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Recommend laptop
What laptop would you recommend for IClone? Not the minimum, but something which will optimize the productivity. Thank you!
0 likes • 24h
@Michel Diamantis thank you I’ve used a virtual machine years ago on my MacBook and it didn’t perform that well. Right now I am using an Asus low end gaming laptop with Windows 11 home, a GTX 3 series video card and I5 CPU. It runs okay, but I was wondering if people had some experience with a faster set up.
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@Alan Searle I’m just an amateur enjoying all of this. It never occurred to me other sites will do the rendering, I guess there’s a pay service for everything. Overall I just want the best personal experience on my machine. I understand, like all things, there is a logarithmic number where the cost of hardware exceeds the percentage of improvement in speed and quality. What I have works, but I was wondering for a reasonable price what machine is in that optimal spot for the $$$. Thank you all for responding, I learned something new.
We Won't Have Live Calls for the Next Weeks
Hi there! 🙌 Normally, the calendar, holidays or special events don't dictate my schedule. I enjoy spending time with this community and being around people who are actively working to tell stories through animation. In fact, I have a long history of sneaking away to my studio for live calls on December 25th or January 1st, even with a house full of family, just to put in that 1 hour of work before heading back. However, the next couple of weeks are a bit different. My dad is currently in the hospital due to fluid in his lungs. They detected a small tumor, but with surgery, he was able to get much better, and he still will have more years with us - he is 80 years old. While he is stable and doing well, he needs to remain under observation for a few more days. I am spending every night at the hospital to assist him with whatever he needs, which means my "play time" has shifted. I’m currently not getting to bed until around 7:00 or 9:00 AM. Because my daily rhythm has been completely altered, I won’t be able to attend any live calls for the next few days. I’m viewing this as a literal Boss Fight of life. Right now, I’m stepping into the Role of a Guardian (I like to think of it as a Dark Knight quest line 😉). My priority is to serve and assist him, while managing my own tasks (like writing and planning content) straight from my phone or laptop sitting at the hospital. Thank you all for your understanding and support. I'll be back in the game fully as soon as he’s cleared to head home. In the meantime, no matter what happens, keep leveling up!
1 like • 18d
Good work! Praying for your father.
0 likes • Dec '25
Strange how the head turned one way and the body the opposite. I too have seen these strange AI builds.
First attempt at picture to video (weird fail)
My very first attempt going from a picture (thumbnail for my latest video) to a video. I wish I had copied the prompt - I left the page and can't seem to get back to it. Anyway - this is not what I was hoping for, it doesn't really make sense that they run away and end up back at the same spot. Nor do I understand why the dinosaur disappears. I have a lot to learn! 🤣 UPDATE: I found where the video and prompt are stored. Here is the prompt: "A tracking shot follows a boy and girl in colorful winter clothes searching for something in front of Santa’s sparkling, snow-covered Workshop at twilight. Suddenly, a cartoonish dinosaur bursts through swirling snow, roaring playfully—the camera whip-pans as the kids, wide-eyed, sprint off-screen left. The dinosaur then turns toward the camera in a slow zoom, grinning warmly and waving in exaggerated, bouncy animation style."
First attempt at picture to video (weird fail)
1 like • Dec '25
@Kipley Wentz I have trying AI for video production and the main problem ai see is consistency between shots. Even when I use characters and backgrounds the AI will change them in subsequent videos.
2 likes • Dec '25
Free is good.
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Drew McKenna
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@drew-mckenna-8610
Retired, travelled the world and love telling stories. I’ve used CA for a few family and friends videos.

Active 7h ago
Joined Dec 1, 2025
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