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UCLA Adds Physics to Prat-falls

Posted by Hemos on from the cheaper-then-people dept.

BaltoAaron writes "CNN.com is reporting on Petros Faloutsos , a UCLA scientist, that has developed a program that creates animation based almost solely on physics. Faloutsos "believes his animation program will one day allow virtual stunt artists to replace their flesh-and-blood counterparts in performing otherwise deadly feats of derring-do." "It's the Holy Grail of character animation. Everybody wants to do it, but there's not a whole lot of it out there right now.""

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  1. Stephen King, author, dead at 54 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic


    I just heard some sad news on talk radio - Horror/Sci Fi writer Stephen King was found dead in his Maine home this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him - even if you didn't enjoy his work, there's no denying his contributions to popular culture. Truly an American icon.

    1. Re:Stephen King, author, dead at 54 by Bobb+Sledd · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Can you back that up? It's not on the AP, it's not on CNN, it's not on Yahoo News... ? I think you are mistaken.

      --
      "They said I probly shouldn't fly with just one eye," "I am Bender. Please insert girder."
  2. The Matrix by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Hey, I just saw this really cool movie called "The Matrix".
    I don't know if any of you have seen it yet, but if you're as geeky as I am, you'd probably enjoy it too.

  3. This is old news. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    It's already been done long ago...

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  4. YHBT. YHL. HAND. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Dumbass. I'd ask if you were new here, but your UID indicates you're not.

  5. Im confused. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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  6. I am stupid by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I am stupid and dumb, and I think you are too. BYE

  7. Im confused, so read this. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Im confused; therefore I am also really stupid. And I say, thanks for your time reading this. I bet you wish you had the last 5 seconds of your life back. HAHAH BITCH. Eat that.

  8. My stupidity is reaching new heights. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Im not just confused; I am utterly baffled! therefore I am also quite stupid. And I say, again, once more : thanks for your time reading this. I bet you wish you had the last x seconds of your silly life back. HAHAH BITCH. Eat that.