What mimes can teach us about visual perception
Mimes "make us feel like we’re aware of an object just by seeming to interact with it." When we watch a mime seemingly pull rope, climb steps, or try to escape that infernal box, we don't struggle to recognize the implied objects. Rather.....»»
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed social media to become increasingly tribal
Media theorist Marshall McLuhan suggested that each media-related extension of man comes at the expense of another organ. For example, by increasing reliance on visual media, we lose touch with oral communication......»»
This Year"s Big Oscar Winners: "Dune", Apple TV+ and James Bond
Dune won six Academy Awards tonight — the most of any movie — at this year's Oscar's ceremony, taking home Oscars for its cinematography, visual effects, film editing, original score, production design, and "achievement in sound." But t.....»»
MIT used simulations to teach a robot to run, and the results are hilarious
Scientists at MIT managed to teach a robot to run using machine learning. Normally robots are taught how to move across difficult terrain by preprogramming it into their code. This time, though, the scientists at MIT used simulations to teach the Min.....»»
Hotels need to understand clients" level of concern regarding COVID-19
The perception of physical and emotional risk caused by COVID-19 among hotel clients influences their decision-making when it comes to deciding whether to stay in this type of establishment. Hence, hotel firms that base the design of their marketing.....»»
Ghostwire: Tokyo review — A ghastly formula
Ghostwire: Tokyo, Tango's new action-horror open world exploration game, has great visual flair and personality, but gameplay is a slog. Ghostwire: Tokyo, Tango's new action-horror open world exploration game, has great visual flair and personali.....»»
15 Best Color Theory Books Today
A good color sense is the most potent weapon of an artist because color adds life to your art. Moreover, your understanding of colors can make your art stand out from others. If you go into any art school, the first thing they teach is the color th.....»»
What pets can teach us about mindfulness
Some mornings I wake up and am about to turn over to look at my phone, but then I realize that my dog, Meerie, is tucked perfectly into the crook of my legs. She's lightly snoring, her rib cage rising and falling. So I wait. I feel her warmth, listen.....»»
Spider-Man No Way Home: Making the visual effects
VFX Supervisor Scott Edelstein tells the BBC how they made one of the film's key sequences......»»
Behold, a password phishing site that can trick even savvy users
Just when you thought you'd seen every phishing trick out there, BitB comes along. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) When we teach people how to avoid falling victim to phishing sites, we usually advise closely inspecting the add.....»»
How No Time To Die’s hidden VFX brought James Bond to the Oscars
James Bond films aren't known for their visual effects, so here's how No Time To Die's "less is more" approach to VFX earned it an Academy Award nomination......»»
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - The Final Preview
The first thing that strikes me in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga isn't a bolt of blaster fire, but the game's stunning visual presentation. Developer Traveller's Tales latest dive into the galaxy far, far away covers much of the same.....»»
Oscar Effects
Every year, five films are nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Visual Effects category. The projects nominated each year offer a unique perspective on the VFX artistry filmmakers use to take audiences to new worlds, turn back the clock, and ma.....»»
"Windfall" review: A visual stunner that keeps you guessing until the very end
Some films are so painfully predictable that you know exactly what will happen before you reach the second act. Windfall is not one of those films.Netflix's new "Hitchcockian thriller," directed by Charlie McDowell, tells the story of a robbery gone.....»»
VideoPad Editor is a user-friendly video editing tool
With over 50 visual effects and an easy-to-use interface, VideoPad Video Editor lets you create pro-quality videos in an optimized format for any playback device. It is free for non-commercial use and it won't watermark your projects......»»
New book debunks myth of "Dickensian poverty"
A new book reveals that the perception of 19th-century British working-class homes as being sparse and squalid is far from being universally true, and popular writers of the time, such as Charles Dickens, are partly to blame for stereotypes that stil.....»»
The spectacular sprint of the robot mini-cheetah
Researchers at MIT are using a new model-free reinforcement learning system to teach robots how to adapt to complex terrains at high speeds. After hours of simulation training, MIT’s mini-cheetah robot broke a record with its fastest run yet......»»
AMD set to upgrade Radeon GPUs to FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 soon, Radeon Super Resolution available today
By switching from temporal to spatial, FSR 2.0 should deliver much higher visual quality than FSR 1.0. FSR 1.0 was useful at resolutions like 4K, especially when using the "Ultra Quality" mode where it could get close to DLSS (without matching it) at.....»»
Cornell Researchers Taught a Robot To Take Airbnb Photos
A team of researchers from Cornell University used a computational aesthetic system to teach an AI robot "to not only determine the most pleasing picture in a given dataset, but capture new, original -- and most importantly, good -- shots on its own,.....»»
Intel"s Arc A-Series GPUs for laptops will launch on March 30
Intel has been dragging its feet when it comes to its Arc Alchemist GPUs, but now we finally have an official launch date for the first chips in this family. According to Lisa Pearce, who is vice president of Intel's Visual Computing Group, Team Blue.....»»
Teach your kids the basics of computer science with a discounted subscription to codeSpark Academy
TL;DR: Get three months of access to codeSpark Academy for £7.65, saving you 66% on list price.Parents know that a tablet can help almost any parenting situation, whether it's a stressful dining experience, a too-long road trip, or taking an im.....»»