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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, 2024•0 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, 2024•3 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, 2024•1 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, 2024•0 min read

How French Cinema Works
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