ng Make Art or Die? For Some Veterans Creating Art Can Heal from Trauma By www.pbs.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:20:23 EST Most people may be familiar with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other common types of psychotherapy, but art therapy remains somewhat of a mystery to the general public. Not incorporating it into a treatment plan could be a huge missed opportunity for veterans who’ve experienced trauma and other patients in need of mental health support. “Art is a means of therapy and a way to heal,” says Marine Corps veteran Jerry Rael. “It helps me escape some of the things that I went through during my time in service.” Art can also be therapeutic for families who have lost a loved one in battle, as seen in Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen. In the film, Marine Anthony Marquez carves battlefield crosses out of wood for each lost service member and then hand-delivers them to Gold Star families, including a grieving mother who had attempted suicide. Full Article
ng Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Shows Promise in Treating PTSD By www.psychiatrist.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:00:20 EST New research data offers much-needed hope for veterans wrestling with combat-associated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study explores the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to address symptoms that persist despite standard treatments. Full Article
ng The Importance of Getting Your Teenager with TBI to Join a Support Group By www.brainline.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST It’s hard to get teenagers to do anything they fear will make them feel “other,” but a TBI support group will help during recovery. Full Article
ng Testing Brain Injury-Related Vision Issues with People Who Can’t Communicate By www.brainline.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST How do you test the vision of someone with TBI who cannot communicate — talk or respond otherwise to questions? Full Article
ng Designing Houses for People with Brain Injury By www.brainline.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 EST Specific accessibility adaptations in the home depend on the person's specific impairments from TBI. Full Article
ng Why Does Everything Hurt So Much After Brain Injury? By www.brainline.org Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT More than 50 percent of people suffer from chronic pain disorders in the years following a brain injury. Getting the right treatment can be complex, but doable. Full Article
ng Is It Okay to Engage in Heavy Lifting After a Brain Injury? By www.brainline.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT Oftentimes balance issues influence restrictions about lifting heavy objects after a brain injury. Full Article
ng What Is the Ideal Timeline to Do MRIs, fMRIs, DTIs, and Fiber Tracking to Diagnose TBI? By www.brainline.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT More than imaging, diagnosis of TBI is still based on the initial symptoms at the time of the injury. Full Article
ng Changes in Taste, Smell, and Hormones After Brain Injury By www.brainline.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT How and why does a TBI change a person’s ability to taste and smell, and cold hands and feet, too? Full Article
ng 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 II brings low-budget fisheye to your full frame cameras By www.diyphotography.net Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:35:44 +0000 Fisheye lenses were once a very popular type of lens. Used for everything from epic ’90s skateboarding videos to photographing sports stadiums. These days, though,... The post 7Artisans 10mm f2.8 II brings low-budget fisheye to your full frame cameras appeared first on DIY Photography. Full Article Gear 7Artisans Gear Announcement lens
ng Capturing Bailey’s Bead: top tips from an award-winning astrophotographer By www.diyphotography.net Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:49:49 +0000 Solar eclipses are magical. What is more magical about solar eclipses are the different moments within them, including the Baily’s Beads. During a total solar... The post Capturing Bailey’s Bead: top tips from an award-winning astrophotographer appeared first on DIY Photography. Full Article Inspiration Astrophotography
ng Susan Meiselas awarded Sony World Photography Awards’ Outstanding Contribution to Photography 2025 By www.diyphotography.net Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:42:50 +0000 In a significant recognition of her pioneering role in documentary photography, Susan Meiselas has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Contribution to Photography by the Sony... The post Susan Meiselas awarded Sony World Photography Awards’ Outstanding Contribution to Photography 2025 appeared first on DIY Photography. Full Article news Sony World Photography Awards
ng Fuji is making its first cinema camera, and it’s got a medium format GFX sensor By www.diyphotography.net Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:45:59 +0000 In a surprise announcement, Fujifilm is entering the cinema camera market. But instead of leveraging their APS-C X-Trans sensor tech to make Super35 cameras, they’re... The post Fuji is making its first cinema camera, and it’s got a medium format GFX sensor appeared first on DIY Photography. Full Article Gear Camera Fujifilm Gear Announcement
ng Everything you want to know about the FujiFilm GFX ETERNA Cinema Camera By www.diyphotography.net Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:45 +0000 A bit of a surprise announcement from Fujifilm! The GFX ETERNA – a cinema camera with a medium format sensor, putting it to to toe... The post Everything you want to know about the FujiFilm GFX ETERNA Cinema Camera appeared first on DIY Photography. Full Article Gear Fujifilm
ng Auphonic Speech Recognition Engine using Whisper by OpenAI (Beta) By auphonic.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:55:26 +0000 Today we release our first self-hosted Auphonic Speech Recognition Engine using the open-source Whisper model by OpenAI! With Whisper, you can now integrate automatic speech recognition in 99 languages into your Auphonic audio post-production workflow, without creating an external account and without extra costs! Whisper Speech Recognition in Auphonic So far, Auphonic users had to choose one of our integrated external service providers (Wit.ai, Google Cloud Speech, Amazon Transcribe, Speechmatics) for speech recognition, so audio files were transferred to an external server, using external computing powers, that users had to pay for in their external accounts. The new Auphonic Speech Recognition is using Whisper, which was published by OpenAI as an open-source project. Open-source means, the publicly shared GitHub repository contains a complete Whisper package including source code, examples, and research results. However, automatic speech recognition is a very time and hardware-consuming process, that can be incredibly slow using a standard home computer without special GPUs. So we decided to integrate this service and offer you automatic speech recognition (ASR) by Whisper processed on our own hardware, just like any other Auphonic processing task, giving you quite some benefits: No external account is needed anymore to run ASR in Auphonic. Your data doesn't leave our Auphonic servers for ASR processing. No extra costs for external ASR services. Additional Auphonic pre- and post-processing for more accurate ASR, especially for Multitrack Productions. The quality of Whisper ASR is absolutely comparable to the “best” services in our comparison table. How to use Whisper? To use the Auphonic Whisper integration, you just have to create a production or preset as you are used to and select “Auphonic Whisper ASR” as “Service” in the section Speech Recognition. This option will automatically appear for Beta and paying users. If you are a free user but want to try Whisper: please just ask for access! When your Auphonic speech recognition is done, you can download your transcript in different formats and may edit or share your transcript with the Auphonic Transcript Editor. For more details about all our integrated speech recognition services, please visit our Speech Recognition Help and watch this channel for Whisper updates – soon to come. Why Beta? We decided to launch Whisper for Beta and paying users only, as Whisper was just published end of September and there was not enough time to test every single use case sufficiently. Another issue is the required computing power: for suitable scaling of the GPU infrastructure, we need a beta phase to test the service while we are monitoring the hardware usage, to make sure there are no server overloads. Conclusion Automatic speech recognition services are evolving very quickly, and we've seen major improvements over the past few years. With Whisper, we can now perform speech recognition without extra costs on our own GPU hardware, no external services are required anymore. Auphonic Whisper ASR is available for Beta and paying users now, free users can ask for Beta access. You are very welcome to send us feedback (directly in the production interface or via email), whether you notice something that works particularly well or discover any problems. Your feedback is a great help to improve the system! Full Article Development News
ng New Auphonic AutoEQ Filtering (Beta) By auphonic.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:35:03 +0000 In addition to our Leveler, Denoiser, and Adaptive 'Hi-Pass' Filter, we now release the missing equalization feature with the new Auphonic AutoEQ. The AutoEQ automatically analyzes and optimizes the frequency spectrum of a voice recording, to remove sibilance (De-esser) and to create a clear, warm, and pleasant sound - listen to the audio examples below to get an idea about what it does. Screenshot of manually adjusted example settings for the equalizer plug-in 'Pro-Q3' by fabfilter. What is Equalization and why is it difficult? Equalization (EQ) in audio recording and reproduction is the process of adjusting the volume of different frequency bands within a signal. The following vocal EQ cheat sheet, published by Producer Hive, will give you a small impression, of what can be influenced by equalizing: Vocal EQ Cheat Sheet by Producer Hive. On the other hand, it is very easy to ruin a good voice recording with manual heavy-handed equalization, resulting in voices, that sound very sharp or muddy or even like the speaker had a blocked nose. Besides the skill and experience of an audio engineer, manual adjustments of frequencies also require a very good and linear studio playback device. For example, performing manual equalization with strongly bass-heavy speakers would most likely lead to a very sharp, unpleasant listening experience using treble-heavy headphones. For singletrack productions with more than one speaker, equalizing is also a very complex and time-consuming process, as every voice has its unique frequency spectrum and needs its own equalization. One could separate speakers with cuts or create a track envelope to fade from one speaker to another, however, any solution is a very tedious job, if you do it by hand. That is where the Auphonic AutoEQ comes in! All those steps are now available in just one click! How does the Auphonic AutoEQ work? The Auphonic Web Service analyzes your audio content and classifies the audio file into small and meaningful segments like music, silence, different speakers, etc. to process every single segment with the best matching algorithms. All our features like the Adaptive Leveler, Dynamic Denoising, Adaptive 'Hi-Pass' Filtering, and now the new AutoEQ filter option are built on top of this basic processing. Using Auphonic AutoEQ, spectral EQ profiles are created for each speaker separately and permanently changing over time. The aim of those time-dependent EQ profiles is to create a constant, pleasant sound in the output file even if there are slightly changing voices in the record, for example, due to modified speaker-microphone positions. Audio Examples Here are two short audio examples, which demonstrate some features of our AutoEQ. We recommend listening with headphones so you can hear all the details. Example 1. Female Speaker with Background Music In the following example (BCB: The Voices of Bainbridge Island) of a female narrator speaking while background music is playing, you can easily recognize quite sharp 'sss' sounds in the female voice. This sharpness in the female voice is removed by the so-called De-essing feature of the Auphonic AutoEQ, while the background music is not changed. Original: AutoEQed: Example 2. Dialog of Male and Female Speakers The next example (BCB: The Voices of Bainbridge Island) shows how the AutoEQ optimizes a singletrack record containing two speakers with different voice characteristics. Our AutoEQ algorithms analyze each voice separately and calculate the matching frequency adjustments to optimize the voice of every single speaker. Original: AutoEQed: AutoEQ Beta Integration in the Auphonic Web Service To use the Auphonic AutoEQ, you just have to create a production or preset as you are used to, toggle “Advanced Parameters” on the top right in the section “Audio Algorithms” and select “Voice AutoEQ” within “Filtering”: For a first test period, the AutoEQ will only be available for Beta and paying users, to incorporate your feedback and finalize an optimized version. If you are a free user but want to try Auphonic AutoEQ: please just ask for access! Practical Tips For best results using Auphonic AutoEQ, however, it is still necessary, that your audio content is of sufficiently good quality, as no equalizer can make up frequencies that are not there in the first place. Audio files with low bitrates often lack important frequencies, that cannot be recovered by equalizing. AutoEQ is just a feature to boost or cut individual frequency bands, not a bandwidth extension. For more information about required audio quality, see the former blog post: Audio File Formats and Bitrates for Podcasts. Another important topic is the definition of the 'best result'. Equalizing is a very subjective task, that differs a lot depending on every personal opinion. So Auphonic AutoEQ is set up to follow quite conservative rules of equalizing and rather apply subtle tweaks and remove obvious problems, than support personal preferences. This also means, your record will experience no significant changes from Auphonic AutoEQ if it sounds reasonably OK or pretty good already. Conclusion Auphonic audio post production algorithms keep getting better and better in leaps and bounds lately, offering you new Beta Features: Beta Auphonic Denoiser, Beta Auphonic Speech Recognition, and Beta Auphonic AutoEQ. Right now we are fine-tuning all our current Beta Features with high intensity to release a new upgraded version of our Auphonic Web Service as soon as possible. Please watch this channel for further updates – soon to come. If you have any feedback for us or want to become a Beta user, you are very welcome to comment directly in our production interface or to contact us via email! Full Article Audio Development News
ng Introducing Metadata Variables in Auphonic By auphonic.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:56:13 +0000 We've listened to your feedback and are excited to announce the introduction of metadata variables in Auphonic for more advanced use of our Basic and Extended Metadata. This new feature allows you to use metadata fields from your input files to automate workflows. You can easily reference any field by using { curly brackets } and typing the field name, such as {title}, {artist}, {album}, {track}, and more. To get started, take a look at our Formatting Examples and the Table of all Variables to see all the available options. Whether you are using the Auphonic Web Service or our API, metadata variables can be applied whenever metadata values are set. They are particularly helpful when working with Presets, Batch Productions, or Watch Folders! For instance, consider the left column of the following table as input ending up in the metadata as shown in the right column: Field Input Output Album MyPodcast MyPodcast Track 25 25 Title Episode No. {track} of {album}! Episode No. 25 of MyPodcast! Note: Please mind that fields can not refer to each other in cycles (e.g., if {title} refers to {album}, {album} may not refer to {title}). While the input form will not show any errors, the metadata will most likely not be correct and the production will generate a warning. Formatting Examples 1. Generating Output File Basenames With metadata variables you can automatically generate your output file basename based on the input filename and podcast metadata, like album, track, and title. If you have, for example, a podcast preset or input file with the album name "The Placeholder Podcast", you can automatically name your episode title like your input filename. By combining the metadata variables "album" name and your generated episode "title" with any text patterns, like "denoised" in this case, you can create your individual output file basename: Field Input Output Album The Placeholder Podcast The Placeholder Podcast Title {input_filename} interview_jane_doe.wav Output File Basename {album}-{title}-denoised The Placeholder Podcast-interview_jane_doe.wav-denoised The next example shows how you can create truly unique output file basenames with timestamps. Here, a track number is, together with the input file basename, added up as episode title. So, your unique output file basename could be a combination of this generated episode title with the time and date, when your Auphonic production was started: Field Input Output Input File Basename interview_jane_doe interview_jane_doe Track 25 25 Title {track}{input_basename} 25interview_jane_doe Output File Basename {title}_{production_created_at:%H:%M_%m/%d} 25interview_jane_doe_19-05_01-30 See example 3 for more time formatting examples, and this table for the full list of symbols that can be used for formatting dates. 2. Deriving "Title" and "Summary" from Podcast Metadata If the input file metadata contains a track number (alternatively, provided by API or web form), it can be referenced in other fields. Along with the name of the podcast, stored in the "album" field, a value for the title can be created as well as a value for a summary containing all the information: Field Input Output Track 25 25 Album The Placeholder Podcast The Placeholder Podcast Tags Anniversary Anniversary Title {album}, Episode No. {track} The Placeholder Podcast, Episode No. 25 Summary {title} - {tags.0} The Placeholder Podcast, Episode No. 25 - Anniversary 3. Adding Time and Date The following time and date example outputs would be possible for a production created at 7:05 pm on Saturday, January 30th in 1999: Field Input Output (any) example-{production_created_at} example-1999-01-30 (any) podcast-{production_created_at:%H:%M-%m/%d/%Y} podcast-19:05-01/30/1999 (any) output-{production_created_at:%I:%M%p-%m%d%y} output-7:05PM-013099 (any) record-{production_created_at:%a-%Y-%b-%d} record-Sat-1999-Jan-30 See this table for the full list of symbols that can be used for formatting dates. 4. Using List Field "Outputfiles" For the list fields "tags", "chapters", "outputfiles", and multitrack "input_filename/basename", you need to reference every value separately by adding .N to your variable – Where N stands for ascending ordinal numbers starting from 0. Combined with the .N you can refer to the format, bitrate, suffix, and ending of every selected output file, for example {outputfiles.0.format} refers to the format of the first output file in your list of outputfiles: Output File 1 – format: WAV 16-bit PCM, bitrate: optimal, suffix: lossless, ending: wav Output File 2 – format: MP3, bitrate: 112 kbps, suffix: lossy, ending: mp3 Field Input Output (any) file1-{outputfiles.0.suffix}-{outputfiles.0.ending} file1-lossless-wav (any) file2-{outputfiles.1.format}-{outputfiles.1.bitrate}kbps file2-lossy-mp3-112kbps (any) file2-bitrate-{outputfiles.1.bitrate:04} file2-bitrate-0112 The bitrate output of the last row is formatted with 4 digits, defined by the suffix :04 attached to the variable. For all available options, please see the Table of List Variables. All Metadata Variables The following variables are available: Variable Referring to Field {input_filename} Full filename of the input file in a singletrack production {input_basename} Basename of the input file in a singletrack production (inputfile.wav becomes inputfile) {title} Title {artist} Artist {album} Album {track} Track {genre} Genre {year} Year {subtitle} Subtitle {publisher} Publisher {url} URL {license} License (Copyright) {license_url} License URL {summary} Summary (Description) {output_basename} Output File Basename {production_created_at} Time and date of production creation {production_modified_at} Time and date of production modification List Variables Referring to List Field {input_filename.N} Full filename of the input file of N-th track in a multitrack production {input_basename.N} Basename of the input file of N-th track in a multitrack production (inputfile.wav becomes inputfile) {tags.N} N-th Element in Tags {chapters.N.start} Start time of N-th Chapter {chapters.N.title} Title of N-th Chapter {chapters.N.url} URL of N-th Chapter {chapters.N.image} Image file name of N-th Chapter {outputfiles.N.format} Format of N-th Output File {outputfiles.N.bitrate} Bitrate of N-th Output File {outputfiles.N.suffix} Suffix of N-th Output File {outputfiles.N.ending} Format ending of N-th Output File For detailed use, please see Formatting Examples. Conclusion Metadata Variables are a powerful tool for organizing your productions whenever metadata values are set. Those field references are very convenient when distinguishing between different files at a glance, particularly when working with Presets, Batch Productions, or Watch Folders. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or feedback! Full Article News
ng Automatic Silence Cutting By auphonic.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2023 10:13:21 +0000 Cutting audio can be a rather tedious task. It requires a decent amount of time and is quite repetitive. Often silence segments, like speech breaks or breathing pauses, make cutting audio necessary in the first place. Photo by Daniel Schludi on Unsplash We introduce our new automatic silence cutting feature! It will make your life easier by saving you the time you would normally require to cut silence segments in your recordings. Why do you need to cut silence segments? Silence segments occur in your audio recordings naturally. They can be due to short speech breaks or breathing pauses. It's also possible, that at the beginning of a recording equipment needs to be re-adjusted, which also may result in a few seconds of silence. Usually, listeners do not want to hear silence segments. The reason is easy: silence is redundant filler content. Hence, silence segments need to be cut to achieve a high-quality listening experience. Locating the segments and cutting them manually is tedious though and takes a decent amount of time for longer recordings. This is why we developed and released our own automatic silence cutting feature. How do we cut silence for you? Our automatic silence cutting algorithm detects and cuts silence segments reliably. All you need to do is to enable the algorithm in your production - no further settings are required! This is the easiest possible way for you to cut silence in an audio file. How to enable silence cutting for your production. In our audio processing system, silence cutting is a multi-stage algorithm. We use our sophisticated voice activity detection algorithms to detect what is useful content and what is silence. Then we cut the silence parts and crossfade the remaining audio segments to make sure no audio artifacts are introduced. When cutting we ensure that intended speech breaks, e.g. between two sentences, remain untouched. When we cut any audio, we make sure that chapter marks and speech recognition transcripts are adapted accordingly. Additionally, when exporting to other external services we make sure the cut tracks are exported and correctly labeled. Audio Examples Let's listen to two audio examples. Example 1 (Singletrack production) Here we have a singletrack production with three silence segments. The segments are located at the beginning of recording, between the first and the second "Hi" as well as at the end. Each silence segment is cut down to a length which still sounds natural, but does not annoy the listener. The breathing onsets, which happen straight before voice kicks in again, are not cut. This makes sure that the character of the recording remains natural. For this example, we also activated our new AutoEQ feature to remove pops in the audio. Original: Cut: Here is also a screenshot of how the result looks in our audio player. The gray areas show where our audio processing system cut the silence. The result of example 01, as displayed by our Audio Inspector. Thx to the Feel Free to Deviate podcast for providing this recording. Example 2 (Multitrack production) Let's also look at silence cutting in a multitrack production. This small excerpt of the TVEye podcast contains a music track and three speaker tracks. Before the intro music kicks in, there are a few seconds of silence. Un-cut: Cut: The few seconds of silence at the beginning of the file are cut. After that, no further cuts are applied though to make sure the background music remains intact. This is how the result of example 02 looks in our Audio Inspector. Silence Cutting in our Audio Inspector As you may have seen already in the examples, the cut segments are displayed as checked grey areas in the Audio Inspector. This is how they will be displayed by default. Cut segments are displayed as checked gray areas by default. During playback, the Audio Inspector will automatically skip these cut segments on the master track and play the silence segments if you activate the input track. This way, you can check each segment that was cut. It's also possible to hide the cut segments. The following picture shows you how to do that. You can also hide cut segments. First, you must click onto the "?" icon in the bottom right corner to show the Audio Inspector options. Then you must toggle the "Silence Cut Region" switch. After that, the cut regions are not displayed anymore, and also won't be played back on the input track anymore. If you click onto "Show Stats", you can activate the audio processing statistics. These statistics show you how much of your audio was cut, as well as the resulting track length after the cuts were applied. The processing statistics tell you more about how much audio was cut. Conclusion With our automatic silence cutting feature, we went one step further towards the perfect audio assistant. Audio editing has been a tedious-but-necessary task for a long time, but with our automatic silence cutting feature, we just made it easier for you! Feel free to send us your feedback - how do you like our new feature? Also, make sure to follow us, as we will release more automatic cutting algorithms for you in the future! Full Article Audio News
ng Automatically generate Shownotes, Summaries and Chapters from Recordings By auphonic.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:03:18 +0000 We're thrilled to introduce our Automatic Shownotes and Chapters feature. This AI-powered tool effortlessly generates concise summaries, intuitive chapter timestamps and relevant keywords for your podcasts, audio and video files. See our Examples and the How To section below for details. Why do I need Shownotes and Chapters? In addition to links and other information, shownotes contain short summaries of the main topics of your episode, and inserted chapter marks allow you to timestamp sections with different topics of a podcast or video. This makes your content more accessible and user-friendly, enabeling listeners to quickly navigate to specific sections of the episode or find a previous episode to brush up on a particular topic. Shownotes are also very likely to boost your show's Search Engine Optimization and eventually its popularity, leading to an increase in listeners. However, especially structuring the content and finding useful positions for chapter marks is a very time-consuming process, that can be fully automated with our new feature. Besides the obvious use of creating shownotes and chapters for podcasts, you can also use our new feature to easily generate an abstract of your lecture recording, take the summary of your show as the starting point for a social media post, or choose your favourite chapter title as the podcast name. What happens behind the Scenes? When the Automatic Shownotes and Chapters feature is selected, the first step is speech transcription by either our internal Auphonic Whisper ASR or any integrated External ASR Service of your choice. Some open source tools and ChatGPT will then summarize the ASR resulting text in different levels of detail, analyze the content to identify sections with the different topics discussed, and finally complete each section with timestamps for easy navigation. Beginning with the generation of a Long Summary, the number of characters is further reduced for a Brief Summary and from the brief summary a Subtitle and some Keywords for the main topics are extracted. Depending on the duration of the input audio or video file, the level of detail of the thematic sections is also slightly adjusted, resulting in a reasonable number of chapters for very short 5-minute audio files as well as for long 180-minute audio files. How to automatically generate Shownotes and Chapters in Auphonic If you are a paying or beta user, you can automatically generate shownotes and chapters by checking the Automatic Shownotes and Chapters Checkbox in the Auphonic singletrack or multitrack Production Form with any of our ASR Services enabled. Once your production is done, the generated data will show up in your transcript result files and in the well-known Auphonic Transcript Editor above the speech recognition transcript section. By clicking on a chapter title in the Chapters section of the transcript editor, you can jump directly to that chapter in your transcript to review and edit that section. Unless you have manually entered content before, the generated data will also be automatically stored in your audio files' metadata as follows: Generated Long Summary stored in metadata field Summary. Generated Subtitle stored in metadata field Subtitle. Generated Keywords stored in metadata field Tags. Generated Timestamps for thematic sections stored as Start Time of Chapters Marks. Generated Headlines for thematic sections stored as Chapter Title of Chapters Marks. The metadata is automatically displayed with your audio file wherever you import your audio for further editing. Please note that not all of our supported Output File Formats are designed to use metadata. For details see our previous blog posts: ID3 Tags Metadata (used in MP3 output files), Vorbis Comment Metadata (used in FLAC, Opus and Ogg Vorbis output files) and MPEG-4 iTunes-style Metadata (used in AAC, M4A/M4B/MP4 and ALAC output files). Example As a real-life example, we automatically generated shownotes and chapters for the Lex Fridman Podcast #367: "Sam Altman: OpenAI CEO on GPT-4, ChatGPT, and the Future of AI". Check out our transcript and generated shownotes: LexFridmanPodcast367-transcript.html Conclusion The automatic generation of shownotes and chapters is a huge time-saver for podcasters and video creators, as it speeds up the tedious process of manually structuring and summarizing your content. For now it is available for all paying or beta users. If you would like to become a beta user, or have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us! Full Article Development News
ng Export Cuts for Audio/Video Editors and Filler Cutting Updates By auphonic.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:09:43 +0000 For those of you who like to be in control of every applied cut, we are introducing an update for our Automatic Silence and Filler Word Cutting Algorithms today: The export of Cut Lists allows you to import cuts into your favorite audio/video editor to check and apply the cuts to your files manually. Thanks to your great feedback, we were able to update our “Filler Word Cutting” algorithm as well. Cut Lists Export We now provide the export of various formats of “Cut Lists” in the Auphonic Web Service. You can use these formats to modify and apply cuts in your post production audio or video editing program: Screenshot of the Reaper DAW with imported “ReaperRegions.csv”: pale red regions display filler words and pale gray regions mark silence. To generate the cut lists, choose “Cut List (Filler and Silence)” in the “Output Files” section. By selecting the correct “Ending” you can export the cut lists to a format that is suitable for your post production audio or video editor: We support regions and EDL (edit decision list) formats: Region formats (“AudacityRegions.txt”, “AuditionRegions.csv” and “ReaperRegions.csv”) list filler and silence cut regions with their respective start and end timestamps. You can import those cut region lists into your existing Audacity, Audition, or Reaper projects. There you can edit the cut positions to your liking by deleting, moving, or adding individual cut positions. After that, you may apply the cuts manually. EDL (edit decision list) formats, “SamplitudeReaper.edl”, “FinalCutProLegacy.xml”, “FinalCutProX.xml” and “DaVinciResolve.edl” (also known as “cmx3600” format and compatible with various editors), can be imported in your software to automatically apply cuts from the EDL file. Depending on the software you use, you may also edit individual cuts manually before applying them. Be aware though that in some editors it may not be possible to add them to an existing project. If this is the case, simply open a new project with the EDL file instead. Please just let us know if we do not yet provide a cut list format for your favorite audio or video editing program! Export Uncut Audio To only detect fillers/silence but NOT cut them, choose the “Export Uncut Audio” mode for “Automatic Cutting” in “Audio Algorithms”. Then you can query cutting times via our API or select your favorite Cut List format as “Output File” to only export cut times for later editing, but without applying cuts during the Auphonic audio post production. Using the option “Export Uncut Audio”, it is also possible to use our cutting algorithms for video productions. In this case, we will just detect and report cuts, and you can import and apply them in your favorite video editing program afterwards. Filler Word Cutting Updates Thanks to your great feedback, we've been able to further optimize our Automatic Filler Word Cutting algorithm. By now you probably know that our filler word cutter removes all types of “uhm”, “uh”, “mh”, “ähm”, “euh”, “eh” and similar sounds. If you haven't heard about it yet, our release blog post might be a good starting point. Enhanced Fade Curves We noticed that due to reverb or background noise in input files, some filler cuts did not sound as smooth as they should have. To prevent such rough cuts, we trained our filler detection models with more diverse speech data and compared different fade curve approaches. Now the filler detection is much more robust against noise. Additionally, we developed an asymmetrical fade solution, which, in our opinion, makes the cuts almost inaudible. We nonetheless recommend, though, that you use filler cutting in combination with our Dynamic Denoising or Speech Isolation algorithms. These algorithms remove heavy reverb or noise and thus prevent noise artifacts during cutting. Handling of Affirmative Sounds Some of you were bothered by the fact that affirmative sounds, like “mhm”, “aha”, and “yeah” were cut along with filler words. Driven by your feedback, we tweaked our filler detection algorithm in a way that will remove considerably fewer of these sounds. Multitrack Filler Silencing We also received requests to optimize filler cutting for crosstalk in Multitrack productions. Let's assume that two speech tracks are simultaneously active and one of the two tracks contains a filler word. In this case, we can not cut the filler word in one track without destroying parts of the speech in the other track. Our original solution was to skip such a filler. Now, however, we replace it with silence instead. This removes the filler words while preserving all the speech content. Feedback If you want to provide us feedback on how you like the updated filler cutting algorithm or about any other features that are missing, you are very welcome to contact us. You can also leave a comment in the feedback section on the status page of your concrete production. Full Article Audio News
ng Eliminate Breathing Sounds and Mouth Noises By auphonic.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:05:53 +0000 No matter how good your technical equipment might be, it is almost impossible to avoid capturing unwanted in-/exhaling sounds and mouth noises during voice recordings. After some users asked for an automatic removal of such sounds to improve the audio quality, we got to work and are now proud to present a major upgrade to our Denoiser, including the automatic removal of mouth noises and a new “Remove Breathings” option! Check out our Audio Examples and the Getting Started Guide below. What is new? Remove Breathings: When the new “Remove Breathings” option is enabled, all the inhalation and exhalation sounds will be muted like all the other noises. Eliminate Mouth Noises and Eating Sounds: With our upgrade to the Denoiser, we have integrated the elimination of all types of mouth noises, such as smacking, chewing and clicking. These sounds are set to silence in your output file. Breath sounds are traditionally either manually silenced or removed via level-based gating algorithms using a pre-defined threshold to discriminate breaths from speech. However, depending on the speaker and recording setup, levels of speech and breath sounds may be very similar, making accurate breath removal difficult. If the threshold is set too low, some unwanted breaths may pass. Conversely, if the threshold is set too high, quiet speech may be unintentionally removed. In contrast to these traditional approaches, our new AI-based “Remove Breathings” algorithm is trained on a huge collection of breath sounds to automatically discriminate breaths from speech and to reliably remove the former while keeping the latter intact. NOTE: By default, mouth noises and breathing segments are muted but not cut. If you want to cut out all silent segments, just add the “Cut Silence” option for “Automatic Cutting” in the audio algorithms. Audio Examples 1. Example: Breathing Removal In our first audio example (Freak Show 136), a speaker breathes directly into the microphone, creating a Darth Vader-like effect. This heavy breathing is removed using the “Remove Breathings” algorithm and the Dynamic Denoiser: Original: Denoised: 2. Example: Mouth Noise and Eating Sounds Elimination The following example is an excerpt from the Joe Rogan Experience #2054 where Elon Musk and Joe Rogan are eating pizza and talking about how terrible it is for the sound. Listen to how the chewing and smacking sounds are removed after processing with the new Dynamic Denoiser: Original: Denoised: Getting Started Guide For the Auphonic Web Service: To remove breathing sounds in the Auphonic Web Service, simply create a production or preset as usual and check the “Remove Breathings” checkbox for “Noise Reduction” in the “Audio Algorithms” section. “Remove Breathings” is only available for Speech Isolation and the Dynamic Denoiser, but NOT for the Static Denoiser. For the removal of mouth noises, no special settings are required. Just enable the Speech Isolation or the Dynamic Denoise method for Noise Reduction. For API Use: To use “Remove Breathings” with the API, set the "denoisemethod" to dynamic or speech_isolation and the "debreath" flag to true, as in these two examples: "algorithms": { "denoisemethod": dynamic, "denoiseamount": 100, "debreathamount": 100, } "algorithms": { "denoisemethod": speech_isolation, "denoiseamount": 12, "debreathamount": 100, } For more information about the API, please visit our API help page, where you will also find all other API Audio Algorithm Settings. Conclusion Breath and mouth noise removal is essential for podcasters, as it enhances audio clarity and ensures a more professional, polished presentation. By removing distracting sounds, you can maintain listener engagement and provide a seamless listening experience. Anyway, we hope you enjoy the new features! If you have any feedback for us on how the breath and mouth noise elimination is working for you, please feel free to contact us via email or directly comment in our production interface! Full Article Audio News
ng Speaker Identification in Single Track Productions By auphonic.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:34:04 +0000 We're excited to announce the release of our new speaker diarization feature! With our latest update, we can now detect individual speakers within a single audio recording, allowing users to see precisely who said what and when. This information is then reflected in the transcript. Previously, this feature was only available in Multitrack Productions. What is Speaker Diarization? Speaker diarization is the process of identifying different speakers and segmenting an audio file accordingly, making it easier to accurately determine who said what. This is particularly useful in scenarios like meeting recordings, interviews, and podcasts involving multiple speakers. What's New Until now, Auphonic users had to use our Multitrack Production Workflow to gain access to speaker identification. With our recent update, this feature is now also accessible for single track productions, thereby further simplifying our workflow. How It Works When selecting Auphonic Whisper ASR as your speech recognition engine on our production page, the option to use “Speaker Detection” appears. You can select the number of speakers in the recording yourself, or have the AI identify and label them automatically. Select "speaker detection" in the speech recognition menu The identified speakers will then be shown next to what they said in the captions of our audio player and within the generated transcript. We know exactly who is saying what at any given time. If you need to change speakers' names, you can edit them in our Transcript Editor. By changing the name of the speaker, the changes will be applied automatically within the whole transcript. Click here for an example transcript to play around with! The transcript editor also lets you edit the generated transcript's content and correct any mistakes. This gives our users the final say in quality control. For more information on how to use our transcript editor, click here! Conclusion With our newly released speaker detection feature for single track productions, we simplified the automatic transcription process even further. You can drop a single audio file into our algorithms, the AI automatically detects and transcribes its contents and attributes speakers correctly. And if the model should unexpectedly be wrong at any time, you can correct it in our Transcript Editor. Feedback We're looking forward to having you utilize our new speaker diarization feature! Please, feel free to send us feedback through our Contact Form or submit it directly in the status page of your production. Happy detecting! Full Article Audio News
ng Introducing Auphonic Team Accounts By auphonic.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:11:04 +0000 The new Auphonic team accounts streamline billing for companies, teams, or groups and are available to business users. A team account's owner can invite team members and admins, all of whom share the team account's credits for their productions. The team account feature only impacts billing. Team members cannot access each other’s productions, presets, etc. If you're interested in switching to a team account, please contact us! What are Auphonic Teams? A team consists of an Owner with Members and optional Admins. The Owner and Admins can add and remove team members as well as change their roles in the team. Every added account can use Auphonic as usual, but only the account Owner's credits are used for billing productions. This simplifies the invoicing process for teams using multiple Auphonic accounts. One Owner provides the credits, and all of the team can use them. Overview of the team accounts section in the account settings. Inviting Users After gaining access to the team account feature, you can invite new team members via the team account section on the account settings page. Invited team members can be: Existing Auphonic users New users who do not yet have an account When inviting users, you can assign them a role: Member or Admin. Sent invitations can be cancelled at any time. Managing Team Account Members The team account Owner and Admins can remove members and change roles within the team. Editing roles Roles and Permissions Within the team, there are three roles: Owner, Admin and Member. Each role has specific permissions: All roles and permissions. Note, that the Owner role - held by the account creator - cannot be changed manually. Please contact us if you want to change the owner of a team account! Billing The Owner of the team account is responsible for purchasing credits. Productions made by team members will use the team account's credits. As a team account member, you will see the team account owner's credit balance instead of your own. If you wish to access your personal credits, you can leave the team at any time. Conclusion With the introduction of team accounts, we provide a solution to simplify the production process for teams. One account is responsible for providing the credits and all team members can use them collectively! Contact us if you are a business user and interested in using our new feature. Feedback We are always happy to receive feedback on our features! If you have thoughts, ideas or recommendations, drop us a line using our contact form or email us directly. We're looking forward to hearing from you! Full Article News
ng Effective Pricing for Portrait Photography By www.photodoto.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:51:03 +0000 As a portrait photographer, you know that the heart of your business beats in the rhythm of capturing souls through lenses. But here’s something not many will tell you: there’s an art to portrait photography pricing too. Just think about it. How do you put a price on immortalizing someone’s personality in a snapshot? You’re not just pressing buttons; you’re creating magic! You might be wondering, “How can I create my own masterpiece when it comes to setting prices?” Or perhaps thinking, “I don’t want to undersell myself or scare away potential clients.” Understanding Portrait Photography Pricing If you’re a professional photographer or someone considering getting into the photography business, it’s essential to grasp portrait photography pricing. Figuring out portrait photography pricing may appear complicated at first, yet with some knowledge of the business’ fundamental principles and procedures it will all start to become clear. The number one thing to avoid when pricing your photography is spending more than you make. You need to price your images based on time spent behind the lens and editing them post-shoot as well as the market value of your work.… Continue reading Effective Pricing for Portrait Photography Full Article Photography Business portrait photography pricing
ng Decoding Product Photography Pricing: A Complete Guide By www.photodoto.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:33:54 +0000 Just imagine, you’ve launched a brand-new online store filled with products that you know are just perfect for your target audience. You’re excited and ready to make those sales, but there’s one piece of the puzzle missing – high-quality product images. And then it hits you: “How much is this going to cost me?” No doubt, we all appreciate visually stunning product photos when shopping online. Have you ever considered what goes into producing those eye-catching product images? Or how their quality can dramatically impact your sales? The truth is, professional-looking visuals can significantly influence purchasing decisions – upping conversion rates while fostering trust with customers. Yet finding an experienced product photographer within budget who also understands your vision isn’t always straightforward. Let us help you. Understanding Product Photography Pricing Navigating the realm of product photography pricing can be like trekking through a jungle without a map. You’ll find rates that range from surprisingly affordable to astonishingly high-end, making it tough for businesses to get their bearings. The cost of product photography is dependent on a variety of elements,… Continue reading Decoding Product Photography Pricing: A Complete Guide Full Article Photography Business pricing product photography
ng Crafting Impact with Negative Space Photography By www.photodoto.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:01:37 +0000 Picture a scene where the main act is not just what fills the frame, but also what doesn’t. That’s negative space photography, a technique that turns emptiness into expression and silence into storytelling. In this deep dive, we’re peeling back layers to reveal how much weight nothingness can hold in your shots. You’ll grasp why every photographer needs to give their subjects some breathing room and learn how empty areas are not missed opportunities but rather essential for creating balance and drawing attention right where you want it. We’ll explore ways to use plain backgrounds or blurred surroundings as powerful tools that add feelings of calm, tension, or intrigue—all by letting less say more. The Essence of Negative Space in Photography Negative space photography, often seen as the quiet hero of composition, plays a crucial role in how an image is perceived. It’s not just about what you capture—it’s also about what you leave out. This technique can make your main subject pop by simply giving it more breathing room. Defining Negative Space and Its Role in Visual Composition Negative space refers to the area surrounding the main subject—or positive space—of a photograph.… Continue reading Crafting Impact with Negative Space Photography Full Article Photography Tips & Tricks
ng Event Photography Pricing- How to Price and How Much to Pay By www.photodoto.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:38:34 +0000 Picture this. You’re hosting the event of a lifetime, and you want every magical moment captured perfectly. It’s no surprise that finding the right photographer is high on your list. But how do you navigate through event photography pricing? You might assume that requesting a quote is as straightforward as dialing the number…but be prepared to be surprised! The cost can be influenced by factors like experience level or type of event – there’s more to consider than meets the eye. You can also use this guide as a new photographer to figure out how much you should charge for different types of events. In this guide, we’ll delve into everything from understanding why photographers charge what they do, to examining costs associated with different types of events such as weddings or corporate gatherings. We’ll also take an exciting journey exploring common pricing structures used by photographers and breaking down additional services and costs that may sneak up on you when hiring an event photographer. Understanding Event Photography Pricing If you’ve ever wondered how event photography pricing works, this section will shed some light on it.… Continue reading Event Photography Pricing- How to Price and How Much to Pay Full Article Photography Business event pricing
ng Understanding Bokeh in Photography: A Complete Guide By www.photodoto.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 01:47:25 +0000 Bokeh. Have you heard this term used in conversations while looking at a photo, listened while someone proclaimed that the bokeh in a photo was good or bad, but you’ve been too embarrassed to ask just what it is? Its something every photographer should understand because it affects your image. And whether you know it or not, you’ve probably evaluated the bokeh in your own photos. Well hide your shame no longer. After reading this article, you will be able to hold your head high and raise your nose as you talk about the bokeh in your next photo. Table Of Contents: What is Bokeh? Camera Lens Factors Camera Type Factors Interplay Between Lens and Camera Examples of Bokeh Common Mistakes When Trying to Achieve Good Bokeh Causes of Bad Bokeh in a Lens Fixing Bad Bokeh Using Bad Bokeh Creatively I’m on a budget. Can I still achieve good bokeh with cheaper lenses?… Continue reading Understanding Bokeh in Photography: A Complete Guide Full Article Photography Tips & Tricks bokeh depth of field
ng How to Find Opportunity in Everything By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2024 13:00:24 +0000 If there’s one thing I’ve learned from interviewing hundreds of high-performers and change-makers on the Chase Jarvis LIVE show, it’s that the most successful entrepreneurs and creators share a unique trait: they view challenges not as barriers but as incredible opportunities for growth and innovation. Unlike many of us who might view problems as burdensome obstacles, they tend to see them as opportunities to learn, to grow, to improve, and to adapt in ways that leave them better positioned than they were before. This perspective isn’t just about maintaining a positive attitude—it’s about harnessing the power of each setback to propel oneself forward. Why Problems Are Your Launchpad for Innovation Problems are inevitable, no matter what we do in life, but as creators and entrepreneurs we can get more than our fair share. It’s par for the course when it comes to breaking new ground and pushing boundaries. But here’s the kicker: when you start to view these problems as crucial growth opportunities, they suddenly become less daunting – more like puzzles waiting to be solved rather than monsters lurking in the dark. This mindset not only reduces the stress associated with challenges but also opens up your creative process... The post How to Find Opportunity in Everything first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post How to Find Opportunity in Everything appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast career growth fear fear of failure mindset personal development problem solving
ng AI Is About to Change Education Forever (Again) By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00:04 +0000 Change is a scary word. So when we hear it non-stop in conversations about AI, it’s no surprise that many people feel a sense of unease. But what if AI could actually be used for good? Imagine a world where technology is not just about profits and efficiency, but also about improving education and learning opportunities for all. Sal Khan believes that future is possible. If his name sounds familiar, that’s probably because you’ve picked up a skill or two through his widely-used learning platform, Khan Academy. And if that’s the case, you wouldn’t be alone. Some 170 million people around the world currently use its educational resources on subjects ranging from Algebra 1 to Chemistry. A lot of this help is video-based, but they’ve begun introducing adaptive software with interactive exercises more recently as well. Looking at the big picture, Sal hopes to build Khan Academy into a fully-fledged digital tutor capable of both teaching lessons and providing personalized learning experiences to users. Does AI Enable Cheating In Schools? The widespread popularization of AI has garnered some serious questions about cheating in schools. Teachers and parents are voicing concern that kids will use the technology to cut corners, or... The post AI Is About to Change Education Forever (Again) first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post AI Is About to Change Education Forever (Again) appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast AI artificial intelligence creativity education learning life long learning
ng Playing It Safe? How to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 27 May 2024 13:00:23 +0000 It’s incredibly easy to settle into the comfort of the familiar—the same routines, the usual habits, and the paths well-trodden. But somewhere in the back of your mind, isn’t there a small voice urging you to shake things up, to take a risk, to venture into uncharted territory? Maybe you’ve experienced this feeling while watching someone fully immerse themselves in their craft on stage—whether through music, dance, or a bold stand-up routine. Isn’t it absolutely thrilling? I’ve always been captivated by those moments. There’s something magnetic about witnessing someone throw caution to the wind and dive headfirst into their passion. It’s like watching a rockstar being born right in front of your eyes. This bravery, this unfiltered expression of self, isn’t just reserved for the few. It’s something we all possess. But it demands that we stop playing it so damn safe. Step Outside Your Comfort Zone The truth is, comfort zones are often padded with fear—fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of the unknown. Yet, every major breakthrough in creativity and personal growth sprouts from stepping beyond these boundaries. Jon Batiste, a maestro of emotion and authenticity, once expressed the dual reality of embracing potential failure with unwavering... The post Playing It Safe? How to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Playing It Safe? How to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast career growth comfort zone fear habits personal growth playing it safe tiny experiments
ng Surprising Secret to Boosting Productivity By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:00:20 +0000 In the midst of a creative marathon, the sprint towards the finish line can feel all-consuming. For me, that’s been the reality as I hammer out the final chapters of my next book. Picture it: weeks of rewrites, a direction that felt “off” until it was nearly scrapped and started anew. It’s a doozy of a process, one that demands the lion’s share of my attention and energy as I push to wrap things up for my publisher. Yet, amid this whirlwind of deadlines and word counts, I’ve stumbled upon a not-so-secret secret to maintaining not just my sanity, but also my creative spark: Play. Yes, play. Those moments of uninhibited, carefree joy that seem diametrically opposed to the seriousness of looming deadlines. But here’s the thing—integrating brief, playful breaks into your work routine can be incredibly rejuvenating and is often the overlooked ingredient in making great stuff. Harnessing the Power of Play During this intense writing phase, I’ve found solace in a few key activities, which, while they might seem like diversions, are actually vital to my process. For starters, music has been a cornerstone of my creative life, notably during the early days of the Chase Jarvis LIVE... The post Surprising Secret to Boosting Productivity first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Surprising Secret to Boosting Productivity appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast creativity fulfillment happiness play stress
ng Stephanie Harrison: How Hacking Happiness (Actually) Works By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:00:14 +0000 Stephanie Harrison’s story starts with a mindset similar to many in their early 20s. Gainfully employed, ambitious, and with all of New York City at her feet, she was exactly where she wanted to be. On paper. Something felt missing, even though her longtime dream of living independently in the Big Apple had been achieved. She recalls being miserable without a clear idea of why. Eventually, ignoring the problem took its toll. Her body began to rebel with physical symptoms – rashes, sores, and panic attacks that left her feeling lost and desperate for answers. So she found them by reading up on the science of happiness. Years of research and reflecatino later, Stephanie has found the hack. Thousands areound the world now seek to learn it through her philosophy-led company, The New Happy, which has been recognized by the likes of CNBC, Fast Company, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review. In this episode of the podcast, we have a candid conversation about what true fulfillment looks like and how to achieve it in a world that prioritizes productivity and external markers of success over inner peace. Question What People Say About Happiness The first, most direct way anyone can fix... The post Stephanie Harrison: How Hacking Happiness (Actually) Works first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Stephanie Harrison: How Hacking Happiness (Actually) Works appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast connection fulfillment happiness joy relationships stress
ng 5 Proven Ways to Get Things Done (No Motivation Required) By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:00:44 +0000 Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop, endlessly waiting for that burst of motivation to strike? You’re not alone. The fear of wasted potential and the desire for meaningful progress haunt creators and entrepreneurs alike. But here’s the hard truth: motivation is unreliable. It’s fleeting. It can vanish as quickly as it appears. If you’re tired of waiting for that perfect moment to take action, it’s time to shift your focus. What if I told you that momentum, not motivation, is the true driver of success? A Whisper of Intuition You know my story. From a young age, I betrayed my true passions, suppressing my creativity in favor of playing it safe. It wasn’t until my grandfather’s sudden passing left me with his cameras that I listened to that inner voice. It was a nudge, barely louder than the noise around me, but I took the leap. Following my gut instead of my conditioned safety net changed my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Just like that Chinese proverb: the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. This isn’t just true for me; it’s true for all... The post 5 Proven Ways to Get Things Done (No Motivation Required) first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post 5 Proven Ways to Get Things Done (No Motivation Required) appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast career growth feeling stuck goals habits how to start intuition momentum motivation productivity
ng Why Chasing More Is Leaving Us Empty By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:00:19 +0000 Ever find yourself chasing after more, only to feel emptier than before? It’s a paradox many of us live: the more we strive for, the less satisfied we become. When does what you do and what you have become enough? It’s a question we rarely ask ourselves. Our society pushes the myth that having more—more money, more stuff, more accolades—is the ultimate path to happiness and success. But here’s the thing: it’s a myth, and like all myths, it’s worth challenging. The Illusion of More We’re bombarded daily with messages that glorify the hustle and celebrate accumulation. Social media feeds us a never-ending stream of highlight reels, making it seem like everyone else has it all. This constant chase for more often leads to a sense of emptiness rather than fulfillment. The Problem with Always Wanting More Our desire for more is deeply ingrained in our culture. We’re never satisfied and always want more—more money, more clothes, more toys, more square feet, more followers. This insatiable pursuit creates a cycle of never-ending wants and desires. No matter how much we accumulate or achieve, there is always something more to strive for, making true contentment elusive. Our natural state is one... The post Why Chasing More Is Leaving Us Empty first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Why Chasing More Is Leaving Us Empty appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast fulfillment habits happiness hustle mindset stress
ng Ryan Holiday: Stoic Values to Change Your Life By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:00:15 +0000 In this episode, Ryan Holiday explores the timeless wisdom of Stoicism and its relevance to contemporary challenges. A frequent guest and renowned author, Ryan discusses his latest book, “Right Thing. Right Now.: The Necessity of Doing What’s Right – Even When It Isn’t Easy,” the third installment in his Stoic Virtue series. Emphasizing justice as the cornerstone of courage, wisdom, and self-discipline, Ryan draws on historical examples from Marcus Aurelius to Gandhi to illustrate the transformative power of ethical living. Some highlights we explore: How to make a meaningful impact by focusing your efforts on specific problems. The development of the Stoic Virtue series and its modern relevance. Practical advice for navigating ethical decisions in complex situations. How to make stoic principles more relatable. How one balances speed and quality in the creative process. And much more! Enjoy! FOLLOW RYAN HOLIDAY: instagram | twitter | website Listen to the Podcast Subscribe The post Ryan Holiday: Stoic Values to Change Your Life first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Ryan Holiday: Stoic Values to Change Your Life appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast courage life lessons problem solving stoicism
ng Is Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back? By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:00:55 +0000 Imagine you’re gazing out at the vast expanse of possibility before you. On one side lies the safety of the familiar, and on the other, the allure of growth and the uncertainty that comes with chasing your dreams. What would you choose—honestly? It’s a decision we’re faced with every day, in both big and small ways. Do we play it safe, sticking to the well-trodden path, or do we venture into uncharted territory, risking failure in pursuit of something greater? This choice will define who you are and who you eventually become. Because here’s the truth: growth demands courage. It asks you to stretch beyond your limits, to face your fears head-on, and to embrace discomfort over and over again. But while growth can be bumpy sometimes, choosing growth over safety comes with its own kind of power that you can’t find anywhere else. This is when we feel the most alive. The Illusion of the Comfort Zone Let’s talk about the comfort zone. It’s that cozy little bubble where everything feels safe and predictable. You know the drill, you have your routines, and there’s little risk involved. But here’s the kicker—the comfort zone is an illusion. It gives you... The post Is Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back? first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Is Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back? appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast career growth comfort zone fear of failure feeling stuck fulfillment growth
ng Signs You’re Putting Yourself Last (+ How to Fix It) By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:18 +0000 What if the secret to unlocking your best creative self was as simple as putting yourself first? There’s this catchy phrase in finance called “Pay Yourself First,” which means setting aside savings before paying any bills. But I believe this concept extends far beyond finances. When we’re constantly pulled in a million directions, learning to quote “pay yourself first” is a simple reminder: Don’t forget about you. Why We Feel Burned Out As creators, our lives are filled with endless projects, tight deadlines, and the constant pressure to innovate. It’s exhilarating but can also be exhausting. How many times have you put off the things you truly want to do—or need to do—for yourself until the end of the day when you’re already tired and wasted? We push ourselves to the brink, squeezing our passions and self-care into the leftover minutes of our days, and then wonder why we feel burned out, unfulfilled, or exhausted. Signs You’re Putting Yourself Last Let’s talk about the signs that you’re caught in this trap of self-neglect. Feeling constantly tired, even after a full night’s sleep, is a big one. Struggling to fall asleep or waking up frequently throughout the night might also ring... The post Signs You’re Putting Yourself Last (+ How to Fix It) first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Signs You’re Putting Yourself Last (+ How to Fix It) appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast burn out happiness mental health stress
ng Silent Saboteur: Why You Keep Breaking Your Own Promises By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:00:46 +0000 Breaking promises to yourself erodes self-trust. Learn how to build self-belief by keeping small commitments and transforming your habits. The post Silent Saboteur: Why You Keep Breaking Your Own Promises first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Silent Saboteur: Why You Keep Breaking Your Own Promises appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast habits saying no self confidence self-awareness trust
ng Finding Meaningful Work is Harder Than You Think By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:01:47 +0000 Finding meaningful work is a complex journey that requires self-reflection, authentic connections, and emotional resilience. Dr. Tessa West provides valuable insights and practical steps to help you navigate this challenging path and achieve long-term career fulfillment. The post Finding Meaningful Work is Harder Than You Think first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Finding Meaningful Work is Harder Than You Think appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast Career Development career growth dream job job transition networking
ng Redefining Success: I Made $5 Million in Revenue and Still “Failed” By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:00:56 +0000 Why $5 million in revenue didn't mean success. Redefine what winning means in the startup world. The post Redefining Success: I Made $5 Million in Revenue and Still “Failed” first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Redefining Success: I Made $5 Million in Revenue and Still “Failed” appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast action build a business community consistency creative daily creativity fear risk startup success
ng You’re Underestimating the Power of Breath By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:00:37 +0000 In this episode, Finnian Kelly shares insights from his new book Intentionality: A Groundbreaking Guide to Breath Consciousness and Radical Self Transformation. Finnian debunks the myth that “people don’t change” and explores the power of instantaneous transformation with vivid examples from his life. We go into the significance of self-trust, childhood experiences, and overcoming fear through intentional breathwork. Finnian shares personal stories of financial loss, identity crises, and the profound effects of breathwork on managing fear and enhancing creativity. Some highlights we explore: Energy interventions like breathwork, cold exposure, and sensory deprivation. The importance of creating space for creativity and high performance. The role of childhood experiences in shaping adult behavior. Techniques to leverage energy over time for productivity. And more! Enjoy! FOLLOW FINNIAN KELLY: instagram | facebook | twitter | website Listen to the Podcast Subscribe The post You’re Underestimating the Power of Breath first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post You’re Underestimating the Power of Breath appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast
ng Are You Secretly Sabotaging Your Creative Career? By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:00:05 +0000 Learn how self-doubt and common myths about being a "pro" might be sabotaging your creative career. Time to embrace your professional identity! The post Are You Secretly Sabotaging Your Creative Career? first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Are You Secretly Sabotaging Your Creative Career? appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast action become a professional career advice community creative career imposter syndrome mindset professional identity self-sabotage
ng Stop Chasing Followers: Why Real Influence Comes from Mastery By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:00:11 +0000 Focus on mastering your craft rather than chasing followers. Real influence comes from consistently creating meaningful work and engaging with your community. The post Stop Chasing Followers: Why Real Influence Comes from Mastery first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Stop Chasing Followers: Why Real Influence Comes from Mastery appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast collaboration consistency creative career finding your niche influence influencer mastery Skills development
ng You’re Wasting Your Life (Without Even Realizing It) By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:00:43 +0000 In this episode, I sit down with Jodi Wellman, who calls herself “The Grim Reaper’s Cheerleader,” to dive into the deep stuff—how thinking about our own mortality can actually help us live more fully, with no regrets. Jodi breaks down her 4000 Mondays project and how we often get stuck fantasizing about our goals instead of taking real action. I also share a bit of my own journey after selling my company, where I had to rethink what really matters. We talk about the power of breaking out of our routines, why journaling can keep us on track, and how small, intentional changes can make a big impact on living a meaningful life. Some highlights we explore: The dangers of positive fantasies and how the idea of “temporal scarcity” can kick us into gear. Why shaking up your daily routines can break the autopilot mode and bring more vitality into your life. The role of reflective practices like journaling in staying true to your goals and living with purpose. And more… Enjoy! FOLLOW JODI WELLMAN: instagram | linkedin | website Listen to the Podcast Subscribe The post You’re Wasting Your Life (Without Even Realizing It) first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post You’re Wasting Your Life (Without Even Realizing It) appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast daily routine intentional living life goals life lessons living a meaningful life motivation no regrets self-reflection
ng Game-Changing Tactics to Elevate Your Status By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:12:12 +0000 In this episode, Professor Alison Fragale, an expert in organizational psychology, discusses the fascinating dynamics of power and status and how they shape our lives and well-being. We dive into the differences between power and status, why both are essential human needs, and how their presence or absence affects our mental and physical health. Professor Fragale shares actionable strategies to help anyone elevate their status, build influence, and navigate power dynamics with authenticity. We also touch on the challenges of gender and racial status, the importance of autonomy, and practical tactics like leveraging your network and social media to boost your influence. Some highlights we explore: The critical difference between power and status, and how both impact your life. Practical strategies for building influence and maintaining authenticity. The role of gender, race, and autonomy in navigating power dynamics. And more! Enjoy! FOLLOW ALISON FRAGALE: instagram | linkedin | website Listen to the Podcast Subscribe The post Game-Changing Tactics to Elevate Your Status first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Game-Changing Tactics to Elevate Your Status appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast
ng Why Playing It Safe Is Riskier Than You Think By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:00:02 +0000 Playing it safe is an illusion that limits your potential. Break free from fear and live a dynamic, fulfilling life by embracing challenges. The post Why Playing It Safe Is Riskier Than You Think first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Why Playing It Safe Is Riskier Than You Think appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast career advice facing fear intuition Never play it safe playing it safe risk Seek discomfort
ng The Creative Pause: Why We Need to Stop Asking “What’s Next?” By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:00:24 +0000 Learn why a "creative pause" after major achievements is essential for growth. Simone Biles shows us how to embrace rest and reflection over constant pressure. The post The Creative Pause: Why We Need to Stop Asking “What’s Next?” first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post The Creative Pause: Why We Need to Stop Asking “What’s Next?” appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast achievement creative pause intuition pressure pressure to perform Reflection rest slow down success tinkering
ng Creative Burnout Destroying Your Passion? (Try These 4 Quick Strategies) By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:06 +0000 Feeling uninspired and exhausted? Discover how to overcome creative burnout with these 4 actionable strategies to reignite your passion. The post Creative Burnout Destroying Your Passion? (Try These 4 Quick Strategies) first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Creative Burnout Destroying Your Passion? (Try These 4 Quick Strategies) appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast burnout creativity intuition Never play it safe passion productivity
ng Is AI the End of Creativity or Just the Beginning? By chasejarvis.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:00:21 +0000 Is AI replacing creativity or elevating it? Discover how artists can use AI to enhance their creative process while keeping human emotion at the core. The post Is AI the End of Creativity or Just the Beginning? first appeared on Chase Jarvis. The post Is AI the End of Creativity or Just the Beginning? appeared first on Chase Jarvis. Full Article chasejarvisLIVE Podcast AI artificial intelligence creative tool creativity fear and creativity opportunity tools