Archive | August, 2011

Classic Ads: Smirnoff

31 August 2011

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This 1997 “Smarienberg” Ad introduced the “Bullit Time” effect in commercials (remember the Matrix , which came two years later…).

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Inkling: the digital sketchpad on normal paper

30 August 2011

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Wacom created an sketch capture device, that captures your sketch on normal paper, and transfers its as vectors on your computer. Everything is neatly stored in a pencilbox. Wow. (via Robbedoes)

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He made the spectators dive for cover: Jeb Corliss wingsuit grind

30 August 2011

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This is an insane close to the ground flyby. You see the spectators diving for cover…

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Teahupoo crashes in HD slowmotion

29 August 2011

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These crashes in HD slowmotion (with a Phantom camera) make them not less painful. Watch surfers going “over the edge”…And the guy 2:13 that bounces his way out of the tunnel. Gives an idea of the speed those guys have… To see in HD full screen. Turn up to 1080p HD. (bottom right of the youtube […]

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James Bond Cars Infographic

29 August 2011

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    James Bond movies to me were as good as the cars used in it…and the amount of special gadgets in it. Nice infographic on Bond’s wheels. (via Surfblog Dailybits.be )

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Teahupoo: the mutant wave

26 August 2011

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“Most sports require one ball. For surfing, you need two” Teahupoo of Teahupo’o (pronounced tsjoupoo ) is the home of  Billabong’s Pro Tahiti surf competition, and one of the most dangerous waves in the world. A huge wave breaks over a shallow sharp reef…like the illustration shows below: This causes dangerous whipe-outs… as you can see […]

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Lossa Engineering build a nice bike. Filmed it.

25 August 2011

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“We build bikes, all kinds of bikes. Customs, restorations, race bikes, cafe bikes and bobbers. We also repair bikes. Japanese, British, German, Italian, it doesn’t matter. If it’s got 2 wheels and motor we can fix it.” Very nice video of a caféracer.

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I hate it when this happens

24 August 2011

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When you start showering with Axe on a beach and other people start invading your personal space…

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BMW goes out and steals jewels, while showcasing prototype

24 August 2011

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Nice “ad” where BMW showcase’s a sweet looking futuristic spider prototype, and it’s not-so futuristic technology

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The Lego 3D milling machine

22 August 2011

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Created by Arthur Sacek, a grphic/3D designer with strong Lego influences. As a student he liked to build robots who played tic-tac-toe. 3D printers will be the next big thing to come into reach of mainstream users. (via crossthebreeze)

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