DIY + Unusual Motion Stories Tech
Artist uses AI to perfectly fake 70s science fiction pulp covers – artwork and titles
It’s algorithmic, generative 70s sci-fi pulp, courtesy OpenAI. Artist Lewis tells us about how it was done. Meanwhile, see how many friends will pretend to have heard of Neytiri A. Quaritch’s pioneering tome, Green Glass is the Color of the Wind. Whether you’re a hardcore sci-fi fan or have just been rummaging 70s paperbacks at […]
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Xanadu is a meta-metaverse DIY show hosted by a blue alien made in Unreal Engine
What happens when you cross 3D tutorial, machinima animation, and Unreal Engine’s MetaHuman Creator human capture tools? Well, a bunch of stuff, but maybe the most promising is a how-to show hosted in the tools.
Peter Kirn - July 9, 2021
DIY + Unusual Motion Tech
Behind the scenes of a sci-fi 3D music video, as Defasten takes us deep into Notch
Notch is the latest “it” real-time visual effects tool. So as motion maven Defasten produced a dazzling science fiction video for my latest release, I asked him to share how it all works. Enter the nodegraph.
Peter Kirn - February 22, 2021
Establishment Motion Software Tech
Kijimi, key planet in new Star Wars flick, is named after the synthesizer
Peter Kirn - December 21, 2019
Gear Music tech Tech
Is Captain Picard set to go to an ultra-futuristic NAMM show?
Peter Kirn - August 5, 2019
Music tech Tech
This playlist is full of wonderful ARP music – some might surprise you
Peter Kirn - January 9, 2019
Gear Music Music tech Tech
Synth pioneer Alan R. Pearlman, founder of ARP, has died
Peter Kirn - January 7, 2019
Music tech Stories
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