2-Year Old Laser Projection Designs
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Loading ...The really cool part of this technology, is that normal light based projection methods need reflective surfaces to improve luminance of the image, and rear light projection systems degrades over the life of the tube or device. These “new” technologies provide some interesting solutions to the old multiple screen displays, without loosing quality, and in fact: improving quality over any uneven surface. I look forward to the day when these devices were more consumer level, and from what one of these two videos suggest, they will hit the market in 18 months (2 years ago) at prices comparable or of not better than the current plasma or LCD technologies and for sizes generally larger. Doesn’t look like these products have hit the market… very, VERY interested in utilizing one of these types of projectors. It would ROCK the world we live in. Imagine being able to project a full motion flash piece on a slightly frosted window, sidewalk or whole storefront, bus terminal, the passing traffic… and it looking totally awesome! Man it would be fun an amazing canvas to paint on. Just wish i could find a way to get access to one that was mobile… man that would be fun.
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Using Biology to Make Better Animations
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For years I have heard about special algorithms that were used to understand how the flow could effect blood cells through a mechanical valve using a NASA formula for analyzing air flow through a jet engine. Even the crash sequences in the pod races of Star Wars were completely based on a virtual crash formula that was 100% computer driven, and there are many other examples of this concept. It is the obvious evolution in 3d design animation. Instead of a two day creation that was the result of interpretation of what would happen in a particular case, these formula actually allow for the computer to do much of “tweaking.”
Now at TED, Torsten Reil gives a remarkable talk was given about how characters move in games, and how to make more lifelike using genetic algorithms… mimicking the human spinal cord and using evolutionary learning algorithms… it is very cool idea.
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2 Barack Obama Music Videos
(+1 rating, 1 votes) Loading ...A friend sent me this link to these some political music videos for Barak Obama, took the 4.5 minutes to watch it… nice to see a campaign on the idea of change, but proof is in the pudding him into office… once that task is done, lets see if we get the change back to the values we have lost.
This one is called “Yes We Can” and i am not sure of the source of the speech becuse it is an awesome one.
This is one is called “We Are The Ones” and is probably not as strong as the other.
The movement of the political campaign into the virtual, from Hillary having a presence in Second Life, and Barak doing these YouTube videos, to Hillary and Bill already YouTube veterans and Barak also having fully embraced the bLogging community, has made for a remarkable campaign and it will be interesting to see how it plays out. In any case, we should be electing our first black president. I applaud the idea, and am saddened it has not happened sooner.
Please share these with everyone you know. I figured by putting them here, maybe they will get seen and shared… this is an important election, and we must make the difference. Make sure you CLICK HERE to REGISTER to VOTE!
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SITO - Collaborative Art - Impulse Freak
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If you like collabrative art,
this one is for you!
Ok… What can i say, was just doing a little exporing with the search term “collaborative art online” and found some kewl stuff…. so i needed to share the following piece from a site that has a frightfully harsh front end, reminiscent of an 80’s design, the main site was a bit garish, but the function made me look deeper and found, Impulse Freak, and thought it was visually interesting… the paradigm worked for me, and thought i would share it even though the site encapsulating it was a but rough.
There are several kewl pieces and all came from the idea for each piece is a grid where artists can get a segment to add. The final piece is an amalgamation of the 9 panels, and each piece is added to a larger [ flash piece ] that ends up making up yet still a larger final piece. Anyone can add to these pieces… pretty kewl if yah ask me.
It is an interesting result for some, others are reminiscent of Second Life SIMs for me, a bunch of people, all with differing goals can make a big grid of hodge-podge mess… some of these works, work because they are affected by inputs from adjacent grids… not sure about the whole of the result, and even if there is activity anymore… but was interested in the attempt because it had some merit - yet the interface is seriously lacking.
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Every 3rd Friday at Third Degree
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The Third Degree Glass Factory is St. Louis’ only public-access glass art education center. They promote contemporary glass art through education, studio facility rental for artists and students, with a gallery shop featuring glass art made by Third Degree artists, and rental for corporate events and private parties.
Blow Glass. Take A Class.
They offer a variety of classes in glass blowing, paperweight making, glass beadmaking, and kilnworking.
Click Class Schedule to find out more.
Get Group Involved.
They demonstrate the captivating process of glass blowing. Want to do more? They can arrange a paperweight-making session for your group or more involved demonstrations
Option A. Looking for something different to do with your tour group? Third Degree is happy to schedule private demonstrations. Their staff provides an 
informative narrated demonstration producing two glass pieces during the 45-60 minute demonstration. Molten glass captivates audiences of all ages and is surely a memorable experience. They recommend a maximum group size of 40
Option B. Heat up your experience by asking for a “hands on” paperweight-making demonstration session for your group. Their staff will help your members create a keepsake. These sessions can vary in time, depending on the number of people participating, so call them to get information about planning this fun experience for your particular group. They recommend a maximum group size of 40.
Click Private Demonstrations for details.
3rd Friday at Third Degree Glass Studio.
Third Fridays at Third Degree Glass Factory are HOT! They present a variety of glass activities and entertainment on the third Friday of every month from 6 - 10 p.m.! This is a free, family friendly event. Stop in for a drink before dinner in The Loop or Central West End. 
Every Third Friday presents glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations, glass art by Third Degree artists for sale in the HotShop Gift Gallery, and art exhibits in the Third Degree East Gallery. Cash bar.
Business Hours:
Mondays - Saturdays 10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday evenings until 10 PM
Closed Monday May 26th for Memorial Day
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