pistols at dawn

a resource archive

[marksloan]

studio ghibli icons

In celebration of their 5k milestone, I present to you a studio ghibli icon pack in collaboration with @daily-ghibli!

60+ icons from an assortment of Studio Ghibli animated movies

Please Like or Reblog if you use

2 icons under the cut, a limited number of these icons are available on my icons page (Movies > Animated)

See the full icon collection on @daily-ghibli‘s blog.

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[atlasthemes]

archivist - ao3 inspired projects page

preview / code

posted a preview shot of this page awhile back on my writeblr - sorry it’s taken me a million years to post it!

features: pretty straightforward page, include as many projects as you’d like! originally created with writeblrs in mind, but could be used for anything. icons work great for project images (icons in preview by @alydae) 

changeable accent color

change sidebar links to whatever you want

themes section can also be used as project links

stats section

pls don’t remove credit!

would appreciate a like/reblog if you plan to use this page! and pls message me if you have any questions or find any bugs. :)

[nouvae]

rimbaud

by nouvae

static / static two :: code

minimal responsive header or sidebar theme 350px, 400px, 450px, 500px, 550px posts with optional blog title, tags, rounded posts, and infinite scroll.

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[heyyysol]

how do you download a netflix movie to gif?

You mean how can we make a gif using the images from the netflix movies, right? Okay, check out this tutorial [post].

[laurenashpole]

New Theme: Space Race

Preview / Install

So I was in the middle of a futuristic sci-fi theme but I kept running across great flat space illustrations and couldn’t get that design style out of my head. Space Race is the result.

This theme is responsive and should work on at least the last two versions of all modern browsers (IE10 isn’t pixel perfect but it works). It also includes optional animated celestial objects like comets, meteors, satellites that are pure CSS and were partly inspired by my attempt to do the Daily CSS Images Challenge (work interfered with that pretty early on).

Fonts and colors are totally customizable and you can choose between a single or double column layout.

This theme supports:

All post types

Links to major social networks

Reblog and like buttons

Related Posts

Likes

Following

Group Blogs

Notes

Recent Tweets

Disqus

Google Analytics

And possibly other features that I’m forgetting. If you have any questions about getting the theme set up, let me know.

[magnusthemes]

Theme - Aeronautic; [preview] [code] [magnusthemes]

Revamp of Court of Dreams. Modern minimal theme conceptualised around High Lord Rhysand from A Court of Mist and Fury.

Features:

Like/reblog buttons and optional hide captions on index page

Pagination or infinite scroll with optional manual load mode

8 custom links with icons in a slide-out menu

Choose your posts’ size (from 400px to 700px), margins, gutter and padding

Sidebar icon image is any square image 60px or larger

Optional custom text selection, search box, updates panel with optional stats, toggle tumblr controls

Optional HTML5 music player for one song only

Notes:

To change icons, go here, choose the one you want, and enter its name into the text field. For instance, if I want a plane icon for my first custom link, I’d type “plane” into the “link 1 icon” text field.

Thanks to bychloethemes for the PixelUnion Photoset script modification

Soundcloud script and video resizing credits go to shythemes.

This is the tutorial I used for the draggable tags

This theme was inspired by @felinum​

Please like and/or reblog this post if you use or plan or using this theme, or just if you like it (: Thank you for your support!

[rhaegara]

THEME 06: SAINT — PREVIEW & INSTALL

THEMES BY RHAEGARA. This theme was inspired by Tumblr’s mobile theme and the default Tumblr theme, Optica.

FEATURES: Full-width header image with scrolling transitions, 11 post sizes, 1 to 4 columns, optional infinite scroll, over a dozen different fonts, five font sizes, unlimited links, custom Tumblr controls and more!

Please like or reblog this post if you plan on using this theme!

[somestudy]

hangul (한글) is the alphabet of the korean language. it may look difficult and intimidating, but it’s pretty simple when you get the hang of it. this is a really informal guide to learning hangul; hopefully by the end of it you find yourself able to read and write in it!! long post under the read more.

disclaimer: i’m not korean nor am i very fluent in the korean language. am i qualified to be teaching this? not at all!! but, a lot of the asks i get are about where a good place to start learning korean is. so, here we are! the korean alphabet. ✧*｡٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و✧*｡

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[somestudy]

most of the questions i’ve been getting lately are asking how i’m learning korean, so i’m compiling some resources into a post for convenience ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

disclaimer: my korean is extremely basic at the time being, and i’m not qualified to be giving advice on how to actually speak/write in korean at all. these are just the things i’m using to hopefully be able to speak and write in korean. ^^

BOOKS

korean for beginners: mastering conversational korean (this is the one i’m using!)

korean made simple: a beginner’s guide to learning the korean language

elementary korean + workbook

ONLINE

how to study korean

koreanclass101 (youtube)

talktomeinkorean (youtube)

common vocabulary

grammar/vocabulary reference

vocabulary games

quizlet!!

MISC

korean keyboard

culture notes

text slang

crash course on honorifics

children’s books

the chosun ilbo (read the news in korean!! good practice)

koreanclass101 podcast (if you have an iphone/ipod/itunes you can download them for free!!)

talktomeinkorean podcast (ditto)

BLOGS TO CHECK OUT

unyounglearnskorean

study-korean

translatingkorea

please feel free to add more to the list if you want to! (•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑

[rosewxter]

professorpark weepingkid and idk who else to tag but to anyone else who is self studying as well then heheh this might be helpful

[jiminspromise-remade]

jnopeee

[felasintumbld]

Intermediate Level (ish)

Twinkling Korean – newer to the scene than a lot of the above resources, but I find them very enjoyable. They’re also available on iTunes free, and they’re the biggest boon for me since I’m in that weird growth point where I need more intermediate material. (and dislike the banter that the talktomeinkorean people do, please stop talking in english and get to the korean thank u)

이야기 – TalkToMeInKorean is another decenter intermediate source of listening practice. No English, all Korean. They say it’s not as fast as regular Korean, but they match the speed of people I hear talking in coffee shops here, so maybe they just talk super fast in Seoul (currently live in Daegu).

Typing Practice Type Racer – is mostly for English, but they provide type racing in Korean. You’re matched with people at a similar typing rate to you. This got my typing from painfully poking at the keyboard to actual passable. I type about as fast (slow) as some of my fifth graders now, but it’s way better than the 10 characters I was averaging before. 

Misc

All Levels – Everyone has prob heard of the Sogang course, but here it is again. It’s passable for an introduction and goes to higher level, but I really recommend you make sure you know every word before moving on. The conversations in each lesson is also pretty fast so you can get used to hearing them talk quickly–I can’t emphasize how fast Koreans talk enough!

Naver Dictionary – Only Korean dictionary online that feels worth a damn. The bit I linked is the English - Korean section; you’ll find example sentences, idioms, and so on. Their translator is better than google translate, but I wouldn’t recommend it for anything super complex.  Use the dictionary. (You will need to able to type in hangul)

[the49thname-deactivated20221002]

theme 10: silhouettes

preview 1 / preview 2 / code

a minimalist header/sidebar theme with a full-size header section and a sidebar that appears on scroll. you can also customise the theme so that only the sidebar is present. the theme also features an optional updates tab, pop-up ask/about/navigation pages, 2-6 custom links, and show caption/tags options.

features

- 400px/500px posts

- 500x250px header / 100x100px sidebar icon / 100x100px about icon

- 6 custom links (with popup navigation) / 2 custom links (without popup navigation)

- options to display the header + sidebar / just the sidebar

- optional: show captions, show tags, pop-up pages (ask, about, navigation)

notes: the header image is 500x250px in size, the about and sidebar icons are both 100x100px in size. the about and sidebar icons will resize your uploaded images accordingly but they must be square in shape. the header must be the correct size otherwise it will not display correctly.

to customise the updates tab you need to enter your updates info using standard html styling into the “updates text” type field on the customize menu.

if using the pop-up pages - you will need to enter the html to customise the about pop-up, i left instructions in the code so it should be easy to do. please make sure to have asks enabled and enter your tumblr username (i.e. the49thname) into the “tumblr username” type field on the customize menu so that the ask box will work.

credits: header + sidebar icons made by me, please do not save for your own use. artwork for preview 1 header + sidebar images was made by katsura hoshino (taken from her instagram, now deleted).

if you have any problems let me know, read the rules, and please like/reblog if using, thank you!!

for more themes go here.

[greatcometcas]

 aerynsvn’s women of marvel icon pack #2/?

oh joy, oh bliss, to have winter holidays and spend my days listening to wolf 359 and doing photoshop! i’m going to be moving on the women who appear in mcu movies next but may go back to do more icons based on the tv series in the future (i’m behind on aos and only about halfway through luke cage, so I’ve no doubt missed some ladies). 

hope you like and feel free to follow for more marvel icons in the future or send any requests my way :)

download here

like or reblog if using // credit is appreciated

[mothms]

theme: divers. ↳ preview one, two, permalink // code, alt link

features & options:

one-column theme with 400, 500, or 540px posts

body and title font options: font family, font size, and font weight

100px circular sidebar image (auto adjusts)

twelve color options

three custom links

content aligned left, right, or center

custom post margins

show or hide post headers

show or hide borders; rounded or non-rounded borders

show or hide captions

show or hover tags; tags aligned left, right, or center

optional extra sidebar overlay on click

optional greyscale images

optional fade-in effect

optional old photoset sizes for 500px posts

credits:

responsive pxu photosets by @gukthemes and @cathms

tutorials for custom like/reblog buttons, custom lightboxes, video resizing, and minimal soundcloud player by @shythemes

fade-in effect by @cyantists / @yearsandyears

overlay menu tutorial on codepen.io by raul dronca

inspiration from giant squid’s beautiful game, ABZU.

some notes:

this was tested and coded primarily in opera and chrome at 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, but will scale for other resolutions. please don’t alter or remove the credit. feel free to edit the code; however, please keep those edits for personal use only and don’t redistribute the code. if you encounter problems or bugs, let me know via ask on this blog or on my personal one.

[youownedthesun]

I was reading some book reviews and I needed a new style of writing reviews for my semi-professional blog, and I found that [this reviewer] had a clean way of writing their own. I just wanted to write this disclaimer because I am not the one who came up with this clean cut way.

What it’s about: (a brief description of book)

Why I decided to read it: (any particular reason)

What I liked: (self-explanatory)

What I disliked: (self-explanatory)

Overall feelings: (a brief statement)

I would also add the five star system that I normally use. And I think it’s safe to say that when using this method of reviewing, there would be spoilers in the third and fourth sections.

I think I might add a diversity setting, where I explain if there has been any diversity in the book (i.e. characters of color, lgbt+ characters, disabled characters, etc.).

[foxrph]

Guide: Archery

Disclaimer: I have been practicing archery since I was eight and became really involved with the sport / hobby since turning eighteen; despite my experience, I am by no means an actual expert but I do know a considerable amount and am capable of answering any and every question you all may have!

Types of Bows: recurve, long / flat / traditional, compound, crossbow, pistol crossbow, war, mongolian, takedown, priminitive, composite

Types of Archery: traditional, competitive, field, target, hunting, 3D, military

Types of Arrows: aluminum, carbon, fiberglass, wooden ( traditional ), bolts ( crossbow )

Types of Fletchings: straight, helical, flu-flu. Material: feather, plastic

Types of Points: target, bullet, blunt, field, judo, fish, broadhead, fixed blade, mechanical blade, small game, bludgeon ( stump ). Medieval: bodkin, war, crescent leaf, swallowtail, hunting. Some are push-ins and others are screw-ins, the material tips are made out of can also vary: plastic, aluminum, stone, carbon, etc…

Types of Nocks: push/press-in, pin, overnock, convential. For crossbows, the nocks will be different as the arrow sits differently (such as: flat, capture, omni-nock, and half moon)

Types of Draws: mediterranean ( most common ), mongolian, pinch

Types of Quivers: hip, back, side, pocket, bow

Types of Gear: shooting gloves, shooting tabs, arm guard, chest guard, quivers, silencers, wrist sling, bow sling, finger sling

Types of Stances: square, open, closed

Anatomy of a Bow generally consists of their limbs, riser, bow string, grip / handle, ( arrow ) rest, and nocking point. Additional features ( mostly with compound and competitive archery ) also include: sight, stabilizer, long rod, side rod, limb bolt, clicker, shelf. Additionally, there are two sides to a bow ( a front and back ), the outer portion — or the part that faces away from you when you aim — is called the back and the inner portion is called the belly. 

Anatomy of a String: Sometimes, with some strings you will see three points of the string with different colours at the ends of the limbs and at the center, these are called servings. Top, bottom, and center.

Anatomy of an Arrow: Point ( tip / insert ), shaft, crest, fletching, nock

Terminology:

Anchor Point — A consistent part on the face where the draw hand comes back to.

Cant — This is a bow that is being tilted to one side or another, more commonly used by hunters.

Dry Fire — NEVER do this to your bows, this is VERY harmful to the bow and decreases longevity. A dry fire is when you pull the string back WITHOUT an arrow nocked then release.

Sky Draw — This is illegal and incredibly dangerous, don’t do this. This is the act of aiming your bow towards the sky and releasing. Do not pull a Katniss Everdeen. It’s not worth it. Only do this in places in a wide open and empty field or somewhere it is at least permitted.

Index Feather / Vane — There are commonly three fletchings to an arrow with two of three being one colour; the one that is the odd one out is called the index. This should be facing out / away from the bow’s arrow rest.

Nock — Commonly used and confused for notch ( similar to blood spatter vs blood splatter ). This is the slot at the end of an arrow; there is also an accompanying point on the string itself where the arrow sits on top of for a consistent level of shooting. Additionally, on some arrows, there is a nock nodule that typically lines up with the index feather ( this is used to easily nock an arrow into place without having to look down mid-aim or shooting, so typically hunting ).

Overdraw — The act of using a shorter bow compared to draw length, thus putting an overload of pressure on the limbs. It can also mean using a shorter arrow than meant to be used with draw length.

Poundage ( # ) — A bow’s weight at full draw. For instance, while the poundage of a bow says forty#, the bow isn’t actually going to weigh that much ( bows, in contrast, are actually really light ). 

Draw Weight — I see this used interchangeably with poundage but there really isn’t such a thing as a draw weight? Or, at least, it doesn’t have a specific function that I am aware of. 

Draw Length — This is the length of how far you can pull the string back to your anchor point; the length typically is about the half of your arm span from middle fingertip to middle fingertip. Measured in inches ( “ ).

Bow Length — The length of the bow unstrung from limb tip to limb tip.

Bow Arm / Hand — The hand that commonly grips the handle.

Dominant Eye / Hand — The hand that pulls on the string; and the eye that more accurately sees the target. Sometimes, the dominant eye and hand are not on the same side of the body but there are ways to get around this!

Spine Flexibility — When getting new arrows, it’s important to test the spine for any cracking sounds. If an arrow does that, you do not want to use it. Also checking for arrow hardness. 

Archer’s Paradox — The arrow flexing as it leaves the bow. Also, an arrow arches, it doesn’t go straight out like how a bullet might. 

Followthrough — Holding your posture / position after letting go of the string to when the arrow hits the target.

Other Information:

The correct way to draw / pull a bow is by using back muscles rather than your arms ( arms are used too but not as majorly as the back ), this helps lessens fatigue! And allows you to use the maximum poundage. In saying that, bows are not the same from person to person; for example, because I use a longbow ( 48″ ) and my arm span is shorter, even though my bow is 40#, I am actually drawing 35#. And unless you’re using a primitive bow or a bow that has a versatile grip, bows are specifically made to be used by one hand or the other ( so left or right ). And just like all bows aren’t the same from person to person, all arrows aren’t the same and don’t necessarily work with every bow, especially indoors versus outdoors, grain, shaft thickness / hardness, tip, weight, etc…

When aiming, it’s important to keep in mind: direction and force of wind, height of target in comparison to you ( is it higher or lower ), indoors vs outdoors, stable or moving target, terrain, distance, etc…

The best way to build up stamina and strength is to consistently do muscle strength exercises, practice with the bow often. I also recommend holding the string back for thirty seconds to a minute at least three times in a day.

There is A LOT of muscle memory involved! And like overtime if you don’t exercise or ride a bike, getting back into the sport can take a readjustment to get up to par. The elbow of your bow arm should be pointed out and not down at the ground ( this is to get your elbow out of the way so that the string doesn’t slap against your forearm upon release ), your back should be straight ideally, and your should have your weight evenly resting on your hips ( not shifted ).

Do NOT use wooden arrows with compound bows. It will more than likely explode in your face and cause bodily injury. Additionally try to use the right arrow with the right bow and bow poundage; it’s like using a gun, you wouldn’t overload it with ammunition it’s not meant to shoot, so don’t do that to your bows. Also, traditional and recurve bows tend to be more forgiving than compound bows because of the difference in anatomy; compound bows have wheels attached to the limbs and warping or twisting the string at all while pulling it back can cause the string to detach from the railing ( but in general, avoid twisting your hand, wrist or forearm as you draw back the string ).

If a bow creaks or makes any kind of sound while you draw it back, do not use that bow. Same with an arrow. It’s safer to avoid injury.

Do not fire a bow with anyone or anything in your peripheral or around the target. Be very aware of your surroundings.

War bows have the highest poundage, that I am aware of, that goes up to 180# and are made of a different wood. These are incredibly powerful and dangerous weapons, so I don’t recommend a war bow to shoot in your basic backyard unless you have a really great stopping tool / target. War bows also take the longest to train for and can’t just be used by anyone right off the bat compared to modern bows, because the heavier the poundage, the more back and arm muscle needed; so strength needed will be needed for this ( and this is why archers from medieval periods who used these bows were documented as to having thicker arm bones because they trained in their youth as to use such a bow ).

If you can, try to practice at archery ranges. Hunting with a bow requires a license; please check your city / state laws regarding archery and its restrictions ( some don’t allow backyard shooting ).

Lastly, bows ARE weapons. I know they are treated very much like toys but they are not! Even the toy bows that you see at medieval fairs and in stores, those are still dangerous. Actual bows should be taken seriously; do not have an arrow nock and at full draw while you haphazardly aim the bow in jest at your group of friends, claiming to be the next Legolas or Katniss. That is the quickest way of hurting someone, don’t do it. In saying that, television and all other mediums of entertainment are not wholly accurate depictions of archery; some of the moves they do are highly ridiculous and unrealistic ( Hawkeye, Arrow, THG, LOTR, etc… ). While there are good depictions out there and some decent moments, they should not be your basis of instruction. It’s of course okay to take inspiration from these characters but don’t treat what they do as fact and law.

[mollock]

A few people have expressed interest in graphic tutorial for my graphics so I have decided to do a tutorial as I make this next one! I have also included some general tips for you guys so please enjoy! If you have any other questions feel free to ask - I am happy to help. 

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[acuite]

MANIA

Live Preview Code: Pastebin · Pasted

Single column theme with customisable post sizes. Inspired by the blogging website, Svbtle. This theme features large font sizes and is optimised for text-heavy blogs.

Options include colours, images, links, pagination, captions, tags, round edges, post style and sidebar appearance.

[youownedthesun]

ffr

Because I can’t find a rebloggable post, I’m just going to collect the links here for a later date when I change my main them in the summer or autumn. 

preview

install

listed: follower @ rhaegara

[youownedthesun]

Another bunch of links for the same theme maker, but different theme because I cannot find a rebloggable post. 

preview

install

listed: prophet @ rhaegara