Caveman and Robot

Hello Internet listener Kevin emailed recently.

In part, his email said:

"With all the talk about games on Hello Internet recently I thought I'd throw in my profession into the ring. I'm a freelance digital artist that specializes in video game asset development and production... I've worked on just about everything ranging from 2D initial concept art up to game ready animated sprites and full 3D assets (low and high poly modelling, sculpting and texturing).
"Though it's been a while since I listened to HI while working (hard to pay attention particularly while doing more technical work), I do still listen when I'm out and about. I make a point to get away from my computer as much as possible when not working, which is when I really get a chance to listen more recently."

I couldn't resist asking Kevin to turn his talents to Hello Internet itself... Here's what he came up with.

Technical info from Kevin...

"I mainly used Zbrush to sculpt and paint, with a little 3DSmax, particularly for the hard surfaces and repeating shapes on Greys model, and Photoshop for final render."

For more caveman and robot antics, here's the most recent HI Animated by Dovsky:

Awards Night

The University of Nottingham handed out its 2016 Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards last night.

Various academics and teams were recognised for work that impacts well beyond the confines of the university.

It was really interesting to see short presentations about all the nominees - lots of amazing projects I was unaware of but which would make cool videos. I was particularly interested in a few innovations involving the aviation industry.

This year there were two media-related categories, and "we" were entered in a digital media section.

The Prof and Neil from Periodic Videos

The Prof and Neil from Periodic Videos

"We" actually comprised three projects - Periodic Videos, Sixty Symbols and Computerphile - as a joint entry.

And despite some stiff competition, we won our category.

Here's a video with highlights from all three projects together (It was never used... so may as well post it here to boost its audience beyond three people!)

At the event to pick up the trophy and pose for photos were David Brailsford  (Computerphile), Mike Merrifield (Sixty Symbols), Neil Barnes (Periodic Videos), me (various), and Martyn Poliakoff (Periodic Videos).

Of course myriad people are responsible for the videos, including a list of researchers and professors too long to list here. Just some of them are here and here.

And a special shout-out to my colleague Sean Riley who makes nearly all the Computerphile videos.

Undisputed highlight of the evening was Neil's name tag promoting him to doctor... Neil had a wry smile and popped the tag in his pocket!

Valley of the Kings

As discussed on Hello Internet #61 (at about 40 mins)

A few sneaky snaps from a visit to the Valley of the Kings in 2010 - they are a bit ropey on some old phone when no-one was looking!

And a few pics elsewhere in Egypt.

Pointing Inception

This starts with a picture taken at the National Portrait Gallery.

To hear discussion of my "pointing at things selfie thing", check out the Hello Internet podcast.

(Sorry I have not included everyone's Tweets - it got a bit out of hand and I've tried to follow the longest path!)

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IT CONTINUES BUT I THINK I'D BETTER END THIS POST NOW!

Math in the Archives

Below are some images from the recent Numberphile video filmed in the Royal Society Archives.

If you liked this video on Numberphile, then Objectivity will probably be right up your alley. Check it out and subscribe if you like it!