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How the Millennium Falcon Got Its Hyperdrive Malfunction Sound
Old pipes? A vintage airplane? Mechanical equipment? Ben Burtt, Hollywood’s master sound designer, is remarkable for his economy and resourcefulness. That’s evident in this charming video in which he demonstrates how he evoked breaking machinery to realize the sound of the Millenium Falcon… not going into hyperdrive. The cinematic challenge is significant. It’s a bit […]
Read moreBluetooth LE Will Make Minority Report a Creepy Reality, But Also Arduino Cooler
PSFK – Adaptive storefront prototype from + rehabstudio on Vimeo. After years of failing to demonstrate compelling applications, Bluetooth is back with a vengeance. If you haven’t yet used a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device, it’s a completely different experience. Pairing and range and latency work better (the result of years of learning how to […]
Peter Kirn - December 6, 2013
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A Sci-Fi Band and Music Made from Ozone Data: Elektron Drum Machine, Sax Sonification
In a new touring piece by an electrified audiovisual band, the musical score is data. Space F!ght, off to tour London on Sunday, are a multi-media ensemble inspired by the greatest writers in science fiction. But science fact is the source of their latest piece, as they collaborate with the Stockholm Environment Institute and NASA’s […]
- November 4, 2013
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Greebles, Nurnies, Wiggets, and Eyeball Kicks: Roughing Up Digital Realities
Peter Kirn - April 6, 2011
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Low-Budget, High-Creativity Tribute: Star Wars Uncut From 15-Second Fan-Made Clips
Jaymis Loveday - April 13, 2010
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"Let's Enhance!" Montage Views Image Processing Through Hollywood's Eyes
Peter Kirn - December 28, 2009
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“Let’s Enhance!” Montage Views Image Processing Through Hollywood’s Eyes
Peter Kirn - December 28, 2009
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