Monthly Archives: May 2006
Taking the Show on the Road: Slingbox Rox, Yo!
It looks like a jumbo candy bar, but the sweetness it provides won ?t rot your teeth. The Slingbox from Sling Media allows you to watch your favorite show from thousands of miles away. All you need is a computer … Continue reading
Shields Up: Part 3: Adding visual disruptions
In Part 2 we added an energy field that utilized a displacement map to create a visual distortion of the image whenever something strikes the protective shell. In this lesson, we ?ll continue to build the energy field, this time … Continue reading
Coolness Roundup Episode 38: To Hell with Cellphones
The Gurus of Cool are not fond of cellphones, but realize they’re a necessary evil of modern life. Find out why in this spirited episode where the two dudes take the gloves off and tell it like it is, blasting … Continue reading
May the Force (Field) Be With You: Part 2: Displacement mapping a field generator
In our last installment I walked you through one possible method of creating a growing grass effect for our house in the burbs. In this installment we ?ll begin to build a force field generator that will deflect attacks from … Continue reading
Coolness Roundup Episode 37: Post NAB
The Gurus of Cool arrive back at the Coolness Roundup facilities tanned and rested after a rollicking ride though the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas. The duo bring tales of adventure, innovation and convergence, talk about … Continue reading