The team crafted realistic water simulations, seamlessly integrating massive waves, swirling currents, and light refractions for an immersive deep-sea experience. A standout achievement was the creation of giant sea creatures, including majestic whales and a colossal octopus, each animated with intricate detail and fluid motion.Through cutting-edge CGI and dynamic simulations, Jellyfish Pictures ensured every underwater sequence felt visually captivating and scientifically authentic. Whether its the eerie glow of bioluminescent creatures or the thrilling interactions between the characters and the oceans beasts, Nautilus showcases VFX artistry at its finest.The post Nautilus VFX Breakdown by Jellyfish Pictures appeared first on Vfxexpress.

Bringing history to life requires precision, and Il Treno dei Bambini achieves just that with seamless invisible VFX by Frame by Frame. The films visual effects subtly enhance every scene, ensuring historical accuracy while maintaining a natural aesthetic.From digitally reconstructed period landscapes to detailed environment extensions, the VFX work carefully integrates with practical elements to recreate postwar Italy authentically. Frame by Frames expertise in historical visual storytelling allows audiences to be fully immersed in the era without ever noticing the digital craftsmanship at play.By blending real locations with CGI enhancements, the team ensures a flawless and immersive experience, proving that sometimes the best VFX are the ones you dont even see. Il Treno dei Bambini stands as a testament to the power of invisible effects in period filmmaking.The post Il Treno dei Bambini: VFX Breakdown by Frame by Frame appeared first on Vfxexpress.

Its a . . . well, weird job market out there, to put it diplomatically. If youve suddenly found yourself looking for work among what feels like a never-ending onslaught of layoffs, youre not alone. Now more than ever, standing out is essential to landing your dream job.In that spirit, LinkedIn Learning offers a variety of free courses that can help you sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and navigate the job-seeking landscape with ease.Here are six free LinkedIn Learning courses that can assist you in finding a new job.Polish up your rsumThis 2.5-hour course covers everything you need to know about creating a rsum that showcases your skills, experiences, and achievements effectively.Youll learn how to format your rsum, choose the right keywords, and tailor it to different job applications.Additionally, the course provides tips on avoiding common mistakes and how to use action verbs to highlight your accomplishments.By the end, youll ideally have a polished rsum that sets you apart from other candidates.Ace your interviewsInterviews can be nerve-wracking, but preparation is key to success.This 1.25-hour course offers expert advice on how to answer common interview questions confidently and effectively. Youll learn how to research the company, understand the job requirements, and prepare responses to questions about your skills, experiences, and career goals.Also covered techniques for handling tricky questions, such as addressing gaps in your employment history or explaining why you left your previous job.Keep your wits about youYouve sent out hundreds of rsums. The fish arent biting. The ones that are result in rejection. Youre getting discouraged.This quick course is a half-hour pick-me-up that teaches you strategies for setting realistic goals, staying organized, and managing stress. It also provides techniques for building self-confidence, overcoming self-doubt, and staying motivated even when the going gets tough.Land a job on LinkedInLove it or hate it, LinkedIn is still a powerful tool for job seekers.This hour-long course teaches you how to finesse your LinkedIn profile to make it more attractive to recruiters and hiring managers. Youll learn how to create a compelling headline, write a professional summary, and showcase your skills and experiences.The course also covers strategies for networking with industry professionals, joining relevant LinkedIn groups, and utilizing the platforms job search features.Land a job not on LinkedIn (or anywhere else)Not all job opportunities are advertised publicly, and many great positions are found through networking and personal connections.This half-hour course reveals strategies for tapping into the hidden job market, where you can discover unadvertised positions and reach out to potential employers directly. Youll learn how to identify key contacts, craft persuasive outreach messages, and build meaningful professional relationships.The class also covers techniques for conducting informational interviews and leveraging your network to uncover hidden opportunities.Always be networkingEven if youre not looking for a new job, building a strong professional network is more important than ever.This 40-minute course offers practical strategies for connecting with industry professionals, joining relevant online communities, and using social media to your advantage. Youll learn how to create an engaging online presence, share valuable content, and participate in virtual events and discussions.Along with all that, youll get tips for maintaining and nurturing your network over time, ensuring that you have a solid support system as you navigate your career.

A trippy, futuristic grocery store. A pit stop on an interdimensional road trip. A radio station in another realm. These might sound like products of a particularly vivid fever dream, but theyre actually separate exhibitions from Meow Wolf, the immersive entertainment company known for its wild art installations. And now, Meow Wolf is headed to New York City with a brand new otherworldly museum, it was announced today from the stage of SXSW 2025.While the NYC installations opening date has yet to be announced, it will be Meow Wolfs seventh museum overall. The company already operates five distinct experiences in Las Vegas; Grapevine, Texas; Houston; Denver; and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Another exhibition, centered around the forgotten sad side of Hollywood is slated to open in Los Angeles next year, with Meow Wolf New York expected to open sometime after thatand said to be the companys biggest investment yet.Were excited to create a Meow Wolf experience that feels uniquely NYC, reflecting the citys rich arts and cultural landscape, said Meow Wolf CEO Jose Tolosa via email. The broader theme will be one that feels right at home in New York City.Denver, Convergence Station [Photo: Atlas Media/courtesy Meow Wolf]What we know about Meow Wolf New York so farTolosa was able to share a few other details about the upcoming location: As in all past locations, the New York installation will be realized through a collaboration between Meow Wolfs own artists and a select group of local creatives. Tolosa said that external artist scouting is set to begin soon. Our goal is to build strong relationships with the artistic community and local arts nonprofits. Its location was also announced: Manhattans Pier 17, chosen both for its proximity to public transit and its rich cultural history.The South Street Seaports history represents the evolution and reinvention of New York City in many ways, Tolosa said. It dates back 400 years to its origins as a Dutch fur trading port . . . and now serving as a cultural hub filled with museums, music venues, restaurants, and entertainment.Denver, C Street [Photo: Kennedy Cottrell/courtesy Meow Wolf]From local art collective to $400 million corporationMeow Wolf was founded in 2008, when a collective of Santa Fe artists became known for hosting eccentric parties-slash-art installations in local warehouses. In its early days, the group specialized in building imaginary worlds entirely out of trash, positioning itself in opposition to the closed-off world of fine art galleries. Over time, though, Meow Wolf evolved from a local art collective to a national, multimillion-dollar company.Santa Fe, The Ancestral Crypt [Photo: Atlas Media/courtesy Meow Wolf]The collectives first large-scale interactive museum, House of Eternal Return, was opened in 2016 in Santa Fe by a group of seven of its original artists. The exhibition, still open today, centers around the idea of a gothic Victorian house that appears normal on the outside but contains a surreal multiverse within. A $3 million buy-in from Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin helped make it possible.Im a science fiction guy, so talking about a Victorian mansion thats been ripped loose from time and space, with portals to other dimensions and planets and strangenessesit was right up my alley, Martin told Fast Company in 2016.Santa Fe, The House of Eternal Return (detail) [Photo: Kate Russell/courtesy Meow Wolf]Over the course of its first year, the House of Eternal Return made three times its projected revenue and drew three-hour lines. In 2017, Meow Wolf reformed as a B Corp, guided by a board and CEO. Today, Tolosa said, the company is majority-owned by the long-term investor Invus Group, and has raised more than $400 million in funding overall.Meow Wolfs whole premise of live adventure has been often cited as an example of the growing experience economy, or the idea that, as materialism reaches an all-time high, consumers will start wanting to use their financial resources to actually do things rather than buy things. While the pandemic initially put a damper on this premise, it ultimately only augmented Americans desires to try new activities in-person. Meow Wolf opened its second location, the futuristic grocery store Omega Mart (now a TikTok favorite) in Las Vegas in 2021, followed by Denvers cosmic Convergence Station that same year.The two Texas locations came shortly after.Nearly a decade out from opening the House of Eternal Return, its become clear that the desire for live art installations is more than a passing fadand fans can expect Meow Wolf New York to push the boundaries of wacky world-building even further, Tolosa said. We will embrace the grandeur and international position of NYC and take Meow Wolf NYC to a level no one has ever seen before in immersive entertainment.

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With the Xbox Series X/S generation having been one of decline for Xbox from a hardware standpoint, questions about Microsofts future plans continue to grow louder. A report published by Windows Centrals Jez Corden may have shed new light on what those plans entail.That Microsoft has been looking to get into the handheld gaming space for a while is no secret at this time, with the company even having officially confirmed that it was working on a portable Xbox. According to Corden, those plans will kick into gear with the launch of a dedicated third-party portable gaming PC that is going to be officially Xbox-branded.The device will allegedly be built on Xbox design sensibilities and will also feature an official Xbox guide button. Codenamed Keenan will reportedly run on Windows, which means it will highlight the Windows Store and PC Game Pass while also allowing installation of third-party platforms such as Steam.As for what Microsofts own internal hardware plans are, though leaks have repeatedly insisted that the next-gen Xbox console is targeting a 2026 release, Corden says 2027 is the actual plan. Allegedly, the successor to the Xbox Series X/S has been fully greenlit and is currently tentatively slated for the year after next. Alongside the console, Microsofts next-gen plans will reportedly also entail a first-party Xbox handheld of its own, as well as several new controller options.By 2027 end, Xbox Series X/S will be seven years old, which is a fairly typical span for a console generation. Of course, that would make it shorter than the Xbox One generation, but given the dismal hardware sales Microsoft has endured with the Series consoles, it wouldnt be entirely surprising to see the company wanting to speed up next-gens arrival.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circleis seemingly just over a month away from its PS5 release. The first-person title is officially due out for Sonys console sometime this Spring, and a Dealabs report by prominent leaker billbil-kun may have further narrowed that down.The leaker claimsThe Great Circlewill release for PS5 on April 17, with pre-orders set to go live later this month, on March 25. Reportedly, in addition to a $69.99 Standard Edition, players will also have the option to purchase a $99.99 Premium Edition, which will include two days of early access, unlocking the game on April 15.Previous leaks had claimed that the action-adventure title would launch in April. More recently, the games PS5 title was also rated by the ESRB, suggesting an imminent release.Interestingly,Indiana Jonesisnt the only first-party Xbox title coming to PS5 in April.Forza Horizon 5is also set to launch for the console on April 29.Indiana Jones and the Great Circleis currently available for Xbox Series X/S and PC. Read our review of the game through here.

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One of my favorite booths to visit every year at MWC in Barcelona is Samsung Display, where we get to see cutting-edge developments in display technology deployed in the coolest and quirkiest of concept devices. This year the company didn't disappoint, with several concepts we've never seen before catching my eye, along with some we have -- like the stretchable display we saw at CES in January.Chief among them was a candybar-style concept phone that folds twice -- once from the top and once from the bottom. The pincer movement reminded me of a crab claw closing in on itself, or a book fold used to laminate dough. The phone bore an uncanny resemblance to theSamsung Galaxy Z Flip, but with two folds rather than one. Samsung's dual-folding concept was like a variation on the Galaxy Z Flip. Andrew Lanxon/CNETIt's not the first time we've seen a variation on the Galaxy Z Flip but this one, which I was only able to watch fold from behind glass, poses a durability challenge for Samsung. For every extra fold you introduce into a device, it feels like it will be easier to break. In spite of this, I will say that it looked cool and unlike any phone I've seen before.Why exactly you would want a phone that folds twice when you could have one that just folds once and is otherwise the same size and shape isn't a question for Samsung Display to answer. The purpose of the concept is to show what's possible, not what's probable.Read more: I Got a Look at Samsung's New Affordable Galaxy A Phones at MWC 2025 Would you like to buy my campfire NFT? Andrew Lanxon/CNETThat's something to also keep in mind when considering Samsung Display's Flexible Cabinbag, a slim metal briefcase that folds open to reveal an 18.1-inch flexible OLED screen. It feels like something a traveling salesperson from the future might carry with them to slide open in a boardroom or on a pub table to display their wares to potential buyers.Another concept that caught my eye was a folding games console, a little like a Nintendo Switch that could close up like a book. We already know that the next Switch won't look like this, but there's nothing to say future iterations couldn't. It's important to note that Samsung Display is separate to the company you know that makes your phone, TV and home appliances. Instead it develops screen technology that can be purchased by many phone makers and other tech companies. A more travel-friendly Switch would be appreciated. Katie Collins/CNETThe idea of a folding Switch that has a smaller footprint is appealing to me -- a person who has on occasion decided not to travel with my Switch due to its size. I wasn't allowed to play with the concept due to its fragility, but I watched a Samsung Display employee handle it, and I particularly liked the little holes that had been carved out to accommodate the joysticks when the device was folded shut.A final idea that caught my eye was a clamshell-style folding phone with a polygon-shaped screen on the front. It's been a long time since I've seen an unusually shaped front-facing screen on the top of a flip phone -- it reminded me of the Samsung feature flip phones of yore (meaning the early noughties). And who doesn't love a bit of nostalgia when it comes to phone design? If you had to guess, would you say this is a phone from the past or the future? Katie Collins/CNETIt's impossible to say whether any of these concepts will ever see the light of day, but in the meantime it's fascinating to think about how radically different phones of the future could potentially be thanks to these bendy, flexible new developments in screen tech. Watch this: Samsung's Stretchable, Rollable and Foldable Screens Are on Display at MWC 2025 04:08

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereThe next big Fortnite update is around the corner! Epic Games will release it on Tuesday morning, adding new content to the video game. Since this is the first major update of Chapter 6 Season 2, servers will go down for a scheduled maintenance. Fortunately, this process wont take too long, as Epic has already revealed the expected duration of it.Even before the update comes out, PlayStation and Xbox users can pre-download it. This means that its possible to grab the update ahead of its release and then simply play it once the server come back up.How long will the Fortnite downtime be?Epic Games has announced that the Fortnite downtime will last just 90 minutes, starting at 4 AM Eastern Time (8 AM GMT) and ending at 5:30 AM ET (9:30 AM GMT). This will be one of the shortest downtimes, and if all goes as planned, players should be able to access the game again in under two hours after the servers go down.Its worth mentioning that the game developer hasnt always been precise with these downtime estimates. Nevertheless, it provides a general idea of when servers should be back online. During the previous Fortnite downtime, Epic estimated it would last five hours, and the servers returned to normal after about five hours and 20 minutes.Pump & Dump will come with the v34.10 Fortnite update. Image by VideoGamerOnce the Fortnite servers go back up, players will get access to all the new content. Epic will release at least three new items, including Pump & Dump, super styles for Battle Pass skins, new LEGO Pass, and more. The update may also bring Scorpion, a popular Mortal Kombat character who is expected to arrive at some point in Chapter 6 Season 2. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share