faqs.org » Abstracts Index » Abstracts » Sociology and social work

The new cubicle commandos

Article Abstract:

The action figures made out of plastic emerge directly from the minds of their artist-creators, and they have been intensely cool-funky fusions of surrealism, urban fantasy, and punchy design that have been at once arty and in-one's-face. The toys have become the new sneakers for a certain breed of niche collector.

Plastic Products, Plastics Product Manufacturing, Engineering Services, All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Motor Vehicles and Equipment, ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Plastic Automotive Parts, Engineering for Plastic, Rubber Prodcts, Evaluation, Plastics, Automobiles, Plastic, Plastics in automobiles

---

Matrix[superscript 2]: Bullet Time was just the beginning. F/x guru John Gaeta reinvents cinematography with The Matrix Reloaded

Article Abstract:

Special-effects Supervisor John Gaeta has introduced various cinematographic innovations in The Matrix Reloaded, scheduled for release in May 2003.?A second Matrix sequel, called Matrix Revolutions, is expected later in the year.

Innovations, Cover Story, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Works, Motion pictures, Movies, Cinematography, Special effects (Motion pictures), Special effects (Movies), The Matrix Reloaded (Motion picture), Special effects directors, Gaeta, John

---

The lord of mo-cap

Article Abstract:

Andy Serkis explains that actors playing digital roles manipulate their characters like puppets. He believes that his experience in cyber-acting has changed his stage acting performance.

United States, Motion picture actors and actresses, Movie actors, Serkis, Andy

Some parts © 2012 Advameg, Inc.