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Unreal Game Engine - Rain

Unreal Game Engine 5.x was a real game changer for the production world. Here is an example of Rain in Tokyo ...more

Filmmaking ,Filmmaking-Shoot &FilmmakingTools AI

November 06, 20240 min read

Unreal Game Engine - Rain

South China Sea Disputes

China has pushed its 'nine-dash line' map to claim a huge swath of the South China Sea. The countries whose territory is encroached are pushing back - including the Phillipines. ...more

Writing ,Filmmaking &Warrior

March 07, 20240 min read

South China Sea Disputes

VFX Video: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning

The "Mission Impossible" series received its first VFX nomination in the Academy Award popularity contest called the Oscars. Here is a video about the team discussing their work ...more

Filmmaking

February 29, 20243 min read

VFX Video: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning

Naval Warfare Systems - Phalanx

The Phalanx system is a US navy ship defense. An anti-missile machine gun which was first used in 2024 in an actual shootdown - but's been around forever. ...more

Writing ,Filmmaking &Warrior

February 20, 20241 min read

Naval Warfare Systems - Phalanx

How French Cinema Works

A very good video explaining how the CNC - the French film system - actually works. ...more

Filmmaking

February 17, 20240 min read

How French Cinema Works

How to Use a Samurai Sword

Let's Ask Shogo is an expert in the use of Katana and swords. ...more

Filmmaking ,Warrior &Action Arthouse Films

January 31, 20240 min read

How to Use a Samurai Sword
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