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The CGI Hugh Jackman in Logan

Check out this outstanding behind the scenes look at the digital double process used to create the stunning VFX work for the Hollywood blockbuster, “Logan”, created by the talented folks over at Image Engine!

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Japan just sent the Int-Ball, a photo and video drone, to the International Space Station. Its mission is to document the astronauts. Previously, astronauts spent 10% of their time doing photo and video documentation. Int-Ball’s footage can be seen in real time.

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Vacuum Tube - The Upgrade

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Graphic - Thomas A. Gieseke

This is actually the 2nd Machine learning program!

Standard Beaverette Light Armoured Car MkI/II

Built by the Standard Motor Company at the order of Lord Beaverbrook, the then Minister of Aircraft Production, the Car Armoured Light Standard or ‘Beaverette’ was intended as a stopgap measure to help with airfield and local defence. Essentially built onto the chassis of Standard’s pre-war commercial models it had thin riveted steel armour, backed by 3-inch oak reinforcement planks, to its front and sides, the MkII added all around armour but remained open topped. 

The Beaverette was typically armed with either a Bren light machine gun or a Boys anti-tank rifle and was crewed by three men - driver, observer, gunner. Weighing two tonnes the vehicle could reputedly reach up to 60mph, however, given its weight this seems optimistic. The weight of the armour was said to quickly fatigue the chassis and suspension. 

Side view of some Beaverette MkII’s (source)

They were never cleared for foreign service and spent the war helping to train crews and patrolling the British Isles with regular army units (including the The Reconnaissance Corps and Royal Armoured Corp), the RAF Regiment and the Home Guard. Principally, the Beaverette was a stopgap measure, similar to the Armadillo, to supplement Universal Carriers when following the evacuation of Dunkirk the British Army was desperately in need of vehicles.

The Beaverette provided a propaganda boost with many photographs and newsreels filmed of them in action patrolling, this helped to boost civilian morale and prove Britain was not defenceless and that British ingenuity would help turn the tide. Later MkIII and MkIV Beaverette’s added roofs and turrets but remained in limited defensive service. 

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Standard Beaverette, Tank Encyclopedia, (source)

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