From Buddy Holly to Ariana Grande: six songs that show how technology changes the human voice

The evolution of technology and how it is used, or misused, is central to the study of pop production and performance.
Tech Xplore

A virtual violin produces realistic sounds before wood is ever carved

There is no question that violin-making is an art form. It requires a musician's ear, a craftsperson's skill, and a historian ...
OS X Daily

Use “Reduce Bright Effects” to Eliminate Shiny Flashing in iOS 26 Liquid Glass

The newest versions of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 have another Accessibility toggle that can help to further reduce the intensity ...

AI Filmmakers Are Blending Real Footage with AI : Here’s How It Works

Discover five practical techniques for integrating AI with real video footage to enhance motion, lighting, and visual effects ...
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How to master virtually any software synth

Don't let your software arsenal overwhelm you - sometimes the best route to creative success is to mine just one instrument ...
MacRumors

Apple Acquires Final Cut Pro Plugin Company MotionVFX

Apple today acquired MotionVFX, a major developer of plugins, visual effects, and motion graphics tools for Final Cut Pro. MotionVFX is a Polish software company founded by Szymon Masiak in 2009. It ...
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New Mexico film 'The Lost Bus' nominated for Oscar for visual effects

"The Lost Bus," a survival drama filmed in Ruidoso, New Mexico, has been nominated for an Oscar for best visual effects, highlighting the perseverance of individuals during a natural disaster.The film ...
Gold Derby

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ makes Oscar history with a win in Best Visual Effects

On Sunday night, the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects went to Avatar: Fire and Ash, cementing its historic status in film history. See the list of 2026 Oscar winners. James Cameron's third trip ...
GeekTyrant

PROJECT HAIL MARY Directors Talk About the Surprising Amount of Practical Effects Used in the Film

There have been a ton of advancements in visual effects since the beginning of filmmaking. Movies can use CGI to bring anything in their imaginations to life, which is cool, but many fans long for ...
Gizmodo

‘Project Hail Mary’ Used a Surprising Amount of Practical Effects

Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller wanted to balance CGI effects with real sets and physical elements as much as possible. Reading time 3 minutes Special effects are an essential part of just ...
Gizmodo

‘Sinners’ Is Obviously Great But Its Visual Effects Might Be Better

A new video details all of the technology and tricks used to bring Ryan Coogler's vampire film to life. Reading time 2 minutes The awards season finish line is finally in sight, and while it looked ...
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Project Hail Mary Directors Reveal How Much of the Movie Is Practical Effects (More Than You Think)

CGI has become so advanced over the years that filmmakers can depict just about anything they can imagine on screen. Movies like James Cameron’s Avatar wouldn’t be possible without these evolutions in ...