Off the Record - December 2022 Film Review
In this edition of Off The Record we review the following films and tv series that we watched in December of 2022.
No Escape from 1994, Confess Fletch from 2022, Levity from 2003, the Blues Brothers from 1980, Evil from 2022, and True Detective with season 4 coming out soon. We also have an honorable or perhaps have a dishonorable mention from Evil Dead Rise coming soon.
#shorts #offtherecord #unsungcinematics
Full Podcast:
https://www.spreaker.com/user/11850212/off-the-record-december-2022
https://studiostation.xyz
or download the podcast from your favourite podcasting app.
Breathe New Life into Your Old Laptop, Maybe?
In this video I decided to take a look at 4 Android flavours to find out if any of them are worthy of my Yoga 2, 11 inch Touchscreen, Tablet, Laptop. The reason I did this is because windows 10 was very slow on this thing and basically unusable on this potato pc. I thought that installing an alternative OS would breathe new life into this convertible laptop. It turned out this video was testing my patience to the core. Not only were the Android distributions fighting me the whole way, but the whole video production process was turning into a bit of a nightmare.
I was initially not going to release this video due to the many problems I encountered, *not all shown in the video*. I thought this might be a good learning experience, for not only the production process, but mistakes I made through this ordeal.
I originally had planned to review and document the following Android distributions
- Android X86 9.0 RC2
- Chrome OS Flex (Oct 2022 Release)
- Prime OS (Oct 2022 Release)
I then added BlissOS on because I was struggling. Unfortunately this didn't work out too well either. Added to the mix were various audio issues, and general slowness trying to install the OS's on a spinning rust hard disk. Instead I grabbed some of the relevant footage, and put each OS into a chart on what I found worked and what didn't. Much of the footage was lost, unusable, and or just not suitable for the public.
I also tried installing Android X86 8.x (latest) but it crashed and burned without even getting out of the gate, and thus never ended up adding the footage for that.
Eventually I settled on Android X86 9.0 RC2 and installed and SD drive. Perhaps a better idea would of been to turn this into a POP OS desktop, but I really wanted the playstore installed so that I could syncronize my apps on my other systems.
Also here is the link to the Chrome OS Flex ISO to make things easier, I found that I was not able to use the web installer app as it giving me an error and also not showing me the install button (likely because I didn't have a chromebook I guess.)
ChromeOS Flex - https://chromiumdash.appspot.com/serving-builds?deviceCategory=ChromeOS%20Flex
Android X86 - https://www.android-x86.org/
Prime OS - https://www.primeos.in/
Bliss OS - https://blissos.org/
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Preparing the Old Laptop
02:45 Android X86
16:00 Hill Climb Racing 2
18:10 ChromeOS Flex
23:55 PrimeOS
26:56 BlissOS
31:00 Angry Birds 2
35:10 Installing the SSD Drive
#chromeosflex #lenovoyoga2 #androidx86
40
views
Dead Snow 2 - Red Vs Dead (2014) Film Review
Dead Snow 2 is the 2014 sequel to the Norwegian comedy/horror flick that follows up on what happened to Martin and the Zombies that were hell bent on getting back their loot.
Martin does indeed escape, but finds out the Nazi Zombies lead by Herzog isn't just concerned about their gold, but also have a much more well planned and sinister plot to carry out their original military orders. Major battles ensue as Martin recruits his own undead army to take on the Nazi's.
Directed by Tommy Wirkola and written by Tommy Wirkola and Geir Vegar Hoel. The film stars Geir Vegar Hoel as Martin, Martin Starr as Daniel, Jocelyn DeBoer as Monica, Ingrid Haas as Blake and Orjan Gamst as Herzog.
Kens Lyrics:
Violent night
Gory night
All is bombed
All is blight
Nazi zombies so vicious and riled
Leave your body so torn and defiled
This film will mess with your head
Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead
#deadsnow2 #tommywirkola #shorts
Full Episode: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11850212/dead-snow-2
Full Episode: https://studiostation.xyz
3
views
Panasonic Livestreaming with the CX350
In this how-to video I will show you how to use your Panasonic CX series camera or PTZ camera to bring the feed into your streaming software such as OBS Studio, Skype, Zoom, or other video conferencing software.
Panasonic has released a USB virtual driver that allows you to use your camera as a webcam. For the CX350 this works on firmware 4.x and above. The latest version of the firmware seems to make my camera unstable as it will randomly lock up and won't shut off short of a battery pull.
The steps I took in this video were to plug in the CX350 camera via the ethernet cable to my switch and or router (I have dhcp turned on.)
I quickly checked the settings on my CX350 to ensure that it would talk to the PTZ USB driver on my computer. I then downloaded the PTZ Virtual USB Driver via https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/software/ptz_vud/ and then installed it.
Once I added the camera's IP address to the list of cameras and made sure that the 'Status' said Online we were up and running. It was simple at that point to OPEN OBS Studio and Skype and then use it as a webcam video source.
At the time of this video I wasn't aware of a MAC USB driver and only the Windows driver seemed to exist. If you have a PTZ driver on the supported cameras list, you can also control the PTZ functions as well.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Partial List of Supported Cameras
01:20 CX350 Menu Settings
04:09 PTZ Virtual USB Driver
07:30 OBS Setup
08:10 Skype
System Specs of the Computer that I tested it on. Dell Precision 5810 with 16GB of RAM, Radeon RX570 with 8GB of Ram, and a Xeon E5-1620.
On the Web:
https://www.multeemedia.ca
https://studiostation.xyz
#panasonic #camera #livestreaming
14
views
Panasonic Livestreaming with LAN on the CX350
In this how-to video I will show you how to use your Panasonic CX series camera or PTZ camera to bring the feed into your streaming software such as OBS Studio, Skype, Zoom, or other video conferencing software.
Panasonic has released a USB virtual driver that allows you to use your camera as a webcam. For the CX350 this works on firmware 4.x and above. The latest version of the firmware seems to make my camera unstable as it will randomly lock up and won't shut off short of a battery pull.
The steps I took in this video were to plug in the CX350 camera via the ethernet cable to my switch and or router (I have dhcp turned on.)
I quickly checked the settings on my CX350 to ensure that it would talk to the PTZ USB driver on my computer. I then downloaded the PTZ Virtual USB Driver via https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/software/ptz_vud/ and then installed it.
Once I added the camera's IP address to the list of cameras and made sure that the 'Status' said Online we were up and running. It was simple at that point to OPEN OBS Studio and Skype and then use it as a webcam video source.
At the time of this video I wasn't aware of a MAC USB driver and only the Windows driver seemed to exist. If you have a PTZ driver on the supported cameras list, you can also control the PTZ functions as well.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Partial List of Supported Cameras
01:20 CX350 Menu Settings
04:09 PTZ Virtual USB Driver
07:30 OBS Setup
08:10 Skype
System Specs of the Computer that I tested it on. Dell Precision 5810 with 16GB of RAM, Radeon RX570 with 8GB of Ram, and a Xeon E5-1620.
On the Web:
https://www.multeemedia.ca
https://studiostation.xyz
#panasonic #camera #livestreaming
14
views
Off The Record November 2022
In this podcast episode of Off The Record we take a look at the following films:
No Time to Die (2021), Died Suddenly (2022), Tenet (2020), Dead Snow (2009), Violent Night (2022), and Too Late (2015)
#shorts #diedsuddenly #violentnight
For the full review visit our website at https://studiostation.xyz or search for Unsung Cinematics on your favourite podcasting app.
9
views
Boss Level (2020) Film Review
Boss Level is a 2020 Sci-Fi Action film that follows a retired Delta Force soldier in first and 3rd person narrative form. Roy Pulver gets stuck in a time loop and unfortunately for him wakes up every day; the same day to him being targeted by mysterious individuals who are attempting to kill him. Through each iteration of his time loop he gets a bit closer to solving the mystery of who is out to get him.
The film is directed by Joe Carnahan and stars Frank Grillo as Roy, Mel Gibson as Colonel Clive Ventor, Naomi Watts as Jemma, and Michelle Yeoh as Dai Feng
https://www.studiostation.xyz
#shorts #bosslevel #melgibson
10
views
Online Streaming Act Canada
I created this video/podcast because it will have a significant impact on all Canadians. The Trudeau Liberal Government decided back in 2020 that they would introduce Bill C-10 at the time to try to push content creators and platforms to adhere to their new set of laws that could force the platforms to promote Canadian content over other content here in Canada. The original bill died in parliament but in 2021 the Trudeau Government re-introduced the bill as C-11. It has since passed through parliament, and made it through both readings in the senate. There is only one short committee left before it receives royal assent which is to happen on roughly November the 18th.
This law will hurt all Canadians, and give more cash and bailouts to the struggling mainstream media here in Canada. Bill C-11 will:
- Promote Canadian content to Canadians over other more useful content and or productions
- Give the CRTC power to regulate what is considered Canadian Content, and will be able to enforce their power over the big tech giants.
- Give any revenue generated from the TECH platforms to the mainstream media to keep propping up their narrative.
- Most likely will increase the costs of all streaming services here in Canada, and increase inflation across the board.
- Some content creators will likely need to register as a broadcaster, and will no longer be able to offer their services for free, or will have to take on more advertising dollars. Their content will be promoted first to Canadians, rather than other countries, where most of their viewers are.
- Independent Journalists will now be under the eye of the CRTC and I suspect the ruling party will have the ability to bury and or demonetize content that is critical of their formed government or otherwise non beneficial to them.
- Average Canadians will supposedly be exempt from these 'online undertakings' but the bill leaves a loop-hole in place which the government can at a later date, give instructions or make overrides as needed.
#billc11 #censorship #canada
00:00 Introduction
00:51 What is Bill C-11
02:00 What the Bill Does
08:00 Bill C-11 Sections
12:14 Online Censorship
16:15 Where do we go from here?
On the Web:
https://www.multeemedia.ca
https://studiostation.xyz
21
views
1
comment
Carpal Tunnel caused by Mouse - Use a Trackball Instead
I have been using trackballs for roughly 10 years now, and It has solved my issue with pain in the wrists and strain. Being in the IT community for many years it caught up to me, and the mouse was the culprit. I since moved to various trackballs, and in today's video I went out and bought the newer Logi MX Ergo Plus to replace my aging trackball. The issue with these products is that they get plugged up with dirt and grime, and are hard to clean after using it for years. If you think you have carpal tunnel caused by your mouse and need some support, using a trackball will most likely help. I was not paid to promote this product, I really need this to help prevent the pain in my wrists.
On the Web:
https://www.multeemedia.ca
https://studiostation.xyz
#carpaltunnelsyndrome #mouse #trackball
22
views
Dahmer Monster The Jeffrey Dahmer Story - Off The Record (October 2022) and Dahm and Dahmer
In this episode of Off The Record we take a look at the following films and also a special never before heard trailer for a film coming in 2023:
Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022), My Friend Dahmer (2017), Twin Peaks (3rd Season - 2017), Black Phone (2022), Uncharted (2022), and an honorable mention of Wierd - The Al Yankovic Story.
#shorts #dahmernetflix #dahmer
Full Episode (Search for Unsung Cinematics):
https://studiostation.xyz/unsung-cinematics/dahm-and-dahmer-off-the-record-october-2022/
https://www.spreaker.com/user/11850212/dahm-and-dahmer-off-the-record-october-2
8
views
Halloween Effect Video
Hi everyone, this is a quick tutorial on how I made this spooky Halloween bloody hole in the hand using no green screen.
All you need is some green tape, video editing software such as Davinci Resolve and a bit of time. This is a How-To on the new surface tracker from Davinci Resolve 18 from the color page. I also show you how to use the 3d keyer on the edit page. This is a very easy video effect to pull off.
On the Web:
https://www.multeemedia.ca
https://studiostation.xyz
#halloween #effects #davinciresolve
Music:
Miyagisama - Ghost In The Mirror
Provided by:
Licensor's Username:
https://pixabay.com/users/miyagisama-491779/
11
views
Samaritan 2022 Film Review on the Unsung Cinematics Podcast
Samaritan is a 2022 action, superhero film based on the original comic books by Mythos Comics. A boy named Sam and his single mother living in a poor area of Granite City find themselves wrapped up in the criminal underground when Sam decides to help local thugs in their crime spree to help pay the bills. Granite city has been crumbling for decades when two brothers Samaritan and Nemesis who are arch rivals are suspected of being dead. Samaritan is Sam's hero and believes he is still alive. When an incident happens with Sam, and his neighbor Joe gets involved, he believes that he is in fact Samaritan.
The film is directed by Julius Avery and stars Sylvester Stallone as Joe, Javon Walton as Sam Cleary, Pilou Asbaek as Cyrus and Dascha Polanco as Tiffany Cleary.
#shorts #samaritanmovie #juliusavery #balboaproductions
Full Episode (Search for Unsung Cinematics):
https://studiostation.xyz/unsung-cinematics/samaritan-2022/
https://www.spreaker.com/user/11850212/samaritan-2022
Samaritan Trailer on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/9FKnTxSC16E
16
views
Off The Record (September 2022)
In this episode of Off The Record we take a look at the following films:
My Best Friends Exorcism (2022), Uninvited (2009), Matrix Resurrections (2022), Avengers of Justice: Farce Wars (2018), Orphan First Kill (2022), The Most Dangerous Game (1932) and an honorable mention of Zodiac from 2007.
#shorts #mybestfriendsexorcism #uninvited #matrixresurrections #avengersofjusticefarwars #orphanfirstkill #themostdangerousgame #zodiac #film #movie #review #podcast #unsungcinematics
3
views
Change The Custom Default Search Engine A How-To
As someone who is security and privacy minded I thought I would put together a short tutorial on changing your default engine in your browser on the desktop to a custom search engine that doesn't track or save the log files. The reason why you may want to change your default search engine is because we all know that we are being tracked by the various search engines. This isn't a full-proof method to stop the behavior, but it is one of the first steps to protect your online privacy.
Step 1: Open your Browser of Choice. This can be Google Chrome, Brave Browser or Microsoft Edge, or another browser based on Chromium.
Step 2: Navigate to the Settings (3 Dots)
Step 4: Add your custom search engine that doesn't track or log your activity.
Step 5: Set your default search engine.
#privacy #default #search
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Change Google Chrome to Custom Search Engine
04:06 Change Brave Browser Default Search Engine
05:50 Change Edge Browser Default Search Engine
Thanks to Network Chuck for providing the initial video on how to setup the docker container.
My public search engine query string: https://fwaa.xyz/search?q=%s
SearXNG Github https://github.com/searxng
List of Privacy Based Instances: https://searx.space/
SearXNG Documentation: https://docs.searxng.org/
40
views
A Quick CAT6 Cable Run and Cable Ends, How-To Crimp
In this video I decided to do a quick cat6 cable run that I intend to use with my HDMI extender because the existing HDMI cable I had routed through the wall was failing. I used downspout to be able to route low-voltage cable instead of using thousands of dollars of EMT conduit. I then put on and crimped the RJ45 cable end connectors. I will show you what I did, and what I shouldn't of done while doing this project.
#cat6 #ethernet #cable
00:35 The Setup and Pulling
04:02 Mid Way through the Pull
07:08 Putting on Cable Ends
8
views
How to Fix and Speed up your $20 USB Capture Device
This is how to fix and speed up your cheap $20 USB capture device from Amazon that seems to be overheating.
11
views
Dead Snow (2009) Podcast Film Review
Dead snow is a 2009 Norwegian comedy/horror flick that follows the events of a group of young adults going on ski trip in Istind, Norway. The crew hikes into the remote snowy region with no cell phone service and arrives at a cabin to discover a dark secret about the area. Shortly after their arrival the vacationers are attacked by Nazi Zombies. The film is a mixture of modern zombie depiction, and Draugr from the Norse folklore. Things get out of hand quickly as the group fights for their lives in the snow with any weapon they can make or find.
Directed and Written by Tommy Wirkola. The film stars Vegar Hoel as Martin, Stig Frode Henriksen as Roy, Jeppe Laursen as Erlend, Charlotte Frogner as Hanna, Lasse Valdal as Vegard, Evy Kasseth Røsten as Liv Beck and Orjan Gamst as Oberst (Zombie Leader)
#deadsnow #draugr #horrorfilm #horrormovie #tommywirkola #unsuncinematics #zombie #short
12
views
This Old And Affordable Tokina AT-X 828 F2.8 Lens Works On My New Mirrorless Camera!
Hello everyone today I am showcasing one of my most precious lenses, the Tokina AT-X 828 F2.8, 80-200MM lens from the early 80's. This wonder lens went out of their way to compete with the lens manufacturers at the time. This lens fits on my Panasonic GH3, GH4, and other 4/3 mounts with a Metabones speedbooster. In the video I talk a little bit about the company, the lens, and show you some of the footage and photographs I took with this lens.
For those of you wondering, yes you can still buy this lens on Ebay at a discount rate and fit it to your camera of choice with the right adapter. This is probably one of the cheapest solutions if you are starting off with old lenses or need a descent zoom lens at f2.8.
Like, Comment, and Subscribe.
Video Links.
History: https://tokinalens.com/reviews/the_history_of_tokina_1950_2020/
https://youtu.be/HH9wBW_jiBA
Rave Lenses - Kaleidoscope
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1296213714/
Thank You Camera Conspiracies for that awesome Toneh Video.
https://youtu.be/aQ8VodC19-g
Unsung Cinematics Podcast: https://studiostation.xyz
Music:
http://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/
http://pixabay.com/users/markdeehd-10270511/
Thanks to VintageLensesForVideo for the initial inspiration to get the lens.
https://youtu.be/4FUZ0NTnXDc
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Reason for Purchase
02:05 Tokina Lens and Company
07:17 GH3 Lens Issue
07:39 Sample Footage
11:00 More Footage
#tokina #gh3 #lens #atx828 #vintage #cheap #budget
20
views
Dead Snow (2019)
Dead snow is a 2009 Norwegian comedy/horror flick that follows the events of a group of young adults going on ski trip in Istind, Norway. The crew hikes into the remote snowy region with no cell phone service and arrives at a cabin to discover a dark secret about the area. Shortly after their arrival the vacationers are attacked by Nazi Zombies. The film is a mixture of modern zombie depiction, and Draugr from the Norse folklore. Things get out of hand quickly as the group fights for their lives in the snow with any weapon they can make or find.
Directed and Written by Tommy Wirkola. The film stars Vegar Hoel as Martin, Stig Frode Henriksen as Roy, Jeppe Laursen as Erlend, Charlotte Frogner as Hanna, Lasse Valdal as Vegard, Evy Kasseth Røsten as Liv Beck and Orjan Gamst as Oberst (Zombie Leader)
#deadsnow #draugr #horrorfilm #horrormovie #tommywirkola #unsuncinematics #zombie
Watch or View Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUFrARl7s2I
15
views
Akai MIDIMIX working LED's in Voicemeeter Potato! A Working Virtual Mixer - Part II
This is PART 2 and full tutorial of how I configured the AKAI Midimix with Voicemeeter Potato and OBS. I am currently using a cheaply made M-Audio M-Track Duo for the demonstration.
The original full XML files for the MIDIMap and Macro-buttons can be downloaded from the link below. These XML files are setup for Voicemeeter Potato. To use these files put them in a folder that you won't delete. Note: THIS WILL REPLACE YOUR EXISTING BUTTONS and MIDIMAP! In this video I recommend that you do not use the old XML files as there have been changes between the older and newer version. It is best to watch this full tutorial to create your own.
New Files
MIDI Codes TXT File - https://multeemedia.ca/voicemeeter/2022
Unofficial Programming PDF - https://multeemedia.ca/voicemeeter/2022
Original Files (For Learning):
XML Files: https://multeemedia.ca/voicemeeter/
- Open Voicemeeter open menu - goto midimapping -- load midimap -- choose the xml file.
- Open MacroButtons -- Macrobuttons Load on Startup -- Click top left
AKAI Midimix on Amazon - https://amzn.to/37CiBcN
The Akai MIDIMIX is a midi device plugged in via USB meant for Ableton, but I pulled out the midi codes to do other tasks. I have working faders, knobs, and buttons, as well as synchronized LEDS/ Macro Buttons!
I will also post the files on https://github.com/multeemediacorp/St...
#voicemeeter #akai #midimix #midicontroller #obs #part2 #partii
25
views
A Quick Install and Review of the Suptek SWM-201 Speaker Wall Mounts
Hi everyone, I decided to order a pair of these Suptek SWM-201 speaker wall mounts in my studio so that I could get the speakers off the floor and create a bit more room to work with. They were only $35 from Amazon here in Canada. Are they worth it? Check out the video to find out how the install went. I brought in my friend Chris to help.
At the end of the video there are also a couple of extra segments that didn't make the cut.
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07S...
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Unboxing of Speaker Mounts
02:56 Sped Up Install of Speaker Mounts
07:44 Overall Opinion and Quirks with the install.
Credits:
Installer: For making the install go smoothly.
Music (The Sacrifice) Provided by: Pixabay: http://pixabay.com/users/tommymutiu-1...
#mountsuptek #swm201 #speaker #wallmount
18
views
LaunchPad Mini Stickers and FREE Template
One problem I have always had with the Novation LaunchPad Midi is always hitting the wrong buttons....but NO MORE!! I have included a free PDF and Affinity Designer Template so you can print stickers for the buttons on the launchpad midi yourself! I also have plans to make premade stickers, and skins for the unit. This video is also a short tutorial.
00:00 Introduction
04:04 Getting the Template
04:52 Adobe Rant
06:00 Template Link
07:02 Affinity Designer
10:27 Time-lapse Montage Cutting the Stickers
11:18 The Final Product
You can download the template here:
https://www.multeemedia.ca/stewartsrandomtech/
86
views
Off The Record - August 2022
In this months Off The Record we take a brief look at the following films. Satantango (1994), Chicago Fire (2012-Present), Bloody Hell (2020), Ken - Big Game (2014), Free Guy (2021), Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins (2021) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) as an honorable mention.
Listen to the Full Episode WEB: https://studiostation.xyz/unsung-cinematics/
You can also listen to full episodes with Spotify, Itunes or your from your favourite podcasting application.
12
views
LaunchPad Mini Stickers and FREE Template
One problem I have always had with the Novation LaunchPad Mini is always hitting the wrong buttons....but NO MORE!! I have included a free PDF and Affinity Designer Template so you can print stickers for the buttons on the launchpad midi yourself! I also have plans to make premade stickers, and skins for the unit. This video is also a short tutorial.
You can download the template here:
https://www.multeemedia.ca/stewartsrandomtech/
Also check out my channel on Rumble:
https://rumble.com/c/c-1843207
Music Credit:
http://pixabay.com/users/prazkhanal-24653570/
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-neon-118088/
16
views
Off The Record August 2022
In this months Off The Record we take a brief look at the following films. Satantango (1994), Chicago Fire (2012-Present), Bloody Hell (2020), Big Game (2014), Free Guy (2021), Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins (2021) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) as an honorable mention.
Listen to the Full Episode WEB: https://studiostation.xyz/unsung-cinematics/
You can also listen to full episodes with Spotify, Itunes or your from your favourite podcasting application.
8
views