why I build my computers

[artoodeeto]

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/customer_service

just found this today...I've never in my life bought a pre-assembled computer (for my own use; I've bought them for others). But this comic linked above is one of the reasons why I make 'em myself. Cuz in my head, I'm not a moron. Yeah.

[Locum51]

So true!!! And Hilarious!!!!

[artoodeeto]

I should also add that that website is a GREAT way to waste time, especially when you have a mod you ought to be working on.... :P

[Locum51]

Haha. Yea, except for me i should probably studying for finals. Damn ADD:banana:

[artoodeeto]

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/design_hell

another awesome one...I especially appreciate this since I create graphics for a living, and have to deal with requested changes by managers every day...

and
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/computer_phases cuz this one applies (or should apply) to everyone here.

[farlo]

i love the oatmeal.

[Locum51]

haha. both of those were good!

[jdbnsn]

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I especially appreciate this since I create graphics for a living, and have to deal with requested changes by managers every day...

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Mind if I ask what you do with graphics?

[Kayin]

He sodomizes them with photoshop at his client's behest, obviously, lawl.

[artoodeeto]

LOL it sure seems that way sometimes. But whenever a request is particularly egregious, I use MS Paint instead of Photoshop. Redneck-level request = redneck level software used to complete said request.

Actually, I work for an environmental consulting firm in southern CA, and I create or assemble graphics (typically photos of a building site, architectural plans, maps) for the environmental impact reports. I get to do some 3D modeling as well, creating visual simulations as well as shadow simulations, where I make a model of the building and use sketchup's magical shadow casting powers to show where the shadow of the proposed building will hit. I also have a little experience with GIS and use ArcGIS from time to time. Before this job, I went to 3D computer art school at Cogswell in Sunnyvale, CA (not to be confused with Sunnydale, CA, which exists only in Buffy-world) near San Jose. Picked up some 3D modeling skills and sculpting/drawing skills that I never use anymore LOL. Well, at least until I start building my Rivendell mod. :D

[jdbnsn]

Nice! I was just curious, I am self-taught at photoshop (translation=chump) but I'm trying to pick up how to create and edit video currently using Adobe After Effects. It's pretty fun actually.

[artoodeeto]

yeah video editing can be pretty fun. Haven't used After Effects myself, but in my video editing days I used to use Premiere. Back when it was version 6. Man...the memories. Used to have an analog video capture card (Pinnacle DV500) and a VCR... LOL seems so antiquated now!
On the flip side, for about a year before I sold the card, I ran my DVR box to it and recorded every single episode of the American version of Whose Line is it Anyway? I like to think I'm the only one out there with a 35 DVD set of all 210-ish episodes :D