The document summarizes how gadgets and technology used in the Mission: Impossible movie franchise have evolved over the six films from 1996 to 2015. It describes some of the notable gadgets from each movie, such as explosive gum and masks in the first film, tracking devices and voice changers in the second, microbombs and 3D printed masks in the third. Later films featured more advanced real-world tech like electro adhesion gloves, contact lenses, drones, and various Apple products. The document shows how the movies have kept pace with technological changes to remain exciting and plausible for audiences over the past two decades.
This movie review summarizes the 2001 French film Amelie. It describes the film as having meticulous imagery covering every part of the screen. The main character Amélie is a waitress who plays pranks and elaborate games to bring joy to others in her neighborhood in Paris. While the beautiful cinematography creates a dreamlike version of Paris, the film lacks diversity by not including people of color. Overall, the review praises the film for its whimsical and optimistic story, as well as the director's vibrant vision and fast-paced style.
Iron Man 3 has multiple genres and stars Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow. It begins with a flashback and then moves to the present day where Tony Stark faces threats from a terrorist group called the Mandarin. Stark tracks the Mandarin to Tennessee but crashes, meeting a boy who helps him. Stark realizes the Mandarin was created by Aldrich Killian seeking revenge. In a climactic ending, Stark defeats Killian but Pepper Potts is seemingly killed, though she survives. Stark then destroys all his Iron Man suits.
James Cameron is a renowned Canadian film director known for directing the two highest-grossing films of all time, Avatar and Titanic. Terminator: Salvation, one of Cameron's biggest hits in the thriller genre, is set in 2018 where humanity is battling machines known as Terminators. The film follows John Connor and Marcus Wright who must work together to save Kyle Reese and other humans captured by the machines. Critics responded negatively, feeling the film lacked a compelling story to match its impressive special effects, and that it featured much less of the violence and tension seen in earlier Terminator films.
This is a light hearted look at the box office performance of James Cameron's movies.
He currently holds number 1 & 2 positions at the all time global box office.
He also ties the record of oscar wins for one film, 11 for Titanic in 1998.
Magneto and Professor X caused the most vehicular damage throughout the X-Men films totaling over $500 million combined. Magneto was responsible for destroying 205 vehicles while using his magnetic abilities to demolish ships and drop a submarine. Professor X took over the mind of a Russian commander to destroy a cruiser, accounting for his sole act of vehicular damage. In total, the mutants damaged over 238 vehicles with a combined cost of over $1.8 billion according to the document.
The three film openings compared - The Dark Knight, Star Wars, and Skyfall - all use action sequences and suspenseful music to engage audiences. They introduce heroes, villains, and high stakes situations through these set pieces. While different genres, each draws viewers in visually and establishes protagonists and antagonists. Similarities include gripping action openings and contrasting heroes from villains through costumes, while each film's style suits its genre.
This document provides a filmography listing selected feature films, television shows, commercials, and music videos that Pál Kárpáti has worked on in various roles such as assistant director, casting director, and production preparation. Some of the notable films listed include Astérix & Obélix - On Her Majesty's Secret Service, La Rafle - The Round Up, The Secret Of Moonacre Homepage, Budapeste, Father’s Acre, I Am Not Your Friend, The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, Taxidermia, Copying Beethoven, Path of Light, After The Day Before, and Redline. He has also worked on commercials for major brands like IBM
World War Z is a 2013 horror/apocalyptic film about a former UN employee and his family trying to survive a zombie outbreak. The film had a large budget of $125 million, indicating it was an ambitious zombie film. The trailer uses various camera shots and techniques to build tension and show the scale of the crisis, including establishing shots of cities in turmoil, close-ups of panicked characters, and battle scenes. It effectively employs music, sound effects, and editing to create a suspenseful sequence that keeps viewers engaged throughout.
This movie review summarizes the 2001 French film Amelie. It describes the film as having meticulous imagery covering every part of the screen. The main character Amélie is a waitress who plays pranks and elaborate games to bring joy to others in her neighborhood in Paris. While the beautiful cinematography creates a dreamlike version of Paris, the film lacks diversity by not including people of color. Overall, the review praises the film for its whimsical and optimistic story, as well as the director's vibrant vision and fast-paced style.
Iron Man 3 has multiple genres and stars Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow. It begins with a flashback and then moves to the present day where Tony Stark faces threats from a terrorist group called the Mandarin. Stark tracks the Mandarin to Tennessee but crashes, meeting a boy who helps him. Stark realizes the Mandarin was created by Aldrich Killian seeking revenge. In a climactic ending, Stark defeats Killian but Pepper Potts is seemingly killed, though she survives. Stark then destroys all his Iron Man suits.
James Cameron is a renowned Canadian film director known for directing the two highest-grossing films of all time, Avatar and Titanic. Terminator: Salvation, one of Cameron's biggest hits in the thriller genre, is set in 2018 where humanity is battling machines known as Terminators. The film follows John Connor and Marcus Wright who must work together to save Kyle Reese and other humans captured by the machines. Critics responded negatively, feeling the film lacked a compelling story to match its impressive special effects, and that it featured much less of the violence and tension seen in earlier Terminator films.
This is a light hearted look at the box office performance of James Cameron's movies.
He currently holds number 1 & 2 positions at the all time global box office.
He also ties the record of oscar wins for one film, 11 for Titanic in 1998.
Magneto and Professor X caused the most vehicular damage throughout the X-Men films totaling over $500 million combined. Magneto was responsible for destroying 205 vehicles while using his magnetic abilities to demolish ships and drop a submarine. Professor X took over the mind of a Russian commander to destroy a cruiser, accounting for his sole act of vehicular damage. In total, the mutants damaged over 238 vehicles with a combined cost of over $1.8 billion according to the document.
The three film openings compared - The Dark Knight, Star Wars, and Skyfall - all use action sequences and suspenseful music to engage audiences. They introduce heroes, villains, and high stakes situations through these set pieces. While different genres, each draws viewers in visually and establishes protagonists and antagonists. Similarities include gripping action openings and contrasting heroes from villains through costumes, while each film's style suits its genre.
This document provides a filmography listing selected feature films, television shows, commercials, and music videos that Pál Kárpáti has worked on in various roles such as assistant director, casting director, and production preparation. Some of the notable films listed include Astérix & Obélix - On Her Majesty's Secret Service, La Rafle - The Round Up, The Secret Of Moonacre Homepage, Budapeste, Father’s Acre, I Am Not Your Friend, The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, Taxidermia, Copying Beethoven, Path of Light, After The Day Before, and Redline. He has also worked on commercials for major brands like IBM
World War Z is a 2013 horror/apocalyptic film about a former UN employee and his family trying to survive a zombie outbreak. The film had a large budget of $125 million, indicating it was an ambitious zombie film. The trailer uses various camera shots and techniques to build tension and show the scale of the crisis, including establishing shots of cities in turmoil, close-ups of panicked characters, and battle scenes. It effectively employs music, sound effects, and editing to create a suspenseful sequence that keeps viewers engaged throughout.
The blockbuster franchise comes of age | film | theguardian.comcarlpercival
The document discusses the rise of film franchises as a business model for blockbuster films. It notes that Harry Potter kicked off a new era of long-term story arcs spanning multiple films. Marvel Studios helped change the industry by carefully interlinking its first five films, culminating in the successful Avengers film. Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy also advanced franchises by developing the main character across chronological sequels with resonant themes. Franchises are now increasingly focusing on narrative depth and story-driven character evolution to remain compelling over multiple films.
The Dark Knight Rises was the final film in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. It had an immense budget of $250 million and starred Christian Bale as Batman alongside Anne Hathaway as Catwoman and Tom Hardy as Bane. The film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing over $1 billion at the box office and being nominated for several awards. It concluded Nolan's darker, grittier reimagining of the Batman franchise.
First Look: Christopher Nolan Screens Dark Knight Rises Prologuegentledye4032
The document summarizes the author's experience viewing the first six minutes (prologue) of The Dark Knight Rises in IMAX format. The prologue begins with an aerial sequence on board a CIA airplane that is hijacked by Bane, portrayed by Tom Hardy. It depicts the chaos and physics of what happens to an airplane in distress at high speeds and altitude. The prologue aims to set up the new reign of terror under Bane and includes brief glimpses of Catwoman, the Batmobile, and Bane breaking Batman's back. While some criticize Bane's dialog as unclear, the author believes this was an intentional directorial choice by Christopher Nolan to add intrigue. The prologue demonstrates Nolan's focus
This document provides a summary of live-action Batman movies and TV shows from 1943 to the present. It discusses the first Batman serial from 1943, the 1960s TV show that defined camp, the 1989 Tim Burton film that started the modern era of big-budget Batman films, Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy that rebooted the franchise with a darker tone, and upcoming projects like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Key films and shows are summarized along with notes on their tones, actors, and impacts on the Batman franchise.
This document provides a summary of Andrew Mora's presentation on movie memorabilia. It discusses posters for remembering movies and gives brief reviews of several popular films from franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, and more. The reviews note elements like visual style, CGI effects, suspense, homages to other genres, and ambition. Overall, the presentation covered posters and the films that make up memorable movie collections.
This document provides a summary of Andrew Mora's presentation on movie memorabilia. It discusses posters for remembering movies and gives brief reviews of several popular films from franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, and more. The reviews note elements like visual style, CGI effects, suspense, homages to other genres, and ambition. Overall, the presentation covered posters and the author's thoughts on a variety of blockbuster movies spanning different genres.
This document provides a summary of Andrew Mora's presentation on movie memorabilia. It discusses posters for remembering movies and gives brief reviews of several popular films from franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, and more. The reviews note elements like visual style, CGI effects, suspense, homages to other genres, and ambition. Overall, the presentation covered posters and the author's thoughts on a variety of blockbuster movies spanning different genres.
Andrew Mora's presentation discusses movie memorabilia, focusing on posters used to remember films. Some of the movies highlighted include the original Star Wars, Tron: Legacy, The Hobbit trilogy, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Amazing Spiderman 2, Godzilla, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Guardians of the Galaxy, Interstellar, and Kingsman: The Secret Service. The presentation also mentions genres like Marvel films, Harry Potter, action/adventure, science fiction, and drama, as well as television memorabilia.
Andrew Mora's presentation discusses movie memorabilia, focusing on posters used to remember films. Some of the movies highlighted include the original Star Wars, Tron: Legacy, The Hobbit trilogy, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Amazing Spiderman 2, Godzilla, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Guardians of the Galaxy, Interstellar, and Kingsman: The Secret Service. The presentation also mentions genres like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter franchise, action/adventure, science fiction, and drama.
Despicable Me 2 was distributed by Universal Pictures in June 2013. It grossed over $368 million in the US and $586 million globally, making it one of the highest grossing films of 2013. Universal utilized extensive marketing campaigns including a blimp tour, mobile game, books, and partnerships to promote the film. It also broke home video sales records upon release on DVD and Blu-ray in December 2013.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2011. It redefined special effects in 1991 through its use of new technologies like morphing to bring the T-1000 character to life. The combination of animatronics, pyrotechnics, motion capture, and CGI from ILM and Stan Winston Studios created memorable scenes that had audiences gasping, like the T-1000 emerging from flames or morphing through bars. Linda Hamilton's intense physical transformation for her role as Sarah Connor also added believability. The film's sound design, practical effects, and visual effects came together to create an action movie that has yet to be surpassed.
As movie and TV audiences grow increasingly skeptical of big budget projects featuring folks in capes and cowls moving faster than a speeding bullet, what's an enterprising superhero-based media platform to do?
The Matrix is considered a postmodern film because it challenges established film conventions through its use of "bullet time" visual effects, references philosophical ideas from Jean Baudrillard's work on simulations and reality, and can be interpreted as an allegory for contemporary commercialized society. It also pays homage to earlier works while developing its own unique narrative structure that draws attention to the construction of the film.
The document discusses the creative investigation of how teleportation has been portrayed cinematically within the science fiction genre and how special effects have evolved. It analyzes three primary texts - Jumper, X-Men 2, and Star Trek: The Motion Picture - looking at how each film presents teleportation and the visual effects used. It also explores the history of effects in early science fiction films and how techniques have advanced over time to create increasingly realistic depictions of concepts like teleportation.
The document discusses how technology companies frequently place their products in movies as a form of advertising. It provides examples from several popular movies released in 2012, noting appearances of Apple, Blackberry, Dell, HP, LG, Oracle, Sony, and others. These placements ranged from subtle uses of laptops, phones, and other devices to more overt mentions in dialogue. The movies discussed are Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, 21 Jump Street, Safe House, The Avengers, Contraband, and Madagascar 3.
The dark knight rises and the woman in black case studyLiamattridge
The Dark Knight Rises was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures with a budget of $250-300 million. It was directed by Christopher Nolan and starred Christian Bale and Tom Hardy. Promotion included a viral marketing campaign and trailers with other films. It was released in theaters internationally in July 2012 and on DVD/Blu-Ray in December 2012, being consumed through legal purchases or potentially illegally online. Merchandise included toys, clothing, and sponsoring race cars to generate additional revenue.
Terminator 6 Behind The Scenes Loaded With VFX & CGIAnimation Kolkata
Hello, Good News for the fans of Terminator 6.
This year Hollywood is back with its new upcoming movie Terminator 6 scheduled to be released this year.
Today this blog will focus upon “Terminator 6” Behind the Scenes.
Terminator Movies which started way back in 1984 as The Terminator.
The document provides an analysis of the trailer for the 1994 Super Nintendo game Super Metroid. It summarizes that the trailer had a low budget, confusing visual style that failed to effectively convey the game's narrative or highlight its critically acclaimed gameplay. In particular, it did not show the player taking control of Samus Aran to explore the planet Zebes, collect weapons and abilities, and access new areas. The concluding shots of spaceships were the most accurate representations of the game's visuals and art direction.
Jake Scully, a paraplegic former Marine, takes his brother's place on a mission to Pandora in 2154. Pandora is inhabited by 10-foot tall Na'vi and is being mined for the valuable mineral unobtanium. Jake infiltrates the Na'vi tribe by operating an "avatar," a genetically engineered Na'vi-human hybrid. He grows close to the Na'vi and falls in love with one named Neytiri. However, the military plans to destroy the Na'vi tribe. This forces Jake to choose between helping the Na'vi or assisting the military in their plans, setting up the central conflict of the film.
The blockbuster franchise comes of age | film | theguardian.comcarlpercival
The document discusses the rise of film franchises as a business model for blockbuster films. It notes that Harry Potter kicked off a new era of long-term story arcs spanning multiple films. Marvel Studios helped change the industry by carefully interlinking its first five films, culminating in the successful Avengers film. Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy also advanced franchises by developing the main character across chronological sequels with resonant themes. Franchises are now increasingly focusing on narrative depth and story-driven character evolution to remain compelling over multiple films.
The Dark Knight Rises was the final film in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. It had an immense budget of $250 million and starred Christian Bale as Batman alongside Anne Hathaway as Catwoman and Tom Hardy as Bane. The film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing over $1 billion at the box office and being nominated for several awards. It concluded Nolan's darker, grittier reimagining of the Batman franchise.
First Look: Christopher Nolan Screens Dark Knight Rises Prologuegentledye4032
The document summarizes the author's experience viewing the first six minutes (prologue) of The Dark Knight Rises in IMAX format. The prologue begins with an aerial sequence on board a CIA airplane that is hijacked by Bane, portrayed by Tom Hardy. It depicts the chaos and physics of what happens to an airplane in distress at high speeds and altitude. The prologue aims to set up the new reign of terror under Bane and includes brief glimpses of Catwoman, the Batmobile, and Bane breaking Batman's back. While some criticize Bane's dialog as unclear, the author believes this was an intentional directorial choice by Christopher Nolan to add intrigue. The prologue demonstrates Nolan's focus
This document provides a summary of live-action Batman movies and TV shows from 1943 to the present. It discusses the first Batman serial from 1943, the 1960s TV show that defined camp, the 1989 Tim Burton film that started the modern era of big-budget Batman films, Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy that rebooted the franchise with a darker tone, and upcoming projects like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Key films and shows are summarized along with notes on their tones, actors, and impacts on the Batman franchise.
This document provides a summary of Andrew Mora's presentation on movie memorabilia. It discusses posters for remembering movies and gives brief reviews of several popular films from franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, and more. The reviews note elements like visual style, CGI effects, suspense, homages to other genres, and ambition. Overall, the presentation covered posters and the films that make up memorable movie collections.
This document provides a summary of Andrew Mora's presentation on movie memorabilia. It discusses posters for remembering movies and gives brief reviews of several popular films from franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, and more. The reviews note elements like visual style, CGI effects, suspense, homages to other genres, and ambition. Overall, the presentation covered posters and the author's thoughts on a variety of blockbuster movies spanning different genres.
This document provides a summary of Andrew Mora's presentation on movie memorabilia. It discusses posters for remembering movies and gives brief reviews of several popular films from franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, and more. The reviews note elements like visual style, CGI effects, suspense, homages to other genres, and ambition. Overall, the presentation covered posters and the author's thoughts on a variety of blockbuster movies spanning different genres.
Andrew Mora's presentation discusses movie memorabilia, focusing on posters used to remember films. Some of the movies highlighted include the original Star Wars, Tron: Legacy, The Hobbit trilogy, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Amazing Spiderman 2, Godzilla, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Guardians of the Galaxy, Interstellar, and Kingsman: The Secret Service. The presentation also mentions genres like Marvel films, Harry Potter, action/adventure, science fiction, and drama, as well as television memorabilia.
Andrew Mora's presentation discusses movie memorabilia, focusing on posters used to remember films. Some of the movies highlighted include the original Star Wars, Tron: Legacy, The Hobbit trilogy, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Amazing Spiderman 2, Godzilla, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Guardians of the Galaxy, Interstellar, and Kingsman: The Secret Service. The presentation also mentions genres like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter franchise, action/adventure, science fiction, and drama.
Despicable Me 2 was distributed by Universal Pictures in June 2013. It grossed over $368 million in the US and $586 million globally, making it one of the highest grossing films of 2013. Universal utilized extensive marketing campaigns including a blimp tour, mobile game, books, and partnerships to promote the film. It also broke home video sales records upon release on DVD and Blu-ray in December 2013.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2011. It redefined special effects in 1991 through its use of new technologies like morphing to bring the T-1000 character to life. The combination of animatronics, pyrotechnics, motion capture, and CGI from ILM and Stan Winston Studios created memorable scenes that had audiences gasping, like the T-1000 emerging from flames or morphing through bars. Linda Hamilton's intense physical transformation for her role as Sarah Connor also added believability. The film's sound design, practical effects, and visual effects came together to create an action movie that has yet to be surpassed.
As movie and TV audiences grow increasingly skeptical of big budget projects featuring folks in capes and cowls moving faster than a speeding bullet, what's an enterprising superhero-based media platform to do?
The Matrix is considered a postmodern film because it challenges established film conventions through its use of "bullet time" visual effects, references philosophical ideas from Jean Baudrillard's work on simulations and reality, and can be interpreted as an allegory for contemporary commercialized society. It also pays homage to earlier works while developing its own unique narrative structure that draws attention to the construction of the film.
The document discusses the creative investigation of how teleportation has been portrayed cinematically within the science fiction genre and how special effects have evolved. It analyzes three primary texts - Jumper, X-Men 2, and Star Trek: The Motion Picture - looking at how each film presents teleportation and the visual effects used. It also explores the history of effects in early science fiction films and how techniques have advanced over time to create increasingly realistic depictions of concepts like teleportation.
The document discusses how technology companies frequently place their products in movies as a form of advertising. It provides examples from several popular movies released in 2012, noting appearances of Apple, Blackberry, Dell, HP, LG, Oracle, Sony, and others. These placements ranged from subtle uses of laptops, phones, and other devices to more overt mentions in dialogue. The movies discussed are Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, 21 Jump Street, Safe House, The Avengers, Contraband, and Madagascar 3.
The dark knight rises and the woman in black case studyLiamattridge
The Dark Knight Rises was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures with a budget of $250-300 million. It was directed by Christopher Nolan and starred Christian Bale and Tom Hardy. Promotion included a viral marketing campaign and trailers with other films. It was released in theaters internationally in July 2012 and on DVD/Blu-Ray in December 2012, being consumed through legal purchases or potentially illegally online. Merchandise included toys, clothing, and sponsoring race cars to generate additional revenue.
Terminator 6 Behind The Scenes Loaded With VFX & CGIAnimation Kolkata
Hello, Good News for the fans of Terminator 6.
This year Hollywood is back with its new upcoming movie Terminator 6 scheduled to be released this year.
Today this blog will focus upon “Terminator 6” Behind the Scenes.
Terminator Movies which started way back in 1984 as The Terminator.
The document provides an analysis of the trailer for the 1994 Super Nintendo game Super Metroid. It summarizes that the trailer had a low budget, confusing visual style that failed to effectively convey the game's narrative or highlight its critically acclaimed gameplay. In particular, it did not show the player taking control of Samus Aran to explore the planet Zebes, collect weapons and abilities, and access new areas. The concluding shots of spaceships were the most accurate representations of the game's visuals and art direction.
Jake Scully, a paraplegic former Marine, takes his brother's place on a mission to Pandora in 2154. Pandora is inhabited by 10-foot tall Na'vi and is being mined for the valuable mineral unobtanium. Jake infiltrates the Na'vi tribe by operating an "avatar," a genetically engineered Na'vi-human hybrid. He grows close to the Na'vi and falls in love with one named Neytiri. However, the military plans to destroy the Na'vi tribe. This forces Jake to choose between helping the Na'vi or assisting the military in their plans, setting up the central conflict of the film.
Notchless Smartphones James P. DeVellis
First off, a notch refers to the cut-out hardware we often find at the top of our smartphones’ screen display area. Many phone enthusiasts will say that these notches impede a fuller viewing experience, and thus prefer models that do away with them entirely. But is removing the notch necessarily better? James P. DeVellis.
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https://sites.google.com/site/jamespdevellis/blog/arenotch-lessphonesreallyagoodthing
A review of the best mobile phones of the past yearJames P DeVellis
My name’s James P. DeVellis, and I’m into anything and everything technology. I’m fascinated with any new gadgets that have been developed for the betterment of mankind.
Read more:
https://sites.google.com/site/jamespdevellis/blog/areviewofthebestmobilephonesofthepastyear
I’m James P DeVellis, a lover of all things technological. A few weeks back, an old college buddy of mine and I had a few drinks. We haven’t seen each other in years, and he tells me he works in Silicon Valley (lucky guy).
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https://sites.google.com/site/jamespdevellis/blog/whatmakestheturingsmartphonesospecial
An image in GQ last week showed tech entrepreneurs during a visit to designer Brunello Cucinelli in Italy, but the two women were Photoshopped in. The image has since been removed from GQ's site and Cucinelli's Instagram. BuzzFeed News earlier reported the story.
https://www.cnet.com/news/women-photoshopped-into-tech-exec-group-photo-report-says/
I’m James P. DeVellis, and I’m heavy into technology. I love checking out the newest gadgets and apps in town. For this blog, I’ll be featuring a few apps for all you heroes who work your butts off in your jobs. I know how stressful it can be, which is why I’ll be sharing some apps that can help you relax.
http://jamespdevellis.blogspot.com/2019/04/woo-sahhh-apps-to-help-you-relax.html
With its compact efficiency, tablets have become a popular device in the past years. They present a wide array of purposes, and are effective, low maintenance substitutes for laptops. 2019 promises the release of exciting tablets, and tech blogger James P. DeVellis narrowed down some of the best tablets to invest on this year.
https://sites.google.com/site/jamespdevellis/blog/thebesttabletstobuyin2019
We live in the day where technology is so reliable we stop thinking about it because everything just works. But computing devices are all subject to malfunction at some point. And worse, when we least expect them. That’s why we need to back up our data.
CRITICS ARE WARY OF THE FTC’S NEW TECH ANTITRUST TASK FORCEJames P DeVellis
AS THE US wrestles with what to do about the tremendous power its technology giants have amassed, the Federal Trade Commission is launching a new task force, which will keep tabs on the industry's competitive landscape and assess mergers both past and present. But critics say the creation of the task force is little more than an exercise in virtue signaling for a regulator that has lately failed to bring any meaningful action against tech monopolies.
Spotlight on Spotify: A brief history of the music streaming siteJames P DeVellis
Music, connectivity, and technology always make for an interesting mix and in this post I’d like to share with you the history of a powerful music app.
Having your own gym at home is beneficial for several reasons. First of all, it’s a great investment that’s cheaper in the long run – as long as you maintain it well. Secondly, you can customize your gym according to your liking. And third, it beats having to drive out to a gym where you need to share equipment with other people.
In just a few short years, companies like Huawei and Google have joined the ranks of top flagship phones of the year. Before, it was strictly a battle between Apple and Samsung. But now, these tech companies are pushing themselves to come out with better features. Here are some of the best mobile phones released in 2018.https://sites.google.com/site/jamespdevellis/blog/thebestmobilephonesreleasedin2018
THE YEAR TECH WORKERS REALIZED THEY WERE WORKERS James P DeVellis
2018 WAS THE year that Big Tech’s mission statements came back to haunt it. When employees felt that their products were damaging the world and that management wouldn't listen, they went public with their protests. At Google and Amazon, they challenged contracts to sell artificial intelligence and facial-recognition technology to the Pentagon and police. At Microsoft and Salesforce, workers argued against selling cloud computing services to agencies separating families at the border.
https://www.wired.com/story/why-hotel-workers-strike-reverberated-through-tech/
Your Apps Know Where You Were Last Night, and They’re Not Keeping It SecretJames P DeVellis
The millions of dots on the map trace highways, side streets and bike trails — each one following the path of an anonymous cellphone user.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/12/10/business/location-data-privacy-apps.html
Katy Perry named 2018's highest paid woman in music James P DeVellis
Forbes has named Katy Perry as 2018’s highest paid woman in music. The business magazine estimates that Perry, 34, earned $83m (£64.7m) in the period spanning June 2017 to June 2018.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/nov/21/katy-perry-2018-highest-paid-woman-music-beonce
Early, constant holiday music can lead to stress, unhappy feelings http://www.fox13news.com/news/early-constant-holiday-music-can-lead-to-stress-unhappy-feelings
Skybuffer SAM4U tool for SAP license adoptionTatiana Kojar
Manage and optimize your license adoption and consumption with SAM4U, an SAP free customer software asset management tool.
SAM4U, an SAP complimentary software asset management tool for customers, delivers a detailed and well-structured overview of license inventory and usage with a user-friendly interface. We offer a hosted, cost-effective, and performance-optimized SAM4U setup in the Skybuffer Cloud environment. You retain ownership of the system and data, while we manage the ABAP 7.58 infrastructure, ensuring fixed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and exceptional services through the SAP Fiori interface.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
Freshworks Rethinks NoSQL for Rapid Scaling & Cost-EfficiencyScyllaDB
Freshworks creates AI-boosted business software that helps employees work more efficiently and effectively. Managing data across multiple RDBMS and NoSQL databases was already a challenge at their current scale. To prepare for 10X growth, they knew it was time to rethink their database strategy. Learn how they architected a solution that would simplify scaling while keeping costs under control.
This presentation provides valuable insights into effective cost-saving techniques on AWS. Learn how to optimize your AWS resources by rightsizing, increasing elasticity, picking the right storage class, and choosing the best pricing model. Additionally, discover essential governance mechanisms to ensure continuous cost efficiency. Whether you are new to AWS or an experienced user, this presentation provides clear and practical tips to help you reduce your cloud costs and get the most out of your budget.
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
In the realm of cybersecurity, offensive security practices act as a critical shield. By simulating real-world attacks in a controlled environment, these techniques expose vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. This proactive approach allows manufacturers to identify and fix weaknesses, significantly enhancing system security.
This presentation delves into the development of a system designed to mimic Galileo's Open Service signal using software-defined radio (SDR) technology. We'll begin with a foundational overview of both Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the intricacies of digital signal processing.
The presentation culminates in a live demonstration. We'll showcase the manipulation of Galileo's Open Service pilot signal, simulating an attack on various software and hardware systems. This practical demonstration serves to highlight the potential consequences of unaddressed vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of offensive security practices in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
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Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
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Overview
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for
this retrospective ahead of Mission: Impossible -- Fallout.
Ethan Hunt climbs the Burj Khalifa in Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol, one of the
series' wild stunts that showcases a cool gadget.
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The adventures of Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) have seen him and his
Impossible Mission Force (IMF) teams employ some pretty wild
gadgets and cutting-edge real-world tech as he hunts down the bad
guys.
Over more than two decades, the series has evolved from
espionage-heavy conspiracy thriller into a globetrotting, stunt-driven
action extravaganza for the information age. However, laptops, spy
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cameras and all manner of increasingly implausible gadgets remain
as crucial to each fight as fists and firearms.
With Mission: Impossible -- Fallout, the sixth movie in the franchise,
out this week, let's look at how the gear in the films has evolved in
the 22 years since the original.
Jack Harmon (Emilio Estevez) shows Hunt the explosive chewing gum that'll save him
twice in the first Mission: Impossible.
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Mission: Impossible (1996)
The first movie was directed by Brian De Palma, and its convoluted
plot centers on a mole trying to sell on the black market a disc
containing the names of all the CIA's undercover agents, with Hunt
framed for the crime.
It's a little weird that all this sensitive data would be kept in one place
-- the nonofficial cover (NOC) list -- but it certainly ensures that the
stakes remain high.
The film opens with a scene where Hunt tears off one of the series'
signature latex masks, which look back to the TV show that inspired
the movies.
They're used on three occasions during the movie, but the first two
are just Cruise wearing impressive latex masks (kudos to makeup
artist Rob Bottin), and the removal of the last one -- when Hunt
impersonates Jim Phelps (Jon Voight) -- now looks like something
out of a video game cut scene from this era.
You can definitely trust Jim Phelps. For sure.
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We also get a little reminder of the past when Jim smokes on a plane
to cover up the self-destructing of the mission briefing tape, which
he receives after a coded conversation with a flight attendant.
The movie's most famous scene sees Hunt being lowered into a
secure mainframe room in the CIA headquarters to retrieve the NOC
list, and the computer's old-fashioned trackball mouse stands out by
a mile.
This movie's last major gadget is explosive gum, which Hunt uses to
blow up a fish tank in his escape from the IMF early on and later
slaps onto the helicopter to kill two treacherous double agents after
a spectacular chase sequence on a bullet train going through the
Channel Tunnel.
The Channel Tunnel, which connects Britain to France, was pretty
fresh at this point, having opened in 1994.
Hunt's team uses gadgets such as glasses that transmit
unrealistically sharp video to remote watch display, floppy discs,
phone booths and a gloriously chunky 1994 Nokia 232 phone.
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Nyah Nordoff-Hall and Hunt compete
for the most beautiful hair.
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You know this scene, right?
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It also includes an early example of Apple product placement, with
the PowerBook 5300c showing up several times in the movie. The
company was struggling at the time (having just reported a quarterly
loss of $740 million), but it set up a $15 million promotional tie-in for
Mission: Impossible.
This included a "web adventure" site, which is still viewable but sadly
no longer playable.
We also get a reminder of the internet's early days, when Hunt
accesses Usenet -- a server protocol started in 1980 and used for
sharing messages in groups based around common interests.
In a Bible discussion group, Hunt uses coded language to contact
arms dealer Max. This illicit exchange was mirrored in real life (in a
less dangerous way) as Usenet became an "under the radar" file-
sharing system in the early '10s.
Also, Hunt doesn't even fire a gun in this movie. But that would
change in...
Things get a whole lot more ... impossibler in the second movie.
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Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
This is the one with motorcycle jousting. Easily the most "of its time"
entry into the series, Mission: Impossible 2 is the movie where Hunt
transforms from spy into a near-superhuman action hero.
It's directed by the legendary John Woo, and his trademarks --
doves, slo-mo and impractical-but-so-darn-cool dual pistols -- are all
here. They're enhanced by a Limp Bizkit version of the theme song
and Hans Zimmer's dramatic score.
This "extreme" mentality is even evident in the gadgets, with Hunt
getting his mission from a pair of Oakley Romeo sunglasses (with a
HUD on lenses) that were fired to him by rocket from a helicopter as
he's standing on top of a cliff in Moab, Utah.
The masks become more effective with the addition of a voice
changer strip that agents stick on their throat. It's a little ridiculous,
but it allows them to blend in far more than they could in the
previous movie and makes the reveals that much more dramatic --
and there are plenty of them.
When femme fatale Nyah Nordoff-
Hall (Thandie Newton) is charged
with infiltrating the bad guys' base,
she has an untraceable
transponder injected into her,
allowing Hunt to creepily track her via satellite as she feeds IMF
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information about her evil ex -- rogue agent Sean Ambrose (Dougray
Scott) -- and his diabolical scheme.
Turns out he's trying to acquire the genetically modified Chimera
virus, which kills victims horribly, so he can sell it to the highest
bidder. The odd love triangle is one of the movie's similarities to
Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious, as highlighted by ComingSoon.
The movie might be more extreme, but there's some recognizable
real-world tech in it too. Apple continued its partnership with the
franchise and Apple Powerbook G3s are seen several times.
We also catch sight of a Kodak DC290 Zoom camera and a
distinctive, unidentified Motorola phone. We reached out to the
company about this, but they had no info about it, so it's most likely
an unreleased prototype or prop.
Hunt uses the timer on a Casio G-Shock DW-6900-1V for the
dramatic countdown after Nyah is infected with the virus.
IMF must have upped its agents' conditioner allowance for the turn
of the century, because Hunt's hair is pretty spectacular in this movie.
The real impossible mission here is not getting hypnotized by it
during the more balletic scenes.
Keep a eye out for Dominic Purcell (who's since starred in Prison
Break, The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow) as one of Ambrose's
goons.
Hunt's hair might be less beautiful, but he's found love with Julia.
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Mission: Impossible 3 (2006)
JJ Abrams took over as director and co-writer for the more grounded
third movie. This is exemplified in how Hunt receives his mission --
from a disposable Kodak Power Flash camera with a retinal scanner -
- and the focus on his personal life, with the introduction of his
fiancee, Julia.
The tech gets smaller too, from the microbombs the bad guys plant
in people's heads to the microdot video that gives Hunt his first hint
of a traitor working in IMF.
Never stop running, Ethan! He's holding a Nokia N92.
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This traitor is helping ruthless arms dealer Owen Davian (a terrifying
Phillip Seymour Hoffman) acquire the Rabbit's Foot -- a WMD he
plans to sell to terrorists. Davian is a particularly effective villain,
especially in the chilling precredits scene.
We get a better sense of the tech behind the masks in this movie,
when they make one midmission. After mapping Davian's face with
multiple covert photos, they 3D print a mask and spray paint the skin
tone.
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When Hunt puts the mask on, a clever camera pan hides the
transition from mask to CGI to Hoffman's actual face.
The voice changer strip is explained too -- Hunt forces Davian to
read a phrase that's transmitted to Luther, who remotely uploads the
voice match to Hunt's strip. It's nuts, but it creates a nice moment of
tension as he waits for his voice to change.
Luther Stickell returns in the third movie, which also introduces Benji Dunn.
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This movie also features some remote-controlled gadgets. IMF
computer hacker Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) operates several
sentry machine guns with a trackerball mouse early in the movie, and
drones are used in the spectacular bridge sequence.
In terms of real-world tech, this is the first movie in the series without
any Apple products. Luther uses a heavy duty Getac 5128 laptop
during the Vatican operation and several characters use Nokia N92s.
Mission: Impossible 3 reveals IMF headquarters, hidden under the
Virginia Department of Transport, for the first time, and during his
escape from this location, Hunt steals a Motorola DTR650 walkie-
talkie.
The agency must have cut its conditioner budget too, as Hunt's hair
is much shorter and more practical.
Also, check out a pre-Breaking Bad Aaron Paul as Julia's clueless
brother.
Benji explains the dangers of Hunt's electro adhesion gloves in Ghost Protocol.
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Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol (2011)
It looks like someone told Hunt to eat an Apple a day, because the
company's devices are back in a big way in the fourth movie, which
was director Brad Bird's first live-action project -- his previous work
included The Iron Giant, The Incredibles (and now Incredibles 2!) and
Ratatouille.
Ghost Protocol takes a fresh approach to gadgets, as the entire IMF
is disavowed -- Ghost Protocol -- after a rogue nuclear strategist
frames Hunt and his team for bombing the Kremlin.
Left without their usual support network, their equipment isn't so
effective. Our first hint of this comes early, when Hunt gets his
mission from a screen hidden in a grungy phone booth (protected by
a retinal scanner) -- he is forced to hit it when the usual self-destruct
sequence fails.
The gadgets continue to fail when the team goes to Dubai and their
plan is ruined by a malfunctioning mask-maker. In fact, the only mask
we see in this movie is worn by the villain, Kurt Hendricks, in a
slightly bewildering bait and switch.
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Agent Jane Carter gets ready to light the fuse.
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As a result of mask failure, Hunt must engage in the movie's most
famous sequence. He climbs up the outside of the Burj Khalifa, the
tallest structure in the world, using a pair of electro adhesion gloves
to reach a server room on the 130th floor.
The audience is primed for something to go wrong when Hunt learns
that a blue indicator means the gloves are sticking (blue is glue)
while red means they aren't (red is dead). When they start to
malfunction, we get one of the series' most engaging stunts as he
must make do without them.
In a nice throwback to the second movie's sunglasses, he wears a
pair of clear Oakley Wind Jacket goggles during the climb.
This movie introduces high tech contact lenses that allow agents to
scan crowds and identify faces, as well capture images of nuclear
launch codes and send them to a briefcase printer (with scrambled
numbers).
As part of the effort to stop Hendrix, Agent William Brandt (Jeremy
Renner) must levitate by donning a magnetic chain-mail suit held
aloft by remote control robot as he tries to deactivate a satellite.
Things get heated when Hunt confronts William Brandt.
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After this, Hunt drives a BMW i8 hybrid sports car with a HUD and
collision detector, ahead of his final battle with Hendrix in an
automated car park, purpose built for the movie, in Mumbai. The
inspiration came from Volkswagen's Autostadt in Germany.
Looking at the real world tech, Apple products save the day when
the IMF team infiltrates the Kremlin archives.
Hunt uses an iPhone 4 to generate codes that get them through
doors, then he and Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg) use an iPad 2 and
camera attachment to project an image of an empty corridor onto a
screen -- fooling a guard into thinking there's nobody there (and
offering a few visual jokes).
We also see Benji using a MacBook Air, with a protective cover,
several times.
Ghost Protocol gets fancy in Mumbai.
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It's not all Apple though. Agent Jane Carter (Paula Patton) gathers
intel with a Canon VIXIA-HV40 camcorder (which she later links to a
balloon), while LG monitors can be seen in the IMF train safehouse in
Moscow and Hunt tracks Hendrix through Dubai with a Dell Streak
phone/tablet hybrid.
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Things even take a luxurious turn when Carter uses a Vertu
Constellation Ayxta phone in Mumbai.
The IMF returns to Apple for the movie's conclusion, when Hunt
offers his allies iPhone 4s containing their next mission, which they
choose to accept. This gives us our first hint of the Syndicate,
leading directly into...
Hunt and Brandt spring a trap in Rogue Nation.
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Mission: Impossible -- Rogue Nation (2015)
This is the one that opens with its biggest stunt, in which Hunt hangs
off the side of an Airbus A400M military transport plane.
The fifth movie is directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who rose to
fame as co-screenwriter of The Usual Suspects and previously
teamed up with Cruise as director of Jack Reacher.
After the high-octane precredits scene, we go old-school for Hunt's
briefing, which he receives in a London record store after going
through an elaborate jazz music trivia Q&A. Using hand print
authentication on the turntable, his vinyl briefing has a suitably warm,
scratchy sound until it takes a sinister turn.
We learn that his briefing has been sent by the aforementioned
Syndicate -- an "anti-IMF" shadow organization committing acts of
terror -- just before Hunt is gassed and his contact killed in front of
him.
Ilsa Faust can match Ethan at every turn.
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He later encounters disavowed MI6 agent Isla Faust (Rebecca
Ferguson), who proves to be his match in every way as they play a
cat-and-mouse game to take down the Syndicate, led by ex-MI6
agent Solomon Lane (Sean Harris).
The situation isn't helped by CIA Director Alan Hunley (Alec Baldwin),
who sets out to dismantle the IMF and deconstructs Hunt as being
"both arsonist and fireman" for his wild stunts over the years -- he
has a point! He doesn't believe the Syndicate exists, so the IMF is
shut down.
Early on, we're treated to a slick, gadget-rich sequence at a Vienna
opera house where an on-the-run Hunt is trying to identify Lane.
Deep breath... Benji is briefed via glasses with a HUD, scrambles
security with a tiny device he attaches to the main power circuit and
then uses a twinned device to transform an opera brochure into a
monitor that taps into security -- with a Kindle-style monochrome
screen.
Benji is surrounded by gadgets in Vienna.
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Hunt later realizes that an assassin trying to take out the Austrian
chancellor has the same kind of contact lens connected to remote
camera, hinting that the Syndicate has the IMF's tech. The chancellor
is later killed by a car bomb hidden in a briefcase, suggesting that
the bad guys have a crazy system of redundancies.
When the team goes to Morocco, Isla has a cool timer with a massive
display on her wrist, hinting at the underwater sequence to come.
This movie only has a single instance of the mask being used
(beyond Benji's fantasy infiltration) but it's extremely surprising and
effective.
The branding of the real-world tech shifts in this movie, with the IMF
favoring Nokia Lumia 930 phones and Microsoft Surface tablets.
Members of the Syndicate use Dell XPS 15 laptops.
Ethan and Ilsa confront a trapped Solomon Lane, who'll appear in the next movie.
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When we first meet Benji, he's playing a Microsoft Xbox One on a trio
of Dell monitors -- a pretty sweet gaming setup -- and we catch sight
of the nonexistent Self-Destruct Edition of Halo 5: Guardians (it's
unlikely that real-world gamers would appreciate such an edition)
before he makes a call on a Cisco phone.
In Hunt's safehouse, he shows Benji the presumed dead government
agents who've joined the Syndicate on a TCL monitor.
When we reach the movie's climax, the IMF captures Lane in a
bespoke, bulletproof glass cell, where he's gassed in a neat mirror of
what happened to Hunt at the start.
However, this also means that Lane is the series' first villain to
survive and he shows up (with a big old prison beard) in the trailer for
Mission: Impossible -- Fallout -- which also brings the series' first
returning director in McQuarrie.
We don't know what capacity Lane appears in yet, but we'll find out
about that, Henry Cavill's mustache and the IMF's choice of phones
when the movie opens July 27 in the US and UK, and Aug. 2 in
Australia.
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