Visual Effects in “The Man in the High Castle”: Challenges and Solutions Summary In this article, we will discuss the challenges faced by Zoic Studios in providing visual effects for Amazon Studios’ “The Man in the High Castle.” The show’s alternate universe, set in 1960s America under the rule of Germany and Japan, required extensive …
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The Ultimate Guide to Breakdancing Stormtroopers Summary In this article, we explore how to combine two things that we love: Star Wars and breakdancing. We will be using a Stormtrooper in Hoth battle gear to make this work. We guide you through the process of preparing your action figures for the dance-battle and show you …
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Star Wars Breakdancing: The Ultimate Guide Summary In this article, we will explore how to combine two childhood favorites, Star Wars and breakdancing, by using original three and three quarter inch action figures and a dime to create the ultimate head spin. Table of Contents Combining Star Wars and Breakdancing Choosing the Right Action Figure …
The Stargazer Fish: A Master of Deception and Lethal Hunter Summary The stargazer fish is a unique creature that looks harmless but possesses deadly characteristics. It buries itself in the sand and lures its unsuspecting prey close enough to strike with incredible precision. It also has natural defense mechanisms, including venomous spines and electrical shocks. …
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The Stargazer Fish: A Master of Deception Summary In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of the stargazer fish. Despite its unassuming appearance, this fish is a master of deception, with a unique set of skills that make it one of the most remarkable creatures in the ocean. Table of Contents The Stargazer’s …
The Making of Fully Digital Actors in The Force Awakens Summary The team at Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) created fully digitized characters for the movie, The Force Awakens. While some characters’ looks were achieved through in-camera prosthetics, others like Maz, voiced and played by Lupita Nyong’o, were fully developed digitally using the Medusa capture …
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ILM’s Cutting-Edge Visual Effects in “The Force Awakens” Summary In this article, we discuss the incredible visual effects in the film “The Force Awakens”. We focus on the character development process with Lupita Nyong’o as an example. We detail the facial capture systems used and ILM’s facial capture system, SnapSolver. Finally, we discuss how ILM’s …
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The Making of Fully Digital Actors in Star Wars: The Force Awakens Summary In this article, we explore the process of creating fully digital actors in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We delve into the technology used by Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) in collaboration with Disney Research Zurich to capture the performances of real …
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The Making of Fully Digital Characters in Star Wars: The Force Awakens Summary In this article, we explore the process of creating fully digital characters in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We delve into the technology used by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) to capture the performance of real actors and convert it into digital …
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Exploring The Planets of Science Fiction Summary We explore the planets of science fiction and discover the closest analogs to them in our own solar system. From the icy planet Hoth of Empire Strikes Back to the double planet system of Romulus and Remus in Star Trek, we find similar worlds in the form of …