Exploring the tech behind Where the Wild Things Are
We all know that technology plays a very big part in most movies we watch today. But some films blur the line between reality and the use of technology so well it’s easy…
View ArticleThe computing power that created Avatar
Ever wonder what kind of computing power it takes to create fantastic visual effects for movies like James Cameron’s Avatar? The simple answer is, a lot. And when you need superior computing to…
View ArticleSuper Mario Bros. played in augmented reality
Super Mario Bros. is one of those classic video games that stands the test of time. But I bet no matter how many times you have seen a plumber run through the Mushroom…
View ArticleLatest ‘Tron: Legacy’ Trailer hits the web
As we get closer to the release date for the long awaited sequel to the 1982 movie Tron, a new trailer for the film Tron: Legacy hits the Internet and wets our appetites…
View ArticleBlender Foundation release stunning independent short film Sintel
Creating 3D computer graphics of any kind requires an application to suit, and they don’t come cheap. 3ds Max and Maya are the two most obvious and popular packages, but they can cost…
View ArticleEnding CGI of next StarCraft II chapter has been leaked online
Blizzard is famous within the gaming industry for their titles’ cutting-edge CGI cut scenes, but you’ll find none of Blizzard’s polish here: the closing CGI cutscene for the upcoming second chapter of...
View ArticleThis clip puts every action movie you’ve ever seen to shame
If you are in the mood for some action-packed insanity, you’ve found what you are looking for. It’s the perfect brew of action, sci-fi, and sheer ridiculousness. Rumor has it that Michael Bay…
View ArticleSamurai CGI shadow fighting is visually stunning
The most awesome thing you will see today is the following video shown below. Believe me. The picture above does not do the video any justice. Called, “Sword Dance and Shadowgraph,” this live…
View ArticleYou won’t believe it, but this video is entirely CG
The advertisement above was made entirely on a computer. It might look photorealistic and the details might seem too exact and the shattering objects too precise, but that’s the case. It was made…
View ArticleThis video of 10,000 iPhones falling like dominoes is fake, but still amazing
You might have recently seen a video spreading throughout the infosphere that showcases 10,000 iPhones set up like dominoes tumbling into each other in a somewhat complicated pattern. To make the setup...
View ArticleIncredible Avatar-themed aquarium has underwater waterfalls
Everyone has their hobbies, but it’s rare to become so adept at one that people completely unfamiliar with your obsession have to stop and take note. Case in point, you’ve probably seen a…
View ArticleGame of Thrones VFX studio reveals just how fake Westeros really is
We all know Westeros isn’t a real place, but a wrap-up video put together by the VFX team for the most recent season of Game of Thrones reveals just how many things in […]
View ArticleDisney develops high-res eye mapping tech that could bridge the uncanny valley
The human brain might be confused by large numbers and fundamentally unable to grasp the massive scale of the universe, but it’s great at recognizing when something is wrong with a face. This […]
View ArticleBBC shows us how awesome CGI was in 1982
The BBC wants to take you back to the future. No, not the one with Marty and Doc Brown — our own future, from 33 years ago. Welcome to the world of cutting […]
View ArticleJurassic World’s dinosaurs are mostly played by people
Jurassic World doesn’t come out until June, but the summer movie season is kicking off in earnest with Avengers this week and Universal’s summer blockbuster will not be forgotten, letting more info...
View ArticleDisney creates single camera real-time performance capture system
Disney has even managed to teach its facial recognition software to pick up on wrinkles and how they change the shape of skin.
View ArticleThis burger ad has an unintentionally terrible fake burger
The internet has seen its fair share of bad commercials, but the new ad from fast food franchise Carl’s Jr. is bad in a whole new way. In the ad, NFL player Todd […]
View ArticleMoffat: Don’t Expect CGI Return of Past Doctors
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story caught flack from fans when it introduced a CGI version of the late Peter Cushing in his role as Grand Moff Tarkin. Whovians, however, should not expect […] The post...
View ArticleDrones Replace Runway Models at Dolce & Gabbana Fashion Show
Humans are so last season: Dolce & Gabbana is the latest designer to replace mortals with technology on the runway. When doors opened on the D&G Fall-Winter 2018/19 Men’s Fashion Show in Milan...
View ArticleLet’s Remember, and Try To Forget, That Other Wrinkle in Time Movie
They did it. Disney put out a movie adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time, a book that many consider impossible to film. And they kind of made it work. Not everyone’s a fan, but […] The post Let’s Remember,...
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