ENTERTAINMENT
3 TECH ADVANCEMENTS BEHIND ‘AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER’
As we examine the technology behind the second Avatar movie, James Cameron can be seen mixing his duties as an inventor and a filmmaker on most of his sets. Using AI, algorithms, brand-new cameras, and other technologies, Cameron has shared how this one was made.
wing Cam/Virtual Cam: Cameron wanted to be there as the performers performed on the “volume” of the virtual stage in order to record their on-screen antics in real time. As a result, the Simulcam or Swing Camera was developed, giving filmmakers more freedom of movement due to its screen’s ability to swing flawlessly at any angle.
Fusion Camera System: In addition, Cameron made use of the Fusion 3D Camera System. This module enabled the cinematographer to simultaneously take two photos that were aligned and gave the appearance of depth, producing the ideal immersive 3D experience. He modified this set-up somewhat for “Avatar” in order to get the more photorealistic pictures required to show off Pandora’s diverse flora and animals.
Motion capture: Cameron used a previously unheard-of strategy. In order to concentrate a specially built camera on a 6-inch tiny boom directly in front of the actors’ faces, small rigs that were linked to skull caps were fitted to the actors. Using these two improvements, the type of motion capture was transformed into an all-around performance capture. Movement-prone facial areas were highlighted with dots to track them in a better way. Every dialogue delivery and expression change accompanied by a range of emotions was recorded and turned into a computerized framework. The CG characters were brought to life on screen by animators and digital artists using the frameworks that were provided to them.
Future Hollywood projects will undoubtedly benefit from the underwater performance capture technologies and methods that Cameron and his creative team developed for Avatar: The Way of Water. James Cameron’s journey deserves to be portrayed on the biggest screens, from being rejected by multiple studios for his project because they thought it was too dangerous, then to witnessing it become the highest-grossing movie of all time and inspiring filmmakers all over the world.
The music video for “Ride & Clutch” is here! Featuring a lot of strobe lighting and caged scenery, this 3 minute video is a little chaotic for a Wednesday afternoon. However, we’re pleased to see the vid drop. Racking up nearly a million views on YouTube already, it’s set to be a summer banger.
This isn’t the first time Unknow T and Aitch have collaborated either. They came together with Headie One for their track “Tracksuit Love”. Aitch has also recently released the black and white music video for “Raw”.
Stay tuned to know when we hear from the grime artists again
Yes you read that correctly. The Chicago based music star has announced on Twitter he will be running for President. He wrote, “ “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States ????????! #2020VISION”.
The news came as Independence Day ended, with billionaire Elon Musk endorsing West’s campaign via Twitter, tweeting ‘You have my full support!”.
This isn’t the first time Ye has suggested he’s running for President. He’s teased before that he would run for 2024 election, but it seems he was too excited to wait. We can’t tell if this is a crazy idea or if anything would be better than the current US President.
It’s been a busy week for Kanye as he has also released new music with Travis Scott. “Wash Us In The Blood” is the newest drop by the American rappers, keeping their collabs well within the Kardashian family. This, as well as his partnership with GAP, has him in the headlines more often than not.
Kid Cudi is making a return to music! He took to twitter to reveal his new song “The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady” will feature Eminem. Even better, we don’t have to wait long as it will be released this Friday.
This new release is most likely to be part of his upcoming album, Entergalatic. This is the rapper’s first solo music in four years, following the release of “Leader of the Delinquents” in April. Although Cudi hasn’t been releasing songs, he has been active on the scene nonetheless. With a new podcast, “All Love No S**t Talking” and his collaboration with Travis Scott “The Scotts” which marked Spotify’s largest streamed song in 2020.
Keep an ear out tomorrow for the new drop!
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