Another step forward for SDXM, my 2D game engine being built with Qt and c++. There is now functioning, gimmicky image distortion, and so far the effects are: water, spiral, and pixelate (more coming). You can observe the background in this video. Possible usage is for underwater levels where the effect can be applied to the frame buffer, transitions between stages, or other fancy 2D gimmicks. (more…)
Category: Technology
Direct X 9, Visual Basic.Net, HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, Blu Ray, DVD, HDTV, OLED, YouTube, Google, Yahoo, Internet, Terminators, and lightsabers. All dat.
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Security Concern About Dell Mini USB PC Ophelia
Dell just shipped the beta versions of their portable USB PC Ophelia to exclusive developers. But I’m a little weary. (more…)
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My Recommended Awesome Free Software 2013
For anyone who is a cheapo like myself, or just have an idea of what tools I specifically need, here is a list of FREE software that you might find useful. None of that hacky, amatuer stuff. (more…)
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Dell Ships Its Own USB Mini PC Ophelia To Beta Testers
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2045307/dells-thumbsize-pc-project-ophelia-ships-to-testers.html
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Russians pay USD$860 for Japanese Square Watermelon
Say whaaaaaaaaaat? (more…)
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Google ChromeCast: Watch YouTube and NetFlix on your TV!
It’s been done before and failed. But Google thinks it has enough clout to pull it off. (more…)
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Adobe After Effects 3D Text Rotate Around 3D Sphere Demo
There are no tutorial to be found on the Internet on how to create 3D Text that rotates around a 3D sphere like in the Universal Studios title card. You can apply basic 3D, but it doesn’t have any depth or extrusion. I figured out how to brute-force it, all without third-party plugins! Check it out! (more…)
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Windows 7 + Vista Internet Router Disconnects Crash Solution
After many, many failed attempts to fix our home Internet network, I believe I have found the solution. (more…)
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My Solar Oven: A Three Day Project
I whipped together a shoddy solar oven from mail-order boxes, aluminum foil, and left-over plastic tarp. All stapled together and taped. Check out my progress. (more…)
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Fun With Green Screen – Three New Videos!
It’s getting easier to key out a green screen with Adobe After Effects CS5, well-worth the investment! See what kind of shenanigans I’ve put to the test. (more…)
