Mitsules, Mark
Mark.Mitsules at ngc.com
Mon Dec 20 12:40:54 CST 2004
Karen, I read once that in the gaming world there is a theory that eventually the quest to make characters more lifelike will reach a point of diminishing returns. The theory suggests that as computer-generated characters become more "realistic", humans will no longer be able to "put themselves into the story", but rather begin to focus more and more on the subtle shortcomings of the rendering. The suggestion of "creepy" may be the beginnings of this process...who knows. Mark -----Original Message----- From: Nicholson, Karen [mailto:cyx5 at cdc.gov] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 11:52 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: RE: [AccessD] OT: The Polar Express That is strange. The critics are calling it "Bi-Polar" Disorder, said it is creepy. Hmmm. What do they know. -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Charlotte Foust Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 11:35 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: RE: [AccessD] OT: The Polar Express Gustav, I agree, it is a delightful film. We saw it in 3-D, which is even more fun. Charlotte Foust -----Original Message----- From: Gustav Brock [mailto:Gustav at cactus.dk] Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 1:11 PM To: accessd at databaseadvisors.com Subject: [AccessD] OT: The Polar Express Hi all Well, isn't it still Friday here? Anyway, I enjoyed The Polar Express yesterday in the original US version in a major theater with a state-of-the-art sound system. What a magnificent movie! Anybody else: don't miss it. Indeed, if you are a fan of steam engines (or just trains in general), this movie is a must - it'll take you away. /gustav -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com