An Iron Age hoard discovered in England is on a "kind of scale and size that is exceptional for Britain and probably even Europe."

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Senior Character Artist Alin Bolcas has been given the go-ahead to reveal a few behind-the-scenes moments from the latest hit live-action Sonic movie, so now we can get a glimpse of how Sonic himself was brought to life.Before AI was all the rage with video and 3D generations, consistent characters, and other workflows, about a year ago, I was sculpting character expression sheets like this one frame by frame, commented Alin. He also collaborated closely with VFX and animation supervisors, the art director, and the film director to ensure the characters aligned with the films evolving vision.They refined each expression through multiple rounds of paintover feedback and live sessions, carefully adjusting the sets to strike the perfect balance between appeal and staying true to the original designs. All the hero characters underwent similar facial expression studies, which played a key role in defining the look and emotional range that contributed to the nearly half-billion dollar box office success.Alin shared that the majority of this work was done in Blender during the concept phase. He handled the individual shape work in Maya, after which the final rig, created by Red9, was sent to post-production vendors.Its exciting to see Blender gaining more recognition in the professional world, especially after Flows Oscar win this year. Follow Alin Bolcas, who will be sharing more details on the role of AI in production moving forward on LinkedIn, and joinour80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us on Instagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Artist Shared Sonics Facial Expression Tests appeared first on CG SHARES.

PlayStation has revealed April's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting April 1 - RoboCop: Rogue City, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth. If you haven't claimed March's PlayStation Plus free games yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday.This story is developing

Hello Games faced an interesting dilemma with regards to its hit space exploration game No Man's Sky: How do you follow up the massive two-part Worlds update, which added new worlds, new graphical improvements, and more? The answer, it seems, is introducing interplanetary paleontology to the game with Relics, which launches today.The Relics update introduces ancient bones to the No Man's Sky experience, with some planets now featuring "fossil beds" filled with skulls, ribs, and more. As players collect bones during their travels, they can then build skeletons from them however they wish--with "millions of possibilities for unique species" according to the official NMS website--or trade with Fossil Traders for other options.No Man's Sky RelicsDig SitesStone GuardiansRelics ExpeditionDesign SkeletonsBarteringBasilisk StaffBone CreaturesShare Fossil DisplaysBone BrothStone ExosuitSkeletal CompanionStone GhostsPrecious RelicsTitanic BonewormsFree and out now pic.twitter.com/nthusegmYZ Sean Murray (@NoMansSky) March 26, 2025 The bones at these burial sites are not unprotected, however, as a new enemy known as the Reanimated Guardian will defend these bones from intruding Travellers. These are powerful and massive enemies, with both laser and melee attacks at their disposal designed to thwart any player's paleontological pursuits.Continue Reading at GameSpot

The little Saurian companion played an essential role in Natlan, where we unlock numerous quests related to it in Genshin Impact. Another major quest is available in version 5.5, and this one is required to be completed to unlock a new map called Ancient Sacred Mountain.

Harry Potter will soon return in the form of a TV series. One of the actors who appeared in the movies was asked about the possibility of joining the TV show, but their response wasn't promising.

The reliability of the electric grid is critical.From handling demand surges and evolving power needs to preventing infrastructure failures that can cause wildfires, utility companies have a lot to keep tabs on.Buzz Solutions a member of the NVIDIA Inception program for cutting-edge startups is helping by using AI to improve how utilities monitor and maintain their infrastructure.Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO and cofounder of Buzz Solutions joined the AI Podcast to explain how the companys vision AI technology helps utilities spot potential problems faster.Buzz Solutions helps utility companies analyze the massive amounts of inspection data collected by drones and helicopters. The companys proprietary machine learning algorithms identify potential issues ranging from broken and rusted components to encroaching vegetation and unwelcome wildlife visits before they cause outages or wildfires.To help address substation issues, Buzz Solutions built PowerGUARD, a container-based application pipeline that uses AI to analyze video streams from substation cameras in real time. It detects security, safety, fire, smoke and equipment issues, annotates the video, then sends alerts via email or to a dashboard.PowerGUARD uses the NVIDIA DeepStream software development kit for processing and inference of video streams used in real-time video analytics. DeepStream runs within the NVIDIA Metropolis framework on the NVIDIA Jetson edge AI platform or on cloud-based virtual machines to improve performance, reduce costs and save time.Albertoli believes AI is just getting started in the utility industry, as it enables workers to take action rather than spend months reviewing images manually. We are just at the tip of the iceberg of seeing AI enter into the energy sector and start to provide real value, she said.Time Stamps05:15: How Buzz Solutions saw an opportunity in the massive amounts of inspection data utility companies were collecting but not analyzing.12:25: The importance of modernizing energy infrastructure with actionable intelligence.16:27: How AI identifies critical risks like rusted components, vegetation encroachment and sparking issues before they cause wildfires.20:00: Buzz Solutions innovative use of synthetic data to train algorithms for rare events.You Might Also LikeTelenor Builds Norways First AI Factory, Offering Sustainable and Sovereign Data ProcessingTelenor opened Norways first AI factory in November 2024, enabling organizations to process sensitive data securely on Norwegian soil while prioritizing environmental responsibility. Telenors Chief Innovation Officer and Head of the AI Factory Kaaren Hilsen discusses the AI factorys rapid development, going from concept to reality in under a year.NVIDIAs Josh Parker on How AI and Accelerated Computing Drive SustainabilityAI isnt just about building smarter machines. Its about building a greener world. AI and accelerated computing are helping industries tackle some of the worlds toughest environmental challenges. Joshua Parker, senior director of corporate sustainability at NVIDIA, explains how these technologies are powering a new era of energy efficiency.Currents of Change: ITIFs Daniel Castro on Energy-Efficient AI and Climate ChangeAI is everywhere. So, too, are concerns about advanced technologys environmental impact. Daniel Castro, vice president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and director of its Center for Data Innovation, discusses his AI energy use report that addresses misconceptions about AIs energy consumption. He also talks about the need for continued development of energy-efficient technology.Subscribe to the AI PodcastGet the AI Podcast through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Google Play, Castbox, DoggCatcher, Overcast, PlayerFM, Pocket Casts, Podbay, PodBean, PodCruncher, PodKicker, SoundCloud, Spotify, Stitcher and TuneIn.

Protect the streets of Detroit, survive a family of horror icons, and turn digital detective with Aprils PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup. RoboCop: Rogue City, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Hackers Memory will be available to PlayStation Plus members from April 1.Lets take a closer look at the games.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageRoboCop: Rogue City | PS5Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and bring justice to the dangerous, crime-ridden streets of Old Detroit. With your powerful Auto-9 or one of a range of weapons available, eradicate criminals throughout this explosive first-person adventure. Your cyborg strength and cybernetic abilities can be upgraded as you progress, to make you an even more formidable law enforcement officer.Explore open areas and complete your objectives according to your own sense of justice. Finding evidence, interrogating suspects and maintaining public order are just some of your daily tasks as a police officer. But dont take decisions lightly: your choices can determine the fate of citizens and the result of your mission. Your investigation leads you right into the heart of a shadowy conspiracy in an original story that takes place between RoboCop 2 and 3, with striking locations to explore and familiar faces to meet. Peter Weller, the original RoboCop actor, is even back on duty to voice the cybercop.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre | PS4, PS5Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. As a victim you must use your wits and stealth to stay out of the Familys reach and find the tools you need to lead to your eventual freedom. Slaughter Family players must seek out, track down, and stop their guests from escaping. Players of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre can finally find out if they have what it takes to survive.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageDigimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Hackers Memory | PS4After being accused of a crime he didnt commit, Keisuke Amazawa has no choice but to dive into the Digital World and investigate to prove his innocence. Even if that means joining a group of hackers and helping them to solve the troubles threatening this mysterious universe. Discover the mysterious backstory to the events that happened in Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth as you dive into a deeper and darker adventure, at crossroads between real and digital and experience the perfect mix between Adventure, Raising and Battle with over 320 Digimon to discover.All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on April 1 until May 5.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageLast chance to download Marchs gamesPlayStation Plus members have until March 31 to add Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Sonic Colors: Ultimate and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection to their game library.