With advancements in technology, filmmakers today rely heavily on CGI to create the visual effects in their movies. It's an easier and safer alternative to hanging your actors from a falling airplane. But practical effects aren't totally extinct. Here's ten instances where directors ditched the computers and made their movie magic the old-fashioned way.
Over the centuries, there have been many creative solutions to the problem of hair. Big, small, simple or complex, and even none at all — humans have been trying to figure out what to do with hair since there were humans. The Atlantic hits a several of the high points of the history of hair.
In 1972, computer scientist Ed Catmull revolutionized the film industry with this groundbreaking rendering of his left hand. Pieces from A Computer Animated Hand was later used in the movie Futureworld and is one of the earliest examples of computer animation. Catmull later went on to found a little company called Pixar and currently hails as president of both Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Long gone are the days of stiff, wrinkled chinos. Modern pants are cut from a different (better) cloth, and Jack Archer's Jetsetter Pants are a prime example. Crafted from premium Rebound fabric sourced from Japan, they're stretchy, wrinkle-free, anti-odor, and stain-resistant, making them great for travel. The fit provides room where it's needed but is slim where it's not, and is enhanced by a diamond-shaped gusset that prevents tightness in the crotch and the curved-waist design that provides a lift to the backside. Built with premium stitching, they also feature a zippered coin pocket and hidden reflective tape that's only revealed when they're cuffed. Now available in two cuts: the original, best-selling Slim Fit and the new Straight Fit, which offer a roomier fit from the knee down.
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92% of people have a nutrition gap, or are deficient in critical nutrients. Grüns Daily Nutrition Gummies are formulated to fill it. Containing over 20 vitamins and minerals derived from over 60 whole food ingredients, they help support gut health, energy, immunity, recovery, beauty, and focus. The pectin-based gummies are vegan, nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and methylated to help your body absorb all the goodness. There are eight fruit-flavored gummies in each serving, making them a fun snack.
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Three years after Overgrown, British producer and musician James Blake has released his third studio album The Colour in Anything. With his signature blend of electronica and haunting vocals, the first single is a collaboration with American folkists Bon Iver.
Graphic design meets sculpture meets massive popup book. California-based artist Tauba Auerbach latest work is housed in separate volumes, each one featuring a different work. The die-cut paper sculptures are the books' pages, with the sound — as much as the visual — featured in this video by NOWNESS.
Sneakers don't have to be unsophisticated. Collars & Co.'s CEO Sneaker brings a look fit for the boardroom in a low-top cut and comfortable fit. A premium suede upper is paired with a padded dual-density outsole that can be worn all day with an understated modern style.
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Rowing machines engage 86% of your muscles and can burn up to 400 calories in just 20 minutes. Hydrow might be the best rower in the world, combining those workout benefits into a sleek new tech-savvy machine. Hydrow is made with commercial-grade components, with a 10-roller smooth gliding seat, and has been tested to last for over 3 million cycles. It also features a 22" HD touchscreen monitor with a hi-fi speaker for over 5,000 workouts led by Olympians and world-class athletes, stretching beyond rowing to cover HIIT, circuit training, yoga, and more. From 11/8-11/14, shoppers can enjoy $400 off the Pro and $200 off the Wave as part of Hydrow's BFCM Preview Sale.
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Measuring at 223 feet tall, Cedar Point's new Valravn is the world's tallest dive coaster. Clocking in at 75 miles per hour, it's also the world's fastest. Skip the lines and take a ride on this record-breaking thriller with this POV dive and you might actually get to keep your lunch.
Flying is expensive, but it isn't really that expensive. As much as the cost fuel is talked about in the prices of tickets, it has a very small part in the cost of a ticket. Airport fees, taxes, more fees, a few more taxes, paying the crew, buying and insuring the airplane itself — all those costs really add up.
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