#technical content creation process

[anthrobytes]

Good procedures: Long processes

This article covers how to write long, complex multistep procedures. These procedures are valid sometimes, especially if you're having your reader set up a complicated system. #Productledgrowth #knowledgeManagement @KBwriting #Techcomm

In previous articles, I’ve covered the basics of procedures, how to identify and follow task paths, and how to chunk your procedures to let humans follow them. This (probably) last post covers what to do if you really have a long, multistep procedure. This happens sometime, especially if you’re having your reader set up a complicated system, such as integrating your product with AWS Kubernetes,…

[srbachchan]

DAY 6273

Jalsa, Mumbai Apr 19, 2025/Apr 20 Sat/Sun 1:12 am

words of wisdom from Shweta , sent to me 👆🏼 .. her repertoire of books and reading is immense .. as is of Navya .. it is such a delight to sit in their presence and company and be educated about aspects of life and the world .. it is astonishing ..

And that is what eats us elders up .. there is the desire to do and be a part of what this GEn thinks and does .. but the limitations of time barricade the impulse and the intent ..

Life did not move so rapidly in our time or in the time of our elders .. now the rapidity is so volatile that the wishes to accomplish all is overwhelming .. you do not want to miss out a single day, in case you miss something that you had wished you would want to do, or be a part of ..

The excitement of what the World does to day and the speed with which it does it is unbelievably attractive .. and one wants so desperately to be a art of it .. or many parts of it .. but time is not with us .. at our age we lament the time .. and we feel let down .. for the wish to be having the time to be involved , to test, to apply, to discover, to invent, to admire and enjoy that spectacle .. is huge ..

But the hugeness hits a wall .. the timeless wall of limitations ..

"एक घड़ी ख़रीद कर, हाथ में क्या बांध ली;

वक़्त पीछे ही पड़ गया मेरे ~ "

पूज्य बाबूजी के शब्द

My wishes as ever .. and the great battle of invention that percolates our lives persists to be in its excel ..

The excel of AI ..

So, I asked and it replied :

"Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence in machines designed to think, learn, and make decisions. It powers technologies like voice assistants, recommendation systems, and autonomous vehicles. AI works through algorithms that process data, recognize patterns, and improve over time through machine learning. It is transforming industries by automating tasks, enhancing productivity, and enabling innovative solutions. From healthcare diagnostics to personalized education, AI’s potential is vast. However, it also raises ethical concerns about bias, privacy, and job displacement. As AI continues to evolve, balancing innovation with responsibility will be key to ensuring it benefits society as a whole."

The clarity of social implications is a massive debate , engaging thinkers and artists and writers and indeed all creative talent ..

For the creative content of a writer are his words .. and if the AI data bank consumes that , as a part of a legacy to be maintained over time infinity, it can be used by ChatGPT to refer or use that extract for its personalised usage .. making it the property of ChatGPT ... NOT the property of the writers or the artists, from where it originally came ..

So the copyright of the artist has been technically 'stolen' , and he or she never gets the benefit of ts copyright, when GPT uses it for its presence .. !!!!

The true value of an artists creation will never be restored to his credit, because technology usurps it .. gulps it down deliciously , with an aerated drink and finalising its consumption with a belch 😜🤭 ... END OF CHAPTER !!!

End of discussion .. !!!

In time there shall be much to be heard and written on the subject ..

Each invention provides benefits .. but also victims ..

बनाये कोई - लाभ उठाए कोई और, जिसने उसे बनाया ही न हो

Love

Amitabh Bachchan

[completeoveranalysis]

[8]

WAIT

WAIIIIIT

WAIT HELLO ONE MOMENT WE’RE REWRITING THE SECRET CANON HERE

I HAVE TO UNLEARN THE MOST TERRIBLE LORE EVIL WOLVERINE DROPPED ON US UNANNOUNCED ONE TIME 

ARE YOU READY OK DO YOU REMEMEMBER THAT ONE TIME WE SUDDENLY HAD EVIL WOLVERINE JUMP INTO THE PLOTLINE FOR NO REASON TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE CLONED SAKURA AND KILLED HER OFF SCREEN DON’T WORRY ABOUT IT IT WAS AGES PROBABLY (CHAPTER 181, IT TURNS OUT) TO KYLE RONDART FOR NO REASON

AND THAT WAS THE BIGGEST NARRATIVE BETRAYAL TO ME PERSONALLY BECAUSE THERE WAS NO HINT OF THAT ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE PLOT AND THERE WAS NO REASON FOR HIM TO HAVE DONE THAT

WELL! LUCKILY FOR US HE WAS WRONG THE WHOLE TIME

He cloned Sakura for… like, insurance purposes or something. No wait hang on, let me see. I think I originally had assumed that he cloned Sakura so that he would have a back up Sakura just in case anything went wrong. BUT, he explains it this way - that he cloned her the same way he cloned Syoaran but her soul was perfectly copied also. And then he destroyed the original. SO we're now getting the context that he must have assumed that Cloning Result was an incredible success but for the original Sakura it was a complete bust and the original body was not very useful anymore. So he had it destroyed.

It's a bit weird because in that previous conversation Evil Wolverine has with Kyle he still sounds very excited over the fact that both the body AND the soul were perfectly cloned - and so he didn't need the original anymore. I suppose the benefit of this would be... that a manmade body doesn't really deteriorate like a normal one does? And so THAT suited his plans?

But they way Yuuko describes it, it sounds like after he cloned Sakura he put her original soul into the new body and assumed the old body was no good anymore, and had it destroyed. Ie, that only the body was cloned and not the soul. And so Yuuko swept up the contents and could reassemble it, ready for her soul to go back into it later.

But I'm not sure that entirely connects either, because while Syaoran is entirely a man-made creation (which is the reason Yuuko says this is possible at all), Sakura technically was not, originally. Like, she WAS a real person, with a real soul, who had her real body destroyed and her real soul put into a clone body. And it’s the real body that was reassembled with the real soul put back into it. Which is not like Syaoran at all. UNLESS, like Evil Wolverine says, he DID clone both her body and soul, which WOULD make sense as to why she can be reassembled in this way, because the clone soul would not die, and it can be reassembled.

BUT that doesn't seem to be what Yuuko is saying happened.

Like, it quite specifically is not the clone body that is being reassembled here, since that was the empty body we’ve been chasing ever since the Infinity arc, that has now fused into Super Sakura. That body is still there. It’s the ORIGINAL LIVING body that is being reconstituted, and I'm not sure why that is possible. Unless that IS technically possible BECAUSE it was empty - because her soul was transferred into the clone body, in which Yuuko is right and Evil Wolverine is wrong.

UNLESS UNLESS we are also saying that this Sakura, even before Evil Wolverine cloned her, is TECHNICALLY ALSO A TYPE OF CLONE, since with all of reality rewritten (the first time, when Lava Lamp made his wish to save Not!Sakura) she was technically an entirely new person who didn’t exist before (because the original one was trapped in time?), and therefore she kind of WAS created by way of man-made actions. And therefore kind of a clone? Since her name IS Sakura when the original original original Sakura's name was NOT Sakura?

IS THAT WHAT WE’RE DOING? IS THAT THE LOGIC?

OR, like, is she TECHNICALLY a clone by way of the cloning process being done to her, leaving her original body as “empty” and therefore practically the same as a clone body?

IS IT ONE OF THOSE? 

IS IT???

Either Evil Wolverine or Yuuko is wrong about what happened, or there's a translation quirk that happened between their two explanations, but EITHER WAY I’m just going to assume one of my two guesses is right until otherwise corrected by CLAMP. 

MEANWHILE Syaoran is being prompted to choose SO I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A BIG MOMENT THAT THEY WOULD USE AS A CLIFFHANGER

*checks*

YUP THAT’S IT THAT'S THE CLIFFHANGER

[not-a-ducc]

There is no evidence that Lucas Mother 3 can swim.

So ever since I played Mother 3 one thing that always stood out to me is the Sea Floor Dungeon.

It's notable for many reasons, but I always found it funny that, rather than taking a boat or even just swimming, the party just walks on the sea floor all the way to a small island. Then recently I started thinking, wait, can any of these guys swim?

I mean at the very least these guys can, this is a body of water large enough for a huge snake and a big ol' pile of bones, so there's no way they're not floating here.

The most common instances of seeing Lucas in water are these hot spring sections. It's not clear how deep these even go, they could all be only as deep as we see them, Lucas could just be standing in there and the spring is only deep enough for his head to poke out.

It's possible they ARE deeper, however. As Flint and other adult characters can stand in them with their heads still sticking out, though it's notable that pre-time skip Fuel pictured here has their head partially submerged. Lucas also gets submerged into a hot spring in Chapter 4, however here he's somewhat hunched over, so the true depth of the hot springs is still unclear.

While not a scene where Lucas is visibly in water, it's worth noting that in Chapter 1, no one ever specifically says they found the twins swimming down or up the river, they were just floating in it. Granted they likely were unconscious while this was happening, but I still wanted to include this for completion's sake.

Also there's the Hippo Reserve in the Empire Porky Building where Lucas is almost the same height as the hippos so I doubt the water is that deep here.

This is the last scene I wanted this point out here. This is an un-used scene of Lucas and Claus taking a dip in the water found in a scrapped Attract Mode sequence. It's notable cause this is the only scene in the entire game where Lucas is definitively shown SWIMMING, but it’s un-used, so does it even count? Is it even canon? I mean, technically not I suppose, but there's nothing in these Attract Mode scenes that contradicts anything from the main game. How should un-used and beta content factor into how we discuss these games? Mother 3 famously had a tumultuous development with tons of content gutted from it's story. Not all of it fits into the game we eventually got, but a lot of it still can fill in the blanks present in the main game. But none of this content is present in the main game, so have valuable is it in discussion? Is it wrong to dismiss these removed scenes and subplots because they were part of the team's original vision? How should we continue to analyze this game's development if, for all intents and purposes, we're looking at un-finished and un-refined versions of the final art piece? Is it a more pure version of the art by being un-sullied by creative and hardware restrictions, or does that un-finished nature make it less deserving of analysis? I mean realistically I don't think any of what I've said should devalue Earthbound 64 or any other work in progress versions of art. Seeing the process of creation unfold is just as interesting and worth preservation and analysis as the finalized art itself. I don't think it's wrong to bring in elements from Earthbound 64 for headcanons or to fill in the gaps of Mother 3's story, hell it's damn near necessary sometimes it feels like, I just think it's important to acknowledge that changes and revisions are just a given in any story based medium. It's not always an artist's intent getting neutered, sometimes an artist might just change their mind, or need to have certain ideas reeled back in for the sake of keeping the work cohesive. Anyways what was this post about? Oh yeah Lucas probably can swim he just is never seen doing it in the final game.

[yuurei20]

Do you have any posts here about story mode and event release date timelines? I’m trying to see if I can find a pattern in terms of releases of story mode finale parts

Hello hello! Thank you for this question! 📅

It used to be that this account would publish a calendar dating back from March 2020 to present day that listed all JP-server main story/event release activity along with a comparison calendar for EN, but they got so big that they were no longer visible when shrunk to an upload-able size and have not been shared since 💦

But they are still being created in the background as the basis for the event/story release tracking that is published here on the last day of every month!

Viewable here (JP) and here (EN):

note: Joint exams do not appear in the calendar until number 11 for JP and number 8 for EN.

The calendars above might not be exactly as accurate as you are looking for, as JP is different from EN with releases: events begin at 4pm instead of 12am and end at 2:59pm instead of 10:59pm, so there will be same-day overlap of things like Ghost Marriage and Heartslabyul's Training Camp, with one thing ending and the other beginning on the same day but listed as two different days in the calendar.

Originally I did split-days to illustrate this, but as the calendar got big it got difficult to look up information. There was once where all the data was lost and had to be rebuilt from the start, and during that process the split-day design was dropped to be replaced with full-day designs, so technically many things are kind of a half-day off from when they start and/or finish.

Have tried a variety of different layouts and things in a search for a design that is both informative and easy to understand, with not very much success 💦 Here is a timeline from the start of JP release that also tracks events, main story content and days in-between, but it is also getting so large that I think it might need to be retired soon too:

Received a question once about Book 7 chapter releases, specifically, which resulted in the creation of this Book 7 release tracker with event tracking, which is also updated each month:

Another retired tracker format is the "comparison" tracker, which was following what events were released at the same time across the two servers.

JP-server received Book 6, part 4 in the 25th month of service, for example, while EN-server was already on Book 7 part 2 by their 25th month. This tracker also got too large to upload and was abandoned in month 36.

Also being tracked in graphs of their own are the Master Chef releases and Joint Exam releases, with EN already on their 12th exam at the beginning of Year 4 while JP was only on their 8th in this same time period.

JP server did not have any Master Chefs in their first year, while EN had four.

A more recent graph is the events tracker, as there seemed to be interest in what events are coming up for the EN server based on what JP server has already had.

As of this post EN has caught up except for the Rapunzel event and two magic assault practices, not including Halloween and Anniversaries.

And that is the kind of tracking I have :> I hope it is maybe what you were looking for, or something close! (And if you have any ideas on things that would be interesting to track, am always happy to expand on this project!)

[within-stars]

Do you work with other deities besides Hermes?

I work with Lady Aphrodite as well!

I sort of worship them jointly. My altar is split halfway down the middle with either side dedicated to one of them.

I have statues dedicated to each of them, i technically actually have two to lady aphrodite but one is like an ornament? maybe ill post a pic later

and i have Lord Hermes’ items like on a plexiglass display thing lmfao. I have a section in the middle where I have some ambiguous spiritual tools and a dish in the very middle for any offerings to any other deities i may do more occasionally.

my worship of them jointly is sort of based on the contents of this study, but i also found this after i already began worshiping Lady Aphrodite. I had a feeling internally that something like this existed, and i found it reflected in the real world.

Lord Hermes and Lady Aphrodite feel like two polarities that I balance between, and in the balancing of these energies i make room to raise my vibration. (ik im kinda getting into the like fufu spiritual stuff just trust the process bae)

Balancing discipline with relaxation, logic with creation, provision with reception. These are all important points to digest in becoming an adult and growing into yourself as a human being.

aha, i could go on and on. maybe ill write a little more about my worship later.

[thesims4blogger]

The Sims 4: Official Laundry List (January 7th, 2025)

EA has started 2025 for The Sims 4 with a new Laundry List, with bugs that will be corrected on an upcoming patch.

The Sims Direct Communications account on Twitter/X has confirmed the update is coming next week. You can read the whole blog post below.

Sul Sul Simmers!

Welcome to The Sims 4 Laundry List, where we share the top community concerns we’re currently investigating and aim to resolve in an upcoming patch later this month.

In our continued commitment to resolving technical challenges, our team uses this list to highlight community-focused fixes that will be included in the update. This list marks our fifth release in this series, which aims to continue to improve the gameplay experience for our players by addressing issues most frequently reported by the community through AnswersHQ.

While some issues may not be listed, they may still be in the process of being addressed. Some topics can require an extended investigation on our end, so even though these fixes may be in active review, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix for it in the upcoming patch.  As with each new patch, please remember to remove any external game mods and custom content if you are experiencing issues as the first step in troubleshooting, as they may conflict with the updates. Thank you for your reports and happy Simming!

Here’s the list of community concerns we’re investigating for the upcoming game update:

Base Game:

[AHQ] Fixed cases of really high Bills where Lot Taxes would not only count the property value, but also add value from anything in inventories.

[AHQ] Inspired Sim will no longer mix drinks excessively.

[AHQ] ‘Try for baby’ in the shower will now fill the Hygiene motive.

[AHQ] Outgoing and Socially Awkward traits cannot be selected together. If one is selected, the other will appear greyed out and cannot be chosen.

[AHQ] Female frame facial hair on Male Sims will no longer disappear.

[AHQ] Shoes are now replaced with barefoot when a Styled Look with barefoot is applied.

[AHQ] Neon signs no longer break due to rain.

[AHQ] Water puddle VFX animation will no longer appear on the ground floor when a Sim is swimming on the second floor.

[AHQ] Sim no longer has the option to give the toddler fertilizer as food from inventory.

Affecting Multiple Packs

[AHQ] Thumbnails of Guidry and Temperance are visible in the relationship panel, Sims profile, and Manage Household panel.

[AHQ] Knitting now counts towards Arts & Crafts for Scouting.

[AHQ] Sims’ weight and muscle levels are now properly affected by Bike Riding, Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, and ‘Jog Here’ activities.

[AHQ] Sim can now set the waffle/pizza oven/stand mixer for sale in a retail store.

Cats & Dogs

[AHQ] Cats and dogs with the fire obsession perk are far less obsessed with the fireplace.

[AHQ] Sims no longer gain fitness skill when cleaning the litter box.

City Living

[AHQ] ‘Play with emotion’ interaction is now greyed out when the piano keyboard breaks.

Cottage Living

[AHQ] Sims can now use Hot Pot with the Simple Living Lot Challenge.

Crystal Creations

[AHQ] Last Exception error will no longer trigger when a ring is placed on the Mystical Moonlight Crystal Grid and the household is reloaded.

[AHQ] Option to order Crystals is now available on the computer.

Discover University

[AHQ] Sim with the Gym Rat trait will no longer lose hygiene while juggling a soccer ball.

[AHQ] Frequency of getting electrocuted from Robotic Workstation has been considerably reduced.

Eco Lifestyle

[AHQ] Roaches are removed from the dumpster after a Sim successfully performs the ‘Try to clear roaches’ action.

For Rent

[AHQ] A serving of Vegetable Chili from the Pressure Cooker will no longer turn into 8 servings.

Get Together

Clubs are now under the default section under the social groups interface.

Growing Together

[AHQ] Fixed an issue where some Life Milestones wouldn’t be achieved when the Sim is off-lot, including Milestones for a toddler Sim’s movement skill.

High School Years

[AHQ] When Sims switch from an outfit created in Thriftea to a regular outfit, they no longer revert back to the Thriftea outfit when showering/bathing.

[AHQ] Notification badges are no longer displayed when the phone is in silent mode and Social Bunny has notifications turned off.

Horse Ranch

[AHQ] ‘Drink an Aged Nectar’ Want now fulfills when Sim drinks an Aged Nectar bottle.

My First Pets Stuff

[AHQ] In new saves, Sim will no longer receive the ‘Baby whisked away’ moodlet and The Sims Notification System will not suggest that Rattigan passed away when Rattigan is still

Snowy Escape

[AHQ] Seaweed Ramen recipe is now available from the fridge cooking menu.

Sim’s Hygiene Motive will now increase when using a Hot Spring.

Spa Day

[AHQ] Applied Pedicure will no longer vanish when a Manicure is requested.

[cybercasket]

What is the Behavioral Event Network?

I just went through the last arc of the ARG (finally), and when paired with the full context of the rest of the ARG, it actually answers a lot of questions regarding what BEN is, its abilities, and its past. However, I feel like it's not very clear to people what exactly "Behavioral Event Network" means and what it does, especially if they don't interact with the BEN Drowned ARG much.

(Forewarning: While I will be trying to write as accurately to the ARG as possible, at the end of the day this is my own interpretation. Many things in it are not only left unclear but are made open for interpretation on purpose, allowing a range of theories to technically be true.

Additionally, content warnings for cults, human sacrifice, and a little bit of talk about general death and violence. Largely average Creepypasta stuff.)

What a character involved with the creation of the Network has to say about it:

The Behavioral Event Network was created by The Moon Children cult, who later renamed themselves to The Eternity Project sometime after 2012 (or the events of the second arc). This statement from Abel implies that the Behavioral Event Network isn't necessarily a single entity or a group of entities that act in sync with each other, but instead a collection of the ascended/digitized people who exist in Majora's Mask.

The purpose of ascension is to supposedly allow the ascendant to free themselves from the fear and struggles of everyday life so that they can live on forever in the digital realm, where they can supposedly go anywhere and be anything that they can dream of and enjoy it, traveling between The Eternity Project's several digital realms for the rest of eternity. After their subject is sufficiently manipulated into wholeheartedly sharing the Moon Children's beliefs, they do this by utilizing a mysterious process that seems to turn them into ghosts and trap them inside a digital AI in a digital realm that the ascendant chooses before they die.

However, this doesn't typically go as planned. For Ben in particular, he allegedly (according to Matt, an ascended member of the Moon Children) wanted to become Link in Majora's Mask. However, the ascended don't always have complete control of what happens to them--leading to things like Ben being trapped inside of The Elegy of Emptiness instead of getting to be Link (at least while the game was being played by someone else, as two people can't use the same model at the same time). Most people who ascend are seen lamenting having done so in some way. There's a theme of betrayal throughout the entire ARG, with phrases like "THEY LIED TO US" being used throughout.

The Father and Absorption

Despite Ben's death being the one that sparked the creation of the Majora's Mask world, Ben was not the first to ascend. Rather, that accolade goes to The Father (also known as Kelbris).

In life, Kelbris was known as a prophet who was the only one who could hear the voice of Luna, the Moon Children's diety. He believed that the world would end soon and that the moon would consume everything--and this influenced the developing cult significantly. In 1998, the Moon Children discovered his electrocuted corpse next to a power outlet. Despite not knowing whether it was foul play or suicide, Kelbris was hailed as the first one to ascend and the cult began to sacrifice its own members, experimenting with ways of having others achieve the same "spiritual release" that Kelbris had.

According to The Moon Children, Kelbris had managed to inhabit a vessel that was "archaic" and they described his ascension process as "unrefined", possibly referencing how Kelbris feels less human than the ascended that came after him. While he is a prevalent force in the cartridge (self-identifying as a god) and the ARG as a whole, he appears to only respond to "stimuli" and react based off of what his code tells him.

When Kelbris/The Father appears in the ARG, he's typically tormenting, threatening, or killing someone--most kills in the ARG are implied to be The Father. However, this behavior may have been coerced by other characters in the ARG.

When The Father kills someone, they are absorbed into the Behavioral Event Network. The most obvious example of this is when it happens to Jadusable (the ARG's first protagonist) after going too far into the cartridge in "THE FATHER.wmv", a video from the 3rd arc. This is implied to happen to a few other characters as well, such as Matt (who appears in the cartridge in the 3rd arc after Kelbris is presumed to have killed him in the 2nd).

Additionally, one of the videos uploaded on Jadusable's YouTube account before the first arc started (the "Creepypasta story" that most people in the fandom know,) a video called "Prototype: All Consume Kills (Warning: Extremely Graphic)" was uploaded, which was confirmed by Jadusable to be a "vague metaphor" for how BEN operates. (So canonically, the Behavioral Event Network kind of works like Alex Mercer in Prototype 😭😭 have fun with that one...) This alludes to the fact that as more characters in the ARG die, more souls get added to the BEN or Majora's Mask world.

Who is in the Behavioral Event Network?

The short answer to this question is... A lot. A lot of people. Pretty much every dead Moon Child is in it, as well as every participant in The Eternity Project after the Moon Children rebranded--most people who have successfully ascended besides from Sarah are in the BEN. Not all of them were absorbed by The Father, a lot of them are implied to have been ascended through other means and somehow ended up in Majora's Mask instead of their intended world.

I might make a longer post about people who are or are likely in the BEN, though I do want to touch on the dominant forces in BEN briefly. This is who I think is largely responsible for BEN's actions as a collective in the ARG as a whole:

The Father: See the above section. He's very powerful and sometimes even breaches the outside world, and some people interpret him as a type of overseer of the BEN. He could have been easily manipulated due to his simplistic and poorly developed AI.

Ben: Typically represented via the Elegy of Emptiness statue. It's not entirely clear the role Ben (the kid who drowned) plays in BEN, though he is confirmed to be involved in terrorizing Jadusable in the first arc (aka the "original Creepypasta story"). Additionally, the Elegy of Emptiness statue is a common motif throughout the ARG--the "canon BEN" image is an AI-generated image with the Elegy of Emptiness likely being used as a source, and in the second arc, dead or missing characters would often have the Elegy of Emptiness statue pasted on their page. While in the 3rd arc, Ben is treated as the innocent, tortured soul who inhabits the Elegy of Emptiness, (eg. Matt says that he was trapped but conscious in the statue unable to do anything, and Circle also refers to him as innocent,) he may have (or previously had) more influence over the game than it seems on the surface. However, it is notable that in The Last Hero.wmv, Matt appears to be able to summon an Elegy statue to a location on his own seemingly without any input from Ben, and that Ben is frequently seen terrified of The Father.

The Masked Children (Goht, Odolwa, Gyorg, Twinmold, and Majora): They use the models of the Moon Children seen on the moon in the original Majora's Mask, and are implied to be inhabited by different spirits. When they're in agreement (or "consensus"), they speak like The Three Witches in Macbeth, but when they're not, there's often a lot of bickering/infighting between each other. Their participation in the events of the first and second arcs is hinted at several times (the dream that Jadusable has in the first arc where a mask is being forced onto his face is connected to (and may have even been induced by) them, one of the first arc's entries is updated in 2020 which includes an added dialogue sequence similar to the way we see the Maksed Children talk to each other in the videos, Goht in particular is connected to DROWNED, the largely silent admin of the Moon Children website in the second arc,) though the third arc is when their actions are more directly connected to them. In the third arc, a few of them are seen fighting Sarah as their respective bosses so they can appease The Father. They're credited with posting signs that have messages like "GET OUT" written on them (which are similar messages seen when something didn't want players to see a webpage, video, or document in earlier parts of the ARG), and they're regularly hostile to Sarah and call her a monster.

This is most of them together, though Odolwa is missing after their encounter with Sarah. You can see better images of their in-game models here.

Rosa: Rosa is another character I find a bit vague and confusing, because she seems to be dead and inhabiting a non-Majora game in the prologue, but appeared to be alive in the second arc. I don't believe Matt makes any comments about his "sister" being dead, though she also disappeared when players used The Song of Healing, so I'm really not sure... Maybe Matt was dead too? Was everyone on that forum dead when the players discovered it? However, she claims to have previously had power in Majora's Mask, though this ended up being heavily diminished by 2020. Another reason why Rosa is notable is because depictions of BEN as a more uniform collective (such as in iseeyou) often contain feminity to some degree, which is usually credited to her by people trying to make sense of it.

Rosa talking about her previous power over Majora's Mask.

A more feminine image of BEN from end.wmv.

An image of a feminine person (assumed by the Jadusable Wiki editors to be Rosa) used in conjunction with the "canon BEN" image and Kelbris/The Father.

TL;DR: BEN can absorb people and makes them Majora's Mask NPCs (like Alex Mercer!), the BEN page on Jadusable Wiki could probably be renamed to World Alpha, and no, you can't fuck it.

Feel free to ask me any questions about this, the ARG, or Creepypasta in general, and I'll do my best to respond!

[kaidanworkshop]

The Kaidan Workshop: Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for more information about the Kaidan Revioced: Community Expansion content? Check here first!

What is the Kaidan Workshop? The Workshop is a community-led project that aims to preserve & build upon the original LivTempleton Kaidan & Kaidan 2 mods. Due to the age of the original mod, Kaidan has a myriad of script errors & audio distortions that require more than a singular patch or edit to remedy; hence, the Workshop.

Who is working for the Workshop? Our staff is entirely made up of volunteers & other content creators from the Skyrim community, & we welcome all levels of participation; from those who simply have a suggestion, to those who have technical &/or artistic expertise. We operate under three teams: the Creation Kit & Assets Team, the Writing Team, & the Community Team.

What will be included in the Workshop's content? The Workshop content can be broadly broken down into three categories; revoice, custom follower interactions, & new content. You can read about those three categories in detail here or on our Discord under the "how-it-all-works" channel. Isn't there another add-on to Kaidan? Why not work on a brand new follower entirely? The original mod author of Kaidan, LivTempleton, left open permissions for Kaidan in 2020 for the Skyrim community; since then, a variety of modding groups & individual content creators have kept Kaidan alive via new custom follower interactions and updates to improve compatibility. All of these creators understand & operate under the premise that as per LivTempleton, Kaidan and his assets are freely open to anyone who'd like to work on him. We are simply joining the long established list of content creators who wish to continue to expand the titular character. Why is there a new voice actor for Kaidan? Mr. Lemon (the original voice actor) has chosen to work exclusively with a different modding group also adding on to the character of Kaidan, in which we wish him nothing but the best in. It is out of an abundance of concern for Mr. Lemon & his work with the Extended Edition team that we have decided to move forward with a new VA with a new accent, as it would be uncouth to use spliced dialogue or a VA attempting to impersonate Mr. Lemon. So who is the new voice actor? How is the Workshop paying for this? After our casting call back in March, we selected Paul Warren as our new VA & opened up a donation drive to raise the funds necessary to cover revoicing the original script. You can look over the budget plan here, as well as the update regarding the budget surplus here, & the proposals for that surplus here. The Kaidan Workshop is strictly non-profit: all funds raised are to pay Mr. Warren for his services.

Will [insert other Kaidan mod] be compatible with this?

The short answer: No, not without a patch.

The much longer answer:

Several features were changed or lost in the migration of Kaidan's framework (first from Legendary Edition to Special Edition, & now the modding migration into Anniversary Edition), & warrant a complete rebuild of his framework from the ground up. Many bugs that are associated with 'Skyrim being Skyrim,' such as his dialogue hang-ups or his issues with Kiai, are actually scripting issues that can only be addressed in this way. It will also allow us to introduce features commonly seen in more recently created custom followers, like nickname or outfit systems. Because of this, our add-on will not be compatible out of the box with ANY existing Kaidan replacers, patches, or extensions. This is for three reasons:

1) We fixed the underlying issue, so you won't need that patch anymore. Additionally, we'll be able to update Kaidan without the need for separate patches, freeing up space in your mod list.

2) The patches, as they exist now, simply will not be able to work with the new framework or assets that our team has been building. However, making a compatibility patch is a relatively simple process we are more than happy to assist in.

3) To ensure that any original Kaidan content created by other content creators will in no way ever be used, revoiced, or made compatible with our rebuild without explicit consent from those parties. While LivTempleton may have opened up permissions to the modding community to use Kaidan's assets freely, we at the Workshop completely support the independent work that those in the community have made in preserving & expanding the titular character. I want to know more about what each of the teams are up to! We release periodic updates every month or so to keep the community updated on our progress and our goals, but feel free to swing by our Discord; you can always ask the staff what we're currently up to! You can find the most recent update here. I have a question/comment/concern that wasn't addressed in this post! No problem! You can always leave an anonymous post, message us privately via this tumblr, or reach out to a Community Team member on our Discord!

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Video Agent: The Future of AI-Powered Content Creation

The rise of AI-generated content has transformed how businesses and creators produce videos. Among the most innovative tools is the video agent, an AI-driven solution that automates video creation, editing, and optimization. Whether for marketing, education, or entertainment, video agents are redefining efficiency and creativity in digital media.

In this article, we explore how AI-powered video agents work, their benefits, and their impact on content creation.

What Is a Video Agent?

A video agent is an AI-based system designed to assist in video production. Unlike traditional editing software, it leverages machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) to automate tasks such as:

Scriptwriting – Generates engaging scripts based on keywords.

Voiceovers – Converts text to lifelike speech in multiple languages.

Editing – Automatically cuts, transitions, and enhances footage.

Personalization – Tailors videos for different audiences.

These capabilities make video agents indispensable for creators who need high-quality content at scale.

How AI Video Generators Work

The core of a video agent lies in its AI algorithms. Here’s a breakdown of the process:

1. Input & Analysis

Users provide a prompt (e.g., "Create a 1-minute explainer video about AI trends"). The AI video generator analyzes the request and gathers relevant data.

2. Content Generation

Using GPT-based models, the system drafts a script, selects stock footage (or generates synthetic visuals), and adds background music.

3. Editing & Enhancement

The video agent refines the video by:

Adjusting pacing and transitions.

Applying color correction.

Syncing voiceovers with visuals.

4. Output & Optimization

The final video is rendered in various formats, optimized for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, or LinkedIn.

Benefits of Using a Video Agent

Adopting an AI-powered video generator offers several advantages:

1. Time Efficiency

Traditional video production takes hours or days. A video agent reduces this to minutes, allowing rapid content deployment.

2. Cost Savings

Hiring editors, voice actors, and scriptwriters is expensive. AI eliminates these costs while maintaining quality.

3. Scalability

Businesses can generate hundreds of personalized videos for marketing campaigns without extra effort.

4. Consistency

AI ensures brand voice and style remain uniform across all videos.

5. Accessibility

Even non-experts can create professional videos without technical skills.

Top Use Cases for Video Agents

From marketing to education, AI video generators are versatile tools. Key applications include:

1. Marketing & Advertising

Personalized ads – AI tailors videos to user preferences.

Social media content – Quickly generates clips for Instagram, Facebook, etc.

2. E-Learning & Training

Automated tutorials – Simplifies complex topics with visuals.

Corporate training – Creates onboarding videos for employees.

3. News & Journalism

AI-generated news clips – Converts articles into video summaries.

4. Entertainment & Influencers

YouTube automation – Helps creators maintain consistent uploads.

Challenges & Limitations

Despite their advantages, video agents face some hurdles:

1. Lack of Human Touch

AI may struggle with emotional nuance, making some videos feel robotic.

2. Copyright Issues

Using stock footage or AI-generated voices may raise legal concerns.

3. Over-Reliance on Automation

Excessive AI use could reduce creativity in content creation.

The Future of Video Agents

As AI video generation improves, we can expect:

Hyper-realistic avatars – AI-generated presenters indistinguishable from humans.

Real-time video editing – Instant adjustments during live streams.

Advanced personalization – AI predicting viewer preferences before creation.

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Good procedures: reducing complexity

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In previous posts, I’ve talked about the different kinds of procedures and how to write about task paths for your users. Now let’s look at how to structure tasks. We’ve all looked at a set of procedures with 100 steps. Early in my career, I wrote those. I didn’t know better. But long procedures like that are so bad to do to your users. Just looking at that many steps makes you tired. These tips…

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Why Choose AI Content Creation for Your Content Strategy?

In the ever-evolving digital world, content is king. AI Content Creation is rapidly transforming how we produce and manage that content. But creating consistent, engaging, and high-quality content takes time, creativity, and resources—something many individuals and businesses struggle to balance. Thankfully, the rise of artificial intelligence has revolutionized the creative world, offering innovative solutions to long-standing content challenges. Let’s explore why using AI for content creation is becoming essential for anyone aiming to stay competitive and relevant.

What Makes AI a Valuable Tool for Content Creators?

At its core, AI is designed to augment human capabilities. Instead of replacing writers, marketers, or designers, it acts as a powerful assistant. By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI can identify trending topics, suggest headlines, and even draft initial versions of articles or social media posts. This significantly reduces the time and effort involved in the early stages of content production. With AI handling repetitive or research-heavy tasks, creators can focus more on refining ideas and adding their unique voices.

Smarter Personalization

Today’s audiences demand content that aligns closely with their personal interests, needs, and online behavior. AI can analyze user data—such as browsing habits, location, and engagement history—to help you craft personalized messages that resonate more deeply. Whether it’s a customized email subject line or a dynamic landing page, AI ensures the right message reaches the right person at the right time. 

How Does AI Improve Efficiency in Content Production?

One of the biggest challenges in content creation is the pressure to produce regularly without compromising quality. AI tools accelerate the process by generating drafts, summarizing information, and optimizing language for readability and SEO. This allows content teams to meet tight deadlines and scale their output without needing to hire additional staff. The automation of routine tasks like grammar checking or keyword placement also frees creators from tedious work, improving overall productivity.

Speed and Efficiency

One of the most immediate benefits of using artificial intelligence in content production is the significant boost in productivity. Traditional content workflows—research, ideation, drafting, and editing—can be time-consuming. AI tools can generate outlines, suggest headlines, write paragraphs, and even correct grammar in seconds. This allows creators to produce more content in less time, without sacrificing quality.

Imagine being able to create multiple blog posts, product descriptions, or social media updates in a fraction of the time it used to take. For businesses, this means faster campaign rollouts and the ability to respond quickly to trending topics or customer needs.

Does AI Limit Creativity or Enhance It?

There’s a misconception that relying on machines might stifle creativity. In truth, AI technologies frequently serve as a spark that ignites and enhances creative thinking. By handling mundane or technical aspects, they give creators more mental space to experiment and innovate. Some AI platforms suggest alternative angles or generate prompts that inspire new ideas. This collaborative process between human insight and machine intelligence can produce richer, more original content than either could achieve alone.

Boosting Creativity

Rather than substituting for human imagination, AI often amplifies and supports the creative process. By handling repetitive or technical tasks, AI frees up creators to focus on strategy, storytelling, and innovation. It can suggest fresh angles, explore alternative headlines, and even simulate different audience responses. This collaborative dynamic between humans and machines leads to richer, more inventive content. In this way, AI content creation becomes a partnership—where AI offers the structure and insights, while humans bring nuance, emotion, and originality.

How Does AI Maintain Brand Consistency Across Channels?

Consistency in tone, style, and messaging is critical for building trust and recognition. Managing this across multiple platforms can be complex, especially for larger teams or brands with a broad presence. AI can be trained on brand guidelines and past content to ensure new material aligns perfectly with the desired voice. This guarantees a unified brand identity whether the message appears in blogs, newsletters, social media, or advertisements.

Consistency Across Channels

Maintaining a consistent voice, tone, and style across multiple content channels—blogs, emails, websites, and social media—can be challenging. AI tools can be trained to adhere to your brand guidelines, ensuring that all output reflects your unique identity. This is particularly useful for companies managing large content volumes or collaborating with multiple creators.

Consistency builds trust and brand recognition. When your audience receives clear, cohesive messaging no matter where they interact with you, your brand becomes more memorable and credible. You can also watch: Meet AdsGPT’s Addie| Smarter Ad Copy Creation In Seconds

Final Thoughts: Why Embrace AI in Your Content Workflow?

Artificial intelligence is not just a passing trend—it’s transforming how content is created and consumed. From speeding up production and enhancing personalization to providing actionable insights and boosting creativity, AI content creators meet the growing demands of digital audiences. While human creativity remains irreplaceable, AI is proving to be an indispensable partner that elevates quality and efficiency.

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Auto Subtitle: The Future of Video Content Accessibility

In today’s digital age, video content dominates the internet. From social media to e-learning platforms, videos are the preferred medium for communication. However, not everyone can consume video content effortlessly. This is where Auto Subtitle technology comes into play, revolutionizing accessibility and engagement.

Auto Subtitle refers to the automatic generation of subtitles using artificial intelligence (AI) and speech recognition. This technology ensures that videos are inclusive, searchable, and more engaging for a global audience. In this article, we will explore how Auto Subtitle works, its benefits, and its impact on content creation.

How Auto Subtitle Works

Auto Subtitle relies on advanced AI algorithms to convert spoken language into written text. The process involves:

Speech Recognition – AI transcribes audio into text in real-time or post-production.

Language Processing – The system identifies different languages and dialects.

Timing Synchronization – Subtitles are matched with the correct timestamps.

Error Correction – Some tools allow manual editing for improved accuracy.

Popular platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Zoom already use Auto Subtitle to enhance user experience.

Benefits of Auto Subtitle

1. Improved Accessibility

Millions of people worldwide are deaf or hard of hearing. Auto Subtitle ensures they can enjoy videos without barriers. Additionally, non-native speakers benefit from reading along with spoken content.

2. Enhanced SEO and Discoverability

Search engines cannot "watch" videos, but they can index text. Auto Subtitle generates searchable text, improving a video’s ranking on Google and YouTube.

3. Increased Engagement

Studies show that videos with subtitles have higher watch times. Many viewers watch videos on mute (e.g., in public spaces), making Auto Subtitle essential for retention.

4. Cost and Time Efficiency

Manual transcription is time-consuming and expensive. Auto Subtitle provides instant results, saving creators hours of work.

5. Multilingual Support

AI-powered Auto Subtitle tools can translate subtitles into multiple languages, broadening audience reach.

Top Auto Subtitle Tools in 2024

1. YouTube Auto Captions

YouTube’s built-in Auto Subtitle feature uses Google’s speech recognition to generate captions. Creators can edit them for better accuracy.

2. Otter.ai

A popular tool for live transcription, Otter.ai is widely used in meetings, interviews, and video production.

3. Rev.com

Rev offers automated and human-generated subtitles, ensuring high precision for professional content.

4. Descript

This tool combines Auto Subtitle with video editing, allowing users to edit videos by modifying the transcribed text.

5. SubtitleBee

An AI-powered platform that generates and translates subtitles in minutes, ideal for social media content.

Challenges of Auto Subtitle Technology

Despite its advantages, Auto Subtitle is not perfect. Some limitations include:

Accuracy Issues – Background noise, accents, and technical jargon can lead to errors.

Lack of Context – AI may misinterpret homophones (e.g., "there" vs. "their").

Limited Customization – Some tools offer minimal formatting options for subtitles.

However, as AI improves, these challenges are gradually being addressed.

The Future of Auto Subtitle

The demand for Auto Subtitle will only grow as video consumption increases. Future advancements may include:

Real-Time Translation – Instant subtitles in multiple languages during live streams.

Emotion Detection – AI could adjust subtitle styles based on the video’s tone (e.g., bold for excitement).

Better Integration – Seamless Auto Subtitle features across all video platforms.

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The No-Code Revolution: Build Your Dream Website with AI-Powered Simplicity

The world of website creation is evolving at lightning speed, and coding is no longer a foundation. The no-code revolution has transformed web development, making it possible for anyone to design and launch stunning, fully functional websites without writing a single line of code. Driven by user-friendly interfaces and AI-powered platforms like SITEDECODE, this movement is democratizing digital innovation and putting creative control back into the hands of everyday users.

From entrepreneurs and small business owners to freelancers and artists, anyone can now bring their digital vision to life faster, easier, and more affordably than ever before. In this blog, we’ll explore how no-code platforms, driven by intelligent algorithms, are redefining web design, enabling users to turn their ideas into engaging digital experiences with simplicity and speed.

Understanding the No-Code Movement: What It Means for You

The no-code movement is a groundbreaking shift in web development that removes technical barriers for creators. Instead of relying on programming knowledge or professional developers, users can now build websites using visual editors and drag-and-drop tools.

This movement is particularly empowering for:

Entrepreneurs launching new ventures

Marketers building landing pages or campaigns

Creatives showcasing portfolios or personal brands

The no-code website-building platform exemplifies this change by offering tools that simplify every aspect of web creation — from layout selection to e-commerce integration. With built-in responsiveness, SEO features, and AI-driven design, these platforms turn complex development tasks into intuitive user actions. The result makes for faster deployment, reduced costs, and complete creative freedom — ideal for startups and businesses of all sizes.

How AI is Transforming Website Creation for Everyone

Artificial intelligence is now a central player in the no-code movement, offering intelligent assistance at every step of the website-building process. AI-driven platforms like SITEDECODE harness smart algorithms to deliver:

Personalized design suggestions

Automated content generation

SEO optimization tools

Real-time layout customization

SITEDECODE’s proprietary SD Intelligence Engine enhances the user experience by adapting content and visuals based on user intent and behavior. Whether you’re creating a business site, a blog, or an e-commerce store, AI removes guesswork and accelerates the path to professional results. The blend of no-code ease with AI-powered guidance makes website creation not only more efficient but genuinely enjoyable.

Top Benefits of Going No-Code with AI Tools

Choosing a no-code, AI-enhanced platform brings numerous advantages:

✅ Ease of Use

Design and launch websites in hours, not weeks, using intuitive visual tools.

🚀 Faster Deployment

Quickly adapt to market trends or business changes without waiting on development cycles.

💰 Cost-Effective

Significantly reduce costs by eliminating the need for expensive developers and maintenance teams.

🙌 Accessibility for Non-Developers

Empower business owners, freelancers, and creatives to take control of their digital presence.

🤖 AI-Enhanced Customization

Get intelligent design tips, layout optimization, and dynamic content suggestions in real time.

🌐 Complete Digital Solution

Enjoy built-in hosting, SEO tools, mobile responsiveness, and e-commerce capabilities — all in one platform.

Step-by-Step: How to Build Your Dream Website Without Coding

Building your site on SITEDECODE is straightforward. Here’s how to get started:

Sign Up: Choose a plan and create your account.

Select a Template: Explore a wide range of professionally designed, responsive templates.

Customize Your Site: Use the drag-and-drop editor to insert content, change colors, and add multimedia.

Add Features: Integrate e-commerce tools, contact forms, or SEO plugins.

Preview & Launch: Once you’re happy with your site, publish it with a single click.

With SITEDECODE, even first-time users can go live with a stunning website in record time.

Best AI-Powered No-Code Platforms to Explore

While there are several no-code website builders on the market, here are a few top contenders:

SITEDECODE — Known for AI-driven simplicity, scalability, and its all-in-one business suite (business & E-commerce website CRM, HRMS, POS, ERP).

Wix — Features an intuitive AI design assistant.

Webflow—ideal for design professionals seeking advanced customization.

Squarespace—celebrated for its aesthetic and easy-to-use templates.

Bubble—a go-to platform for creating web apps without code.

SITEDECODE stands apart with its intelligent automation, enterprise-level capabilities, and seamless integration with core business tools — all while remaining user-friendly.

Real-Life Success Stories: No-Code in Action

The power of no-code is best illustrated through real-world success. Here are just a few examples:

A local bakery built and launched a fully functional online store in just three days, complete with product listings and secure payments — no developer needed.

A personal trainer created a global membership site using SITEDECODE’s drag-and-drop editor, expanding their business to clients in multiple countries.

An artist built a stunning digital portfolio that attracted gallery interest, all without prior web design experience.

These stories highlight how no-code website-building platforms enable creators to bring their ideas to life quickly and affordably, unlocking new possibilities without technical limitations.

Embrace the No-Code Revolution Today

The era of complex coding and high-cost development is behind us. The no-code revolution — powered by AI — is opening doors for everyone to build, customize, and launch professional websites with ease.

Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding a business, or creating a personal brand, SITEDECODE gives you everything you need to succeed online, without the learning curve. From AI-driven web design tools to integrated business solutions, it’s never been easier to take your vision digital.

Don’t wait for the “right time.” The future of web creation is here, and it’s accessible to all. Start building your dream website today — with the best AI website-building platform, SITEDECODE.

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Video Editing Course in Chandigarh: A Complete Guide for Aspiring Creators

In today’s digital era, where content is king and visuals dominate every platform, video editing has emerged as one of the most sought-after skills. From YouTube vlogs and Instagram reels to documentaries and feature films, editing plays a pivotal role in crafting a compelling visual story. Chandigarh, being a hub of education and innovation in North India, offers numerous opportunities for individuals aspiring to learn video editing. This article explores everything you need to know about enrolling in a video editing course in Chandigarh—including course content, career scope, top institutes, eligibility, and more.

Why Choose Video Editing as a Career?

Video editing is no longer confined to film studios. With the explosive growth of digital content on social media, OTT platforms, and e-learning, skilled video editors are in high demand across industries. Here are some reasons why a career in video editing is both exciting and rewarding:

Creative Expression: Editing is an art that lets you shape stories, evoke emotions, and deliver impactful messages.

High Demand: From marketing agencies to content creators, every industry needs talented editors.

Freelancing Opportunities: With the right skills, you can work as a freelancer for global clients.

Attractive Salaries: Experienced editors often earn competitive salaries and perks.

Work Flexibility: Many editors work remotely, giving you the freedom to work from anywhere.

Scope of Video Editing in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, with its emerging media landscape, offers numerous job opportunities in video production, advertising, media houses, and digital marketing firms. The city is also home to various regional entertainment channels and film production units, increasing the need for skilled editors.

Moreover, the growing trend of content creation among YouTubers, influencers, and startups in the Tricity (Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula) region has further boosted the demand for professional video editors.

What Does a Video Editing Course Include?

A comprehensive video editing course in Chandigarh typically covers both the technical and artistic aspects of editing. While the curriculum may vary between institutes, the following modules are commonly included:

1. Introduction to Video Editing

Basics of video production

Role of a video editor

Overview of the editing process

2. Editing Software Training

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro (Mac)

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe After Effects (for motion graphics)

3. Technical Skills

Importing and organizing footage

Timeline editing

Trimming, cutting, and splicing clips

Adding transitions and effects

Audio editing and sound design

4. Color Grading & Correction

Adjusting exposure, contrast, and saturation

Using LUTs and color wheels

Matching color tones across shots

5. Motion Graphics & Visual Effects

Intro to keyframing and animation

Creating titles, lower thirds, and credits

Visual effects and green screen editing

6. Exporting & Project Delivery

Understanding codecs and file formats

Rendering for different platforms (YouTube, Instagram, etc.)

Backup and archiving best practices

7. Live Projects & Portfolio Development

Working on short films, music videos, or commercials

Creating a showreel for job or freelance applications

Top Video Editing Institutes in Chandigarh

Several institutes in Chandigarh offer professional training in video editing. Here are some of the best:

1. Morph Academy

Courses: Video Editing, Film Editing, VFX, Multimedia

Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro

Duration: 3 to 6 months

Certification: Yes

Placement Assistance: Yes

2. BigBoxx Academy

Offers short-term and diploma-level courses

Hands-on training with real projects

Strong industry network for internships and placements

3. Chandigarh Institute of Film and Television (CIFT)

Focuses on film editing and post-production techniques

Experienced faculty from the film industry

4. MAAC Chandigarh

Known for animation and multimedia courses

Includes VFX and advanced motion graphics training

5. ThinkNEXT Technologies

Offers certified training in Adobe software

Affordable courses with practical lab sessions

Eligibility Criteria

Most video editing courses in Chandigarh have minimal eligibility requirements:

Minimum Qualification: 10+2 (any stream). Graduates are also eligible.

Technical Skills: Basic computer knowledge is recommended.

Creative Interest: A passion for films, storytelling, or visual media is a plus.

No prior editing experience is necessary, as most institutes start from the basics.

Duration and Fees

Duration:

Short-term Courses: 1 to 3 months (basic to intermediate level)

Advanced/Diploma Courses: 6 to 12 months (includes motion graphics and VFX)

Fee Structure:

Basic Courses: ₹15,000 to ₹25,000

Diploma Courses: ₹30,000 to ₹80,000

Fees vary depending on the course duration, software taught, and institute reputation.

Career Opportunities After Course Completion

After completing a video editing course, students can explore various career paths, such as:

Video Editor

Motion Graphics Artist

YouTube Content Editor

Post-Production Assistant

Film/TV Editor

Freelance Video Editor

Social Media Content Creator

With experience, editors can also move into roles like Creative Director, Colorist, or Visual Effects Supervisor.

Freelancing vs. Job – Which is Better?

Both options have their merits, depending on your goals and lifestyle.

Freelancing:

Flexible hours and location

Ability to work with international clients

Higher earning potential (once established)

Full-Time Job:

Stable income and benefits

Learning from seniors and working in teams

Opportunities for career growth and promotions

Many students start with a job to gain experience and then transition into freelancing.

Tips to Excel as a Video Editor

Practice Regularly: Edit different types of videos to build versatility.

Watch Tutorials: Platforms like YouTube, Skillshare, and Udemy offer advanced tips.

Stay Updated: Editing trends and software features change frequently.

Build a Portfolio: A strong showreel is essential to attract clients or employers.

Network: Attend workshops, film festivals, or online forums to connect with other creators.

Final Thoughts

A video editing course in Chandigarh can be a stepping stone to a dynamic and fulfilling career in the creative industry. Whether you’re a student, professional, or aspiring content creator, learning how to edit videos professionally opens up countless opportunities in today’s visual-centric world. With the right training, dedication, and creativity, you can build a successful career and bring powerful stories to life through the art of editing.

If you're based in Chandigarh or the surrounding areas, now is the perfect time to sharpen your editing skills and make your mark in the digital content revolution.

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First Look: “Cozy Kitsch” and “Sweet Slumber Party” TS4 Creator Kits

One month after announcing The Sims 4 Creator Kits, EA gave players a first look into Myshunosun’s Cozy Kitsch and Trillyke’s Sweet Slumber Party kits. These will debut as the new type of DLC, both set to release on November 14th.

The Making of The Sims 4 Creator Kits

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Behind the Scenes of the New Creator Kits Coming Soon!

We recently announced The Sims 4 Creator Kits, and we’re excited to share more about how these kits went from an idea to reality, along with an exclusive look at our first two Creator Kits launching on November 14: Myshunosun’s Cozy Kitsch and Trillyke’s Sweet Slumber Party.

But first, let us introduce our two talented creators:

📻 Myshunosun, known to her family and friends as Kristina, has been playing The Sims since 2007, and the game's endless possibilities for playing with life inspired them to create their own custom content. “I'm grateful for the opportunity to channel my passion for art, visual design, and 3D modeling in such a unique way—seeing the items I create come to life in the world of The Sims is truly rewarding.“

💅 Trillyke grew up with The Sims, and started making custom content in 2016. “I saw what incredible things other creators made, and found it fascinating that these assets were available for everyone to play with so I decided to create my own.” For her own work, she mostly draws inspiration from modern fashion, alternative fashion, street fashion, and k-fashion.

We’re so proud to be able to work with these amazingly talented creators and bring their creations to more Simmers. Whether you're embracing vibrant colors and mid-century modern designs with Cozy Kitsch, or looking to elevate your sleepwear and sleepovers with Sweet Slumber Party, these Creator Kits offer  more ways to play and tell stories across platforms.

We’ll be sharing and showing more about what’s inside these Creator Kits as we draw nearer to launch on November 14. In the meantime, our team  sat down with Myshunonsun and Trillyke to share more about the collaboration that went into bringing these Creator Kits to life.

What’s the difference between these Creator Kits and the kits you’ve collaborated on with creators in the past?

The Sims Team : The Sims 4 Creator Kits mark the first time that a full collection of in-game assets have been crafted by a creator and officially published by The Sims development team.

This new type of official kit partners with creators from the custom content community to lead the creation and design of new in-game content. Creators have the freedom to pitch kit themes and create items that speak to what they want to see in-game. This content will be distributed via official channels and available to all players, including Simmers on console! This approach will allow all players to add even more variety to their game, and console players to enjoy new content from creators previously limited to PC and Mac players.

We know there may be some confusion between previous kits featuring community collaborations and this new process. Previous kits, like our most recent Storybook Nursery with Sixam, start with outreach to the potential collaborator, who then pitches their idea for their potential kit, and works with the The Sims team to finalize the design and theme. The Sims team then creates the items in-game to bring the vision to life.

We understand that not everyone may be familiar with–or interested in–creating in-game items, so collaborative opportunities will continue to exist as an avenue to work with Simmers who may have exciting ideas that reflect communal interests, but may not have the technical ability to see these ideas realized on their own.

Each Kit begins with a pitch, which comes in the form of a mood board from our creators to illustrate the overall vision. What inspired your Creator Kit pitches?

Trillyke: Movies! I was always fascinated by how sleepover parties were portrayed in movies. Endless hours of gossiping, dozens of teen magazines and skin care products scattered around the room, cute PJs and fluffy socks! I participated in sleepovers in my teen years, but never on the scale these movies presented them. So I wanted to create a kit revolving around one of the main (and my favorite) focuses of teen slumber parties–the cozy and cute attire!

Myshunosun: I love creating items with vibrant color palettes. When The Sims team reached out to me, I immediately envisioned a specific palette of vivid reds, mustardy yellows, and amethyst greens. I associate these vibrant shades with mid-century design, which I consider a timeless style in interior design. As both a player and creator, I aim to craft items that blend seamlessly with the rest of The Sims 4 catalog. This project felt like an excellent opportunity to share my personal passion for color and mid-century design with other players. The first item I designed was the vintage radio—my favorite piece in the kit!

What went into making these Creator Kits?

The Sims Team: Each item that is created for a Creator Kit has a unique set of parts depending on whether it lives in the Create a Sim (CAS) or Build/Buy (BB) game mode. The inspiration for each item comes from the initial pitch, where our creators introduce their vision in the form of a mood board that tells the story, tone, and vision for a cohesive kit. This helps the The Sims team understand what the creator is trying to achieve, and what it would take to successfully support the creator's vision.

After the pitch, creators submit a comprehensive list of all the items they want in this kit, and The Sims team then evaluates if each item can be supported within our current toolset. A template is then created from the The Sims team’s catalog of assets that serves as the foundation for the creator to build upon.

The creators are then able to use this template to create a 3D model, colors, textures, and swatches for their item, with the help of documentation and guidelines provided by The Sims team. These guidelines are more about performance functionality and less about artistic style, so players can use the items in the ways they would expect to in-game. For example, if there is a bookcase, Sims can pick a book from it and read, and that CAS clothing will support a variety of body types.

Once a creator submits all of these parts for each item, The Sims team carry out a series of tasks and tests with Quality Verification that helps us catch any issues before the item is ready to be released. This also allows The Sims team to maintain compatibility with all other content releases.

For BB assets, creators have to additionally write a description for each asset, which is eventually added to the game catalog and translated by EA into the 18 different languages TS4 supports.

The final step is prepping for publishing. The creators name their kit, write the descriptions for store pages, use an early build to capture screenshots, and create renders of objects that will end up on the front of the kit art (packaging). The Sims team works with the creator to ensure everything is approved, then polishes, localizes, and delivers the final artwork–fully bringing the creator’s vision to The Sims community. We’re continuously improving and refining our process based on feedback from our creators and collaborators to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience. The details of this process may look different in the future.

Did you learn anything new throughout this process?

Myshunonsun: Getting to know The Sims team was thrilling! As a self-taught creator, understanding how the team develops content for The Sims was an invaluable learning experience. This project helped me improve various aspects of my content creation process. For instance, I'm now much more confident in creating 3D models.

Trillyke: A lot! From small technical details to bigger, more in-depth factors of what goes into creating a kit was very fascinating to see. I was introduced to many different methods, platforms and tools, it was very interesting to see how many different things and even teams are involved to publish a kit!

How much creative freedom does the creator have?

The Sims Team: Creator Kits are a partnership between the community creator and The Sims team. The idea and decision-making behind what to create, how it will look, and how to go about authoring it comes from the creators themselves. Creators propose and refine the idea for their kit, select the clothing and objects they want to create and what they’ll look like, and come up with the names and descriptions that you’ll read in-game. That creative freedom even extends to areas you might not expect, such as capturing the screenshots for their kit, arranging the cover art, and writing the description of the kit that appears in the marketplace.

Because we see Creator Kits as part of our overall kits lineup, The Sims team does help set certain standards and expectations with the intent of preserving creative freedom. For example, we do ask creators to regulate the volume of content they include, and we share performance criteria their items must meet to maintain the game’s stability for all players. We’re learning and growing from our experience with creators to refine the process for greater accessibility.

Our goal is to empower more creators to unleash their creativity and bring new ideas and styles to The Sims 4, including things that we at The Sims may have never chosen to create ourselves. Embracing those creative differences creates a clear path to more choice and new experiences for everyone who plays The Sims 4!

What surprised you about the process?

Myshunosun: While it wasn't surprising to learn that there are many factors to consider when creating new items, the sheer amount of documentation was impressive! It was extremely useful and helpful, of course.

Trillyke: A pleasant surprise was how much freedom I got from The Sims team! From brainstorming on kit ideas till creating the final last touches I was given a free hand, but the team was always ready to encourage me and help me, whenever I needed assistance! Being able to express my creativity has been absolutely amazing and I am very thankful for that!

How much creative freedom does the creator have?

The Sims Team: Creator Kits are a partnership between the community creator and The Sims team. The idea and decision-making behind what to create, how it will look, and how to go about authoring it comes from the creators themselves. Creators propose and refine the idea for their kit, select the clothing and objects they want to create and what they’ll look like, and come up with the names and descriptions that you’ll read in-game. That creative freedom even extends to areas you might not expect, such as capturing the screenshots for their kit, arranging the cover art, and writing the description of the kit that appears in the marketplace.

Because we see Creator Kits as part of our overall kits lineup, The Sims team does help set certain standards and expectations with the intent of preserving creative freedom. For example, we do ask creators to regulate the volume of content they include, and we share performance criteria their items must meet to maintain the game’s stability for all players. We’re learning and growing from our experience with creators to refine the process for greater accessibility.

Our goal is to empower more creators to unleash their creativity and bring new ideas and styles to The Sims 4, including things that we at The Sims may have never chosen to create ourselves. Embracing those creative differences creates a clear path to more choice and new experiences for everyone who plays The Sims 4!

What surprised you about the process?

Myshunosun: While it wasn't surprising to learn that there are many factors to consider when creating new items, the sheer amount of documentation was impressive! It was extremely useful and helpful, of course.

Trillyke: A pleasant surprise was how much freedom I got from The Sims team! From brainstorming on kit ideas till creating the final last touches I was given a free hand, but the team was always ready to encourage me and help me, whenever I needed assistance! Being able to express my creativity has been absolutely amazing and I am very thankful for that!

How did you pick which creators to work with, and how are they compensated?

The Sims Team: The Sims community and our custom content creators are exceptionally talented – choosing who to work with was an incredibly difficult decision!

As integrating assets that are made outside of The Sims team is such a new process for us, we treated this first wave of Creator Kits as a pilot. We’ve been working with a pool of custom content creators who are known in The Sims community for their high quality creations, responsiveness to community reported issues, and who are in good standing with official current Mods and Game Updates Policy, which can be found here.

This group has been instrumental throughout the pilot to inform a creator-first strategy and allow our team to adapt to their feedback and continue to refine the experience. We wanted to understand their typical process of creation, while also ensuring that this experience would be valuable and rewarding for them to take part in. Throughout this process, all creators have been fairly financially compensated according to competitive market standards at every stage for their time, input, and expertise. This has been integral to this pilot program and reflects our values of ensuring equitable compensation as part of The Sims Creator Program.

What has been the most rewarding part about creating your kit with The Sims team?

Myshunosun: Overseeing the process from the initial pitch stage all the way through to creating publishing assets was an incredible experience. I have never imagined that I would get an opportunity to collaborate with The Sims team, but here we are.

Trillyke: The answer is in the question - creating my kit with The Sims team! It’s been such an honor to work with people who work on a game so close to my heart! Seeing the kit grow from week to week and from month to month has been a wonderful feeling! Knowing that people use my custom content has always filled me with excitement, but seeing my content in the official game is something on another level! Little me who played the franchise for countless hours and often from dawn to dusk would never believe that one day her work would be in the game that she adores!

What does this mean for free CC and mods?

The Sims Team: No changes! We're simply excited to bring more possibilities to all players.

What’s next for Creator Kits?

The Sims Team: We’re just getting started! We’re really excited to hear what the community thinks, and we have more Creator Kits coming in 2025. Our whole team loves working with creators and we’re planning to expand this program in the future.

Is there any advice you have for other creators, or anyone who is looking to learn more or level up their craft?

Myshunosun: If you're an aspiring creator, I encourage you to engage with the community of fellow creators. The Sims community is a treasure trove of knowledge and passion. The best way to learn something new is to try it yourself and openly share with others. For example, Tumblr is an excellent space to build that type of connection.

Trillyke: Just start it! I know it sounds overwhelming, and it is not something you can master overnight, but why should you anyway? Learning is the fun part! Through the small steps you can learn so many new things and gain so much experience! Even after creating for over 8 years, I still find myself learning new things! Especially now, when there are so many materials available for everyone, there really is nothing that could stop you trying something new! So yeah, just start it! :)

Looking to the future, we’re excited to continue to explore new ways to work together with the community to shape the game into something that speaks to players across all walks of life! We’re hopeful that The Sims 4 Creator Kits will serve as another way to uplift the amazing work being done in our communities and let their creators reach a wider audience.

Don’t forget to check out The Sims 4 Sweet Slumber Party and Cozy Kitsch Creator Kits when they go live on November 14th.

The Sims 4 Cozy Kitsch and Sweet Slumber Party Creator Kits will be available on November 14, 2024 on PC via EA app™, Mac® via Origin, Epic Games Store and Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems. The Sims 4 Cozy Kitsch and Sweet Slumber Party Creator Kits require The Sims 4 base game, available free to download with all game updates. See minimum system requirements for the pack.