Reallusion Brings the Future of Animation to New York Comic Con, Booth #329, Oct. 13-16

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 14, 2011

Reallusion, the 2D and 3D animation experts, today unveils iClone5, a new movement in 3D real-time animation powering previz and production with ABCs Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Centrals The Daily Show, indie animators and educators worldwide. See the revolutionary software in action at New York Comic Con, Oct. 13-16, Javits Center, Booth #329.

iClone5 presents breakthrough motion-building technology with multiple motion capture, editing and blending features. Microsoft Kinect for production of real-time motion-capture animation has arrived. iClone5 is the first commercial animation tool to provide revolutionary support for the Kinect device enabling users to create custom motion from their home, office or studio.

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In the fast-paced, 'get it to air now,' world of broadcast, you need a tool that is intuitive and has a very shallow learning curve. A very simple suite of tools that gets you there with a library of editable assets ready to go. iClone5 and Reallusion are a new staple in the broadcast animators toolbox.

--Vic Fina II, Graphic Animator/Designer, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

The dynamics, the environments, and the fact you can isolate any one element and composite it in another package gives the power of an entire effects studio at the hands of one artist. When I look back on the The Last Starfighter which was the first space movie to do entire CG exteriors, the computer that was used cost 8 million dollars. I bet you could do every fx shot with a $ 1500 computer and a copy of iClone.

--Jesse Griffith, Graphics Artist/Animator, Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Official iClone5 launch trailer:

http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/default.aspx

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Times Square to get a Close Look at Consciousness Science When Video Brings Questions About the Mind, Physics, and Reality to Main Street

Petaluma, CA (PRWEB) April 21, 2011

Millions of visitors to Times Square are in for a riveting encounter beginning today when the beguiling face of a child, blue and tattooed to represent multiple worldviews, fills a giant video screen to ask some of the most taboo questions studied by science.

Is there life after death? Do our thoughts have the power to heal? Can we see into the future? These are the questions that ignite scientific inquiry at one of the worlds most renowned yet relatively obscure consciousness research institutes. The Institute of Noetic Sciences(IONS) hopes they also will awe and inspire a large tourist population to inquire about consciousness research and to support its research and education programs.

"We need an emerging population of supporters to ensure our longevity and to help consciousness research continue to benefit future generations, said IONS' CEO Dr. Marilyn Schlitz. For information about supporting IONS, visit http://www.noetic.org.

IONS also expects the ads sponsorship by popular retailer Mens Wearhouse, together with massive public exposure, will help neutralize the taboo sentiment sometimes associated with consciousness research. To answer the video's questions about consciousness, IONS has set up a special website page and implemented a members' live talk teleseminar series.

The Times Square appearance is the second time in the last two years that IONS has gained widespread public exposure. Dan Browns best-selling novel "The Lost Symbol," published in September 2009, prominently features the organization and the benefits of consciousness science to social and humanitarian good.

Nudging the Tipping Point

We are at a tipping point in consciousness research, said Dr. Schlitz, a PhD anthropologist and social and behavioral psychologist. Research overwhelmingly supports a more universal belief system that includes mind-body interaction, emotional and intuitive intelligence, spiritual engagement, ancient cosmologies, and psychic insight. We have come to Times Square to nudge that tipping point toward a more profound beneficial influence on a culture seeking new hope for humanity, she said.

According to Dr. Schlitz, who, with her colleagues at IONS, pioneered consciousness research methods that adhere to standard research protocols, While science has explored the powers and potentials of consciousness for centuries, our research has gained legitimacy in the last few decades as real, tangible benefits have been applied to modern institutions like medicine, personal and mental health, social services, business, and sustainability efforts.

"At the same time, more people are better educated, social taboos are abating, the media is more democratic, and the public has unlimited access to information," she said. "These conditions translate into more scientists openly reporting their consciousness research, mainstream science journals publishing it, and traditional and emerging media feeding the publics increasing interest in it."

About 55 percent of Americans believe in the healing powers of the mind, and three quarters believe in at least one paranormal phenomenon - 41 percent citing extrasensory perception (ESP), according to a 2005 Gallup survey.

The 15-second video advertisement debuted today on the CBS 26 X 20 (570 square feet) Spectacular screen on Times Squares 42nd street. It will appear every hour for 18 hours for 90 days.

IONS Mysteries of Consciousness teleseminars series is for members who support the institute at the $ 10/month level and above. The live talks host consciousness science visionaries who explore transformational shifts in consciousness resulting from telepathy, extra sensory perception, precognition, spiritual intelligence, and remarkable experiences that lead ordinary people to perform extraordinary deeds.

About the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)

The Institute of Noetic Sciences, founded in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research, education, and membership organization that supports individual and collective transformation through consciousness research, educational outreach, and engaging a global learning community in the realization of our human potential. Funded by members, donors, and grants, IONS primary program areas are consciousness and healing, extended human capacities, and emerging worldviews. For information on, membership, research, online journals, the EarthRise conference and retreat center, and IONS international conference, go to noetic.org.

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James Martins New Life Fork and Spoon Brings Real Restaurant Food to the Kitchen Table

(PRWEB UK) 18 November 2011

Life Fork & Spoon (http://www.lifeforkandspoon.co.uk) is a fantastic new online home-delivery service bringing delicious, restaurant quality meals and dishes to kitchen tables nationwide. All recipes have been specially created by TV chef, James Martin and his team of experienced chefs, providing the perfect way to serve up gourmet meals in a matter of minutes.

Whether hosting a dinner party, or simply wanting to stock up on hearty home-cooked dinners, Life Fork & Spoon is an easy and convenient way to enjoy professionally created, wholesome dishes without spending hours in the kitchen.

The online menu gives a great choice of starters and main courses, including filling dishes for one, such as succulent Minted Lamb Shank, spicy Chicken Balti Pie or hearty Shepherds Pie. To impress friends at a dinner party the sharing starters and family-sized meals, such as delightful Pork Apple and Cider Terrine, Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche, Luxury Beef Lasagne, Steak and Ale Pie and tempting Thai Green Curry, will bring that home-cooked look and taste to the table, whatever the occasion.

For the perfect end to a meal, there are also eight impressive desserts to choose from, such as James Martins signature Sticky Toffee Pudding with a rich caramel sauce, or his White Chocolate Bread & Butter Croissant Pudding with a drop of whisky for extra flavour. Indulge in family favourites such as the zingy Lemon Drizzle Sponge or the luxurious Treacle Tart (serves 8-10), or serve up a tempting treat with the melt-in-the-mouth Mascarpone and Vanilla Cheesecake (served 14-16).

The mouthwatering meals are all created using top quality ingredients and choice cuts of meats, cooked with care and passion to bring handmade, real restaurant standard foods to homes.

James has also put together a selection of introductory boxes a great way to explore the range. A Dinner Party for Four or Six, Family Favourites and Gourmet Boxes, all containing a hand-picked selection of delicious dinners from the menu are available to enjoy.

The dishes and desserts are snap frozen for extra freshness and can be used on the day of delivery or kept in the freezer for a later date or as a stand-by dinner. All meals come with easy-to-follow cooking instructions, with many using the sous-vide technique. James advice is cook the products slowly and gently to produce the best results.

Ordering is quick and easy - simply browse through the options on the website, make a selection, choose a delivery date and time, checkout via the secure online process and the food will be delivered ready to enjoy.

In addition, James is so confident in the range that he is offering a 100% cash back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied.

James comments: We have worked hard to create a fantastic range of products that I am very proud of. Whether it is for every day dining or for a special occasion, Im sure you will find something on our menu to delight you.

Prices range from approximately