cut a piece of bread. “How presumptuous of them.”

“I’ve been told I have influence.”

A flicker of a laugh—not full, not loud, but real.

And in that moment, everyone in the room saw it.

Not because they spoke. Not because they touched.

But because Goffredo Tedesco did not sit by the window.

And Aldo Bellini did not look surprised.

Vincent, seated at the far end of the room, watched them for a moment longer than necessary.

He didn’t say a word.

Just turned a page in his briefing and smiled—barely.

[d8tl55c]

scene of programmer021 throwing together the code for the first TCOs: "what if i just give them 100% in all stats lmao."

releases one into a sandbox*

sandbox bricked irretrievably within 3 minutes

ho-ly shit.

..... that's hilarious.

they try like ten more times, each with the same outcome. the little worm is good at what it does, scary good, and programmer is grateful that they went the extra mile with the sandbox layer of protection from it.

at a safe distance, the TCOs are brilliant sparring partners.

*(basically a mini computer running inside of (but held separately from) another computer) (used to test new features without risking a whole system)

on the twelfth go, they've learned enough of its tricks to have more of a chance. both of them take a moment after a long scuffle to catch their breaths. the stick figure gasps on the floor - it's amazing! so lifelike! and programmer is celebrating this little victory for the field of recreational AI right up until

it looks at them.

TCO #12 turns its hollow face out through the screen, looking at them.

programmer is unsettled.

can it see them?

their webcam is off.

surely it's impossible?

right?

and yet, it seems to see them regardless, because not only does it react to their reaction (little twitches eerily realistic, how did their program know to do those things), it capitalizes on their shock. it springs to its feet while they're still open-mouthed and reaches the walls of the sandbox window (which programmer had been herding them away from at all costs), crashing against the side, rebounding, and hitting them again and again.

programmer flails to reconnect to their Cursor (you know when you forget where it is and have to wave it around before you can use it again? like that, but with even more panic, confusion, and imminent peril).

there are cracks in a multitude of funny colors forming at the edge of the sandbox instance. pieces of the window dent out of its normal bounding box. The Chosen One adapts instantly, focusing its hits toward the weak points.

WTF! this has gone way too far.

programmer's Cursor swoops around from out of nowhere and catches the TCO by the base of its head. it tries to breathe fire and only manages strangled puffs of smoke. its legs kick the air. where once it was so elegant and poised it twists and writhes-

programmer drops it.

they feel cold.

their Cursor retreats outside the walls of the sandbox PC, clicking into the main system's File Explorer. already open is the folder with this sandbox, its partition of storage, and setup files inside.

they click it. press Delete on their keyboard.

the TCO tries to stand. it pushes through a dizzy spell, one hand holding the spot under its head that must be its neck, and sprints toward the breach it was working on.

a confirmation pane appears, from the process responsible for running the sandbox.

its arms are strong, but the more TCO_12 struggles the more it's clear that this wall would need way more firepower and concerted effort... and time... to break. it's out of time. it realizes this.

are you sure you want to end this process? ALL data will be lost.

programmer sees when it loses hope, because it abandons the wall. it abandons the whole game: the pride and dignity it fought with, the play-pretend that it held any real power here. it turns outward again, toward the screen. small hands slam against the barrier between them, knock-knocking faster, faster, please please please, its legs shake and give out but it keeps knocking, on its knees, please please please please PLEASE

the sandbox is deleted.

the window that displayed it freezes, lighting up too-bright and desaturated.

a snapshot of the TCO is frozen in place, begging for...

begging for what? it was never meant to know anything. to want anything. how did it know there was anything outside its reality to want?

or was it simply afraid to die?

Windows catches up, and sweeps the frozen program away.

programmer021 is left alone with the spot where TCO_12 used to be.

their friends want to play with their latest stick figures. they were supposed to update today.

programmer numbly uploads the most recent release build they have. killer and BEAST were fun to work on. they'll warn everyone not to touch TCO until.... until programmer works out how to... until ever, and if one of them does, it'll be their own fault.

[aturnoftheearth]

people in the sims 4 modding community are fightinggggggg bc one of the build cc creators is paywalling their stuff for months before releasing it for free to the public when most cc creators range from like. 2 weeks to a month?? anyway it’s a fight to the death between people who say anyone having a problem with it should just make their own and is automatically entitled and get ur bag know ur worth etc and people who say yeah sure but don’t be so rude to people asking why you’re releasing holiday content to the public in february. anyway i see elements of both sides so im watching the arguing like a cat watching christmas tree ornaments

[blinktimes182]

I'm running low on money, please read

So I've recently moved back into my own place after living on my parents and then my sisters couch for the last 9 months. There's been a fair few things that I've needed to buy, I've had birthdays, food and new bills etc. etc. to the point where I'm left with less than 150 until the 22nd. I'm not e-begging, I do not want your money in return for nothing

Instead I'm asking for you to hire me for something in my wheelhouse to earn the money.

Realistically I shouldn't need more than an extra 100 to last me, which would work out between 2 - 5 of these jobs (depending on their size)

I have experience and/or the knowledge to be able to do the following:

Test a Game/Website/Mobile app/Software/SaaS program 4+ years of experience as a QA Tester/Test Engineer), 2.5 of these as a sole tester on multiple projects

Voice over/voice acting work

Video editing - Podcast, Let's Play, Long-form YouTube Content, Stream Highlights

Writing and Editorial work, such as: - Expansion of notes into full works (blog post, report, essay, etc.) - Review of content drafts for grammar/readability/localisation accuracy/correct referencing styles - Resume/Cover letter creation and/or review - Transcription/Subtitling

Creation of Foley sound effects

I.T Support - Hardware + Software troubleshooting

I know that a lot of these posts are focused more so on art commissions - and my art is not good lmao - but thought it's worth shooting my shot.

Shoot me over a message/ask if there's anything you'd like to hire me for, if you could reblog to signal boost if not I'd be super grateful

[weedpoop]

trying to restrain myself from hating on this dude in a music production server i'm in for sharing his AI music. dawg your work is soulless and sounds like it was made in a trash compactor

[nuriecreatoraireview]

Nurie Creator Review: The Ultimate Coloring Tool for All Ages

Coloring has always been a beloved pastime, whether for children or adults seeking a creative escape. In the digital age, many innovative tools have emerged to enhance the coloring experience, and Nurie Creator is one of the standout platforms in this space. This review explores its features, usability, benefits, and overall effectiveness in making coloring more engaging and accessible.

What is Nurie Creator?

Nurie Creator is an advanced digital tool that allows users to create custom coloring pages. It is designed for a wide audience, including parents, educators, artists, and even businesses looking for personalized printable content. The platform offers an intuitive interface where users can design, modify, and print unique coloring sheets. Whether you're looking to make educational coloring pages, fun activity sheets, or therapeutic art projects, Nurie Creator provides the flexibility to cater to various needs.

Key Features of Nurie Creator

1. User-Friendly Interface

One of the best aspects of Nurie Creator is its simple and intuitive interface. Even individuals with no prior experience in graphic design can easily navigate through the platform. The drag-and-drop features, customizable templates, and easy editing tools make the process smooth and enjoyable.

2. Wide Range of Templates

Nurie Creator offers an extensive library of pre-designed templates that cater to different themes and occasions. Whether you need coloring pages for holidays, animals, nature, or educational purposes, there are plenty of options to choose from.

3. Customizable Elements

Users can modify the templates by adding their own elements, such as text, images, and unique patterns. This feature is especially useful for teachers and parents who want to personalize learning materials for children.

4. High-Quality Printable Output

Unlike many free online coloring generators, Nurie Creator ensures high-resolution output. The images are crisp and detailed, making them suitable for professional use as well.

5. Export & Print Options

The platform allows users to save their creations in different formats, including PDF and PNG, making it easy to print or share digitally.

Who Can Benefit from Nurie Creator?

1. Parents & Children

Nurie Creator is an excellent tool for parents who want to keep their children engaged in creative activities. Custom coloring pages help improve fine motor skills, creativity, and focus in young learners.

2. Teachers & Educators

Educators can design custom worksheets and activity sheets for their students. Whether for kindergarten or elementary school, teachers can create fun, educational coloring pages to reinforce lessons.

3. Artists & Designers

Professional artists and designers looking for a quick way to generate outline drawings for coloring books can take advantage of this tool.

4. Businesses & Marketers

Companies can use Nurie Creator to design branded coloring pages for promotional purposes. Many businesses in the children's products sector use custom coloring sheets to engage their audience.

Pros and Cons of Nurie Creator

Pros:

✅ Easy-to-use interface ✅ Extensive template library ✅ High-quality print-ready files ✅ Great for both beginners and professionals ✅ Customization options for personalization

Cons:

❌ Some advanced features may require a premium subscription ❌ Book Cover generators require a premium subscription

Final Verdict: Is Nurie Creator Worth It?

Absolutely! Nurie Creator is a fantastic tool for anyone who enjoys or works with coloring pages. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, artist, or business owner, this platform provides a seamless way to create and customize coloring sheets. With its user-friendly design, high-quality output, and diverse features, it stands out as one of the best coloring creation tools available today.

If you’re looking for an easy and efficient way to design coloring pages, Nurie Creator is definitely worth trying!

[manstoolit]

Man, Elden Ring Nightreign is yet another great game. I know it can get repetitive, but it’s addicting and it has a good formula. It just needs a little bit more randomization and more weapons then it’ll be the perfect Official Elden Ring Randomizer mod.

[plottwiststudios]

If you think the very existence of visual AI doesn’t actively make development for Indie developers even more difficult, here are some of the things we have to consider now:

Art thieves AND folks who rely on AI RNG are now for hire

Have a discerning eye for the advancement of the technology

Being "overly” cautious over new portfolios made after 2020

Failure to hire an actual artist means assets are not legally protected

If you miss the AI in the art, the audience surely won’t.

We have to maneuver around AI users lying about using AI

Steam will not accept games made using AI. (Good)

That billionaires won’t just make a base model that won’t rely on scraping

It’s the petulance of the last one that gets me. So from a small business perspective, visual AI only made commissioning artists outside of my circle harder. Because there’s no way I’m paying someone to use AI when it can’t even understand the prompt “dark skin” a lot of the time.

[greaseonmymouth]

I’m trying to create a knitting pattern for a thing because I can’t find one that is exactly what I want and the math is killing me. I can visualise exactly what I want it to look like but the math for the pattern is ???? I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve miscalculated the increases I need

[sundial-bee-scribbles]

i was actually trying to do a completely different thing but ended up here because i got curious in testing shit out

i present to you the definitive neru lmao - a morph of high-pitched miku & low-pitched rin

(excerpt is from a shitty vpr i made myself from a midi [which i can no longer find] of "the bluefin tuna comes flying" , thumbnail is from this post)