How 3D Animated Movies Are Made

Original source : http://www.mademan.com

Posted : July 2013

Author : Nicholas Pell

You probably have a pretty good idea how traditional animation works: A guy sits at a desk, draws a series of pictures and voila: Steamboat Willie. But what about 3D animation, like the new Despicable Me 2? Turn out it’s a pretty labor-intensive process, but it’s still a lot easier than doing everything by hand. We spoke with Dan Warom, Crowd Supervisor at Scanline VFX and a major animation studio vet, about how Gru comes to life. Read and learn.

“A rig is essentially the muscles, skeleton and skin of a character,” says Warom. “Sometimes there are guys whose sole job is just to be the face animator.”

21 Spelling Mistakes That Happened At The Worst Time Possible

Original source : http://whatculture.com
Posted : September 2014
Author : Tom Butler

Should've gone to scool.

Being able to fluently communicate with other people is one of the big things that distinguishes ourselves as human. Because of this, having good grammar is of the utmost importance. As said by French Renaissance writer Michel de Montaigne, “the greater part of the world’s troubles are due to questions of grammar.” It’s probably a bit of an over exaggeration, but there can be dire consequences when it comes to easily avoidable miscommunication. For example, the Vasa warship of 1628 sank only a half-mile into her maiden voyage. For years, people puzzled over how it could have happened, until archaeologists discovered that one side was thicker than other. One group of builders had been using Swedish feet, while the others had been using Amsterdam feet, to disastrous consequences.

The entries on this list didn’t lead to anything quite as dire as sinking a warship, but they were probably the cause of some very red faces. From mislabelled food products, to educational institutions that struggle with their signs, here are twenty-one spelling mistakes that happened at the absolute worst time possible.

12 Hilarious Teacher's Replies

Original source : http://www.oddee.com
Posted : March 2012
Author : Grace Murano

Ask any teachers and they will tell you their experiences during their career. The most memorable would be the ways students go all out just to avoid getting bad grades. Cheating was the obvious tactics used but there are others who would try pleading their way. Just check these out:

The Language And Meaning Of Rose Colours

Original source : http://www.funonthenet.in/

Posted : July 2007

Author : the admin

Expressing feelings of love, affection, friendship, thankfulness, joy and several other feelings that makes our life beautiful and rewarding is not always easy. Some people use poetry, roses and many other things to express their feelings. However sending the appropriate rose color bouquet convey messages in a very special and beautiful way.

The Metal That Melts In Your Hands

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Forget chocolate melting in your hands, try Gallium. Its a strange metal that has a melting point at 85 °F. Pick up a solid piece of gallium and squeeze it in your hand for a few minutes. Soon, you’ll have a liquid puddle of metal jiggling in your hand. Scientists love to show off experiments with Gallium. Set a drop on an aluminum can and watch it slowly turn the aluminum into brittle tissue paper. Set the stuff in sulfuric acid and you’ll see it start beating like a heart. Dmitri Mendeleyev first predicted Gallium and placed it in the Period Table before it was officially discovered in 1875.

A Couple Of Police Jokes

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Author : the admin

Posted here is a couple of jokes relating to the police in the line of duty.

Seven Of The Year’s Most Unusual College Courses

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Author : Sage Romano

Principles of Organic and Biochemistry? Yawn! English Literature 101? An outdated snooze-fest! Differential Equations? That one is just begging to be skipped! Now that college students have the option to take classes on everything from zombies to garbage, gone are the days of choosing between Art History 1 and Art History 2 to round out a schedule. If society’s next great thinkers don’t have extensive knowledge of the literary canon, it might be because they were busy learning what soap operas say about gender roles. Here are some of the wackiest college courses - a few of which have us hankering to go back to school.

The Best Insults In History

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Posted : April 2012
Author : the admin

The Best Insults In History: Winston Churchill

The extremely witty and much-loved British Prime Minister Winston Churchill tops the list with his verbal spat with Lady Astor. The conservative dame forever admonished Churchill for his cigars and alcohol habits, and Churchill was not one to take the insults lying down. Of their famous squabbles, the most memorable is when Astor commented, “If you were my husband, I’d poison your tea.” Churchill’s riposte? “Madame, if you were my wife, I’d drink it.”

Chinese Father Carries His Disabled Son 18 Miles To School Every Day

Original source : http://www.boredpanda.com
Posted : March 2014
Author : the admin

A parent’s devotion to their children can sometimes be one of the strongest natural forces in the world, and Yu Xukang, a proud and loving father in Yibin county in China, is no exception. Every day, he travels a total of 18 miles to ensure that Xiao Qiang, his disabled 12-year-old son, can go to school.

The Best Of Movie Mistakes

Original source : http://www.lazypalace.com

Posted : December 2010

Author : the admin

Here is the collection of the most famous movie mistakes. Most of them are not new, but still interesting. Enjoy :)

The Origin Of Numbers : Why 1 Is One And 2 Is Two

Original source : http://zenverse.net

Posted : January 2010

Author : zen

Pictures below should explain clearly the origin of numbers. I got this email from my friend. Now I am sharing it with you guys. Enjoy :)

10 Of The Most Embarrassing And Awkward Breakups

Original source : http://www.thelisticles.net
Posted : March 2012
Author : Zehra

We have all been in relationships and we have all lived through the down falls of them. To say that they are painful is to say the least but to add insult to the already throbbing injury is to have a publicly embarrassing breakup. It is not necessarily one side that suffers through such a break up but it is for sure just one person who gets insulted. It is one thing to tell someone you have had enough, it is a whole other thing to make a public debacle out of it leaving the other person ashamed. If you think you have seen enough or have dealt with enough, read this. We are sure what ever it was that you went through, it wasn’t worse than these.

10 Easy Ways To Recognize Liars

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People lie all the time, but depending on how skilled they are, it can be difficult to determine when someone is lying to you. Do you know how to recognize the signs that someone is lying to you? Some of the signs are obvious while others are more subliminal, but there are ways to catch someone in a lie, you just need to know what they are. Here are some easy ways to recognize liars and catch lies:

Top 10 Things To Know For Healthy Indoor Plants

Original source : http://www.totallytop10.com 
Posted : August 2012 
Author : Kelli

Indoor house plants can be a great addition to your home décor as well as improve the air quality in your home. Being surrounded by elements of nature can help you feel more calm and at ease. Caring for indoor plants properly takes dedication and you must educate yourself on how to keep them thriving. Here are some important things to know about taking good care of your house plants.

Five Friends Take Same Photo For 30 Years

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Posted : January 2014

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It is truly amazing how a group of 5 teenagers, in 1982, decided to take a photo of themselves at a cabin on Copco Lake in California and made sure to turn that into a five year tradition. The group made up of John Wardlaw, Mark Rumer, Dallas Burney, John Molony and John Dickson have been taking photos for the last 30 years, while maintaining almost the same pose.

In 1982

5 Wrongly Convicted People The US Legal System Kept On Screwing

Original source : http://www.cracked.com

Posted : December 2013

Author : Robin Warder

As procedural drama TV shows have taught us, every conviction in the U.S. justice system is the product of meticulous DNA testing and forced sexual tension among the detectives. But what happens when the prosecution screws up and the wrong man ends up in jail? Usually they apologize, set the man free, and try to help everyone move on with their lives, like the mature, responsible grown-ups they are. Haha, just kidding - it's actually physically impossible for people in authority positions to admit they're wrong, which is why we get situations like ...

10 Meaningful Sport Disasters

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In almost all fighting matches in sports, especially in football and soccer games, a friendly match can turn into something aggressive – not between the players but, rather, between their cheering and eager supporters! Because of this tension and the taunting between the supporters, many sports disasters in history often result to stampede. Coupled with overcrowding of fans, poor stadium construction, structural defect, and lax police authorities, many sports events turn into unfortunate disasters. Some of these include the Luzhniki Stadium Disaster, Heysel Stadium Disaster, Oppenheimer Stadium Disaster, and the Hillsborough Disaster, among others. Browse more in this list of 10 Meaningful Sports Disasters!

Top Ten Tips For An Enjoyable Vacation

Original source : http://www.totallytop10.com
Posted : February 2013
Author : Kelli Cooper

Finding time to get away from the daily routine is important for our mental and physical well-being. A vacation is one of the best ways to accomplish this. As a frequent traveler, I would like to share my top tips for planning a trip and having a great time once you get to your destination.

How Many Cups In A Quart; And Other Water Conversions

Original source : http://gsmtweet.com

Posted : November 2013

Author : Fergie McLachaln

Conversions of liquid measurements are tricky. In the United States, we have numerous ways for measuring liquid, and they don’t match up very easily or very gracefully. For something as simple as measuring liquid, it’s a remarkably complex and obtuse system. On top of that, the rest of the world measures liquid differently, using a metric system, which requires a whole different set of conversions to get to from the American system.

In Life, Inspiring Moments Are Everywhere (28 pics)

Original source : http://www.stewpig.com
Posted : August 2013
By zzshisha

These pictures say it all - inspiring and motivating us to forge ahead with what life has to offer...