Shannon's Journal Discussion Thread, Vol. 8

[Shannon]

Yeah, the usage times coming out of the models at this point are hard to believe, but they are also very stable in the models and they have not shown any problems in testing so far, so we're using them.  If there is an issue I can always adjust later, but I really don't want to err on the side of too much exposure and volume with a combination like we see in OGSF.  I don't think there will be an issue unless people decide to FAFO.  6G is truly blowing my mind so far.

X4A-1600 will not be difficult to build in 6G, and I had plans to do that this month.

I totally believe you...it amused me when you stated the usage for OGSF...LMAO...I thought OSC's was insane enough. No way it could be less, otherwise, how could the sub even WORK with such low usage, I thought. And was still more than happy with a 20 min usage, although I accepted that programs will vary on time of course. Still, a universe away from earlier generations in usage time. Yet, here we are with the OGSF release and halving that number, wow. Numbers don't lie, like you say, so they must be for real! And exactly, if they need to be reworked based off new info down the road, that can easily be done. But deeply shocking numbers so far...

Oh wow... @Shannon, that is AMAZING NEWS!!! I can't wait for X4A-1600, it will be an instant purchase. Seems like very soon, I will finally experience 6G at last. It's been such a long wait, so much patience, so much faith...soon it seems then that at long last, the wait will be over for me. That's absolutely fantastic news. Thank you so deeply! 6G LFG!!!

Volumes and usage times are of course dependent on the generation used, the goals of the program and they are influenced by what of the available options that result makes the customer happiest when it comes to modeling the best usage times.  When we have two seriously contradictory factors (the raw power of 6G vs the sensitivity of something like working with GSF) it tends to get a bit hairy.  Less time per day works better because it doesn't push too hard.  I think we're going to see usage times vary between roughly 5 and 30 minutes per day for most types of goals in 6G.  But the numbers will be calculated on a case by case basis.  We shall see.

I was wanting to publish OGSF before 1600.  I'm working  on 1600 right now.  Most of the optimizations and adjustments are done, but I have to go through with a fine tooth comb through every statement and make sure everything is optimized, and optimized fully.  With 6G, once the script is finished, I can usually build it from text to a finished subliminal in about 1-2 days, depending on whether or not I encounter unexpected issues with build, QC check and various other little gotchas I have to be vigilant for.  in 5.11G, this same process required 5 to 7 days.  So X4A-1600 will be available very soon.  I should be finished building it later today or tomorrow, and then I have to build the product description and calculate usage patterns, etc.

The 6G build process is MUCH faster, but I am planning to do no more than 2 to 3 titles a month because I need to spend time learning a new DAW, and I need to start working more rest time into my work flow.  Burning out is not how to accomplish things.

Please remember, however, that developing a script from scratch, or developing a new script addition, is no faster than before.  So with new stuff, or stuff that has to be completely re-worked (AM7, BASE, etc.) it will not be quick.