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Starfield, An Interactive Swinging Art Display Inspired by a Classic Windows Screensaver
The French art collective Lab212 has created Starfield, an interactive swinging art display that was inspired by a classic Windows screensaver. The installation uses a…
The Cast of Seinfeld Discuss Being Recognized by Fans Out in the World
The cast of Seinfeld discuss being recognized by fans out in the world in a special feature for the show’s DVD release. Even actors who…
A Man in Still Life Painting Comes Alive to Present Flowers to the Girl With a Pearl Earring
Filmmaker Zach King, who is widely known for his amazing optical illusions, has created the very clever film short “I fell in love with a…
A Megaphone That Automatically Translates a Speaker’s Words Into Multiple Languages
The Megahonyaku by Panasonic is an electronic megaphone that automatically translates a speaker’s words into multiple languages. The device first amplifies the speaker directly, then…
A Retro TV Smartphone Magnifier That Enlarges Movies and TV Shows in an Old-Fashioned Way
Firebox is featuring a retro TV Smartphone Magnifier that enlarges movies, television shows, and other videos in an old-fashioned way. You can play videos at…
Made in Venice, A Documentary About the 20-Year Fight to Build a Skatepark in Venice, California
Made in Venice is a documentary, directed and produced by Jonathan Penson, featuring the true story of how skateboarders spent 20 years fighting to build…
God’s Point of View, A Supercut of Overhead Shots in Martin Scorsese Films
Madrid film editor Jorge Luengo Ruiz has created “God’s Point of View,” a wonderful supercut of overhead shots featured in films by Martin Scorsese. Jorge…
A Fascinating Visual Essay About the Wonders of the Human Hand in Motion
Filmmaker Gioacchino Petronicce has created “Everything Is In Your Hands“, a fascinatingly nimble visual essay that shares the inspiration he garners from the wonder of…
Geeky Pop Culture Christmas Cards by P.J. McQuade Featuring Movie and TV Show Characters
Brooklyn illustrator P.J. McQuade has created a new geeky collection of pop culture Christmas cards for 2016 featuring characters from movies and television shows. This…
JamStack, An Ingenious Smartphone-Integrated Portable Amp That Attaches Directly Onto a Guitar
Canadian musician Christopher Prendergast has created the JamStack, an ingeniously handy lightweight amp that easily attaches directly onto the strap button of any electric guitar…