Category: Culture
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From Hex Editors to Roblox: A Game Dev Dad’s Journey
The familiar hum of a PlayStation 5 fills my living room, but my ten-year-old isn’t playing the latest AAA release. He’s in Roblox, building games. Not just playing them—creating them. His laughter mingles with friends’ voices through his headset as they craft their digital worlds together. Their natural fluency with these tools fascinates me. They…
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No Permission Needed – The Future of Animation
The recent Oscar longlisting of “The Glassworker,” a stunning hand-drawn film by Mano Animation Studios, is a landmark moment. It’s a testament to the incredible talent emerging from places the mainstream industry often overlooks. For ten years, they toiled without major studio support, building their own tools and training their own artists. Usman Riaz and…
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Cooking in the Digital Age
Everyone is an expert food critic. Especially on instagram.
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“With this AI tool, everyone can rig and animate…”
Picture a world where auto-rigging tools promise to democratize rigging and animation for all. However, the journey to this utopian vision is far from simple. Today’s landscape is saturated with AI-powered tools that generate avatars and digital replicas, revolutionizing content creation accessibility. Nevertheless, the widespread availability of these tools has given rise to an abundance…
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From South Park to AI Realms: Incorporating Human Personality in Technology
The Deep Learning episode from South Park Studios brilliantly delves into our growing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) with a dash of humor and introspection. We follow Stan’s AI escapades, unveiling the potential pitfalls of leaning too much on technology. As his dependence on the AI app deepens, it triggers a web of lies, deceit, and strained relationships. The episode doesn’t…
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The Impact of AI on VFX: Shaping the Future of Visual Effects
The buzz around AI’s influence on the entertainment industry is undeniable, and while many focus on its impact in other areas, one crucial aspect often goes unnoticed: Visual Effects (VFX). As the current SAG-AFTRA/WGA strike revolves around AI’s role in the industry’s future, VFX confronts its own challenges. In recent times, there’s been a stir…
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Embracing Generation Alpha: Preparing for the Future
As we enter the new decade, the rise of Generation Alpha (born after 2010) is undeniably reshaping the technological landscape. With their inherent digital savviness and passion for interactive experiences, this generation is leading the charge in driving technological advancements. Digital Immersion: Generation Alpha is living in a world of “digital transformation” and “technology rabbit-leaping.”…
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AI, Labor Strikes, and the Future of Entertainment: Who Holds the Reins?
Today, the entertainment industry faces a monumental event as the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) goes on strike. This, combined with the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), marks one of the most significant labor movements in the history of entertainment. If left unresolved, its…