Freelance motion artist Tim Gray creates absolutely amazing 3D animations that appear to jump out and break the “fourth wall” of individual Instagram posts. Gray’s subjects, which range from Marvel superheroes to domestic animals and aquatic life, seemingly propel out of the predesignated frame in a variety of creative ways. Prints of these animations can…
The Culinary Difference Between the Larger Crystals of Kosher Salt Versus the Finer Texture of Table Salt
In a brackish video essay from 2016, Chef John Mitzewich of Food Wishes quite succinctly explains the culinary difference between table salt and Kosher salt in that there is no real difference between the two other than size. The crystals of Kosher salt are larger with a crunchier texture, while the crystals in table salt…
How Zombies Changed From Being Obedient Soulless Reanimations to Terrifying Flesh-Eating Undead Killers
Vlogger Evan Puschak, aka The Nerdwriter, takes an animated look at the history of zombies. He first examines zombism’s Haitian Voodoo origins, specifically how zombies came into existence, what made them become that way and what they were used for. The zombie, they say, is the soulless human corpse still dead but taken from the…
Security Robot Patrolling a Sidewalk in San Francisco
Within 24 hours of our arrival in San Francisco, we encountered a Knightscope K5 autonomous security robot patrolling the corner 3rd and Townsend in SOMA. As I was shooting video of the robot, it momentarily stopped and checked me out. I guess I’m in the Matrix now.
Clever Wraps That Turn Instant Pots Into R2-D2 or BB-8
The aptly named Instant Wraps creates very cleverly designed, whimsical magnetic coverings for those who may find the stainless steel facade of their Instant Pot Pressure Cookers to be either unsightly or boring. Included among these fun designs are two of the cutest robots within the Star Wars universe, R2-D2 and BB-8. Premium non-adhesive waterproof…
David Gilmour Spontaneously Hires Venice Street Musician to Create Music With Wine Glasses on Stage
In August 2006, Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour was walking along the streets of Venice, Italy when he encountered a talented street artist Igor Sklyarov, who was creating beautiful music with a set of wine glasses that were partially filled with varying amounts of water. With a bit of encouragement from his wife Polly Samson,…
Dog Will Only Walk Backwards Through Doors
A big, beautiful black Labrador retriever named Max, who lives in a very loving home, has developed the strange habit of only walking backwards when going through doorways. According to his human, this habit developed when Max’s mother died. Aside from this little quirk, however, Max is a happy doggy. Pooch Max, six, has been…
Perpetual Motion, A Minimalist Music Video Visualizing the Diametrically Opposed Ideas of Stillness and Flow
Filmmaker Nick Cobby partnered with musician Max Cooper (previously) to create “Perpetual Motion”, a minimalist music video that visualizes the diametrically opposed ideas of stillness and movement within a fixed space. The space itself doesn’t necessarily change but for the ongoing flow of individuals who come through that place for any number of reasons. The…