Animating a photo-real digital face
At TEDxUSC, computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it stands up to multiple takes. [Via TED]
Category Archives: Music & Movies
V Premieres Tonight
I missed the miniseries V in 1983, and its sequel in 1984, and the series in 1984-85. As I recall, I was between marriages #1 and #2 and couldn’t afford a TV, much less cable. Too bad, as I would have really gotten into it at the time. In fact, I enjoyed watching the marathon […]
Epic Ninja Assassin Trailer… in Lego!
Based on the original Ninja Assassin trailer, this lego remake is, shall we say, nothing short of awesome.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time – Official Movie Trailer
Planned for release on May 28th, 2010 and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Caribbean, National Treasure, etc.), here’s the first trailer for the movie remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Enjoy!
Avatar Full-Length Feature Trailer
In the epic action adventure Avatar, James Cameron, the director of “Titanic,” takes us to a spectacular new world beyond our imagination. On the distant moon Pandora, a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption and discovery as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization. [Via Trailer Addict]
Stormtroopers Using Google [PIC]
Episode IV would probably have ended quite differently if Google would have existed in the Star Wars universe. [Flickr (CC) ]
Klingon Propaganda
The Klingon way is best, so you may as well go ahead and surrender now! There is speculation that this is a viral marketing video (it leads to a Klingon website), but the product is not yet evident. It could be the new Star Trek online game, the next feature film, or some yet-unannounced project. […]
$49 Blu-ray players coming on Black Friday?
There’s something quaint about the idea of Black Friday deals in the year 2009, but they can still mean some bargains for tech lovers. If rumors and leaks are to be believed, this year’s discount decision will be largely based around pushing Blu-ray into more homes. For those outside the US who aren’t familiar with […]
V: The First 8 Minutes
V, one of the most awaited Sci-Fi TV series of the year, will begin airing on ABC starting November 3, 2009. In the meantime, here are the first 8 minutes of the intro for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! [Via Korben.info (French)]
Titan the Amazing Dancing Robot
His name is Titan, he’s 8-feet tall, and he’s a robotic entertainment machine that was unveiled by Panasonic at Dubai’s GITEX 2009 conference. Apart from looking like something that would run after you to kill you, Titan can actually sing and dance like you wouldn’t believe it. Check him out below. [Via TechEblog]