I don't know if things have changed much in 20 years, but this behind-the-scenes glimpse of the guy in charge of live editing the Oscars in 1996 is fascinating. I'd rather watch him than the stars.
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Dec 30, 2015
The intensity of live TV editing of the Oscars in 1996
Trailer for Star Wars: The Whole Damn Thing
Topher Grace, creator of the famed Star Wars: Episode III.5: The Editor Strikes Back that recut the prequels into a single film, has now released a trailer that combines material from all ten Star Wars films. I’m going to send this to the two people I know who have never seen a single Star Wars […]
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"Bohemian Rhapsody" cut together from single guitar notes plucked with chopsticks
Ralph Jay Triumfo’s official title for this piece is “1% Guitar Skills 9% Chopsticks Skills 90% Editing Skills.”
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Watch a child magically materialize in the background of this BBC News clip
In this BBC News clip, a child seems to materialize just behind the woman speaking. WTF. Unfortunately this isn’t likely a fun glitch in our simulated reality but rather something with much more insidious potential. From WAXY: If you watch the woman’s face at the same time the boy appears, you can see her expression […]
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Ditch the capsules and get this precision drip coffeemaker for 75% off
Are we done with capsule coffee makers yet? Sure, they’re easy. But they are not so easy on the environment, and it’s debatable whether they actually make a better cup. Luckily, there’s never been a better time to switch back to the good old reliable drip method – especially when drip coffeemakers have quietly been […]
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This Linux computer plus router is the size of a ring box
If there’s one thing that stayed consistent through the last decade or so of tech industry turmoil, it’s the love affair between techies and Linux. There’s just a ton you can do with the OS, and its open-source format means you can customize your rig from the ground up. Apparently not content with that level […]
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6 next-gen dash cams that do more than just record
Accidents happen. And when they do, you’re going to want a dash cam for a second pair of eyes. At the minimum, a decent dash cam can save you vast sums of time and money in case of an accident. But a really good dash cam can do a whole lot more. Here are six […]
