Some more great work from Animal Logic for Aquamarine. A brief interview is available on VFX World, covering various aspects of the production including the mix of practical and digital FX.
Archive for March, 2006
Can the rice run a 14? Well it looks like there’s a few mods needed, but yes it looks like it’s possible.
Thanks to Mr. Kean for the laugh. 
This is really late, I know. But if you’ve missed it like me, then… now you’ll know. 
The Mill teamed up with Madonna and Gorillaz at the 48th Grammy Awards to bring the Gorillaz on stage yet again. The Gorillaz performed ‘Feel Good Inc’ before Madonna joined them on stage for a ‘Feel Good’/'Hung Up’ remix.
If you’re a fan of Gorillaz live in 3D, get your 48th Grammy Awards torrent here.
Well my PowerBook has served me well, but I no longer need the mobility. So it’s up for sale. Here’s the details and specs…
15-inch PowerBook G4 1.25GHz
- Brand new 80GB Hard Drive
- 1.5GB RAM
- Backlit illuminated keyboard and ambient light sensor
- Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
- Gigabit Ethernet
- AirPort Extreme
- Bluetooth
- PC Card/Cardbus slot, FireWire 800 port, FireWire 400 port, two USB 2.0 ports, audio line in, headphone out
- DVI and S-video output ports; DVI to VGA adapter included
- Preinstalled with OS X Tiger and other bundled software
Never dropped (I only mention this because it seems to be a common issue with laptops) and in new condition. No scratches. I’ve taken really good care of this machine and I’m only selling because I no longer need the mobility. This PowerBook still has AppleCare valid until September 2006. All cables, cords and adapters included as sold new. In original packaging with all Manuals and CD’s, including Mac OS 10.4 Tiger.
Extras include:
- A brand new Apple Mighty Mouse. In original packaging, never opened.
- Wacom Graphire2 4×5 graphics tablet.
- iSkin ProTouch iBook/PowerBook keyboard protector
AU$2300
Leave a comment if you’re interested or have any questions, and I’ll be able to email you back. Or you can use the contact form.
You’re welcome to come and visit Post Pixel HQ to have a look at the PowerBook in action. Pickup is also welcome. Shipping at buyers expense, although I can offer free delivery in Brisbane.
Update: PowerBook + Extras sold on 29 March for $1900. Yep, looks like someone got a really good deal out of me.
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A couple of User Interface Designers met up at SxSW to talk about the experiences designer OS X and Windows XP/Vista.
Cordell Ratzlaff, a nine-year Apple veteran, was head of Apple’s human interface group during the time Apple acquired NeXT and began developing Mac OS X. Mark Ligameri spent six years at Microsoft working as a designer on Windows XP and Vista, as well Office 12 and other Microsoft projects.
Mr. Ligameri’s experience at Microsoft was decidedly different
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An interesting read:
Well the deal’s no longer on for the regular 24″ LCD but now available on the 24″ with Dell wireless keyboard/mouse combo. At $1439 that’s still a pretty good deal. Offer valid until 20th of March.
Offer only available at the Dell Online Store
Just stumbled upon this and it looks pretty good. Somehow I haven’t really heard much news at all about the Transformers live-action movie, but from this clip, and with ILM behind the VFX wheel, seems like it could be something to keep an eye on. 
View the video at YouTube:
A set of hilarious Golf GTI commercials from Volkswagen U.S.
Watch and download the 3 spots: Volkswagen GTI “Un-Pimp” Commercials.
Read the article here on IGN.
I know I’m a bit late posting these up. But thanks to David for the heads up.
Friday. A momentous occasion. More details later.
And yes, I’m still here. I’ll be posting some more as I get the time. I haven’t had my PowerBook for a few weeks, and having just started a new full-time job, I’m finding that it takes up alot of my time.