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Wallace & Gromit was founded by visionary Nick Park, as well as Merlin Crossingham, Director of Vengeance Most Fowl, who talks about how this work came to be. Through this exclusive Netflix feature, they share how inventive storytelling by Nick brought the iconic Wallace & Gromit to life, appealing to many generations with their unique and quirky humor and charm.The two also discuss their work on the new adventure, Vengeance Most Fowl, bringing the lovable duo back for another fun-filled journey. Packed with humor and heart, the new story continues to showcase the timeless appeal and creativity that have made Wallace & Gromit cultural icons.This is an interesting conversation that provides fans with a rare glimpse into the creative process behind the claymation classics and celebrates their ongoing impact on audiences around the world. Dont miss this nostalgic and inspiring behind-the-scenes look!The post Nick & Merlin Discuss the Making of Wallace & Gromit | Netflix appeared first on Vfxexpress.

Logging onto LinkedIn, your feed is likely full of Open to Work profiles and posts about the struggle of finding a job in todays market. Your LinkedIn inbox is probably a lot quieter with fewer recruiters reaching out with job opportunities than at the height of the Great Resignation just two years ago.Whether you are a new graduate navigating a career pivot or just looking for greener pastures, the common sentiment of job seekers is that its becoming exceedingly difficult to land an interview, let alone an offer. With applications up 6% from October 2023, competition remains stiff. To make matters more difficult, how hiring teams review applications has also changed.Application tracking systems (ATS) are now the status quo for companies to manage job openings and vet potential candidates. While not a new development, they are continuing to shake up the job application process and transform how talent is evaluated, engaged, and hired.Fueled by AI, these systems are now aiding hiring teams in ways that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago, through matching candidates to open roles, providing recommendations and explainable rankings, parsing rsums, and more. With these systems, recruiters are empowered to be more streamlined and efficient in managing applications, scheduling interviews, and connecting with potential candidates.So, if the way recruiters approach their candidate search evolved, why havent job seekers strategies? As recruiters rethink their processes with AI, applicants should, too. Job seekers must figure out how to navigate a transforming landscape where AI shapes how we approach and think about the hiring system.Lets dive into three key changes to the recruitment process and how candidates can respond and stand apart from their peers.Skills over experienceOver the past several years, skills-matching technology has been the most notable advancement in recruitment to come out of the AI revolution. Recruiters have turned a growing focus towards skills-based hiring, ensuring a candidate is the best fit for a role based on the capabilities they have on hand. Gone are the days when an expensive degree or a specific internship on your rsum sealed the deal. If AI cant see the skills theyre looking for in your rsum, it is likely moving on to the next applicant. With skills-matching AI in their toolbox, recruiters spend less time scanning through rsums and more time engaging with prospective candidates.What this means for you: Its time for a rsum revamp. The experience-forward rsums of the past will not help you stand out to a large language model scanning for a specific skill. Dont get me wrong: job experience is still valuable. But instead of just listing past job duties, focus on the how: what skills you used, and how they made an impact. This shift democratizes the playing field, making way for those from nontraditional backgrounds. If you can demonstrate the skills, youre in the game.The automation of candidate communication and engagementWaiting to hear back from a potential employer can be stressful for job seekers. In fact, almost a quarter (23%) of candidates find the most frustrating aspect of the application process is feeling like their application is going into a digital black hole, per research from iCIMS. But that wait is not just about hearing if their application has been accepted or if they landed the job. A lot of the waiting is the result of scheduling interviews, asking clarifying questions on company culture, etc. Chatbots are becoming the go-to option to help streamline candidate communication so job seekers can get answers fast, schedule interviews more quickly, and leverage their recruiter contact strategically to understand what the hiring manager is looking for in the role.What this means for you: Dont just dismiss the ping of a chatbot on a career pageuse it to supercharge both your application and interview process. Chatbots are a safe space to ask the questions you want answered about company culture or an open position that you might be too nervous to ask a recruiter about. For example, you can ask chatbots about benefits, company offerings, the job description, and more. Use this knowledge to discern if the role is the right fit for you before applying and help prepare for your interviews once you progress in the application process.AI leveraged at every part of the recruitment processAccording to 500 TA pros, AI tools save them 2.39 hours a week on average, and 64% of those TA pros want to see more AI in their workflows. So, where is AI coming into play today? Thirty percent use GenAI specifically to write job descriptions and another 36% to draft interview questions.What this means for you: Use AI in your job search. There is a double standard with AI usage in todays labor market. iCIMS research has found that 87% of recruiters say its adoption in the application process has raised red flags. As technology becomes more ubiquitous in culture and the workplace, AI will be seen as a tooljust like a search engineto help fuel ones job search. For now, use AI as more of a yellow flag. It will never be okay to blindly copy and paste AI-generated rsums or cover letters. Your unique insight and human touch will always be necessary and what recruiters truly want to see.Instead, use GenAI to prep for your interviews by feeding it the job description and asking what questions a hiring manager would ask, so you can come to an interview fully prepared. You can also use it to review your rsum and help streamline and identify the skills you want to highlight most for the job you are applying for. Just remember, when it comes to using AI in your job search, no one knows you or your work experience better than you do.Adapting to an AI-enhanced job marketAs the recruitment process continues to be infused with more technology, job seekers must move away from the mentality of gaming the system or beating the AI and instead see the new status quo of hiring and evolve their strategies to meet recruiters where they are at.With every instance of automation in the recruitment process, the goal has been to make life easier for candidates and their potential employers. However, this cannot be true without some adaptations and tweaks. Trying to go about the application process in the same ways we always have doesnt make sense in a world where the entire recruitment journey has been AI-enhanced. The right opportunity is out there, and these small adjustments can make a big difference in helping you land your next role.

Cities tackle a vast array of responsibilitiesfrom building transit networks to running schoolsand sometimes they can use a little help. Thats why local governments have long teamed up with businesses in so-called public-private partnerships. Historically, these arrangements have helped cities fund big infrastructure projects such as bridges and hospitals.However, our analysis and research show an emerging trend with local governments engaged in private-sector collaborationswhat we have come to describe as community-centered, public-private partnerships, or CP3s. Unlike traditional public-private partnerships, CP3s arent just about financial investments; they leverage relationships and trust. And theyre about more than just building infrastructure; theyre about building resilient and inclusive communities.As the founding executive director of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation, based out of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Im fascinated with CP3s. And while not all CP3s are successful, when done right they offer local governments a powerful tool to navigate the complexities of modern urban life.Together with international climate finance expert Andrea Fernndez of the urban climate leadership group C40, we analyzed community-centered, public-private partnerships across the world and put together eight case studies. Together, they offer valuable insights into how cities can harness the power of CP3s.4 keys to successAlthough we looked at partnerships forged in different countries and contexts, we saw several elements emerge as critical to success over and over again. 1. Clear mission and vision: Its essential to have a mission that resonates with everyone involved. Ruta N in Medelln, Colombia, for example, transformed the city into a hub of innovation, attracting 471 technology companies and creating 22,500 jobs.This vision wasnt static. It evolved in response to changing local dynamics, including leadership priorities and broader global trends. However, the core mission of entrepreneurship, investment and innovation remained clear and was embraced by all key stakeholders, driving the partnership forward. 2. Diverse and engaged partners: Successful CP3s rely on the active involvement of a wide range of partners, each bringing their unique expertise and resources to the table. In the U.K., for example, the Hull net-zero climate initiative featured a partnership that included more than 150 companies, many small and medium-size. This diversity of partners was crucial to the initiatives success because they could leverage resources and share risks, enabling it to address complex challenges from multiple angles.Similarly, Malaysias Think City engaged community-based organizations and vulnerable populations in its Penang climate adaptation program. This ensured that the partnership was inclusive and responsive to the needs of all citizens. 3. Robust governance structure: Effective governance is key to ensuring that CP3s operate smoothly and achieve their objectives. For example, in Melbourne, Australia, the City Professorial Chair in Urban Resilience and Innovation includes representatives from the city and a university. It has a formal communication structure where research informs policy and vice versa. It aims to harness the research to better inform and guide policymaking and in turn advance research by putting it into city practice.In South Africa, the Gauteng City-Region Observatory bridges academia and government to drive urban development. Its governance structure, which includes a diverse board appointed by the provinces premier, ensures that the partnership remains focused and effective. It means that it goes beyond any one organizations evolving agendas and leadership for longer-term community gains. 4. Commitment to innovation and growth: While we found that securing funding and in-kind support is important, demonstrating economic impact is crucial for the sustainability of CP3s.Dublins Smart Docklands initiative is a prime example of this. By leveraging technology to address community needs, the partnership attracted over 3 million euros (US$3.2 billion) in investments and quadrupled the projects funding.The initiative not only boosted Dublins connectivity and tech infrastructure but also addressed public safety through solutions such as smart ring buoys. The buoys are life preservers with sensors to alert the city when its buoys are tampered with or stolen.The case studies show that CP3s can be a globally applicable model for urban development, not merely a passing trend. By fostering collective action, sharing risks and leveraging multiple sources of funding, CP3s can be a powerful tool for cities navigating the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.Debra Lam is a founding director of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation at the Enterprise Innovation Institute at Georgia Institute of Technology.This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

New York-based Morris Adjmi Architects has used pink leather, herringbone flooring and green hand-glazed tiles across the interiors of a residential complex the studio designed on the waterfront of Greenpoint, Brooklyn.The Huron comprises two interconnected glass and steel towers, for which Morris Adjmi Architects served as the architect, interior designer and art consultant.In the lobby at The Huron, the reception desk is wrapped in pink leather and sits against a backdrop of green tiles"Inspired by the Brooklyn waterfront and artist Edward Hopper's urbanscapes, The Huron reflects Greenpoint's past and present, paying homage to the neighborhood's golden age of industrialism," said the studio.Industrial hints in the form of exposed concrete columns, large loft-style windows and metal-framed glass partitions are found throughout the public areas.A soft neutral palette juxtaposes industrial loft-style windowsThese are paired with a soft colour palette in the lobby, where warm-toned, wood-panelled walls flank a custom reception desk in pink leather and with an onyx top.Behind are hand-glazed tiles in vivid shades of green, while to one side, a selection of art objects is displayed on a set of shelves wrapped in the same leather as the counter.Exposed concrete columns and brown oak herringbone floors contrast one another in the private dining roomCurved furniture is used in the lobby "to balance out the building's linear shape", and forms seating areas at either end of the space.Pieces include Giulio Marelli sofas, Gubi chairs, an Egg Collective table with cylindrical legs, a neutral-toned Marc Phillips rug, a Bludot floor lamp and Erica Shamrock drapery.Kitchens in the residences feature Greek marble backsplashes and waterfall islandsThe 171 residences range from studio to four-bedroom units, and a third of these have private outdoor space.Light-toned Greek marble forms the backsplashes and waterfall islands in the kitchens, contrasting walnut millwork and black hardware.Read: Skyscraper by Jason Long and OMA reaches full height in BrooklynBoth towers are topped with an outdoor terrace, while the west tower includes a 50-foot (15-metre) indoor saltwater pool with a view of the East River.In this space, textured limestone tile runs up to the ceiling between each column, while porcelain tiles that cover the floor transition into blue mosaic tiles that form a letter H in the pool.A swimming pool in the complex's west tower overlooks the East RiverOther amenity spaces within the complex include a lounge with brown herringbone oak flooring that carries into the private dining room.There's also a communal workspace and a fitness centre on the first floor, as well as a kids' room, a lounge for teenagers, and a playground on the second floor.The Huron's pair of towers (right) join a spate of newly developed buildings on the Greenpoint waterfrontDevelopment along the Greenpoint waterfront has transformed the area over the past few years, with residential towers by firms including OMA popping up along the East River.Located in the northwest of Brooklyn, the neighbourhood is home to many design-forward eateries including a bar with a time-worn feel and a restaurant informed by Usonian architecture.The interior photography is by David Mitchell and the exterior photography is by Field Condition.Project credits:Design: Morris Adjmi ArchitectsLandscape: Scape Landscape ArchitectureDevelopment: Quadrum GlobalBrand development: Seventh ArtThe post Morris Adjmi Architects mixes soft and industrial materials inside Brooklyn towers appeared first on Dezeen.

In 2024, there was no shortage of exciting news in the world of sports architecture and design. Developments in this space included the completion of long-awaited projects, groundbreakings, and renovations. Other notable stories featured first-of-its-kind and record-breaking projects that could signal what the future of sports architecture could look like.Greener approaches to stadium design, along with a prioritization to integrate mixed-use schemes that, aside from sports, include public space, greater accessibility offerings, and even housing were common across projects this year.As part of Archinect's2024 Year In Review, take a look at some of the best sports architecture and stadium projects in our news this year.Previously on Archinect: New photos of Populous' modular Cricket World Cup stadium ahead of June gamesPopulous designs modular Cricket World Cup stadium on Long IslandIn January, Populous released designs for a modular, 34,000-seat cricket stadium for the Men's T2...

As light as the year has been for triple-A releases, there have been some quality single-player titles, from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Silent Hill 2 remake to Astro Bot and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. However, there are certain things wed like to see more of, regardless of practicality. Check out 15 things single-player AAA games should bring back.More Original IPsOriginal IPs are a bit muddled because while creating brand-new settings, stories and characters is encouraged, theres nothing wrong with leveraging existing properties for fresh adventures in the gaming space. Less Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and more of Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay or Escape from Dark Athena would be ideal. Heck, even Helldivers 2 takes its fair share of inspiration from Starship Troopers but creates something wholly unique.

Despite its rather uninspired name, Supernatural is one of the more unique indie horror titles available now thanks in large part to its premise. Made by a single developer, Supernatural hopes to offer a unique kind of horror experience where the game actively reacts to the players actions. For example, the game has a feature where the player can interact with the supernatural entity that theyre investigating by making use of their microphone. Couple that with a compelling mystery that the player has to solve and things get a lot more interesting that ensures Supernatural is not just another horror game.Lets get a few things out of the way: Supernatural follows in the footsteps of horror titles that revolve more around investigation and stealth rather than offering up some action set pieces in the vein of games like Resident Evil. Its also worth noting that investigation is a big part of Supernatural, to the extent where aside from being scared, youll be spending most of your time with the game solving puzzles to figure out the mysteries behind the story.Supernatural is a game I can best describe as a mix of some incredibly interesting ideas wrapped up in a package that might be extremely appealing as many wouldnt believe. Supernatural has a lot of great things going for it, and some of its more investigative and puzzle-solving aspects are downright fantastic. Unfortunately, the game felt like a bit of a let down because, try as I might, I just couldnt get the game to recognize my microphone.This isnt a small problem either. The reactivity of the game to the players voice through the microphone is a big part of the games selling point. Without this feature working properly, Supernatural doesnt really have much in the way of interesting things that havent already been explored in titles like Phasmophobia. The fact that the game allows players to have full-on conversations with a paranormal creature, with the extra step of the game also reacting by adding or subtracting frights depending on how you sound has been a most wanted feature for fans of the survival horror genre, and its a shame that I couldnt get it working with my setup.Aside from the stuff with the microphone issues, Supernatural feels like a competent puzzle horror game. It features plenty of frights on its own, thanks in large part to its unique animations for the titular supernatural entity, as well as some of the hallucinations that players can face throughout their time with the title.Supernatural puts players in the shoes of Detective Wyatt, who has been tasked with figuring out the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of a housemaid. The game largely revolves around players going from room to room to try and piece together just what happened there. This takes the form of hallucinations, frights, and even puzzles. Theres little in the way of action here, with one memorable moment being unfortunately spoiled by the games trailer. Instead, you will spend most of your time creeping around the house trying to follow blood trails and figure out puzzles."Supernatural feels like a competent puzzle horror game."Interestingly, and this does come with a warning for players that might not have the stomach for some of the games violent aspects, Supernatural has a lot of gore with copious amounts of blood all over the place. While it never really gets into same ballpark as something like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Supernatural certainly gets close to offering up the same level of gore and then some.A core theme of Supernatural seems to be Wyatts own tenuous grasp on reality. The fact that these hallucinations are happening at all is a big tell that the protagonist isnt quite feeling right and some of the interactions that are possible with the entity tend to further reinforce this interpretation of the games story. This might change, however, if you happen to have a microphone with you while playing the game. Supernatural brags about featuring unique gameplay any time you start it up, and even claims to have three endings. Unfortunately, I could only really find one in the time I was able to spend with the game.Replayability also seems to be one of Supernaturals core tenets. Since it allows for multiple forms of horror thanks to its interactivity, as well as multiple endings, the games relatively short run time is fantastic for players. Each play time is clocked at between 2 and 3 hours, offering plenty of incentive for players to revisit the game to find more clues, and perhaps, a better ending for their character."Each play time is clocked at between 2 and 3 hours"While gameplay is an important part of horror games, the genre tends to live or die based on its visuals and audio, and this is an aspect where Supernatural delivers in spades. Visually, the games environments look downright gorgeous, and some of the gory tableaus it often presents feel almost artful if they didnt look so disgusting. The only real downer here is the supernatural housemaid itself, which, while fine and scary from a distance, starts to veer off into the realm of comedy the closer you get to them. Thankfully, the animations do a great job of doing the heavy lifting here, and the creepy ways they sometimes move can be enough to make anyone feel weird.When it comes to audio, Supernatural once again hits it out of the park. While there isnt much of a soundtrack here, what is present does a lot to enhance the already creepy atmosphere of the game. As you explore the hallways of the house, youll often hear voices of people or even objects being thrown around right around the corner, only to find no one there. These low-key spooky moments are then punctuated with an emphasis on the bass when you come face-to-face with the housemaid, who is just as likely to toy with you with cryptic hints and vague directions before trying to outright kill you.The fact that Supernatural is a relatively short game does it a great service, since youll never really end up playing the game long enough for it to ever start getting on your nerves or feel tedious. The short runtime means that Supernatural can be a great way to spend an evening for fans of horror games. Even though, I personally had trouble with getting one of the games core features working, Supernatural is definitely worth a look for fans of the genre.This game was reviewed on PC.

The medium of video games is particularly susceptible to aging, with rapid technological advances often making many titles feel obsolete in just a few years. While elements like visuals and scope can quickly become outdated, certain aspects such as design and mechanics can help games maintain their appeal over time. These qualities allow some games to remain enjoyable long after their release. In this feature, we will be taking a look at 15 first-person shooters that still hold up 15 years later.BlackCriterion Games might be best known for its work on the Need for Speed series, but its 2006 release Black also deserves a fair amount of appreciation. Despite being a far cry from what the developer was used to, Black was a compelling first-person shooter with some of the best visuals of its time. The story might not be something to write home about, but a solid set of shooting mechanics and thrilling firefights make Black a noteworthy game nevertheless and it holds surprisingly well to this date.

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