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Wonderfully Surreal, Digitally Manipulated Self-Portraits by Martín De Pasquale
Buenos Aires-based digital artist Martín De Pasquale uses his mastery of Adobe Photoshop to create wonderfully surreal digital illustrations. While he creates a wide array…
‘2001: A Space Odyssey — A Look Behind the Future’, A 1968 Behind-The-Scenes Video About the Classic Sci-Fi Film
“2001: A Space Odyssey — A Look Behind the Future” is a 1968 behind-the-scenes look at Stanley Kubrick’s classic sci-fi film 2001: A Space Odyssey…
‘DESIRE’, An Animated Musical Short About a Tiny Robot Born With a Pencil in Its Hand
“DESIRE” is an animated musical short by Cincinnati-based 3D animator Scott Thierauf set to a poppy song of the same name by local songwriter Rob…
Roller Coaster Turned Into a Tiny Planet With Six GoPro Cameras and Video Editing Software
Videographer Ignacio Ferrando utilized six GoPro cameras and VideoStitch 360-degree video editing software to create “LittlePlanet RollerCoaster”, a video featuring a roller coaster that appears…
Dewey, A Handy Service for Creating and Customizing Twitter Cards
Dewey is a handy service founded by Sam Bauch that allows users to create and customize Twitter Cards, which are kinds of specialized media experiences…
Lil Bub Fixates On A Moth
Eternal kitten Lil BUB becomes fixated on a moth and creates awareness about Lil BUB’s Big FUND, a fundraising effort to support cats that need…
Full-Sized Replica of Mega Man’s Mega Buster Weapon With Lights and Sounds
The Mega Man Mega Buster Gun from ThinkGeek is a full-size replica of the main weapon used by Rockman in the early Mega Man video…
‘The Honeybee and the Hexagon’, A TED-Ed Animation About Why Bees Make Hives Using Hexagonal Shapes
“The Honeybee and the Hexagon” is a TED-Ed lesson by educators Zack Patterson and Andy Peterson with animation by New York-based artist Lisa Bracio that…
Resy, A Reservation App That Works With Restaurants to Open Up Premium Tables to Avoid Planning Ahead
Resy is a reservation app that works with restaurants to open up premium tables so hungry patrons can avoid the hassle of booking way in…
Long Haired Cat Trots Along In the Distinctive Style of a Dressage Horse
A beautiful long-haired cat trots along a wooden porch in the very distinctive upright style of a dressage horse in this charming video posted by…