Following up on an earlier BB post about graphic designers mocking James Cameron's choice of typeface for the blue hippies' subtitles in Avatar: An Open Letter To James Cameron from Papyrus. (prttyshttydesign, thanks jpixl)
An open letter to James Cameron from Papyrus
I love sending animated e-cards for minor holidays
It's the first day of fall! Perhaps you'll celebrate by making squash soup, light a fall candle, or go on a walk to observe changing leaves. If you don't have much time to commemorate a new season, though, I recommend 123greetings.com, a free site that sends kitsch-y greetings to your friends' inboxes. They have a… READ THE REST
Detecting fake AI-generated faces by looking for irregular pupils
It used to be that if you wanted to create a fake persona online, you swiped a photo from some hapless person's Facebook page. These days, though, fakers can create "synthetic" images — using "general adversarial network" AI to generate fake faces that look awfully real. (Previously.) A group of academics has found an interesting… READ THE REST
Improving tiny urban greenspaces causes huge boosts in insect life
A group of scientists did a fascinating experiment: They proved that adding more plants to even tiny, mangy little urban greenspaces can massively boost their biodiversity. In 2016 they honed in on a small, 200-square-meter greenspace in downtown Melbourne — a place that is "adjacent to a major road, surrounded by large buildings, and embedded… READ THE REST
Creators of all levels are digging this quality animation software
If you love drawing and creating characters, today's world is your oyster. That's because animation skills are in high demand in a wide range of industries, including game development, web design, editing, entertainment, and so much more. If working in animation sounds like it could be up your alley but you don't have a portfolio… READ THE REST
If you're a content creator, this MOZA Moin Mini Camera will change the game
Whether you're capturing a memorable trip to the beach or content for your business, a good camera can really take content to the next level. And before you complain that a fancy new camera isn't in your budget these days, there's a must-have model with an even more impressive price tag that definitely deserves your… READ THE REST
This bundle of arts and crafts classes will help you find your new favorite hobby in a flash
Learning how to DIY is the perfect way to keep busy when we eventually have to go back to living in social isolation again, but some people just aren't quite sure where to learn how to create. Before you try and take up at-home barbering again, try this one-year Unlimited Plus subscription to Creativebug Fine… READ THE REST
