Mobile phone fans have been eagerly awaiting for news about Microsoft’s plans for mobile phone penetration with their Windows Phone. Now there seems to be some more movement. [Read more…]
The Mobile Beer Bar is The Ultimate Party Gadget
Entertaining at home can be considered an art form. There are so many factors to consider in order to ensure that the party or get together you host is a success and your guests go home feeling satisfied and happy. For people who are really serious about entertaining the Mobile Beer Bar sends this message of seriousness to their guests – you are seriously going to party! [Read more…]
The HydraCoach Intelligent Water Bottle: Hydration Made High-Tech
We need to properly hydrate in order for our body to function properly. But most people forget to hydrate and will not drink the required number of glasses of water to make sure that their body functions at its optimum best. [Read more…]
Start The Party with The Margaritaville Blender Trio
Mixed drinks are so fashionable nowadays and it’s not just being relegated to your local bartender’s expert hands. People are discovering the fun of making mixed drinks and cocktails and are doing it in their homes when they host parties. [Read more…]
Saitek Cessna Skyhawk Flight Sim Controls for Flight Sim Fans
Gaming on the PC is not what it used to be. Even though quality games are still coming out for the PC the number of releases have dropped. This could be because of the growing popularity of gaming consoles. Game consoles are easier to maintain, have plug-and-play functionality and you don’t have to worry about the hardware so much. But PC gaming has its own unique qualities that make it perfect for certain types of gaming. Real time strategy is the perfect platform for PC gaming, and so is flight simulations. [Read more…]
Casio releases G-Shock with Bluetooth
Any mention of digital watches and the first thing that comes to mind is Casio. The company is a powerhouse when it comes to digital timepieces and for good reason, it has led the way in developing various new technologies and features to digital watches without compromising style and looks. [Read more…]
New Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Device Introduced
Medically oriented gadgets come few and far between in the world of gadgets. There may be a lot of reasons for this but I won’t even speculate. Needless to say that when a gadget that has a medical application or benefit is released it will surely cause a stir. [Read more…]
Onkyo to Release Remote Control App
Onkyo is a company that has built a well respected brand based on high quality, high fidelity audio equipment. It’s considered as one of the top brands to consider if you’re looking to build an audio setup. Onkyo has introduced some innovations in the audio equipment a number of times but their newest innovation comes left of center – a new remote. [Read more…]
Sony Releases new Cybershot TX55 Digital Camera
Sony digital cameras are quite popular among the point-and-shoot sector of the camera market. The company has consistently come out with new cameras that carries new features and sporting Sony’s famed sturdy build. These babies don’t easily break. [Read more…]
QUMA motion capture mannequin released
Stop motion animation assisted by computers is a hot artform right now. Many animated movies are being made using this style. The process of stop motion is a very tedious process that requires minute movements individually shot and the accumulated shots put together to create the illusion of movement. Stop motion animation usually involves the use of puppets but a company in Japan is bringing the old world art of stop motion animation a great innovation that could possibly revolutionize the industry.
Japan-based SoftEther has released the QUMA for use by stop motion animators. The device consists of a small puppet that is spiritually similar to the wood mannequins artists use for posing when they want to draw the human body. But the difference here is that the QUMA mannequin’s joints are equipped with sensors.
This is how the QUMA works.
The mannequin is plugged into a PC through a USB port. Moving the mannequin will trigger the sensors, which detect when it is moved or adjusted. These data is then sent directly to the PC and interpreted by the 3D software. The QUMA significantly simplifies the whole process of stop motion because it eliminates a number of processes. Now, movements are directly put into the computer, which makes everything faster. The QUMA is also a great tool for traditional stop motion artists to slowly transition to computer generated or CG animation. The opportunities the QUMA opens for both traditional and CG animators is quite many and the whole animation industry is going to vastly benefit from it. The number of hours the QUMA can cut in production can translate to very significant savings, in the millions in fact for big budget major studio films. And if the price point is attractive enough (no price has yet been announced) this could open doors for backyard animators to produce sleek and polished stop motion animation from their homes.
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