GECKO
WHAT’S A FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF?
I stick my mom's car key in the electrical socket and I survived! My toddler self was sad that I didn't make my house grow legs out and run whereever I wanted to go...
WHY ARE YOU A GECKO?
Gecko is one of my favorite animal! Because I was the TDS OG and being a character designer, I got to assign gecko design to myself! Do you know I have 3 gecko pets?
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE HOBBY?
My favorite hobby is drawing, bouldering, being a foodie, listening to music, and collecting crystals!
IF YOU COULD WISH FOR THREE FOODS TO BE IN FRONT OF YOU RIGHT THIS MOMENT, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?
I want my comfort pho... I'll also take tacos and truffle toast.
WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE A PET DRAGON THAT ONLY LISTENS TO YOU WHEN YOU WORKOUT, OR A PET UNICORN THAT ONLY TRUSTS YOU WHEN YOU DO SOMETHING CREATIVE (WRITE, SING, DRAW, ETC)?
My ex was a dragon, so no dragons, they're really mean. I'll go with an unicorn.
WITH SAKE THE GECKO
What hearing-coded thing drives you nuts?
Trying to speak through a coughing fit
idk man, listening to stuff?
I want to ask my dad for something during I sign to him. He went like huh. He is not joking. I went like "Why are you trying to hear my sign? That doesn't make sense." It drove me nut once.
Eye contact is scary sometimes
yeah when they don’t look at me while talking, or when announcements in places don’t have a screen with names or numbers to know which one is mine
I don’t mind when it’s a hot girl because then I ask her to repeat herself slowly
esp when she asks to read her lips that is the only time I will do it
Mikail: I don’t mind when it’s a hot girl because then I ask her to repeat herself slowly
It’s kinda like when my mom is using the blender and she’s talking to me at a normal volume like I can understand a word she’s saying while celery is screaming for its life.
I think my dad almost become deaf soon. Floor is prettier than you
it drives me crazy when hearing ppl dont look at each other when talking - im like bro look at me what tf looks better than my face rn
I had a…cousin of mine who whispered to my ear and I’m like…I’m Deaf, why are you doing this-
Any time someone comes close to my left ear
I HATE IT WHEN THEY WHISPER IM LIKE BRO I CANT DECIPHER YOUR BREATHING
accurate because thats how short he is
Being short has it’s advantages, every girl taller than me is mommy to me
BIBI THE DEAF CAT
Bibi the Deaf Cat is a curious, heartfelt character exploring life, mental health, and real connections. Her name, “Bibi,” playfully nods to “bilingual” and “bicultural,” re ecting her unique view of the world.
CREATED BY DESTINY SLATER
HEADLESS FISH
I was inspired by the dinner my wife cooked. I really enjoy drawing sh, but I chose to make it headless and focus on making the meat look delicious. I painted it with Posca on sketch paper.
CREATED BY CALEB PENDLEY
PROJECTS PERSONAL
TDS TIPS FOR VIDEO
EDITOR
If you use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit your videos then I’m sure you understand how color grading all of your clips can be a hassle. The most efficient way to color grade multiple clips at once is to use an adjustment layer. When you do, you won’t have to worry about editing and applying it to each clip especially when you still need to trim and rearrange them. Adjustment layers will help you adjust the colors you need to while giving you the space to work on other things whenever you need to. This has helped me speed up my video editing timeframe and it may do the same for you.
Hannah Fisher (Video Editor)
TDS NEWS
TA DA STUDIOS DOMINATES SIGN-A-THON!
Hannah, Destiny, and Shannon had the pleasure of showing off TDS' work at Sign-A-Thon in Pittsburgh! It was a massive celebration of ASL and Deaf Culture hosted by Center of Hearing and Deaf Services. TDS is incredibly honored to have taken part at the event! We all enjoyed talking about the services we provide with those that approach our booth. If you were at the Sign-A-Thon and said hi, thank you for joining us and enjoying our newsletter!
