![]() ![]() My feeling when using both applications is that Luminar Neo was much easier to use, gave good results and produced a noticably better image that what I started with. However, it is not perfect and with the image used here, it suffered similar problems with dealing with the hairline of the subject. PortraitPro Studio 21 is probably one of the better portrait editing tools on the market today. Luminar Neo Relight on the left, PortraitPro Studio 21 on the right There is no doubt that with additional work both could be improved greatly but as a tart point, they hopefully allow some useful comparison. Since the edits are done in different packages there is some difference in the overall colours and tones but the comparison is really to allow you to see what each application has achieved. Here’s the final image associated with the edits discussed presented so that we can compare it to the results from Luminar Neo. As with all the tools in PortraitPro Studio 21 there are a lot of options but for this edit I only wanted to apply light to the right hand side of the face as we look at the photo so as to provide more even tone agross the face as whole. The final step required is to relight the face and this is done using the Skin Lighting & Colouring tool. Once the background is isolated, it is a simple job to change whatever parameters you feel will provide the end result you are looking for, In this case I used just brightness and exposure but I could have used blur, contrast and even a tone curve to make the changes I wanted. In general terms, seperating the background from the foreground is a one click process as here Seperating the foreground from the backgroundĪs can be seen, the background is now really well seperated from the foreground including the areas that Relight Ai had problems with. This process creates an editable mask which can be fine tuned to give better results. Looking at the background first, PortraitPro Studio 21 provides the ability to seperate the foreground image (the face) from the background. However, this would not provide a fair comparison so I used only those stated above. Being software designed specifically for portrait work PortraitPro Studio 21 has many additional tools that I could have used. In PortraitPro Studio 21 I used just two tools these being Skin Lighting & Colouring which affects the relighting of the face and the Layers tool to modify the background. I also used two other tools to affect the Mood and the Colour. ![]() In Luminar Neo, see Part 1 for much more detail on exactly what was done, the relighting of the portrait is handled by Relight Ai. The User Interface for PortraitPro Studio 21 It is somewhat different to that in Luminar Neo, somewhat busier and focused on the face but that is not surprising as PortraitPro Studio 21 is really designed o do a different job. Here is what the UI of PortraitPro Studio 21 looks like. Nomally I would recommend starting with the RAW file when editing but the importance here of where we end up is less of interest than the journey itself so the jpeg works equally as well. Since I had chosen to use the jpeg version of this image in Luminar Neo I again I started with the jpeg in PortraitPro Studio 21. ![]() No attempt has been made to enhance the portrait in either software, firstly because the beta version of Luminar Neo I have access to has no significant portrait capabilities and secondly because I really only wanted to look at how easy it is in both software solutions to effect large global changes to the overall lighting of the portrait.įor this comparison I used exactly the same start point, the image of my friend Chris as shown in Part 1. This second part looks at how PortraitPro Studio 21 handles the exact same job. In Part 1 of this two part examination of Luminar Neo I looked at how Relight Ai handled a typical portrait taken under difficult lighting. ![]()
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![]() ![]() One candy cane is crushed and sprinkled on the top.Īfter the fudge fully cools and sets, lift the foil out of the baking dish and cut the fudge into small squares. The mixture is spooned into an 8×8″ baking dish that has been lined with foil and lightly sprayed with cooking spray. After 5 minutes, you remove the mixture from the heat and quickly stir in one 12 oz bag of chocolate chips and 2 cups of mini marshmallows. The middle will bubble and rise, but you continue to allow to boil for about 5 minutes. In a medium sized pan, you heat together butter, sugar, salt, and Coffee-Mate Peppermint Mocha Liquid Coffee Creamer, stirring constantly. Did you know that you can use the flavor you like in other treats? I’m going to show you how to make Peppermint Mocha Fudge that uses Coffee-Mate Peppermint Mocha Liquid Coffee Creamer. Cook's Notes: Any sweetener can be substituted, including sugar. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts. Heat until bubbles start to appear on the outer edges of the saucepan, 5 to 7 minutes do not boil. While French Vanilla coffee creamer is my go-to flavor, the seasonal flavor I enjoy the most is Peppermint Mocha. Directions Combine milk, whipping cream, and stevia in a saucepan over medium-low heat. It’s an easy-to-make holiday candy and one of the many treats I make for Christmas.ĭisclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Collective Bias and Nestlé Coffee-mate ![]() This Easy Peppermint Mocha Fudge recipe uses an ingredient you might not expect: peppermint mocha coffee creamer. ![]() ![]() ![]() These infused oils can be used as massage oils alone or mixed, all with excellent results, and mixed with base oils at a concentration of about 3% to 10%. The famous infused oils are Claw’s Crocus (South African Crocus), which can treat rheumatism and arthritis, the pain reliever Hydrangea, the home remedy Polymerica and Echinacea. Plants that cannot be distilled to produce essential oils or have very low yields of essential oils can be used to make infused oils, which increases the variety of plants that can be used in aromatherapy. Essential oils and infused oils made separately from the same plant do not have exactly the same effects they have similar but complementary effects.Īlthough it cannot be said that the effects of infused oils are necessarily different from those of essential oils, infused oils may contain certain substances that are lacking in essential oils (base oils may absorb certain substances from plant tissues that are destroyed by the process of producing essential oils). It is very safe to use infused oils if you follow the rules for using essential oils. The composition of infused oil is complex and it should not be considered the same as essential oils. If stored away from light and air, it can be stored for several months. Finally, remove all plant residues and seal the bottle tightly to finish. Repeat this step 2 to 3 times until you have enough infused oil. ![]() When the petals turn brown in color, remove them and replace them with new ones. Sunbathe during the day, retrieve them inside at night, and put them back in the sun for continuous heating the next day. If the weather is very good, it would be better to place it directly in the sun. Place the bottle in a warming cupboard or on a shelf, and underneath the shelf is preferably the main unit of the central heating system. Place flower petals or leaves in the bottle (about 1/3 of the bottle’s volume) and pour in sweet almond, grapeseed, sesame, sunflower, or other good, mildly diluted oils (about the full size of the wide-mouthed bottle) and put the lid on as tightly as possible to prevent air from seeping in (air causes infused oils to rot quickly). If you want to enjoy making your own infused oil, prepare a large, clean bottle, preferably a wide-mouth bottle. Some people put the bottle into a shallow basin filled with water and then heat the shallow basin, but this method produces a poorer quality infused oil and is not as effective as traditional slow heating.īecause infused oils are so easy to make and do not require expensive equipment, anyone with fresh herbs or flower petals can use this method to get a great massage oil with little expense. ![]() The inhabitants of the East and the Mediterranean left bottles containing carrier oils and plant tissues in the sun until the production of infused oils was complete.īut the inhabitants of the British Isles mostly needed additional heat to complete the production of infused oils, except on extremely hot summer days, such as placing the infused oils on a warming cabinet or shelf above a boiler to keep them warm, or other similar means of providing constant heat. Thousands of years ago, long before people learned to make essential oils, they made infused oils. Repeat this process until the carrier oil has absorbed enough energy. Then remove the petals or leaves that have turned brown and add fresh plant tissue. Plant tissues (usually leaves or flower petals, sometimes branches are used) are put into a container with vegetable oil and the bottle is placed in a warm place.Īfter 2 to 3 weeks or after the base oil in the bottle has absorbed the aroma from the plant tissues, it becomes a preliminary infused oil. The production method of infused oil is completely different. The differences between infused oils and essential oils can be explained both in terms of quality and the way they are produced.Įssential oils are substances extracted directly from the plant body using the distillation method, and no substances are added at all during the extraction process. ![]() ![]() ![]() Select Windows Security and then click the button at the top of the page labeled Open Windows Security.This is also where you will see definition updates for Windows Defender if they are available. From here, you can see if your PC has any updates available under the Windows Update tab.Alternately, you can press the Windows key + i on your keyboard. The easiest way is to click the start button and then the gear icon. ![]() If this is the case, you can see past threat reports in the Windows Security app. Most of the time, Microsoft Defender will neutralize threats before they ever become a problem. If you use it periodically for scanning your system, it will help you to remove malware that was missed by your antivirus program. To remove such software, I recommend acquiring Gridinsoft Anti-Malware. The majority of the antivirus programs are uncommitted regarding PUAs (potentially unwanted applications). However, if your system has actually currently obtained a certain unwanted application, you will certainly make your mind to delete it. Beware while downloading programs on the internet to prevent your gadget from being loaded with unwanted toolbars and also other scrap data. Your system may teem with “junk”, for instance, toolbars, internet browser plugins, unethical search engines, bitcoin-miners, and other types of unwanted programs used for earning money on your lack of experience. Not all malware can be identified by standard antivirus scanners that mostly try to find virus-type dangers. You need to have much more comprehensive antivirus app. It’s not sufficient to just use the antivirus for the safety and security of your system. ![]() In this manner we can assure that your system will no more be infected with viruses. Nevertheless, if you wish to safeguard on your own from permanent threats, you most likely need to think about acquiring the certificate. You do not need to purchase a license to cleanse your PC, the initial certificate provides you 6 days of an entirely cost-free trial. It will certainly guide you with the system cleaning procedure. Download, mount, and also run Gridinsoft Anti-Malware, then scan your computer. Now it is the only application on the market that can just clean the PC from spyware and other infections that aren’t even found by routine antivirus programs. Nevertheless, it’s not a straightforward antivirus software. This is the best app to find and also cure your PC. Regardless of the sort of the issue with your PC, the first step is to check it with Gridinsoft Anti-Malware. Adware might contaminate your web browser and also also the whole Windows OS, whereas the ransomware will certainly attempt to block your computer and also demand a significant ransom money quantity for your very own files. Spyware will certainly track all your tasks or redirect your search or home pages to the areas you don’t wish to check out. If your system operates in an incredibly slow way, the websites open in a weird fashion, or if you see ads in places you’ve never ever expected, it’s possible that your computer got contaminated and also the infection is currently active. ![]() ![]() ![]() This step will also help with the texture of the sauce, as it will thicken up slightly. It is necessary for the sauce to rest in the fridge for all the ingredients and seasonings to marry together and create a fusion of flavors and aromas. Season the tartar sauce with pepper, then taste it and check if you need to add any salt.ĭepending on the mayonnaise brand you’re using, you may need to add a pinch of salt, or skip this step altogether.Ĭover the mixing bowl with a piece of plastic wrap, then transfer it to the fridge and allow it to rest for at least an hour before serving. Give this mixture a good stir, and ensure that all the ingredients are mixed well. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped pickles, as well as chopped dill weed. Since we all know just how good Captain D’s tartar sauce is, let’s get right into the ingredients, as well as the best way to replicate this tartar sauce recipe at home. While tartar sauce is essentially a simple sauce with only a few ingredients, and it takes only a few minutes to make, everyone seems to have their own secret ingredient and/or method when it comes to making this condiment. However, combining it with fried fish and seafood simply feels natural, as it neutralizes the somewhat overpowering, complex fish aroma, and adds the much-needed refreshing note. It is extremely versatile, and you can pair it with pretty much any dish, whether it be grilled veggies, or meat dishes including steaks and burgers, fries, or sausages. Tartar sauce is a world-famous condiment for a reason – or a few reasons, to be exact. What to serve with Captain D’s tartar sauce. ![]() ![]() I also bought Mr NQN a pair of taco socks. The wagyu strip was really delicious (and not dry at all) and there was chocolate, smoked almonds and cheddar popcorn but my favourite item is the guitar pick bottle opener. I can't wait to break open the black truffle almonds and I'm going to carry the cocktail kit for next time I fly economy to make it more bearable ![]() Each corn chip contains one cricket and you know what? They taste like regular corn chips! That jalapeno aioli is just going to be eaten by the large dollop with fries or on top of roasted vegetables. Yes, cricket chips with actual crickets! They're pretty tasty and as you may know insects are a good source of protein. There are ghost chilli pepper corn chips that I can't wait to open (seriously excited) as well as Chirps cricket chips. The second lot is also from Houston airport. We've made our way through most of these and they're pretty damn delicious especially the popcorn although I think the Big Spoon peanut butter bars could use more peanut butter (motto in life: always more peanut butter). We had a few hours there and were given a tour and I got some edible gifts for Mr NQN. I have some new things in my kitchen, courtesy of my recent trip to Texas. It's time for February's installment of In My Kitchen which is hosted by the lovely Sherry. I feel almost silly giving this as a recipe because it is so simple but I've been sipping this for the last few weeks very happily and I want you to be as happy as I am when I'm drinking this tea! And if you are as addicted as I am, have the syrup handy and have a version ready to go whenever you want! Steam 1/2 cup of milk and pour over the tea. Add 2 teaspoons of sugar and a few drops of vanilla extract. To do this steep 1 teaspoon or 1 teabag of Earl Grey tea in half a cup of water for as long as you like your tea. If you're in doubt and aren't fully convinced and don't want to make a whole batch of the syrup, it is easy to make a sample cup without making the syrup. London Fog tea has no connection to London unless you count the frothy, foamy thick head of milk that is said to resemble a London fog. ![]() Legend has it that it was invented in Vancouver, Canada but the name of the actual creator is unknown. ![]() And it's about to transform your morning or afternoon tea as it's just about the most delicious way to drink Earl Grey tea! It's an Earl Grey tea with a shot of vanilla and sugar and then topped up with foamy steamed milk. Ever heard of a London Fog tea? Chances are if you've visited Vancouver or the West Coast of Canada you'll have come across this mysteriously named concoction. ![]() ![]() ![]() Yet he sounds eerily controlled, like a robot processing romantic pastiche. “When you’re wrapped around me in your warm embrace/How can I control myself?” Getz chirps on “Pleasures Galore,” his voice again veiled in Auto-Tune. ![]() ![]() The guest vocalists, particularly Temple of Angels’ Bre Morell’s soulful appearance in “Ain’t Love Heavy,” underline the odd sense of emotional detachment across the rest of the album. A guest appearance from Turnstile’s Brendan Yates, a performer who can deliver corpse-reviving vocals from a mid-air leap, surfaces in the outro almost like an afterthought. “I think I can do this forever, girl, if you will,” he sings awkwardly in Auto-Tune. Is it self-sabotage or fear of commitment that’s standing between him and the deepening relationship he describes as a “puzzle of dreams”? Unfortunately, this earnest line of questioning is watered down further by Tame Impala-lite instrumentation and Getz’s inability to sell his narrator as either determined or even fully willing to leap his emotional barricades. All in all, Turnover is worth the time to discover and branch out.The title track offers the album’s guiding philosophy: “Can’t put myself in the way of love again,” Austin Getz proclaims. I wouldn’t put them in a realm where every single song can be lauded, but the back half of Turnover’s catalog is astounding and can appeal to a wide audience without lacking merit. Turnover was a pretty middle-of-the-road Pop-Punk outfit but a revolutionary iteration in Dream-Pop, serving as a gateway band for the genre. The problem is, the latter half of their backlog is best listened to in a specific environment/mindset to absorb the emotional display. Between the memorable riff in “Plant Sugar” and the bongos in “Sending Me Right Back,” Turnover gets out of their comfort zone enough on Altogether to add a bit more substance to the discography, even if it isn’t groundbreaking.įrom 2011’s Turnover to 2019’s Altogether, Turnover proves to be a fun listen. The distant guitars, vocal harmonies, and calming vibe actually make Altogether quintessential music to relax to. In all honesty, I don’t find it to be at this level of disappointment, even with my love of Peripheral Vision. Taking one look at the reviews, one would think this album is blasphemy, with 4+5/10s from the likes of DIY and Pitchfork. This brings us to the most recent album, Altogether. It’s not on par with Peripheral Vision, but Good Nature made for more solid Turnover tunes. Luckily, Good Nature is a serviceable addition to the discography. Even more laid-back and casual than its predecessor, hits like “Super Natural” and “Sunshine Type” are considered the band’s best songs by several fans. After the vast shift from Magnolia to Peripheral Vision, it was not a simple task to deliver after gargantuan amounts of anticipation. So, with a whirlwind album under their belt, Turnover had fans aching for a great follow-up. This addictive album was a risk that paid off and would shape my music tastes along with Title Fight’s Hyperview and HUNDREDTH’s RARE. With dreamy guitars, a vocal presentation that evokes immense emotion, and top-notch production, this gateway saw Turnover explode in popularity. I’ll admit that it didn’t stick with me at first but I let it simmer, gave it another chance, and have been in love ever since. This is a hallmark album that saw a bold change from Pop-Punk to Dream Pop. 2015 saw the band release Peripheral Vision. So, at this point, what if the band reinvented themselves? In the echelon of Pop-Punk, this release is more driven and thought-out than the EP, with more slow-paced jams like “To The Bottom” and “Pray for Me.” While this is a vast improvement over the EP, the meager production and adherence to genre genericism left Magnolia without the “it-factor” to truly make a splash within their respective scene. Then, Turnover released their debut, Magnolia. You can’t expect a band to reinvent the wheel in their debut and at the very least, this introduction off Broken Rim Records was enough to show the band had promise. ![]() It doesn’t really jump out at the listener but it’s far from an offensive listen. This traditional Pop-Punk outing was a good first look at what the musicians had to offer and is adequate at best. This then led to a self-titled EP in 2011. Let’s take a look at how the band has progressed since its formation in 2009.Īs most bands do, Turnover got their start with an EP called Demo in 2009, to test the waters of their talents. Turnover, hailing from Virginia Beach, VA, has quite a few albums and EPs under their belt. For my second installment in Discography Review, I’m taking a look at a band that made a drastic change in their music over the span of their albums, one where the first release is basically unrecognizable compared to their most recent. ![]() ![]() ![]() Mario, Yoshi's Island, and Kirby Super Star-display a warning message indicating that the mouse is incompatible with that game. This pre-owned product has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon qualified vendors. Backed by the 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee. Certain games released after the Mouse-such as Super Mario All-Stars, Tetris & Dr. The product is refurbished, fully functional, and in excellent condition. The Super NES Mouse was supported by many games during its lifetime, and even by the Super Game Boy accessory. 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Soon after its introduction, several other titles were released with Mouse support.Īlthough this device closely resembles and mimics the functionality of a two-button computer mouse, it was smaller than most computer mice of the time and had a significantly shorter cord than the standard Super NES controller. Pac-Man for Super Nintendo Entertainment System SNES Cart Only. Pac-Man Maze Madness Nintendo 64 N64 Authentic Cartridge Only WORKING. Originally designed for use with the game Mario Paint, the Super NES Mouse was sold in a bundle with the game and included a plastic mouse pad. PACMAN SNES SUPER NINTENDO MANUAL ONLY AUTHENTIC NO GAME / BOX. It was released in 1992, on July 14 in Japan, in August in North America, and on December 10 in Europe. The Super NES Mouse, sold as the Super Famicom Mouse ( スーパーファミコンマウス, Sūpā Famikon Mausu) in Japan, is a peripheral created by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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