It's worth a google on the associated 'fata morgana' for some interesting 'city in the sky' images. [image: fata_morgana_04.jpg] [image: mirage506.jpg]

@tfdesign said: My wife has recently read "Das Capital" by Karl Marx. She said, although very complex, it was a brilliant read. When I've got some time (!), I too will have to pick this book up and read it. I haven't read Marx directly, but I understand that he makes the false assumption that history makes some kind of sense I agree that something new has to be invented. The current form of "venture" capitalism seems to me to be just some kind of giant pyramid scheme. "Owner valus" seems to lead to a "grab the cash and run" mentality instead of a strategy based on long-term viability. As for society, I cannot help that I always feel that what is good for the weakest and poorest should be the guiding principle. In the later times this seems to have been lost, and the western Antisocialism has been replaced with global Asocialism Anssi

They probably do not speak Hungarian.

@nuclearmoose said: I'm in the dog house, but hey, it could be worse...it could be -37°C outside! Oh, wait, it IS! Ah, who cares? I'm having fun and that's all that matters. Hope you got a nice dual xeon machine to keep your warm.

This videoed interview is also interesting http://www.badscience.net/how-to-use-this-website/audio-and-video/ Regards, Bob

Cool. Reminds me of Endorphin animations I used to play with. Downloading...

Yeah Tim, Ray Kurzweil, that's the guy! Mmmmm nuts eh Must follow those links

I read this too; http://www.9to5mac.com/Google-tablet-34959 Looks like there's gonna be a head to head fight (Apple's 'tablet' could be announced next month according to umpteen sources ). This is going to be an interesting year to come!

Yup, Vue is very powerful, there are many things one can achieve, like the above. Changing/morphing terrains are pretty simple really once you get to understand the function editor as well as your animation controls. The real action clips are indeed alpha based video inserted into animation either by importing the .avi into animation sequence as the above or by using a 3rd party app like after effects.

Wow! Amazing.

Bonne année 2010 à tous les anglophones qui lisent un peu le Français. Sergio

Love those pictures in Jar, what a nifty and creative idea. I too gave some of my clients framed Sketchup images of their homes, as gifts this Christmas.... They were gobsmacked with them. The best gifts one can give, are alwaysthe ones we make. :O)

My brother in law got this for christmas, and it is SOOO much fun. I can't stop playing with it. I need a set for my house for sure! Chris

Merry Xmas from a snowy Northern England. This day last year I had one child - today i have 3 and the latest 2 are not twins or adopted! I know - crazy but fantastic! Thanks to everyone for the entertainment and insight over 2009 and I look forward to more inspiration from Sketchucation on 2010!!

me, while rendering, i'd listen to lots of hendrix, stevie ray vaughan, coltrane, davis, luther allison!! makes the creative juices flowing altogether with rendering!!

I agree John, I've removed this toolbar. MALAISE

Yes Sepo, I've worked there for 6 months, previous to that I've mainly worked in architectural practices.

oh friends/mates , you surprised me , thank you very much for all kind words , last night I was far from my familly- during a jurny- but had a happy small celebration with my friends, chatting drinking, eating.... and agree with Tig , maybe this is a celeberation , that is very old and shows that we , all , all over the world, like the light and even at the darkest and longest night, hope the "light". wish you happiness, love and peace .Happy Yuletide !

The name is so misleading! What kind of kind wants that for a present?

@unknownuser said: .%(#008000)[8. Make a list of everything you want, and be willing to read the instruction manual.] Thats gonna be a hard one... [image: ZCs6_OMG.jpg]