1. Digital Hands Unleashed in Samsung Galaxy SII’s Ad

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    Tweet Any example of dance driving visual effects catches my interest, and this specific video has me giddily bouncing around in my seat with each viewing. via Fubiz video. After some searching for “hand dance”, I found this video. with over 6 million views, I’m surprised I didn’t come across...
  2. Venom’s Lab – Blender Training DVD Teaser

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    Tweet Did my bi-yearly check on Blender to see if a simplified customizable interface has been implemented yet. Looks like another open source movie is also in the works.  This one’s called Durian…   like the funky/stinky pod fruit**?  No associate intended, I hope. Blender has some training DVDs coming that...
  3. 3D curve sketching

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    Tweet With a tool like this, maybe there wouldn’t be such a strong aversion towards using NURBS in the entertainment industry. ILoveSketch from Seok-Hyung Bae on Vimeo. Thanks to Drawn! for the link.
  4. Evoluent Verticle Mouse

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    Tweet Last night was the first time in 2 years, where I could bust ass in Maya, with ZERO pain or tingling sensations in my forearm. Been using the Evoluent Verticle Mouse for about 2 weeks now. It took me about 4-5 days before I felt like my speed an...
  5. Voice Recognition in Linux

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    Tweet I’ve been using voice recognition, on and off, for over a year now. It has advanced way beyond what I would have dreamed. I mentioned it to my mother and she said, “Yeah, that’s great to hear. It’ll put me out of a job.” I was sorry to hear...
  6. “Soap” pointing device

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    Tweet Any research into improving our user interface devices is good research. Sharing how to make your own at home, that’s got you some bonus points. I was able to meet the inventor at Siggraph. He was very friendly, but a little hesitant to let attendees test drive his last...