Born in 1975, the world's first digital camera used a standard cassette tape to record images, rather than today's standard data cards. Vintage 1975 portable all electronic still camera. Via Kodak, Steve Sasson, the inventor of the digital camera, describes it's inception: "I ...more
Androgynous. Stumpy. Creepy. The horror movie robot, created by the notorious Japanese roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro, is projected to be available for around $8,000 later this year. Via IEEE Spectrum: "Ishiguro and his collaborators say the idea was to create a teleoperated ro ...more
Every day of the week, WonderHowTo curators are hard at work, scouring the web for the greatest and most inspiring how-to videos. Every Friday, we'll highlight our favorite finds. Jailbreak almost any Apple device If you haven't heard, it's now legal to "jailbreak" and unloc ...more
It's been almost a century since we've last seen Kid Icarus start in his own game! The result of Project Sora, Kid Icarus will be released for the Nintendo 3DS! The 3DS was unveiled at the conference: Analog Stick Sensors Graphic update 3D Slider (decide how much 3D you want ...more
WonderHowTo World LEGO People points us to an amazing chess set made with LEGO Star Wars characters. LEGO fanatic Brandon Griffith of Hollywood, CA, plans to build three different chess sets, one per each original episode. Pictured below is his first completed set, Star Wars: ...more
The iPod kids shows viewers how to covert movie files that are already on your computer into a format that will work with your iPhone or iPod Touch (2nd generation). Begin by opening your internet browser and going to www.Videora.com. This is a simple and free program that wi ...more
This video shows how to make a rotating SWF logo in Photoshop. Choose any desired logo that will be used later in the SWF file. Save the logo to the desktop. Use any kind of editing pogram. Make sure we only have what we want showing the area coloured with small squares is inv ...more
Did you ever want to know how to create Star Wars style lightsaber effects for your own home videos? Youtube user Comphelper225 has a way make this little bit of movie magic come to life using Adobe After Effects. Once you have a video of yourself or a friend swinging a base f ...more
I think this is a fun new product from lite panels. There are clearly some important specs still being left off this announcement, such as FC readings at different distances, initial lumens, and a better sense of the nature of this light. Can it spot and flood like a fresne ...more
1. In the Flash Application go to new and select Flash File ActionScript 3.0. 2. Change the stage size to 600*450(width and height) in the property section. 3. Then goto file import image and select the background image. 4. Rename the layer1 to image and go to modify->convert ...more
Vanae goes over some tips on how to successfully ask a girl out in this video tutorial. The first tip offered in this tutorial is building a connection between yourself and the girl. This means talking and getting to know the girl before asking her out. The next tip is figurin ...more
Tasktutorial teaches you how to create a sound on/off button using Flash. Name the first layer Actionscript. Go to frame 1, then window - actions. Add stop(); Go to frame 2, then window - actions. Add stopallsounds(); Create a new layer and select the text tool. Write off on. ...more
So, you've downloaded Boxee... Experience TV in a brand new way! This video will help you get started. You Will Need: • Boxee • A television (optional) • A remote control (optional) Step 1: Explore the feed and featured content Check out the home screen, Boxee’s command c ...more
Is your old pet suffering from new pet envy? A new pet can make your best friend pretty doggone upset, but there are ways to help them get over their jealousy. In this tutorial learn how to prepare a dog for sharing his home with a new pet. You Will Need: • Dog treats • Lots ...more
Windows 7 is the hot, new operating system replacing the past XP and Vista systems. Windows 7 is the most simplified, user-friendly version that Microsoft has developed - ever. Get acquainted with your new version of Windows straight from Microsoft. This video tour will show ...more
LiteBook world! a world where there are no limitations! Welcome to the new released site where Downloading of games,music and movies will be there!
Chicago Sun Times movie critic Roger Ebert hates 3-D. And when I say hate, I really mean hate. Check out Ebert's excerpted nine points below via Newsweek. 1. IT'S THE WASTE OF A DIMENSION. Our minds use the principle of perspective to provide the third dimension. Adding one a ...more
Looking for last-minute Christmas gifts? Give the gift of mobile gaming! Electronic Arts (EA) and Gameloft are having their annual holiday sales just in time for Christmas. If you've got a gamer on your shopping list with an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, a mobile game will make ...more
HOOSGOW 64 points (14 points without the bingo) Definition: a jail [n] Actually, it's slang for jail. You may not believe that slang is allowed on the Scrabble board, but it most definitely is when the word in question is used by a good majority of the people out there. Mer ...more
If you work in the film industry, are currently in film school, or have aspirations of being involved in the movie making process in some way, shape or form, you're probably very familiar with a certain set of books published by 411 Publishing that are commonly referred to as ...more
Anne Hathaway appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to promote her new movie, One Day. But before that, she proclaimed herself a Scrabble fiend. She likes to play the board game with family and friends, as well as local play on the iPhone and solo play against her comput ...more
In case you haven't noticed, I absolutely adore video games. Most of my friends don't, so to get my fix of knowledgable video game conversation I have turned to podcasts. They're free, they feature the smartest people in games journalism, and can be enjoyed while doing just ab ...more
Mike was lucky enough to have Leigh Whannell and James Wan drop by the Film Lab to discuss their new movie INSIDIOUS, which we loved back during Midnight Madness and opens Friday April 1st in theatres everywhere.
An original musical composition created by cutting together existing sounds from within David Fincher's films. There is NO outside audio, sound effects, or music. David Fincher is an Academy Award nominated director. The movies used in this video are: Alien 3 Seven The Game ...more
Above is the brand new poster for Scream 4. Below are the 2 movie trailers for the feature film Scream 4.
Here is the official trailer for the new movie "The Chaperone" Here are 5 clips from scenes of the movie "The Chaperone" cast: Annabeth Gish Paul Levesque Yeardley Smith Ariel Winter Jake Austin Walker Cullen Chaffin Kevin Rankin Enrico Colantoni Israel Broussard Kevin ...more
Our buddy Matt Brown (of MAMO fame) pops by to give us the lowdown on The Eagle, a new road trip movie about Roman soldier buddies who may or may not be gay.
Above are 2 movie posters for Gregg Araki's new film Kaboom. Below is the theatrical trailer for the feature film Kaboom. cast: Kelly Lynch James Duval Haley Bennett Thomas Dekker Juno Temple Chris Zylka
Imagine the movie "The Lost Boys" and now imagine a new movie comprised of every moment they say michael from that film. Watch that video here.
This is not new, but I just discovered it and its quite amazing. Awesome cinematography and its interactive to boot. Check it out - the start is here if the embed doesn't work.
See ya later, 2010! Mike runs off his list of the 5 worst cinematic atrocities of the past year in this, our last WTI installment of MMX! Happy New Year!
Here is the movie trailer for the new feature film by Terrence Malick called "The Tree of Life" This trailer is evocative and resonates deeply with me. Probably because I have a son and can relate to much of the imagery in the piece.
James L. Brooks has a new movie out! To celebrate the release of How Do You Know, we here in the Film Lab thought we'd take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the man's ouvre ...more
James L. Brooks has a new movie out! To celebrate the release of How Do You Know, we here in the Film Lab thought we'd take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the man's ouvre ...more
If you want to blow your mind, check out this amazing new tumblr blog devoted to abstract moving stills from classic films. Here is the main site. You gotta see them moving to believe it. Some of my favorites. Taxi Driver Lost Highway Straw Dogs The Shinning
Here is the brand new movie trailer for the feature film "Cowboys and Aliens" Directed by Jon Favreau this is film is to be released 2011.
If you remember Kristen Stewart's makeup at the New York City screening of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse movie on June 28th, then you know it was her best yet, with a totally unique smokey eyes look, with a combination of red and black eyeshadows. This makeup tutorial will show y ...more
Want to capture frames from your movies? GOM Media Player has a built in screen capture feature for the video files it plays. You can even zoom in and out, adjust the brightness and contrast, and even turn your new screengrab into your computer desktop wallpaper!
Need some help figuring out how to attach a movie, sound clip or photo to a new MMS message on a BlackBerry phone? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you'r ...more
A new game from the makers of No More Heroes and Resident Evil coming out on 2011 from EA. It looks like something like out of a Quentin Tarantino movie. A third person shooter, it's probably another attempt by creators in Japan to tap into the lucrative shooter market in the US.
In this clip, you'll learn how to use Code Snippets to display and hide movie clips in Flash CS5.. Whether you're new to Adobe Flash or merely unfamiliar with Flash Professional CS5, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda. For more information ...more
Here is the trailer for a very evocative new movie called Red Nights. (dir. Julien Carbon, Laurent Courtiaud, Hong Kong, China/France) This shocking debut by director duo Carbon and Courtiaud is a seductive cat-and-mouse thriller set in Hong Kong, about a woman’s obsessive de ...more
Here is the Trailer for a new insane movie called 22nd of May 22nd of May Koen Mortier, Belgium World Premiere The director of Ex-Drummer returns with an artful meditation on political violence. A security guard fails to prevent a horrific explosion in a shopping mall, then li ...more
Check out this featurette about a new movie called monsters that was made for 15K. Shot with a Sony EX3 with a letus adaptor. This I find very inspiring and should encourage all of you to go for your dreams. Here is a scene from the movie. Here are a couple trailers for the ...more
Don't know about you, but I can't wait until the new movie comes out. This is a mashup of Daft Punk with scenes from Tron and Tron Legacy! Via Kottke.
This clip presents an overview of how to convert a movie file into a high-quality animated GIF within Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program an ...more
WATCH THIS INSTEAD - Mike from thesubstream gets excited about the new Predators movie and turns you on to some classic Arnie Swartzenager to fill the void.
This blog process explains the thought process and research that went into creating this wanted poster for the new movie Jonah Hex, which stars Megan Fox and Josh Brolin. I really like the in-depth background, and the linocut he made. Admittedly it looks awful, but it's from t ...more
In this video from Creative Tips, you will get expert advice on how to set up a basic stereo system in your home. Nathan will walk you through all the steps and make sure that music and movies flow through your home in perfect pitch.
HDMI cables are the new standard for home digital media, and the XBox 360's graphical quality is really hamstrung by the use of any other cables. They can carry sound as well! This video will show you how to hook up your XBox 360 using an HDMI cable, ensuring that you can view ...more
Marvel's recent string of wildly successful films based on its wildly successful comics have ushered in a whole new era of comic book films. All of the Marvel films have a very cool Marvel logo effect during their opening credits. This video will teach you how to create the sa ...more
THE STREAM - Check out Mike's 'boss' top 4 list of gag-me-with-a-spoon 80's TV show movie remakes. Oh, how will the new A-Team movie stack up?
Is that two men kissing? Man they need a new designer on those posters... yuck! Ok here is a clip from the Chinese movie "Spring Fever" <>
In this tutorial, learn how to use a pencil design transfer technique to emblazon the Cullen Crest on your Twilight cake. This unique cake is shaped like a chess piece and is perfect for celebrating the brand new movie! So, why not host a pre-movie party and serve this delicio ...more
This look is gorgeous and based on the Red Queen from Tim Burton's new Alice in Wonderland movie. The film was a box office smash and now you can capture some of the magic for yourself. Follow this video and use this style anytime you need a mischevious, dramatic, devilish look.
Here is the movie trailer for "Inception" Here is the teaser trailer for "Inception" Here is the brand new - extended - "Inception" Movie Trailer which premiered May 10, 2010
Get ready for the new Sex and the City movie with this Carrie Bradshaw inspired makeup look. You will look amazing in your little black dress with these glamourous cat eyes. So before you head to the cinema with your girlfriends, get dressed up and really feel a part of the s ...more
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Top electronics chain Best Buy will launch this month its planned online service CinemaNow that allows consumers to buy, rent and download movies and television shows. The service will help Best Buy compete better with established online media players lik ...more
Found this Facebook Group dedicated to the obvious outcrop of new "DP" and "Filmmakers" since the dawn of the RED. With a generous mother, anyone can make movies in Hollywood now!
For moviemakers new to the editing process, this video tutorial outlines the steps to using Adobe Premiere Pro to edit movies. The tutorial shows us how to navigate through the various windows containing tools and other applications. The tutorial breaks down different, basic f ...more