>>3727
Hey if worse comes to worse boards can be deleted

>>3727
I guess just one example as an supporting argument I advertised 22chan here previously: https://4-ch.net/music/kareha.pl/1666316613/l50 because it pretty much seemed as though 22chan has the perfect features for what the guy was describing and although we do have a /mu/ for where such a thread could be made it seems there's more of an demand for an entire board where .mp3 files could be dumped to. The only problem being in that case that it would probably eat up a fuck-ton of space in a very short period of time, and I don't remember any staff announcement on how much space the server has.

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>>3727
>>3730
Does anyone have any idea which ones are in demand right now? I'm pretty sure stuff like Touhou has been overdone pretty much everywhere now. Maybe we need a separate thread to discuss this and probably not this one >>>/meta/299/#299 since this would probably be for more general boards. It would probably also make more sense to make them exempt from some rules from the website to make them more casual and easy-going since as mentioned something like the .mp3 board would probably be void of discussion? and I am also thinking that if the number of these niche boards grow it would probably make sense to make a separate /all/ for them (or some of them) from the general boards although maybe that's cutting them off to much from the website?

>>3730
I really like the idea of something like this just imagine /mp3/ - MPEG Audio Layer-3 and only allowed formats for this board would be audio files so no images or videos. If anyone wants any serious conversation maybe make a sticky telling them that there is a dedicated thread on /mu/ where discussion should take place through cross-board quoting or something.

The site could really use a proper posting guide. Something central, stickied, and always visible, updated regularly by the community. A resource to help people improve their posts, like >>>/cre8/1 but broader and not just another thread that gets buried over time. This directory could include practical stuff like links to tools (e.g., ffmpeg guides, simple video editing software) or maybe even ideas on how to better engage with posts. The goal also shouldn't be to overwhelm with a million options like just list the best tools and advice to make things easier. For example we have a lot of users talking about anime, tv, or movies, but barely anyone posts clips to back up what they’re saying. It makes sense though because going through a movie to find a specific scene and then figuring out how to trim and encode it is pretty tedious. But there’s probably software out there that makes this easier, like tools that let you record clips as you’re watching. Maybe this stuff is obvious to some people but honestly I only found out about "Handbrake" the other day, and it made me wonder how many other tools like that exist like things that simplify the process for people who don’t already know the workflow. Maybe this isn't a good idea at all because I'm pretty tired right now as of writing this but think of it the same as a video game tutorial.

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Drew this for fun

>>3745
the shading and colors are really cool!

That looks really fucking cool especially the colors. What was the process that went into creating this?

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>>3746
>>3748
Thanks.
My process for drawing pictures like this is pretty unusual, because I draw with a M+KB.
Usually, I don't use a paper sketch as a basis, but for this one I did in fact have a paper reference that I used. From then I'll create a digital reference to use as the basis for the digital version, and from then I'll draw out different "chunks" of the piece based on where the light is hitting the subject. If I were to create an analogue to traditional drawing, it's like I draw the white parts, rather than the black parts.
Then I will separate parts of the image into different segments based on the material, i.e "leather", "hair", "cloth", "coat", etc. This is because I typically do coloring and texturing based on the materials, and I like to keep it organized just in case I need to redo/ touch up different segments of the piece.
The final part I do is the actual linework, where I will typically just outline the piece and fill it in with black. This was the first time I didn't use a textured brush for the linework, to experiment.

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>>3749
I forgot to include this, but while I don't have WIP screenshots of it, I did The Punisher separate from Vash himself entirely, and the geometry of putting it together was something I did when I was bored inbetween segments of filling in parts of the coat/ drawing the gun.
Here is a completely black & white version of the image. I think some parts of the picture are better without colors, like the bands and parts of Vash's arm, because they're easier to see.
Coloring is the LAST part of the process that I do, and I like to use lots of paint-themed brushes to add some nice texture. I tried something different with this piece however and did more cel-like shading and coloring, because I thought it would look nice. I'm glad it came out the way it did, and I think I need to find a way to mix this method of shading with my "normal" ways of doing it because then I would have the best of both worlds

>>435
how is it even possible to be this relaxed

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZT8lLBJGga8 [Play]
In azumanga diaoh. The school trip in okinawa (episode 21) where they went scuba diving was very calming to me.

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>>511
It's so... cute!

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Would you go home to Raspberry Heaven?

I certainly struggle to watch anything dubbed after 2005. Ironically I enjoy the cheesy dubs from the 90s and early 2000s. It's mostly nostalgia for the days of watching it on TV and getting my hands on any VHS or DVD I could find through buying, trades, renting, and other outlets during my youth.

the fucking rozen maiden english dub lol jun-kun is voiced by z surfer boy

>>394
there was a fan dub of the final episode of the f zero anime that was well done
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ffwxJfblX7A [Play]

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Sorry but english dub watchers are stupid NIGGERS as it's nothing less than spitting on the creator's vision, a complete insult to them. imagine someone like Hayao Miyazaki spending years crafting every single detail from the dialogue to the cultural nuances to the visuals, all with intent and precision, and then you go and watch some bastardized cut-down disney dub that tears apart those subtleties, leaving behind a cheap hollow shell of the original, which then gets unfairly associated with him as if it reflects his vision. Even worse when it gets fully mangled into another language, erasing whatever soul the work once had.
Do you really think any official dub studio in the U.S. works relentlessly to hammer the character’s essence into the voice actors, making them understand the context of every line and the emotional weight behind it? no shot. most dub actors just get handed a script and are told to read lines. it’s treated like a part-time gig, not an assignment where they study and embody the character fully. This lack of respect isn’t new. Is it even a surprise that a company based in the US like A.D. Vision took advantage of the process? they churned out things like their troll dub of ghost stories that OBLITERATED the original series in the west >>>/a/282/ and anyone trying to watch it as it was intended gets laughed at for even suggesting it. And don’t get me started on fandubs. I have not watched a single fandub where there isn’t awkward delivery and retarded attempts to mimic the Japanese high-pitched voices. It creates this extremely strange hybrid of japanese and american styles that doesn’t fit naturally in either language. The mix of cultural elements feels forced and makes the entire thing come across as unnatural and out of place. Then even with subs you have to pick translations carefully to find teams that worked tirelessly to preserve the same meaning and nuance otherwise you’re still getting something warped. But watching a dub? that’s not about convenience it’s straight-up apathy. it’s choosing to ignore all of that to consume a watered-down version of something brilliant, made bland for mass consumption. With modern anime, though, this issue might matter less now because most studios couldn’t care less anymore as they outsource production to third-world shit-holes, cutting corners and churning out low-quality garbage that lacks any of the original precision or passion. So when the creators themselves don’t respect their own work it’s hard to expect anything better from the dubs. But even with that, the core problem with American dubs hasn’t changed. They still try to cram something fundamentally foreign into a completely different cultural lens, watering it down into something unrecognizable. If you really want to experience a work as the creator intended, the best way is to watch it with subtitles but not just any subtitles as you should stick to approved fansub groups that actually care about preserving the original meaning, tone, and cultural nuances (NOT FUCKING CRUNCHYROLL).
And if you absolutely have to adapt it for another audience at least don’t half-ass it with a dub. Go all out and remake it entirely in your own style with permission from the original creators. At least then it becomes its own version, a separate work that can be seen as another option and not a replacement for the original which should not be treated in the same lens as these adaptations.

>>536
thats why i watch subs, the only thing that scares me is the translation being fucked with on purpose.

>>528
so part of a problem i've discovered is all of the translations you can read online only goes ip to Ch. 8, Yuko Part 2 (of 4) which is a shame because i would have liked to learn who gave goku the cybernetic eye and why and if any consequences would come of it. also vid media only went so far with the translation and other companies did the same. i'll probably watch the anime soon because it'll end up looking really cool considering the style and visual flair of the manga.

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>>528
The film version of Midnight Eye Goku has been on my watchlist forever, and you're right, I imagine the animation is spectacular. It'll be a fun night when I get around to it.
What about MEG drew you to it first? I have a collage image of the movie like in the OP but didn't post it, so I'm assuming you were going off of the name alone?

>>530
i had all the names of the shows you mentioned in another tab to crosscheck if any of them was in my list of anime and manga to watch and read and once i saw what Midnight Eye Goku was about i knew i had to read it immediately. the (cybernetic) private eye is a fantastic concept to use (like "do androids dream of robotic sheep") and i figured it would be enjoyable.

>>531
That's interesting. What do you think you're going to move on to after you're finished reading/ watching MEG?
For me, I think I'm going to try and seek out something maybe a bit more fantasy-oriented, because almost everything mentioned ITT is science fiction in some sense of the word. I've already seen Ninja Scroll and I admittedly don't know too many non-sci-fi retro anime. If you have any recommendations, post them!

>>534
It depends on what you mean by "fantasy" (like sword and sorcery or in general?)
Ushio & Tora comes to mind, Buddy comedy of a demon and a kid (who where supposed to kill eachother) and end up uniting together to fight yokai.

serial experiments lain? more like serial experments boring.

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I think it's important that the resolution of SEL comes with Lain talking to a couple consisting of a teacher and alice, now a teacher-in-training. Modern homes and the modern family are alienated from reality, but the love of a schoolfriend or the genuine care of a good teacher still offers salvation.

Let's all love Lain

>>397
for some reason that flew over my head, holy shit. thats a good take.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=dtJO1V4OqG8 [Play]
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dtJO1V4OqG8 [Play]
http://project.cyberpunk.ru/lib/cyberia/
One of the book that was used in devlopment is availible online, via text or audio both of which i have linked.
Also if you haven't watch the anime Cyberia Café & Club is a location Lain visits.

>>407
maybe also include Nico Nico Douga, Yowane Haku and Akita Neru's name somewhere as well since those are terms looked up frequently I imagine.

>>>/b/558/#2990
Any ideas for the video title?

The original title for the video was "CMTown22" The song used was called "Kal10" or "Music your cat can dance to"
The clip used was from episode 121 of chibi maruko-chan, which is titled "Maruko's Solo Trip" Deepl translated it to "Maruko: A Solo Journey of Fureai" which sounds incorrect.

My idea for a title? "Maruko's trip to 22town"

>>409
>>413
This one won't work since anything Chibi Maruko-chan related on Youtube pretty much gets copyright striked unless its an official channel.
>>403
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U333_QCb038 [Play]
>>407
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj_2mgdSeyU [Play]

>>414
what if you photoshop a cats face on maruko

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Nico Nico Douga is finally coming back tomorrow after the ransomware attack. I tried to convince myself that maybe this was a blessing in disguise thinking that the staff at Nico Nico Douga were taking this opportunity to completely overhaul the site, considering how awful it has become over the years since the disaster that was Nico Nico Zero in 2012 (with its resource-intensive video player, confusing layout, high system requirements, ignored user feedback, etc.). I had hoped they might return to their roots, refocusing on the otaku community, fixing all of the playback issues between different browsers, and easing up on the restrictions between premium and non-premium users.
But how naive was I? It's always been clear that the current corporate staff at Dwango have forgotten the website's BBS origins of being a platform for otakus to share videos with other otakus, and taken to heart the misguided notion from clueless foreigners that Nico Nico is just "Japanese YouTube." This is god damn awful, you can't discern this from any other video website.

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NicovideoDL is a web-based method used to download niconico video content, without having to futz with GUI and terminal-based programs, and also the headaches of attaching premium login cookies to your downloader.
As of the relaunch of Nico Nico Douga, you can insert the two letters "dl" after "nicovideo" on your current sm id URL. A message, like the first image attached, should appear, and it will refresh every 5 seconds. Once the video is ready to download, a blue hyperlink appears; simply just click and download the contents to your local filesystem, and you're done! The attached video is an example of the output of nicovideodl.
As of posting, the team is working on guaranteeing premium quality output using this method once those services are fully restored on DWANGO's end. Until then, this is a useful method to bypass content loading errors that might occur, and you simply just want to view and/or save the video locally for backup/safekeeping. (especially if another incident like this happens again!)

Holy fucking shit I thought that the past logs feature on nico nico douga to view old comments was gone for good but lurking this thread here: https://itest.5ch.net/egg/test/read.cgi/software/1716314151 someone managed to implement it here: https://github.com/darthlain/nicodl_release The output will be a .xml file which you can put into something like https://air.fem.jp/ (commeon) along side the video and it will display all of the comments. commeon by itself should be able to fetch past logs but I keep getting a bad request for some unknown reason.
Anyways the nicodl_option.json should look something like this:

{
"dl_dir": "", (put in the url where to save video, MAKE SURE IT IS DOUBLE BACKSLAHES \\)
"yt_dlp_path": (put in the url where yt-dlp.exe is located, MAKE SURE IT IS DOUBLE BACKSLAHES \\)
"comment_mail": "",
"comment_pass": "",
"user_session": "", (Press F12 in chrome and go to application and go to cookies and find the value of user_session.)
"is_video": "true",
"is_comment": "true",
"is_kakolog": "true", (make sure this is set to true to download past comments)
"is_kantan": "",
"comment_fileformat": "",
"end_presswait": "true" (press enter on finish)
}

then when this configuration is correct open nicodl.exe and press the "a" key put in a URL and then write "nico" to start downloading.

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As of October 30th, 2024 (Unknown Time, JST), access to niconico content flagged as sensitive and explicit are geo-restricted if you are detected as a user (registered or not) outside of Japan. Attached to this post are two images: first is the restricted results, even with sensitive content displayed turned on in user settings; second image displays what it is like with a Japanese non-residential IP. The final image is a message when attempting to access flagged-as-explicit content as a non-Japanese IP. Side note: it's really interesting seeing the nicopedia content preview hidden when looking up tags as well under a foreign IP.

https://youtu.be/ptmZAsWev_0 [Play] You thought KADOKAWA was bad? I bet one of the first things sony will do with Dwango once they acquire KADOKAWA is to shut down nico nico for good due to it being such a drain on resources.