pe Design FX - RoboCop: Breaking Down the Special Effects of the RoboCop Suit By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:30:00 +0000 For the latest reboot of sci-fi classic RoboCop, filmmakers opted for a mix of visual effects to achieve a realistic look. Fxguide’s Mike Seymour dives into the combination of creating a special effects suit for star Joel Kinnaman to wear, and the post CGI work that helped bring the half-man/half-robot to life. Full Article
pe WIRED Live - Persuasive Gaming By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:30:00 +0000 In this World Economic Forum discussion, game designer and Georgia Tech professor Ian Bogost explains why we should look to video games to help address complex social issues. Full Article
pe Take a Sneak Peek at Vic Mignogna’s Mirror, Mirror Resolution in Star Trek Continues By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:45:00 +0000 The attention is all in the details on set at Star Trek Continues. As the cast and crew begin to film the latest episode—a follow-up to the episode “Mirror, Mirror,” which took place in the second season of the original series—see how Vic Mignogna and team re-created the incredibly detailed set. Full Article
pe New Rules for Stylish and Proper Behavior with Guest Voice of Reason: Jerry Seinfeld By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 As technology pioneers, we are inundated with new gadgets, services, apps, messaging, games, and media. We’re doxing, vaping, and Lyfting. And that means there are new rules for how to behave. Is it ok to answer an email during dinner? Is Google Glass ever cool? We got some help from Jerry Seinfeld, keen observer of social mores and foibles, on how to cope with modern technology… and whether it’s ok to “Like” a Facebook posting that someone died. Full Article
pe Expedition Gadget Lab - 2014 Kawasaki KLR Special Edition By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 We set out on a three-day, off-road adventure into the Cascade Mountains of Washington State to test the best gear for getting away from it all. Music - “Let the Black Horse Ride” Performed By: BROTHERS NYC (brothersnyc.com) Full Article
pe Angry Nerd - Death to the Superhero Comic-Book Movie … But Not All Comic-Book Movies By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:30:00 +0000 It’s hard for him to admit, but Angry Nerd just doesn’t need anymore Marvel or DC comic book movies. Instead of another big budget flick with an oversaturated superhero, why not look elsewhere for solid source material? Case in point: The excellent, new comic-to-silver-screen adaptation, Snowpiercer. Full Article
pe RetroGrade - Before Snapchat People Took Videos on This JVC Camcorder By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The color is striking, but beauty is more than skin-deep with the JVC GR-C7U camcorder. You can record picture and sound in one unit and watch your masterpiece immediately on instant-playback. Watch out, John Hughes—there’s a new era of filmmakers on the horizon. Full Article
pe How to Survive a Real-Life "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" Situation By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Ever wonder what you'd do if a gang of genetically engineered apes took over the planet? Host Quinn Beswick talks to scientists, sociologists, and survivalists for tips on what to do if you find yourself in a real-life Dawn of the Planet of the Apes situation. Full Article
pe Bonus Content: Could A "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" Disaster Actually Happen? By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 16:43:35 +0000 Now you know what to do if a Planet of the Apes situation occurs, but is an ape takeover actually plausible? Host Quinn Beswick breaks down the likelihood of a primate invasion. Full Article
pe How to Make a Giant Creature - Watch FX Experts Build the Prototype of a 14-Foot Creature By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The design phase is over, and now it's time to prove that the 14-foot-tall creature can be built. As the team starts to build the prototype, challenges arise due to the creature's size and scale. Full Article
pe Design FX - Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Transforming Human Motion-Capture Performances Into Realistic-Looking Apes By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:00:00 +0000 In the latest incarnation of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Andy Serkis and Toby Kebbell deliver human motion-capture performances to help bring the realistic apes to life. Shot with a combination of high-speed cameras, Mike Seymour breaks down the tech behind shooting the motion-capture scenes on location versus on a sound stage. Full Article
pe Angry Nerd Takes on the Avengers Cast, Cosplay Superheroes, and More at San Diego Comic-Con 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:02:17 +0000 Angry Nerd is on location at #SDCC2014, and he's got a bone to pick with cosplay fans waiting to get into the coveted Hall H. Plus, he stops by a signing with the cast of Avengers: Age of Ultron to give Marvel a piece of his mind about the new Ant-Man movie. Full Article
pe Design FX - Hercules: Creating Mythical Creatures with Advanced Special Effects By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:30:00 +0000 In Brett Ratner's new big-budget flick Hercules, the title star portrayed by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson battles mythical creatures, including a three-headed dog, giant boars and lions, and multi-headed serpents. Mike Seymour shows how the visual effects experts at Double Negative created the complicated, yet lifelike beasts. Full Article
pe Battle Damage - We Dropped a 55-lb Anvil On An HP Printer So You Don't Have To By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 It can print, scan, and copy, but can it fly? Find out, when we put an HP all-in-one printer through three extreme destruction tests. Full Article
pe The Window - Goodyear Blimp Part 3: From Zeppelin to Goodyear: Discover the History & Future of Airships By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Blimps have come along way from the Zeppelin days; find out what's in store for the future of Goodyear's new airships. Full Article
pe WIRED Live - A Super PAC to End All Super PACs By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig calls for a mayday on democracy and explains how he plans to do so with an innovative Kickstarter campaign. Full Article
pe What's Inside - Diaper Cream By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Hell hath no fury like a baby's bowel movements. Find out what anti-bacterial and moisturizing agents are in triple-paste diaper cream, helping to keep bums healthy and clean-ish. Full Article
pe Look Inside a Lab Hacking Athletic Performance By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 18:00:00 +0000 Just down the road from Facebook and Google, Dr. Phil Wagner runs a laboratory dedicated to optimizing the performance of some of the world’s top athletes. Full Article
pe How Animals Can Predict Human Performance By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Stanford researcher Mark Denny used models from the animal world to examine just how much faster we might get in the future. Here, he explains his work. Full Article
pe RetroGrade - Remember When People Used VHS Players? By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Watching video on the go just got easier with the portable VHS player Rampage VBP1000. With a built-in dual stereo and a battery life of up to 50 minutes, you can watch (part of a) movie anywhere, anytime. Full Article
pe Game|Life - The Making of the “Atari: Game Over” Documentary with Zak Penn By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 It’s been called the worst video game in history, but could E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial really be the cause of Atari’s downfall? In the new documentary “Atari: Game Over” director Zak Penn follows the rise and fall of the trailblazing video game company, including the game that caused Atari’s demise. Watch as Penn takes us behind the scenes of the documentary and shows us exclusive footage ahead of the November 20 release. Full Article
pe WIRED December 2014: Space, Time, and Multiple Dimensions. A special issue directed by Christopher Nolan. By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Few Hollywood directors can match Christopher Nolan’s ambition, skill, and mind-bending story sense. For our December issue, the man behind Memento, Inception, the Dark Knight trilogy, and Interstellar brings his formidable talents to WIRED as our guest editor. Full Article
pe WIRED's Gadget Challenge - Can a Hand Vacuum Suck Up a Kiddie Pool of Fruity Pebbles? By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:00:00 +0000 Erik and Justin test out the most stylish gadgets available at this year’s WIRED Store. See what happens when the two get their hands on a Dyson handheld vacuum, the Ballo stool (a sleeker update to the balance ball chair), and a modern, Bluetooth-controlled gramophone. Full Article
pe The Top 10 Special FX of 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 From the incredible helicarrier crash in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” to the realistic motion-capture-driven apes in "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," this year brought us some unbelievable special effects. Mike Seymour from fxguide counts down the top 10 design FX from 2014. Full Article
pe WIRED by Design - Peek Inside an Alcoholic Archaeologist's Wild New Bar By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Jennifer Colliau at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
pe Angry Nerd - "Penguins of Madagascar" & Animated Spin-offs that Rock By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Animated sequels are nothing compared to their spin-offs. Why watch “Madagascar 4” when the new “Penguins of Madagascar” looks infinitely better and it isn’t bound to the original template? Angry Nerd explains why he’ll take animated spin-offs like “Puss in Boots” to another “Shrek” any day. Full Article
pe Angry Nerd - Nerdiest Animated Holiday Specials By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 It’s that time of the year when networks drop sickly sweet holiday cartoons. When it comes to animated specials Angry Nerd typically loathes them, but will things change when he gets a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Specials Past? Full Article
pe WIRED by Design - A Photographer's Quest for the Perfect Space Shuttle Shot By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Dan Winters at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
pe Angry Nerd - The Most Important Superhero Trends of 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 2014 was the year comic book movies got a little bit more comic book-y. Angry Nerd counts down the top five happenings, from the return of the super heroines to DC's TV domination. Full Article
pe The 7 Most "Liked" Perks at Facebook By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 11:30:00 +0000 Working for Facebook comes with a lot more than a cool job title. Check out what this Silicon Valley social media giant has to offer its employees in terms of crazy perks. Full Article
pe Battle Damage - Valentine's Day Destroyed at 1000 Frames Per Second By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Love is in the air—literally, 15 feet in the air. Erik and Justin get in the Valentine's Day spirit by doing what they do best—smashing stuff, in this case a box of chocolates, a vase of roses, and a bottle of wine. Full Article
pe Angry Nerd - Marvel vs DC: Who Will Ruin Superhero Movies? Starring Black Nerd Comedy By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Comic book movies are on the rise, but will it be Marvel or DC that pushes us over the edge? Andre from Black Nerd Comedy pays Angry Nerd another visit to discuss if it’ll be Spider-Man or Fantastic Four that makes us say no more. Full Article
pe Angry Nerd - 100th Episode Spectacular! By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Angry Nerd is celebrating 100 episodes of his infamous rants! In honor of the centennial celebration he’s decided to: 1. Party like it’s 1999 and 2. Answer YOUR questions…for better or worse. Full Article
pe Battle Damage - Giant Star Wars LEGO Super Star Destroyer Shattered By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 14:00:00 +0000 What better way to celebrate the upcoming Star Wars Day than by watching a Super Star Destroyer shatter in slow-motion? Full Article
pe Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - The Most Important Video Game of All Time: Super Mario Bros. By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 13:00:00 +0000 WIRED editor Chris Kohler explains why Super Mario Bros. is the most important video game in history. From rich graphics to expertly composed music to innovative game design, Super Mario Bros. set the standard for what makes a great video game. Full Article
pe Gadget Lab - Easier Pedaling With the Faraday E-Bike By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 23:35:00 +0000 More people are using bikes for transportation and electric bikes can make the trip a lot easier. While expensive, the Faraday Porteur is one of the most elegant and zippy e-bikes we’ve tried. Full Article
pe Unnecessarily Rushed Explanations - The Most Difficult Video Game of All Time: Super Hexagon By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Super Hexagon is not a video game for the easily discouraged. You die early and often until eventually (hopefully) you get into the swing of things. WIRED editor Chris Kohler explains why it’s the most difficult video game of all time. Full Article
pe Ant-Man Director Says Paul Rudd is Just Right as Tiny Marvel Superhero By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:55:00 +0000 Ant-Man director Peyton Reed spoke with WIRED about bringing the tiny superhero to the big screen, some easter eggs for Marvel fans and how Paul Rudd preserved the wry humor of the original comic books. Full Article
pe Hacking a "Smart" Sniper Rifle By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Security researchers Runa Sandvik and Michael Auger can hack into TrackingPoint self-aiming rifles and make the famously accurate guns miss the intended target. Full Article
pe Design FX - Game of Thrones: Season 5 Special FX By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Find out how the visual effects came together for the end of season five on Game of Thrones, including Daenerys' elaborate and cinematic escape with her drogon. Full Article
pe Simply Perfect - Superheroes of the Culinary World | Sponsored by Patrón Tequila By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:00:00 +0000 San Diego chef Brian Malarkey shows us what it takes to prepare a large-scale formal dinner, served aboard an old train car, no less. Held during Comic-Con, the Patrón Secret Dining Society event brought together foodies and YouTubers like Jake Roper of Vsauce3 for a night of superhero-inspired dining. Sponsored by Patrón Tequila Full Article
pe Simply Perfect - Vsauce3 on Comic-Con Cosplay, Doctor Who & Artists Alley | Sponsored by Patrón Tequila By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Wonder what it’s like to attend Comic-Con? Jake Roper of the YouTube channel Vsauce3 offers an insider’s look at the people who bring the event to life, from the designers who create fan art on Artists Alley to the Doctor Who-obsessed cosplayers. Sponsored by Patrón Tequila Full Article
pe The Ludicrously Fast Tesla Model S P90D | Zero to 60 at Supercar Speeds By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:15:00 +0000 The Tesla P90D is the fastest Tesla on the market. WIRED associate editor Alex Davies gets behind the wheel to test out "ludicrous mode" which uses both of the car's electric motors for acceleration speeds normally only experienced in supercars from the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. Full Article
pe Simply Perfect - How to Make a Jalisco Mule | Sponsored by Patrón Tequila By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 20:44:34 +0000 Consider it a Moscow mule with a twist—mixologist David Alan shows you how to make a Jalisco mule using lime juice, ginger beer, and Patrón Reposado. Sponsored by Patrón Tequila Full Article
pe Get Ready for the Supermoon Eclipse By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:15:00 +0000 Polish up that telescope! This weekend night owls will enjoy the sight of a total lunar eclipse which will just happen to occur during a supermoon, when the moon passes closest to earth's surface. Full Article
pe Data Attack - Are You the Most Average Person in America? By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Oct 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Do you get 8.7 hours of sleep every night? Spend a daily total of 30 minutes in the bathroom? Use Facebook for 40 minutes (and Tinder for 77 minutes) each day? If so, you just might be the most average person in the U.S. Full Article
pe The Elite Study: DNA of Extreme Human Performance By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 23:29:49 +0000 Dr. Euan Ashley and his team are gathering DNA samples from the most elite endurance athletes on the planet to find the genetic reasons that they are so fit. Full Article
pe Guillermo del Toro Explains Why “Crimson Peak” is Not a Horror Flick By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Don’t call Guillermo del Toro’s new film “Crimson Peak” a horror film. The director explains why his new movie classifies as a gothic romance, and he talks about how they built a real version of the castle that’s featured in the flick. Full Article
pe Design FX - Find Out How FX Experts Created Mars in "The Martian" By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Visual effects companies Framestore and MPC were tasked with creating the red planet in “The Martian.” From realistic landscape shots of Mars to simulated gravity differences, see how it all came together with a shorter-than-usual timeframe for post-production. Full Article
pe Crimson Peak | WIRED Movie Review By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:15:00 +0000 Guillermo del Toro's new film isn't a horror show, it's a gothic romance but it isn't all that romantic. It does have wonderfully detailed ghosts, a haunted house, beautiful costumes and Jessica Chastain gets to let loose as an unhinged Victorian. Full Article