Christine Alifrangis

Converting Cineform Files with Hardware Encoding and Proxy Generation

Part 2: Adding Hardware Encoding and Proxy Generation Introduction If you’ve ever owned an early GoPro camera, you might recall that they relied on the Cineform codec—a once-revolutionary format for capturing high-quality footage. However, as technology progressed, Cineform support has been dropped by major platforms like macOS and Windows, as well as popular editing tools […]

Hiring Practices, Degree or No?

“How do you differentiate between a skilled candidate, and one who is booksmart, but lacks common sense, or any experience” What Do You Look for in a Candidate? The truth is, the criteria vary depending on the specific job. Every job posting or requisition has distinct requirements that align with the skills and abilities needed […]

Rescuing GoPro Cineform Files: Batch Conversion to ProRes

ProRes Files are about 50% larger Cineform is efficient, but no longer supported by OS and Editing software Conversion can take a while. Making the source files useable again is helpful for revisiting older projects Rescuing GoPro Cineform Files: Batch Conversion to ProRes Introduction If you’ve ever owned an early GoPro camera, you might be […]

Analyzing and indexing image file contents in python

Python tool to extract disc image filenames and indexes Disk images, whether from vintage systems such as Amiga, ZX Spectrum, or CP/M, or modern formats such as ISO and FAT, are valuable repositories of data. These images typically contain files, directories, and metadata that necessitate meticulous handling for extraction and analysis. In this article, we […]

DNS schema to store and replicate Torrent Magnet links

First and foremost, this is a bad Idea Secondly, this will work Python will be able to extend the scripts more  This should eliminate take-down requests as DNS exists outside of the scope of most law-enforcement mechanisms DNS Schema for Torrent Magnet Links using Python in BIND Ok, I cannot stress enough how much of […]

Python: Creating a System Info App

This project took significantly longer to develop than expected, but I’m proud to share my thoughts and process in developing this applet. The code evolved into a two-part tool that can be run from the command line or as a daemon. The code collects system information, reports it back to an API, and stores the […]

Aliens are real, they’re here, and it’s met with a /shrug/

The content discusses the reality of extraterrestrial beings and the apathy of society towards congressional hearings revealing government knowledge of alien presence. Despite advanced technologies potentially captured from these beings, the general public remains indifferent due to daily life pressures. The narrative suggests a potential fascination rather than threat from these visitors.

A cold in the time of COVID

Sometimes, you just have to take the L I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not a good medical patient, I’m impatient, want a cure now, and know a lot about my body, and when it feels bad. I can be very descriptive of issues when they come up, and I can be frustrating for […]

Build a GUI app with Python in 45 Minute

Python Quick Tip Creating a console app in python usually results in a visual mess, of inconsistent status bars, unformatted output etc. This article will help you create a quick, clean and efficient status display for your application. This series of Quick Tips, and Examples will show how easy it is to create a GUI-mode […]

Live Comedy Show in Hollywood – November 20th – New Time

Live Show: November 20th at 6:00 PM Note: New Time @ 6:00pm Chaplin Studios Hollywood   5176 Santa Monica Blvd Hollywood, CA 90029 I’ll be performing at Third wheel Comedy in Chaplin Studios NOTE: New Time! November 20th @ 6:00PM on QT Open Mic Night 5176 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90029 $12 per ticket at the […]