Monthly Archives: July 2011
Rube Goldberg Machines Part 3: OK Go – This Too Shall Pass
OK Go – This Too Shall Pass. The third and final Rube Goldberg machine. Another fantastic machine, and not a bad song either! I like the finale with the paintball guns, and the 2D Photography video gives a nod to … Continue reading
Rube Goldberg Machines Part 2: 2D Photography
The second of three Rube Goldberg machine videos, and perhaps one of the most impressive. Four minutes of intricate movements and clever use of equipment to take a single photograph. Check out more behind the scenes information and extras on … Continue reading
Rube Goldberg Machines Part 1: Honda – The Cog
Rube Goldberg machines are amazing, and so cool to watch in action. The whole idea of “deliberately creating an over-engineered machine that performs a very simple task in a very complex fashion, usually including a chain reaction“, is just fantastic, and … Continue reading
Sheena Iyengar on the Art of Choosing
An interesting TED talk on the art of choosing. I have already spoken about the paradox of choice, and what my views on choice, so I shan’t repeat myself here. However, I did find it especially enlightening to hear about … Continue reading
The Original Human TETRIS Performance
Amusing human Tetris performance, created by Guillaume Raymond. Love the sound effects! Also, despite the fact it’s a pre-made video with everything planned out, I find myself getting aggrieved when the blocks (of people) are put in the wrong place! … Continue reading
Everybody Loves Statistics!
Statistics. Everyone loves them, right? Right? No? Just the thought of working with stats brings some people out in a cold sweat. However, stats can be fascinating! Honestly! One fantastic example, that’s both mesmerising, depressing, and intriguing in equal measure, … Continue reading
Tomb Raider – Turning Point
The official trailer for Tomb Raider (2012 computer game). It’s a fantastically made and rendered trailer (see how it was made here), depicting the less-than-fortunate start to Lara Croft‘s new adventure. The whole Tomb Raider franchise has been incredibly successful, and … Continue reading
Portal 2 – Want You Gone
Absolutely fantastic fan-made video of the ending song to Portal 2 (and seeing as it’s the ending song, it’s spoilerific!). Excellently put together. Onwards!
Pendulum Waves Part 2
Another mesmerising pendulum waves video, this time filmed using a black light. Wavy stuff. Onwards!
Space Shuttle era ends with Atlantis
The Space Shuttle era has ended, after 30 years of service, with the final touchdown of Atlantis on July 21st 2011. The Big Picture has some incredible photographs of Space Shuttle Atlantis on it’s final mission, charting all the way … Continue reading
