Unity Software to cut 3.8% of staff in ‘company reset’ mostly affecting WetaFX
https://www.reuters.com/technology/unity-software-cut-38-staff-company-reset-2023-11-28/
Tuesday’s announcement includes termination of the professional services piece of an agreement Unity struck with movie director Peter Jackson’s visual effects company Weta FX in 2021 after Unity purchased the technology and engineering division of Weta FX. As a result, 265 employees whose jobs are related to the agreement will be laid off, the company said.
UPDATE Statement from WētāFX
On November 25, 2023, Unity and Wētā FX mutually agreed to terminate Unity’s service agreement with Wētā FX effective December 10, 2023. This decision comes as Unity refocus their efforts on their core business. The termination of the agreement will see the reduction of 265 Unity roles. Wētā FX will be extending offers to as many of the team as possible as it looks to expand its research, development and support functions. Unity will retain ownership of the technology it acquired from Wētā in December 2021 and will be evaluating the best way to enhance its offerings with it over time. The technology will also remain fully available to Wētā FX. Wētā FX will continue to build and extend the IP, and develop its own tools and techniques, to continue its evolution as a leader in visual effects.
Sports Illustrated published articles under fake author names and AI-generated profile photos
The magazine had repeatedly published articles whose authors could not be found online outside the Sports Illustrated website.
During the course of Futurism’s reporting, some of the alleged Sports Illustrated writers mysteriously vanished from the publication’s website — and their articles began appearing under the names of different authors who similarly didn’t appear to exist online and whose likenesses were also being sold on AI headshot marketplaces.
Following the publication of the report, a spokesperson for The Arena Group — which has operated and licensed Sports Illustrated since 2019 — told CNN that the deleted product review articles had been created by a third-party company, AdVon Commerce.
Requirements for Roman Empire’s army recruiting, hiring and interviews
- Physique (everyone had to be the same height and be able to raise the same shield to cover the group)
- Lively eyes (indicator of quick thinking)
- Good manners (indicator of obey orders and show respect)
- A reputable, educated family
- A sense of humour (indicator of positive attitude and perspective)
- Literacy (indicator of good judgment and prioritization)
Convert 2D Images to 3D Models
- Vectary – free and monthly fees, web based
- Selva3D – pay per use
- 3D-Tool – one off payment
- Insight3d – free and open-source
- ItsLitho – free, web based
- Blender – free
- SculptGL – free, web based
- Embossify – pay per use, web based
- Smoothie-3D – free, web based
- ZW3D – one off payment
- ImageToSTL – free, web based
- Alpha3D – First 50 AI-generated 3D assets free
- Reliefmod – free, web based
- 3D Builder – free
- Cube by CSM.ai – web based
- Kaedim3D – monthly and pay per use fees
- 3DForPrint – free, web based
- ZoeDepth – free, web based
- DreamGaussian – free, web based
- Photoshop Neural Filters – monthly fees
https://www.rankred.com/convert-2d-images-to-3d/
FDM vs Resin 3D Printing – Which is Better?
https://www.miniwargaming.com/content/matthews-3d-printing-recommendations
<strong>NOTE: Resin printing is known to suffer from bending or warping, so it is not suggested for structural or modular pieces</strong>
FDM: Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer
Resin 3D printing beginners step by step guide
Supplies You Will Need
- A Respirator (for Resin printing)
- A Backup Power Supply (great for when the power goes out)
- Nitrile Gloves (Latex gloves will NOT be good enough)
- IPA Alcohol (99.9%) – For cleaning resin
- Many many paper towels
NOTE: Resin printing is known to suffer from bending or warping, so it is not suggested for structural or modular pieces
Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra Review – ACF Resin 3D printer
NOTE: You can use Anycubic water washable 8k resin with this printer.
What is ACF film (Advanced Composite Film) for resin printing?
The ACF Film features a bottom, frosted layer film that creates a softer and less suction force during printing. This remarkable attribute significantly enhances the success rate when printing challenging resins with high viscosity, ensuring exceptional results.
https://www.elegoo.com/en-ca/products/elegoo-saturn-3-ultra-resin-3d-printer-12k
Washing and curing
Elevenlabs AI Speech to Speech Converter
https://elevenlabs.io/voice-changer
Transform your voice into another character and control its emotion and delivery.
Most common ways to smooth 3D prints
https://www.xometry.com/resources/3d-printing/smooth-3d-prints/
- Using Paint and Sanding Material for PLA filaments
- Using Abrasive Smoothing Methods
- Using XTC-3D epoxy resin
- Using 3D Gloop
- Using PolyMaker PolySmooth PVB Filament
- Using Chemical Smoothing like Resin, Ethyl Acetate, Acetone for ABS filaments or Isopropyl Alcohol for PVB filaments
- Using Heat Gun
- Using hardware like Polymaker Polysher
- Automotive Spray Putty for PLA
Note: Some methods apply to only a few types of 3D print technologies
