What's Wrong With High Frame Rate Movies? The Problem, Explained

Isn’t Realism Good? When people praise high frame rate, it’s often in the name of “realism”—and those people have a point. Imagine a film scene where the camera quickly looks to the right. There’s going to be some stuttering between frames, unless those frames are smoothed out by motion blur. That’s partly what gives a “cinematic” look to video footage. The industry standard frame rate for cinema is 24 frames per second....

4 min · 747 words · Lee Hanson

Where Do All the Fans Hang Out on the Internet? The Best Sites to Check Out

1.Twitter Twitter took up the fandom mantle as the new “geek hotspot” afterTumblr instituted its adult content ban. A short-form, fast-paced social media site that’s been around for awhile, it wasn’t until the Tumblr migration that Twitter really turned into a “geeky” platform. There’s so many fandoms on Twitter, from Marvel to Star Wars to boy bands. Content posted on the site ranges from humorous memes, to art, to fact-checked news articles on your favorite franchises....

4 min · 714 words · Thomas Hancock

Where Should Call of Duty Go Next? 5 Wars and Time Periods to Explore

The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) Muskets, swords, cannons. Who doesn’t want to see that? TheCall of Dutyfranchise is heavily rooted in modern firearms and explosive combat, but that would matter little to audiences if we got something unusual but enjoyable and well-executed. Setting the franchise in the Napoleonic Wars would be an incredible fresh start and attitude for the franchise, with players commanding one of the many soldiers in the fight against England....

4 min · 771 words · Tara Long

Where to Buy D&D Dice: The 10 Best Places to Buy Dice Online

The Benefits of Premium Dice The world of high-quality dice is chock-full of options at various price points. Why do people spend so much on premium dice? Premium dice are made with high-quality materials.Whereas cheap dice are made with acrylic or resin, premium dice are crafted from a range of luxurious materials, including metal, wood, glass, and even real gemstones like opal and quartz. Premium dice feel better in hand.Because they’re made from better materials, premium dice have more tactile heft to them—and heavier thingsfeelbetter because they’re more substantial....

7 min · 1336 words · Matthew Krause

Where to Buy Used Board Games Online: The 8 Best Sites

8.Facebook Marketplace Even if you dislike Facebook, you can’t deny thatFacebook Marketplaceremains one of the hottest sites for used goods. Why is it ranked so low on our list? Because while Facebook Marketplace is fantastic for local pickups, it’s infinitely less useful if you’re mainly looking for items to be shipped—especially board games. If you live in a populated area with an active board game scene, definitely check out Facebook Marketplace....

6 min · 1152 words · Rebecca Lopez
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