this is what is called the "zombie" effect. that is, when a cg character goes for total realism, you very often get a case where it does something small and usually not obvious, that makes in not quite human, and gives it a very creepy feeling. you won't get that feeling from an obviously non-human model. i definitely can't put my finger on it, but there is something in her face (when you see the motion, at least), that just seems wrong.
Our minds are hardwired from birth to recognise faces, which is why doing them well in CG is so difficult. Fake faces just seem to push all the wrong buttons - causing that creepy feeling. Cartoons / Monsters, etc. don't cause this response because they are *very* different and the response only seems to be present when the face is human, but not quite 'right'.
The response experienced from viewing 'wrong' faces is probably an evolutionary adaptation as many genetic disorders result in distinctive facial changes.
If you want to try an exercise, watch the film upside down - this should confuse your brain's face recognition and the 'creepy' effect should be absent (or at least less evident).
Anyway - the way the beta system used to work was that it was invite only.... after all some people don't know how to write bug reports.:P
The corollary is that people who write good bug reports aren't generally as good at making bugs appear. It isn't the smart user that you have to watch out for, it's the one who holds down 5 keys whilst madly double clicking random parts of the UI. That, and the ones who think that clippy is a good idea.
The chronically homeless are also susceptible to TB from basically nonexistent health care and occasionally living in close quarters in shelters. Add to that their bodies are frequently weakened by alcohol abuse, poor shelter and poor hygiene and you have a vector for TB frequenting public transportation, emergency rooms, shelters, police, etc.
Perhaps I'm being a bit paranoid but I really think that if you pose a risk to public safety then you shouldn't be allowed to go about freely.
In 'Ye olden days' there were places called pest houses. All the sick people (ie. those with the black death) got moved to the pest house to either die, or survive.
If (or rather when) antibiotics stop working, I would have no problem with the concept of a modern pest house. If there are survivors of a big epidemic we can use their immune systems to develop vaccines.
If you cannot treat the disease, remove the vector.
Depends on the employer. For many, "good enough" is... good enough.
My former employer is the dominant player in a niche market. Their business practices are so sloppy that it's frightening. They never cared how something was done, just that it was done. They assumed that just because they had an idea that idea was the best possible solution, no discussion, no debate.
The hated it when I refused to make changes to the system that would cause problems (we were responsible for emergency medical assistance, I would not make changes that could result in the risk of injury or death of our clients). They hated it even more when I'd point out that the reason that they had hired me was to ensure that system worked without fail (which was difficult enough, thank you very much) and that I was only doing what I had been hired to do.
Oddly enough, there were forms available for people who needed access to potentially offensive research material; they allowed you to specify what sort of material (and bestiality was one option), and how long you'd need access for.
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Stop it already, I'm gagging. You would have to put that little cherry on the top of the dung pile you just served up.
Speaking as a country recently afflicted by the curse of Starbucks, I concur with your point to a degree. Starbucks coffee is weak as piss.
Step this way sir, if you would be so kind as to just jump through this hoop ...
We also did this at work, however it's not an option on Dell's website, it's something you have to ask *them* for.
That's the point. You can't argue that you have no choice and they still get to run the show. And it's a *Democracy* that way.
Current methods of managing countries are outdated and unfair.
Not to mention that they respond really well to being kicked. Try that with a cat.
Aren't all polls of this kind?
Legal - Not for long if your government has anything to say about it.
*snide* Well, thank christ that the TV evolved in tandem with the human race, otherwise where would we be?
Seriously, just turn the TV off - you'll be doing yourself a favour.
I know that many of us are waiting for the rescue cow, pig, lamb and fish. I personally can't wait for the rescue tofu cube.
Yeah, and unlike dogs (or small children), nobody complains if they find them (kaboom).
Yeeeahh! Gimme some of that sexy leap frog luving. Baaaa!
Our minds are hardwired from birth to recognise faces, which is why doing them well in CG is so difficult. Fake faces just seem to push all the wrong buttons - causing that creepy feeling. Cartoons / Monsters, etc. don't cause this response because they are *very* different and the response only seems to be present when the face is human, but not quite 'right'.
The response experienced from viewing 'wrong' faces is probably an evolutionary adaptation as many genetic disorders result in distinctive facial changes.
If you want to try an exercise, watch the film upside down - this should confuse your brain's face recognition and the 'creepy' effect should be absent (or at least less evident).
Am I the only one who thinks this is a bit too late - the stable door is open and the bush has already bolted.
Better late than never I guess.
The corollary is that people who write good bug reports aren't generally as good at making bugs appear. It isn't the smart user that you have to watch out for, it's the one who holds down 5 keys whilst madly double clicking random parts of the UI. That, and the ones who think that clippy is a good idea.
Perhaps I'm being a bit paranoid but I really think that if you pose a risk to public safety then you shouldn't be allowed to go about freely.
In 'Ye olden days' there were places called pest houses. All the sick people (ie. those with the black death) got moved to the pest house to either die, or survive.
If (or rather when) antibiotics stop working, I would have no problem with the concept of a modern pest house. If there are survivors of a big epidemic we can use their immune systems to develop vaccines.
If you cannot treat the disease, remove the vector.
No, I think that cancer would be a more apt analogy.
Relax, there's always Star Wars episode III: when Jar Jars attack.
Why? What difference does it make?
Think of the Doom III fps though!
Wow, that sounds like a fun job.
And did he mention anything about Greedo shooting first?
Have you noticed how waxy this chocolate tastes?
Jesus vs. Soap. FIGHT!
My former employer is the dominant player in a niche market. Their business practices are so sloppy that it's frightening. They never cared how something was done, just that it was done. They assumed that just because they had an idea that idea was the best possible solution, no discussion, no debate.
The hated it when I refused to make changes to the system that would cause problems (we were responsible for emergency medical assistance, I would not make changes that could result in the risk of injury or death of our clients). They hated it even more when I'd point out that the reason that they had hired me was to ensure that system worked without fail (which was difficult enough, thank you very much) and that I was only doing what I had been hired to do.
Your tax dollars at work.