Awesome Star Wars Super Bowl 2011 Ad
February 7th, 2011
This ad has been trending on YouTube, so you probably saw it already… unless you live in a cave without a TV or internet connection. Thought this one was worth sharing, because it is nice yo see a simple low-cost ad can still make you smile. It is definately a cute ad.
I am currently going thru the 2011 ads, and as the good one surface, I will be sure to share and comment. This one is really low budget, but the way it is put together is awesome. Enjoy!
Using Biology to Make Better Animations (2008) Torsten Reil
July 10th, 2008
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.
Archived Polls
June 21st, 2008
About the Archived Polls Page
This is all the active polls for this site, more is on the way in terms of cleanup, and use. For now i have selected a few simple questions to start with… more on the way that deal with design and advertising topics, as well as a few political questions. Not sure where this will go, just a bit interested in trying it out.
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