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.
Modern diets tend to lack key nutrients. Vimergy makes liquid supplements that help pick up the slack. They absorb more quickly than capsules, gummies, or tablets, can be taken on their own or mixed into drinks, and are gentle on the stomach. A wide variety of solutions are available, helping to bolster immunity and brain function, soothe unquiet minds, build muscle, and even relax before bed. Mixology by Vimergy lets you create personalized blends of liquids, powders, and capsules to meet your needs, and every supplement is third-party tested, free from unnecessary binders, fillers, alcohol, artificial flavors, and citric acid, and accommodates most dietary preferences as they're Non-GMO, Kosher, Paleo-friendly, and gluten-free.
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Odenson's Beard Forger is more than a beard straightener — it's the ultimate tool for styling your beard. Using heat and ionic technology, this cordless device tames unruly hairs and straightens curls, delivering results that last all day. Equipped with 92 heating plates, a FaceSafe guard, and a no-burn guarantee, it effortlessly handles all beard types while remaining compact and portable for on-the-go use. Paired with Odenson's specially formulated beard oil for heat protection and hydration, the Beard Forger combines cutting-edge technology with Nordic-inspired craftsmanship to make grooming both easy and enjoyable.
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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.
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An Air Zoom unit stitched directly to the full-grain leather upper, a full-length plate under that to increase energy return, foam in the heel for added comfort, and the Champs Spike System help make the Nike Victory Tour 3 a PGA-quality golf shoe. This collaboration with Eastside Golf gives it a more casual makeover. On either side of the shoe are a pair of knobs that allow for the attachment of six Swoosh designs that give the otherwise white shoes a bold boost of color. Small gold Swooshes are visible without the removable attachments, matching the "Everyone's Game" golf foil text on the medial side.
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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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