HYPERperception

"Das Schloss" Showreel

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:29:00 +0000

"Das Schloss" Showreel from leneopen on Vimeo.

Damien "elr°y" Vignaux & Nicolas "Neopen" André reveal "Das Schloss" / Le Château fort.

This is our new common showreel for winter 2011.
This video contains only works in which ones we handled everything from direction to editing and post-production. No artists, clients or pandas were harmed in any of these projects.

Soundtrack: 1979 - unknown / (Quatre records)

leneopen@gmail.com / hello@elroy.fr

Rendering Synthetic Objects into Legacy Photographs

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:06:00 +0000

Rendering Synthetic Objects into Legacy Photographs from Kevin Karsch on Vimeo.

Supplementary material video for our 2011 SIGGRAPH Asia paper (see the project page here: http://kevinkarsch.com/publications/sa11.html). 3D objects are rendered using LuxRender (http://www.luxrender.net).

Authors: Kevin Karsch, Varsha Hedau, David Forsyth, Derek Hoiem

Abstract: We propose a method to realistically insert synthetic objects into existing photographs without requiring access to the scene or any additional scene measurements. With a single image and a small amount of annotation, our method creates a physical model of the scene that is suitable for realistically rendering synthetic objects with diffuse, specular, and even glowing materials while accounting for lighting interactions between the objects and the scene. We demonstrate in a user study that synthetic images produced by our method are confusable with real scenes, even for people who believe they are good at telling the difference. Further, our study shows that our method is competitive with other insertion methods while requiring less scene information. We also collected new illumination and reflectance datasets; renderings produced by our system compare well to ground truth. Our system has applications in the movie and gaming industry, as well as home decorating and user content creation, among others.

Todd Kuiken: A prosthetic arm that "feels"

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:07:00 +0000

Surgeon and engineer Todd Kuiken is building a prosthetic arm that connects with the human nervous system -- improving motion, control and even feeling. Onstage, patient Amanda Kitts helps demonstrate this next-gen robotic arm.

'True 3D' Display Using Laser Plasma Technology #DigInfo

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:32:00 +0000

This system focuses lasers in three-dimensional space instead of tricking your eye while you look at a 2D surface. There's not even a screen -- images appear in the air and you can walk 360 degrees around an image to see all sides of it.

VIA: Busibessinsider

Knewton Adaptive Learning Platform - Tutorial Video

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:20:00 +0000

Knewton's Adaptive Learning Platform brings personalized learning to students worldwide, every day.

PETMAN

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:01:00 +0000

PETMAN is an anthropomorphic robot developed by Boston Dynamics for testing special clothing used by the US Army. PETMAN balances itself as it walks, squats and does simple calisthenics. PETMAN simulates human physiology by controlling temperature, humidity and sweating inside the clothing to provide realistic test conditions. PETMAN development is lead by Boston Dynamics, working in partnership with Measurement Technologies Northwest, Oak Ridge National Lab and MRIGlobal. The work is being done for the US Army PD-CCAT-TI. For more information about PETMAN visit us at www.BostonDynamics.com

Amon Tobin 'ISAM' Live (Extended Trailer)

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:39:00 +0000

Trailer for Amon Tobin's all new, highly ambitious, breathtaking 'ISAM' live show. Tobin will be stepping away from previous DJ centric performances, and instead will be providing a large scale live audio/visual experience to select cities around the world. Designed in conjunction with Blasthaus, VSquared Labs, Vita Motus Design, Leviathan and others.

I Believe I can Fly ( flight of the frenchies). Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:42:00 +0000

This feature documentary was shot last summer. You're welcome to watch 14 minutes of the final film on my adventure video blog: sebmontaz.com. I have been filming the Skyliners on an incredible exploration into the world of free flight. Tancrède, Julien, Seb and Antoine are pioneers in ‘highlining’ - a vertiginous combination of climbing, slackline and tightrope walking. We travelled from our home in Chamonix to our training ground in the Verdon gorge, testing the limits for our ultimate goal... We rigged highlines on the skyscrapers of Paris, and finally came to the spectacular cliffs and fjords of Norway. Months of training led the Skyliners team to attempt their dream of complete freedom... the freedom of flight ! More about the Skyliners team: facebook.com/pages/Skyliners/270006826367436 My Face Book page: facebook.com/pages/Seb-Montaz-Video-blog/149892381710213 Director/Editor: Sébastien Montaz-Rosset Sound design: by talented Michael Denny michaeldennymusic.com/ Song used: The Rural Alberta Advantage. Frank, AB Download the album/track here: amazon.com/Frank-AB/dp/B002A60FN4 BEST VIEWED IN HD AND FULLSCREEN (with scaling off)

Productivity Future Vision (2011)

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:54:00 +0000

Watch how future technology will help people make better use of their time, focus their attention, and strengthen relationships while getting things done at work, home, and on the go. (Release: 2011)

IBM's Watson supercomputer destroys all humans in Jeopardy

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:38:00 +0000

Using advanced computing and emerging technology, IBM is building a natural language processing computer code-named Watson to compete in the game show Jeopardy.

David Ferrucci of IBM discusses the DeepQA Project; the technology and architecture behind IBM's newest technological innovation, the question answering and natural language processing system, Watson.

HoloDesk - Direct 3D Interactions with a Situated See-Through Display

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:18:00 +0000

HoloDesk is a novel interactive system combining an optical
see through display and Kinect camera to create the illusion

Raytheon Sarcos Modified Ditch Witch

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:20:00 +0000

KSL News 5 coverage of Raytheon Sarcos modified Ditch Witch.

"Engineers at Raytheon-Sarcos in Salt Lake City demonstrated a unique set of tele-operated robotic arms attached to a modified Ditch Witch. With no training at all, one immediately meshes with the feelings and actions of the machine. It mirrored everything one does with their arms, wrists and shoulders."

Off Book | Typography | PBS Arts

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:55:00 +0000

Type is everywhere. Every print publication, website, movie, advertisement and public message involves the creation or selection of a fitting typeface. Online, a rich and artistic typographical culture exists, where typefaces are created and graphic design seeps in to every image.

Welcome to Hoxford, the fan film

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Welcome to Hoxford, the fan film from Julien Mokrani on Vimeo.

Synopsis Raymond Delgado is no ordinary prisoner... On a good day he'll take the time to tell you he's the son of Zeus before he tears out your jugular. On a bad day, you won't even have a moment to call out for help. After a yet another "incident" Raymond has been transferred to Hoxford, a correctional facility and mental institution known for its radical methods. At Hoxford, Raymond’s not the only predator... Come nightfall, under a full moon, bloodcurdling screams pierce through the darkness of the prison courtyard. It's hunting hour! As the other Hoxford prisoners huddle in the obscurity of their prison cells trembling in fright, Ray cracks a smile. He thrives on confrontation. Lock a human beast in a cage with a legendary monster and, in your opinion... Who will devour? And who will be devoured?

Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:47:00 +0000

Seven years after a motorcycle accident damaged his spinal cord and left him paralyzed, 30-year-old Tim Hemmes reached up to touch hands with his girlfriend in a painstaking and tender high-five. For more information about the trial, visit UPMC.com/BCI.

The Value of Data Visualization

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:41:00 +0000

The Value of Data Visualization from Column Five on Vimeo.

Mess

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:38:00 +0000

Mess from Benjamin Chadbond on Vimeo.

Symphony of Science - the Quantum World!

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:09:00 +0000

A musical investigation into the nature of atoms and subatomic particles, the jiggly things that make up everything we see. Featuring Morgan Freeman, Stephen Hawking, Michio Kaku, Brian Cox, Richard Feynman, and Frank Close.

"The Quantum World" is the eleventh installment in the ongoing Symphony of Science music video series. Materials used in the creation of this video are from:

http://symphonyofscience.com for downloads & more videos!

Richard Feynman - Fun to Imagine
BBC Visions of the Future - the Quantum Revolution
Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman
Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking
Brian Cox TED Talk
BBC What Time is it
BBC Wonders of the Universe
BBC Horizon - What Is Reality

PUMPED UP KICKS|DUBSTEP

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:22:00 +0000

Dancer: Marquese Scott

Song: Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
Remixed: "Butch Clancy"

Insane Office Escape (try this at work!) - Biting Elbows

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:31:00 +0000

Official video for 'The Stampede' by Biting Elbows

Marco Tempest: The magic of truth and lies (and iPods)

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:16:00 +0000

Using three iPods like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a clever, surprisingly heartfelt meditation on truth and lies, art and emotion.

Sole & the Skyrider Band - "Immortality" (PopMatters Premiere)

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:35:00 +0000

Sole aka Tim Holland recently released his third album with the Skyrider Band titled "Hello Cruel World". Sole sees his current music as fully embracing the artistic possibilities of the DIY sensibility and all of the personal freedom and responsibility that DIY implies. On "Hello Cruel World", he and his band have teamed with a number of indie's leading lights, including Xiu Xiu, Pictureplane, Sage Francis, and more. This new tune "Immortality" features a collaboration with animation artist, Dave Lando. Sole said of the video, "It's a song about futurist/inventor Ray Kurzweil and the modern search for immortality, we teamed up with Decadence Comics artist Dave Lando to create a pretty interesting 'hard science fiction' animation."

100 YEARS / STYLE / EAST LONDON

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:29:00 +0000

Epub 3

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:54:00 +0000

Walrus Epub demo #3 from Walrus Books on Vimeo.

Here it is! The new video demo made by the Walrus studio, involving ePub3 with a huge use of HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript. The book shown here is a digital collaboration project with french publisher MNEMOS, who published the original book : « KADATH, the guide of the unknown city » and for whom we do the digital development. Walrus invents every day the book of tomorrow! Music is by Jiminy Panoz.

Voici la nouvelle démo vidéo du studio Walrus, spéciale ePub3, avec un emploi immodéré de HTML5, CSS3 et Javascript. Le livre présenté est un projet de collaboration numérique avec l’éditeur français Mnémos, qui a publié le livre original dont est tiré ce ebook: « KADATH, guide de la cité inconnue« , et pour lequel nous réalisons le développement. Walrus va toujours plus loin dans le livre de demain! La musique est de Jiminy Panoz.

Your ISP and the Government Best Friends Forever

noreply@blogger.com (Valentin Kravtchenko) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Christopher Soghoian est un expert en sécurité basé dans l’Indiana (Etats-Unis). Il s’est fait choper en 2006 pour avoir mis en ligne un site qui permettait d’imprimer des « boarding pass » (billets d’embarquement) pour les aéroports. C’est comme ça qu’il est devenu « connu » dans le milieu de la sécurité. Lors de la Defcon 18, l’année dernière, il a animé une conférence durant laquelle il a expliqué les relations très amicales qu’entretiennent les gouvernements et les FAI (surtout aux Etats-Unis). J’ai trouvé ça très intéressant alors je le partage avec vous, même si c’est tout en anglais.

[VIA : Koben]