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    The Best Tool to Protect Your Devices Is Now Available At An Unbeatable Black Friday Price
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    Anthony Mackie Talks Being a Smarter, Friendlier Captain America
    Ever since he showed up inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier and popped out those wings of his, folks have been wanting Anthony Mackies Sam Wilson to get a spotlight to himself. Since Brave New World marks his first solo movie, everyone involved wants to do right by him in multiple ways, particularly on the action front. During Disneys recent APAC Contest Showcase in Singapore (thanks, Deadline), Mackie touched on how Sam stands out from Steve Rogers and John Walker. Despite his new position as a leader of his community in the country, Sams still working as a trauma counselor for military veterans. As such, Mackie said his character is more of a friend to everyone, and employs more thought into his actions. This is particularly important, given the pressure hes under in the film: not only is he Black and operating as Cap after Walker killed a man in public, his friend Isaiah Bradley kicks the plot in motion by trying to assassinate President Ross for no discernable reason. That same level of thought will also apply to Brave New Worlds action scenes. Steve and John had the benefit of the Super Soldier Serum, but Sam is ultimately a guy with a pair of high-tech wings, and people in the Captain America movies tend to die easier than characters in other MCU series. Mackie explained that Sam has to be smart and engineer different ways of defeating [enemies], particularly since hes going up against guys like Red Hulk. His Wakandan-made suit helps even the playing field by taking all of my skills to a completely different level, said the actor. I can kick harder, fly faster, and it gives me the ability to be more agile in my skills.Previous movies and shows havent always been the best at showing off Sams strengths. Well see for sure how he fares on his own when Captain America: Brave New Worldhits theaters on February 14, 2025. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
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    Habitat by The Lake / Studio Prakriya
    Habitat by The Lake / Studio PrakriyaSave this picture! Pranit BoraHousesSatara, IndiaArchitects: Studio PrakriyaAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:5000 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Pranit Bora, Manthan YadavManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Tata Steel Lead Architects: Pratik Devi More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Modern Interpretation of Traditional Wada Architecture: Embracing Nature by the Lake.Architectural design reflects cultural heritage, technological advancements, and natural surroundings. The modern lakeside house is a synthesis of these elements, inspired by traditional Wada architecture while incorporating contemporary aesthetics and functionality. With its exposed brick exterior, central courtyard, landscaping, a swimming pool by the lake, and a narrow alley entrance reminiscent of old Wadas, this residence harmonizes historical architecture with modern living.Save this picture!Save this picture!Wada houses, traditional to Maharashtra, India, are known for their robust construction and inward-facing design centred around a courtyard, fostering social interaction and climate protection. Adapting this classic design for a modern residence involved retaining the Wada's essence while addressing contemporary needs. The client's connection to his ancestral Wada, which was demolished, added emotional depth to the design process. It was crucial to evoke nostalgia and honour his heritage.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The house features a substantial faade of exposed brick, providing visual continuity with traditional Wadas and utilizing locally sourced materials. This choice offers thermal mass for regulating internal temperatures. The exterior's fortress-like appearance contrasts with the openness of the interior, characteristic of modern design.Entering through a narrow alley, visitors experience an intimate transition from the outside. Inside, open spaces with large glass walls and folding doors connect the indoors to the lake. The central courtyard serves as a focal point, allowing natural light to flood the home and enhancing the connection to nature.The design carefully considers human scale, ensuring functional and comfortable spaces. Elements like doorways and ceiling heights create intimacy, reflecting the human-centric approach of traditional Wada architecture.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Two landscaped courts separate bedrooms from living areas, acting as natural buffers. These spaces integrate seamlessly with the architecture, enhancing tranquillity. Mature trees provide privacy and shade, enriching the home's environmental quality.Save this picture!Save this picture!The design thoughtfully integrates the house with its lakeside setting. Large windows and terraces offer unobstructed views, creating a dialogue between indoor and outdoor spaces. The robust exposed brick is paired with light, reflective interiors to maximize natural light and lake views. A small swimming pool at the lake's edge adds modern luxury while maintaining harmony with the environment, offering a relaxing space for family enjoyment.Save this picture!Save this picture!Incorporating modern sustainability practices while honoring traditional roots, the house features a rainwater collection system for efficient water management. Natural ventilation and passive cooling are enhanced by advanced insulation and smart climate control systems.Save this picture!This modern lakeside house transcends mere residential structure; it reinterprets traditional Wada architecture, blending historical reverence with contemporary innovation. The exposed brick, central courtyard, and landscaped courts reflect a balance between past and present. By integrating natural elements with sustainable practices, the house pays homage to its roots while addressing modern living demands, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the client's cherished ancestral Wada memories.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeStudio PrakriyaOfficeMaterialsConcreteBrickMaterials and TagsPublished on November 25, 2024Cite: "Habitat by The Lake / Studio Prakriya" 24 Nov 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1023853/habitat-by-the-lake-studio-prakriya&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream
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    Slat House / Oficina de Utopias
    Slat House / Oficina de UtopiasSave this picture! ngelo Lopes e Helder DocaHousesMindelo, Cape VerdeArchitects: Oficina de UtopiasAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:481 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 Lead Architect: ngelo Lopes More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The Slat House is a collective housing building consisting of five apartments spread over three floors, each with access from the two streets at different levels. On the street to the East, there is access to the main apartment, a T3, while to the West, at a higher level, there is access to the remaining four T1 apartments, with two on each floor. The entrances from two opposite streets provide a degree of privacy for the T3 apartment owners, distinguishing it from the other four T1 apartments, which are intended for short- and long-term rental.Save this picture!The project aims to take full advantage of these two fronts, extending the apartments across the entire length of the plot. In the T3 apartment, this extension enhances natural light and ventilation of the spaces through two courtyards in the middle and a patio spanning the full width of the plot at the western edge. This is achieved by setting back the upper floor apartments from the street, which reduces direct visibility from the street and offers greater privacy. Access to these apartments is via a suspended staircase that connects the street with access to the T1 apartments. Made with a metal structure and externally clad with wooden slats, this staircase feature marks the connection with the upper street.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The main facade is designed both cantilevered and recessed balconies, with slatted elements that filter direct sunlight in the common living/dining area, preventing overheating of these spaces. The cantilevers and their pivoting windows are inspired by the colonial architecture of the city of Mindelo, adopting a disruptive style that creates varied spatial configurations within these spaces across the five apartments.Save this picture!Save this picture!Construction-wise, the building uses a common structure of concrete and cement blocks, upon which metal structural elements are added to support the various cantilevers on the two facades. These metal elements support the wooden slatted structures stand out, giving the building a distinct identity. This identity is further highlighted by the pictorial contrast of the facades and metal structures in the same green Pantone color, contrasting with the wooden elements and exterior basalt stone flooring, a local stone.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeOficina de UtopiasOfficePublished on November 24, 2024Cite: "Slat House / Oficina de Utopias" [Casa dos Ripados / Oficina de Utopias] 24 Nov 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1023778/slat-house-oficina-de-utopias&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream
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    Archviz 3D Animation in Blender to get AMAZING Results
    3D Archviz animation done and rendered in Blender, using some new Ai Tools during the process of creating it, to help and simplificate some processes. This processes will be cover in the incoming tutorial that im working on and to share with all my patreons.Blender Addons used:- Post Production : https://blendermarket.com/products/pos-production-tools - 2D People : https://blendermarket.com/products/2d-people-archviz - Render Tools : https://blendermarket.com/products/render-tools - Hsv Color Correction : https://blendermarket.com/products/hsv-color-tuner - Selection Tools: https://blendermarket.com/products/selection-tools - GeoScatter: https://blendermarket.com/products/scatter?ref=670 BLENDER THEMES USED: https://www.patreon.com/sergioduarte/shop/blender-themes-pack1-181974?source=storefront
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    CGI Animated Short Film: "Master of the Elements" by JangaFX | CGMeetup
    CGI 3D Animated Short Film: Master of the Elements Animated Short Film by JangaFX. Featured on CGMeetup Gallery https://www.cgmeetup.com/gallery An elemental golem balances his powers to restore order to nature, but pristine lands are hard to keep. Follow the journey of our clumsy friend as he navigates his way to the coast.Master of the Elements is a short film produced in Unreal Engine 5 to JangaFX's Elemental Suite through the throes of production. While most scenes run in real-time in-engine we utilized the movie render queue for offline rendering features. Production of the film started in August 2023 and in-engine work started in february of 2024. The Elemental Suite is composed of EmberGen, GeoGen, and LiquiGen, all of which were used extensively throughout the film for fire, smoke, fog, water, lava, mud, and some mountains and cliffs. Discover the Elemental Suite: https://jangafx.com Credits: Directed by Nick SeavertWritten by Nick SeavertProduction Management: Nick Seavert, Jeremiah GoerdtDirector of Photography: Arthur BaumAnimation: Artur BaranovCharacter Art: John LamEnvironment art: MacKenzie Shirk, Arthur Baum, Daniel van der Kaaden, Frankie BoyleLighting: Karim Yasser, Reza Ghulam Yahya, Arthur BaumVisual Effects: Jason Key, Daniel van der Kaaden, Jordan Hey, Nick Seavert, Dylan BrowneAudio Director: "Wrez"Sound Design: "Wrez"Music by Ben FowlerStory Boarding & Blockouts: Nick Seavert, Will Clarke, Daniel van der KaadenConcept Art: Thomas LieraSoftware Programming: Morten Vassvik, Gil Damoiseaux, Javier Meseguer, Francisco Miguel Peres, Oliver Cruickshank, Dale Weiler, Bill Hall, "rxi", Jesse Stiller, Said Al Attrach, Jan Dundr, Mihai Stan, Menno van Uffelen, Alvaro Fernandez SanchezUI Design: Vitaliy OlenyakBusiness Development: Zach ArnoldElemental Training: Ben Harker, Will ClarkeExecutive Mentorship: Chris Waldron, Garrett Rice
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    Unreal Engine 5 - Modular Leg Armor - Shoes and Pads - Action RPG #133
    Project Files: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116634178 . This is the 133rd episode of the new tutorial series on Action RPG game using Gameplay Ability System. Here we are going to improve the leg armors system by adding shoes to the leg armors. Earlier we only had pads and we had an issue with popping out the feet through the shoe mesh and we are going to fix that today and implement a 2 part leg armor which contain shoes and pads. Animations are sponsored by: https://www.ramsterzanimations.com/ https://www2.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/greatsword-anims Full Playlist : Action RPG series with gameplay ability system: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNTm9yU0zou7XnRx5MfBbZnfMZJqC6ixz // ! https://www.patreon.com/codelikeme Patrons will have access to project files of all the stuff I do in the channel and other extra benefitsJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClb6Jh9EBV7a_Nm52Ipll_Q/join Like my facebook page for more content : https://www.facebook.com/gamedevelopersclub/ Follow me on twitter : https://twitter.com/CodeLikeMe2 Follow me on reddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/codelikeme #CodeLikeMe #unrealengine #ue5 #ue4 #indiegamedev
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