Avatar: The Last Airbender Spinoff
Avatar: The Last Airbender is undoubtly one of the best animations that has come out of the West. Although intended to a children’s show, the production value, mythology, and compelling storyline set apart from all other American animations. Not to look down on other satirical contemporary cartoons though, like Family Guy, South Park, and Archer, all great cartoons (and these are only modern animations…).
After ending nearly 2 years ago, a new spin-off series is now in production. I’m pretty pumped for it especially because Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko themselves are writing all the episodes themselves, allowing no space for fillers. Right now, it’s aimed to be a mini-series, but that’s the way The Last Airbender started off too, so who knows, maybe it could evolve into a full series.
I’m also looking forward to the main setting of the series, a place called “Republic City.” It’s described as a steampunk type city, so you can tell that I am REALLY looking forward to the set design. It’s set to take place 75 years after the end of the last series, a changed world where people are filled with anti-bender sentiment. I look forward to what the creators of this world will take us this time.
If you want to find out more for yourself, you can check out the Avatar Wiki page on it here.
Happy New Year!
On behalf of Keep it Surreal, happy new year! I hope this year brought you everything you wanted. And whenever a challenge presents itself in this year 2011, embrace it with my new favorite phrase:
“Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”
This remix is going to be my anthem for the New Year. Enjoy.
I love Steampunk
You wish you could invent half the things this kid does.
I remember back in my junior year of high school, I saw an amazing animated movie called Steamboy. For those of you who know anything about anime, it’s directed by Katsushiro Otomo, the writer and director of the classic Akira, a must see for any true anime fan.
Anyway, I saw this movie and was taken aback by the deep storyline, the departure from a traditional Japanese setting, and the visual aesthetics left nothing to be desired. It also features the voices of Anna Paquin, Patrick Stewart, and Alfred Molina. Great movie, really reccomend it, REGARDLESS of whether you’re an anime fan or not. Fascinating contraptions powered by steam were the driving force behind the movie, and this is where my fascination with the steampunk genre began.
The Most Basic Form of Mind Control is Repetition
I’m not one for conspiracy theories. But I saw this and it just blew my fucking mind. I won’t say much, I want you to make up your own mind. I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted. But seriously. Discuss.
Video: Super Sexy CPR
So it’s been a while since my last post. Sue me, I’ve been busy. And by busy, I mean doing absolutely nothing. Hey, it’s summer vacation right?
Anyway, I’m concerned about your well being. What if all of a sudden, you, or someone around you stopped breathing? Would you know what to do? Do you know how to deliver CPR? I want you to watch the following video very carefully, pay attention, and learn. Just in case.
Don’t say I never did anything for you. Visit supersexycpr.com for more.
10 inspirational light paintings
Ever see those Sprint commercials where they use those animated light trails to make something cool? I love light paintings. A lot of work to make them look right, but that’s what makes them so great, the amount of skill it takes to make a good light painting. Here’s some great light paintings for you to look at. Do you enjoy this kind of photography?
WHERE'S THE GODDAM SCOTCH?!
awww
The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
light streaks under a bridge
air guitar, revisited
Then where am I?
liquid light pollution
this is how coke allures people
guardian angel
trippy...
If you’ve ever experimented with light painting, send them to us and you’ll be featured!
Bio Motion Lab Demo Walker
For those of you studying or interested in animation, here’s a handy tool for walk cycles. From Bio Motion Labs come a Flash application that simulates a person walking. Various options are given, such as how feminine or masculine you want it to be, weight, and even if the person is walking nervously or relaxed. It’s a wonderful tool, and an indispensable for someone studying animation and walk cycles.
Who needs a skeleton when you're made up of dots?
To test it out yourself, click here.
Tidbits of my life
I have a pretty chaotic group of friends. That being said, I love them all. I consider myself lucky to live with people I generally get along with and can call my friends, because we’ve all heard those college stories of the roommate from hell.
Nick’s (one of my roommates) fish dies, so he opted for a proper burial, A.K.A. the toilet, and I decided to film it. This is the what I was able to chronicle.
And this is the aftermath.
Family Guy is conspiring against me
Okay, not really. But I found this hilarious clip from Family Guy and I thought I ought to share with you guys…
I can’t embed Hulu videos on WordPress? What a pain.
Shoot to Thrill: Iron Man 2
“Well, you can forget it. We’re safe, America is secure. You want my property? You can’t have it! But I did ya a big favor… I have successfully privatized world peace.”
Tony Stark is above the law
That’s what Tony Stark says to a Congressional hearing when they request him to turn over his Iron Man armor over to the government. There’s also a crazy Russian who somehow recreates that power source, a Senator who is after the Iron Man technology, WAR MACHINE, and what Goldie’s been waiting for, SCARLETT JOHANSSON.
I want one
Now, based on the trailers and my previous knowledge of Iron Man, what should we expect from the film?
Shoot to thrill, play to kill, too many women, too many pills
First of all, the principle villain should not be seen as the Russian, better known as Whiplash. Yes, he may be almost or equally as intelligent as Tony Stark. Yes, he may have a pseudo suit that has (pretty dope) electro-whips of death. Yes, he may have some sort of vendetta against the Stark family.
I replace all my W's with V's, cause that's how Russians do
But that’s not what makes for the most dangerous villain.
The Senator seen in the trailer is going to be the bigger threat. He sees that Whiplash wants to harm Iron Man, and has the talent to do so. He has his own goals, and Whiplash will only be a stepping stone onto something much more sinister.
There vill be blud in de water, and de sharks vill come
Anyway, enough about the plot. Let’s talk about those things that make us wet out pants. Fist of all, WAR MACHINE!!
Straight G armor
They teased us about it in the last movie, but now, oh baby, I want one of these. The world would just be better if I had a War Machine suit. Much cooler than Iron Man. Even the name is cooler! No one fucks with WAR MACHINE!
And, just as important, maybe even more, SCARLETT JOHANSSONNNNN!!!!
It's just like 23 x 3 except standing up
If thats how she takes mofos down, I’ll be the first to be her personal punching bag. Shit, I’ll do it FO FREE. But I’m sure Goldie will fight me for that job.
P.S.
Here’s the links for the 2 of you who haven’t seen the trailers yet
Cubestormer Madness!!
Back in middle school I remember always having fun in robotics class. I always loved Legos as a kid, so adding a computer into the mix was mind-blowing. And Lego Mindstorm does just that. By attaching a small computer and a motor to your Lego vehicle, you can program it to do simple tasks.
But this guy takes the cake. He built a set using Lego Mindstorm where you simply put in a random Rubik’s Cube and it’ll solve it on the spot… in less then 12 seconds. I can barely do 1 side in a minute. Technology is a scary thing.
Branching Creativity
A very warm hello to my new audience. My name’s Jeff Meda, and I’ve been honored to have been invited to write Keep It Surreal. I’m a junior Interactive Digital Design major like Goldie, and enjoy exploring and contributing to the art world. I’m going to be writing about the interests that I pursue, such as popular media, technology, art, etc. Hope you guys enjoy the ride and spread the word.
Get to know me better:
Chad Harris
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