Adrian's Journal

Reviewed my email today and WHOA! Someone made an offer on my Opensea NFT . Whatever that even means... Okay, time to open Opensea and connect my Coinbase wallet. Damn, forgot my Coinbase password. Okay, no problem, I've got that 12-word phrase saved. Quick Google Drive search and BOOM, found it. Now why didn't I save the actual password too? Used to be so organized about this stuff. Maybe crypto went out of my brain when the last bubble burst. Should I just give up? Ugh, can't reset my password from the mobile app. Some YouTube dude says I need the Google Chrome extension. But where the heck is it on Microsoft Edge? Wait, it's there. Okay, let's login. Of course there's no automatic way to get my recovery phrase back. Gotta do it manually. NOPE. Phrase file is BLANK. Freaking useless. Should I just call it quits? Wait, let's create a new Coinbase wallet. New 12-words, saved those right away. Sidetrack: Oh hey, dictation works on the laptop– Windows key + H,

Want to create videos that make people go "Wait, how did they do that? My phone-only cloning trick is revealed: How to Paint a Clone of Yourself on a Phone – Capcut Edit Tutorial 📱First, record yourself pretending to spray the wall. Then record yourself standing still in front of the wall and jump on the spot. 🎬Open CapCut and start a new project. Select the recordings and tap on Add. ✂️Select the wall clone in the timeline and apply Overlay. Move the timeline forward to the part where the wall clone finishes jumping and do a Split. ✨Select the first half of the split clip, apply Remove Background and Auto Removal. 🎨Go to the end of the first split clip and add a keyframe. Go to the part where the wall clone is just starting to jump. Add a keyframe. Resize and reposition the wall clone to where it's supposed to be painted. 🥷Now go to where the painting starts. Add a keyframe. Apply Mask and Horizontal mask. Move the mask to hide the wall clone. 👯Go to where the painting e

 Ready for a fresh batch of video creation tips and inspiration? Let's dive in! This Week's Highlight:  🌎How to translate and add subtitles to a video in 2 languages? Want your videos to reach a wider audience? 🌎 Add subtitles in multiple languages! It's super easy with the Capcut Mobile on your phone. 👍 Just follow these steps and you're set... https://www.tiktok.com/@adrianvideoimage/video/7346149662522412290 What's up this week This week, it was great to see my videography & video editing class participants getting hands-on practice with video interviews. 😊🎥 Always inspiring to see the progress they're making! ... https://www.videolane.com/courses/basic-videography/ Quick Tips Tip #1:  If you're looking for a selfie stick tripod cheaper than a Starbucks coffee, you might have encountered the Prunus Q9 Selfie Stick Tripod online. It claims to have a lot of features, such as an attached light, and a remote control. But is it worth buying? In this b

How can I keep track of my child when they're out of sight?  How can I stay in touch with my child throughout the day?  Is there a way for my child to call or text me without a phone?  A children's smartwatch is one of the most convenient and reliable ways to keep track of your child when they're not right in front of you. Here's why: GPS Tracking: Most children's smartwatches come with built-in GPS. This allows you to see your child's real-time location on a map through a parent app on your own phone. Geofencing: You can set up virtual boundaries, such as your neighborhood or their school. You'll receive instant notifications if your child leaves or enters these designated areas. SOS/Emergency Calls: Many smartwatches have a dedicated SOS button that children can press to instantly call you or other specified contacts in emergencies. Two-Way Communication: Some smartwatches allow you to call them or send short messages, offering additional ways to