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Steve Courtney

@malderor.bsky.social

Film/Video Editor. Posts also skew heavily to punk rock and San Francisco nightlife. Professional DJ on the side at bars, clubs, and www.radiovalencia.fm.

293 Followers  |  372 Following  |  114 Posts  |  Joined: 16.10.2023  |  2.2188

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It costs a fortune on vinyl these days. And I've been looking for a while.

30.10.2025 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm so glad I saw this. As you know, I'm more of a Peaks guy that a VT guy, but this certainly seems like it's worth popping in for a warming beverage.

24.10.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have a monthly client project that I've done in Premiere for years, but that I did in Resolve a few months ago because I'd just taken an intro course. However, every time it's come up since, I open the old Premiere project because I just want to knock it out "quickly." I need to get over myself.

09.10.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Are You Supposed To Get The COVID Vaccine Now? An Explainer | Defector As the muggy malaise of summer winds down, you might find yourself interested in taking advantage of one of several safe and proven vaccines to help protect you from the inevitable brumal surge of res...

We took the paywall down on this one. defector.com/how-the-fuck...

04.09.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7154    πŸ” 3959    πŸ’¬ 184    πŸ“Œ 266

Indeed, I went and picked up my (temp) copy, and decided a 1/3rd of the way through to knock out one of the easiest salsas I had the ingredients on-hand for, before reading further. Turns out my avocados are still a day short of ripe, so my inspiration simmers until tomorrow.

31.08.2025 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I put it on hold with my local li-berry, despite the fact I've been making my family salsa "recipes" since I could walk. I'm not averse to trying new things, although pineapple may be a bridge too far. It's not like it's pizza.

30.08.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am curious how pineapple and corn are going to play into this. Although if that's habanero I'm spying, that would offset the pineapple, I suppose. Are you the one who recommended the Rick Martinez salsa book?

30.08.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm mostly in corporate/advertising world. Removing breathing sounds is my first step with any VO/announcer, and my producers are like "what's the holdup? It's only a few edits to cut together." Then later, "I'm not sure why, but yours sounds so much better than the roughcut I did myself."

29.08.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, I'm having the same issue. It started being mostly free of politics and horror, and now it's seems to be *all* politics and horror. I should really curate some lists so I can turn off the firehose of dread.

01.08.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I realized I'm wearing one crew sock and one regular sock. Everything is A-OK over here. Everything is going like gangbusters.

01.08.2025 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Making maximum use of my monthly Drafthouse pass in August, it seems. I think I'm seeing everything but Lady Snowblood, which I saw recently-enough on their big-screen. Definitely seeing Ran (never seen) and Zatoichi (it's been decades).

17.07.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Reasons I moved to a city, Exhibit B. A month-long Samurai Film Fest at the Alamo. drafthouse.com/sf/movies/wa... @hayao.lol

17.07.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Obviously I haven't been on Bluesky enough recently. I forgot how to tag somebody. (Hey, I was in Europe, largely ignoring social media.)

17.07.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Reasons I moved to a city, Exhibit A. Godzilla Fest at the Balboa this weekend: www.balboamovies.com/godzilla-fes... @hayao.lol

17.07.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry Uncle Monty quote. I allowed myself a moment of indiscretion.

16.06.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you...published?

16.06.2025 06:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
a senior sitting on a bench waiting for a bus at Mission/Powers

a senior sitting on a bench waiting for a bus at Mission/Powers

people on a bench waiting for a bus at 26th/Mission

people on a bench waiting for a bus at 26th/Mission

somebody sitting on a bench at 18th/Mission

somebody sitting on a bench at 18th/Mission

a bench at a bus stop at Bryant/16th

a bench at a bus stop at Bryant/16th

benches have gone up at bus stops around the Mission and parts south. thanks sfbabc.org !! everybody deserves comfort and dignity while waiting for the bus

09.06.2025 02:35 β€” πŸ‘ 203    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 7

So it's like a free trip to the Fyre Festival for our enlisted men and women!

10.06.2025 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Annoyingly, I can't find my first two Super Bowl spots. They were pretty forgettable spots for a random mutual fund, (okay, totally forgettable spots) but I'd sure like to be able to check them out again, or reference them for my reel. I worked on 6-7 more SB spots later, but those were the first.

09.06.2025 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please see my email to your Chron account about a citizenship award from the SF Elks Lodge. (This isn't spam. We really want to award you for your championing of the Bay Area.)

15.04.2025 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to the largesse of my local punk co-op record shop IMing me that they got a copy in, I managed to score it in SF this morning. I had thought it was a UK-only release. Stoked! Also, balls to the flipper who already has it listed on Discogs for an eye-watering $250. I hope your dick falls off.

12.04.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't bother with the new one. It's almost completely devoid of humor.

05.04.2025 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, I think I said "holy shit" out loud three times during that presentation. Intelliscript looks to be a massive boon for editing speed.

04.04.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The first item on that "to-do" list is a one-click letter to your representatives urging them to overturn the executive order to cut funding for libraries. (You have to opt in or out on the email contact field in order to get it to send.) app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... 2/2

21.03.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FAQ: Executive Order Targeting IMLS This set of frequently asked questions is intended to help library workers, library advocates, and library users understand this Executive Order.

In the monsoon of terrible news, I missed the executive order last Friday to cut funding for the only Federal Agency that funds library services. Libraries are popular with both parties, so maybe we can get this one denied? FAQ and list of things to do about it: www.ala.org/faq-executiv... 1/2

21.03.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Inside some kind of large room, Superman throws what looks like a stone column into the upper right side of the panel, and says, β€œIf you plan to use your powers, son, you’d better learn to respect the FREEDOM of others! Play by the rules – – or get off the field!β€œ

Inside some kind of large room, Superman throws what looks like a stone column into the upper right side of the panel, and says, β€œIf you plan to use your powers, son, you’d better learn to respect the FREEDOM of others! Play by the rules – – or get off the field!β€œ

18.03.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 154    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

How was that only a 4.2? That was the longest shaker I can remember. #earthquake #sanfrancisco

18.03.2025 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi, Mr Hartlaub. I sent an email to your Chronicle address, and wanted to DM you here to make sure you saw it, but apparently you can't DM people who don't follow you on Bluesky. Fair enough. But I would like to present you with an award from the San Francisco Elks Lodge, as detailed in email. Thx.

17.03.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They were playing in an art-space walking distance from my house and I had a free pass, but alas, I had to go to Las Vegas for an overnighter. I have seen them before with LA Witch and can confirm they are a good live enterprise.

11.03.2025 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I hear you. As a career agency guy, part of the gig used to be having to read (and work) a room full of creatives and CDs and occasional clients. That stuff didn't phase me because I was rock solid with my skills. I guess the "people stuff" requires practice to maintain. As I said, eye-opening.

07.03.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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