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Month: March 2021

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Vlogging Diary wk 26: Strides with GIMP

March 30, 2021 Hwei Yi comment on Vlogging Diary wk 26: Strides with GIMP

GIMP might be rather unfortunately named – it definitely is not the lame duck that I used to believe it was! The scissor tool – a game changer Now that I’ve learned how to use the scissor tool, I will never say that GIMP is not a viable Photoshop alternative again. Since this tool allows

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A Realistic Look at Pandemic Weekending

March 21, 2021 Hwei Yi comment on A Realistic Look at Pandemic Weekending

The real reason why I created this vlog: I want to practice my GIMP and VSDC skills, create more relatable content, and connect with others. The real message within this vlog: Constantly upskilling and showcasing your talents can be really exhausting. One year into the pandemic, a lot of the positive pep-talk is getting old,

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The Common Sense of Using a Smartphone Gimbal

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 Hwei Yi comment on The Common Sense of Using a Smartphone Gimbal

Last weekend, I took my smartphone gimbal out for a stroll. Because of the pandemic, I’ve avoided non-essential outings all winter. Therefore, it was the first time I filmed any video footage outside the house. Here are a few common sense things I learned. Most important: Pan in one direction only. In my first real

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ABOUT ME

Many random walks brought me here. A penchant for travel landed me into the world of e-commerce and analytics. My mum’s long-forgotten Burda magazines inspired me to become a sewist. If you are walking on any of these paths, I want to walk with you and share the things I have learned.

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