Go listen to this podcast about HBO’s epic sounds – and stick around for some retro visuals, too

Podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz is already must-listen material, covering the stories behind sound design and branding. Now clear some headphone time for the story behind HBO’s goosebump-inducing 80s theme and iconic 90s angelic TV-switching-on opener, and beyond.

Unity just bought Weta Digital – yeah, the Lord of the Rings Peter Jackson one

The democratization of visual effects continues at a stunning pace, with or without acquisitions. But it’s hard to beat this example – an Academy Award-winning visual effects studio is now in the hands of a game engine.

Peter Kirn - November 11, 2021

Crazy Video: Giant Robot Cassette Kills Giant Robot iPod Classic

The iPod Classic is dead, sure. Now it’s really dead. And the cassette player outlasts its shiny Apple hipster-fashion-accessory counterpart with the non-removable battery – by kicking its sorry ass with a giant mecha fist punch to the face. Hold on… if it seems we may be losing our grip on reality, that’s just because […]

- September 25, 2014

Steve Jobs' Dream of the Visual Workstation, Surfacing Again in New Mac Pro

Peter Kirn - June 19, 2013

Steve Jobs’ Dream of the Visual Workstation, Surfacing Again in New Mac Pro

Peter Kirn - June 19, 2013

Stop Motion Animation, Without the Effort: Magical New Algorithm Lets You Just Use Your Hands

Peter Kirn - March 6, 2013

Greebles, Nurnies, Wiggets, and Eyeball Kicks: Roughing Up Digital Realities

Peter Kirn - April 6, 2011

Climbing Out of the Uncanny Valley: Rockstar Shows Off Depth-Scanning Facial Tech

Peter Kirn - December 20, 2010

Tron Redux, Indeed: Cheech and Chong Star in Economics-Inspired Psychedelic Remake

Peter Kirn - July 17, 2009

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