An Alchemists’s Confession: Power Should Never Come at the Cost of One’s Humanity

An Alchemist’s Confession: A short film that was created by Cory Williams using Unreal Engine 5 in just five days!

On Wednesday, September 20th, I found some really cool assets on the Unreal Engine Marketplace that I wanted to do something cool with. So I downloaded them, prepared a scene and optimized the characters for motion capture inside of Character Creator 4 and iClone 8. The next day, I wrote the script and posted a screenshot of the new project set on LinkedIn. Then on Friday, I recorded the audio and motion capture and exported the data from iClone 8 into Unreal Engine 5. As I was getting out of my Xsens suit, I got a message from Mark Otim on LinkedIn who had seen the screenshot I had posted earlier and asked if I’d like any help with sound design. His reel was impressive, and I love to collaborate with other artists, so of course I brought him on. Then a few minutes later, Angel Roché Jr. reached out to me and asked the same thing, but he was offering to create an original score. His reel was amazing, and I would be crazy to turn someone like him down. So, then I made the introductions and the 3 of us got busy. Angel and Mark spent the next few days making great audio while I spent more time focusing on animation and other VFX inside of Unreal Engine. Then Tuesday night, we had a finished piece.

[Daydream Studios | Via Neatorama]

This is Wondercon 2024: A Video Compilation of the Best Cosplays!

WonderCon 2024 Best Cosplays

Check out this awesome video compilation of some of the best cosplays seen at Wondercon 2024 in Anaheim, California, by photographer and videographer MineralBlu. Wondercon is truly a convention that I would love to attend some day! Not only is the temperature there absolutely “wonderful,” the costumes are always of the highest quality too! Check it out below!


Hilarious Fallout Power Armor Upgrades: The Comedy Sketch

Power Armor Upgrades

Ever felt the envy of that one neighbor who always has to one-up you? Well, in the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout, it’s not about the greener grass or the bigger pool, it’s all about how AWESOME your POWER ARMOR is! Check out this hilarious sketch poking fun at the absurdity of some power armor upgrades. From unique paint jobs to overpowered and often pointless enhancements, it’s a race to outshine your wasteland buddies. So grab your Nuka-Cola and prepare to laugh until your Rad-X wears off!

You know what they say, even when it comes to your power armor upgrades: Thou shalt get sidetracked by bullshit every goddamn time.

The Force is Strong With This Impressive Star Wars Drone Show

Star Wars Drone Show

Experience Star Wars like never before with Sky Elements Drone Shows’ spectacular version of “A New Hope” at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Featuring 800 drones choreographed to recreate every moment from the first Star Wars film, this will truly let you appreciate the beloved saga in a whole new way!

From the adventures of Princess Leia to the Death Star trench run, let these drones transport you to a galaxy far, far away. With the official Star Wars Day, May the 4th, just around the corner, this spectacular drone show is the perfect way to celebrate the saga.

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Michael Sheen’s Powerful Performance Inspires Defiance Against Death

Do not go gentle into that good night

Watch as Michael Sheen’s performs Dylan Thomas’ iconic poem, “Do not go gentle into that good night,” in celebration of Dylan Thomas Day at London’s National Theatre. Sheen’s performance is nothing short of a minute-and-a-half masterpiece, breathing new life into Thomas’ legendary words that were originally written in 1947.

For those wondering about the meaning of the poem, Thomas reminds us that we must not surrender to death and resist it with everything we haves inside us. Life is precious and is worth fighting for at every turn! Sheen’s amazing performance adds a new layer of depth to the text, making it much more potent in its message.

[Via BoingBoing]