News tagged with special effects
New look at relativity: Electrons can't exceed the speed of light -- thanks to light itself, says biologist
When resolving why electrons can never beat the speed limit set by light, it might be best to forget about time. Thanks to insight from studying movement inside a biological cell, it seems that light itself -- not the relativity ...
Nov 19, 2010 |
2.6 / 5 (53) |
161
|
Math goes to the movies
Whether it's an exploding fireball in "Star Wars: Episode 3", a swirling maelstrom in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End", or beguiling rats turning out gourmet food in "Ratatouille", computer-generated ...
Apr 14, 2010 |
4.1 / 5 (8) |
0
|
Special effects outsourcing grows in India
(AP) -- Outsourcing to India, long dominated by software engineering and back-office work, is expanding in new terrain: special effects for movies.
Jun 18, 2009 |
4.3 / 5 (3) |
0
Lights, camera, real-time 3D action
(PhysOrg.com) -- The 3D movies on today's cinema screens rely on visual tricks to cope with fast action. A new generation, produced at lower cost but delivering higher quality with real-time action, is soon ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
May 26, 2010 |
5 / 5 (1) |
0
Canada basks in role as global special effects hub
Canada's westernmost province of British Columbia, one of the top regions for filmmaking outside of Hollywood, is rapidly gaining prominence as a world leader in animation and special effects.
Jan 26, 2012 |
5 / 5 (1) |
1
