Our non-human overlords haven't taken over yet.
However, A.I. is getting smarter faster.
Can a neural network learn to recognize doodles?
Google's Quick, Draw! will try and guess what you're drawing.
It did pretty well with mine, and I did not inherit my dad's artistic skills.
Try it by clicking below!
On Father's Day, my son took me to Finding Dory.
Let's not dissect the story ... I appreciated spending time with my son (but also the art and the technology used to make it).
The current state of animation is mind-blowing (not just 3D ... the textures, shading, and sense of natural movement.
The rendering math is cool. Yes, I know that makes me a nerd.
But, they are using GPU servers to do massive computation (just like a Quant Fund).
Watch the video, below, to see how they did it.
CNet via YouTube.
The first reactions to 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' are here, and people are thrilled ... Even Wired liked it.
Ah, the Hero's Quest ... a formula that has worked for centuries.
Check out this document showing the differences between the plots of Harry Potter and Star Wars.
J.K. Rowling has said, "I haven't the faintest idea where my ideas come from." Well, Wikipedia lists over two dozen influences and analogues (and is interesting, if you like that sort of thing.)
Or, you could just glance at the following infographic. It highlights the similarities between Harry Potter and Star Wars pretty clearly.
Sometimes it is better not to analyze the trick and just enjoy the magic.
Other times, just let Saturday Night Live do a parody of it.
This video was taken at the SXSW conference. While it seems a little silly, the video illustrates an interesting point.
via TimeSlice Films, pioneers in multi-camera array imaging.
Perspective is important.
Being able to see the 'invisible' makes the 'impossible' possible
via Flug.
New technology seems like magic until you understand how it is done.
Mana Lisa had a strange smile ... and eyes that seemed to follow you around the room.
The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. Sometimes you don't recognize when the journey starts ... other times you do.
— with Ming Alihan at MAD Museum of Art & Design, Singapore.
And sometimes you have to go half way around the world, just to get to the starting line.
Best wishes on all your journeys.
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In the spirit of 'Independence' ... here is a photo of the British Royal Family. It could be captioned: "Did Phillip Fart?"
The expressions are priceless! Notice Harry, and of course, the Queen.
What do you think?
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