February 14, 2020
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Diary, February 9th – 15th
So, it’s Monday the 10th at the moment, and I’m already up to a few shenanigans that are cool.
At least, in my opinion.
A few weeks ago, we did a model shoot for one of our series. During that shoot, we took some special headshots of the model to allow us to see if we could map a real face to a 3D head. Now, that doesn’t seem like anything special.
Except, we are a publishing company (trying to become an entertainment company.)
We type—a lot—and edit and publish and all sorts of things related to putting out books. Having said all that, we have been working towards 3D bodies / heads / video clips for three (3) years, and recently, Reallusion (https://www.reallusion.com) has released a way for us to use our modeling images / cover shoots for a bit more.
Take a moment (or twenty) to see the product Reallusion has released (link above) to map a face to a 3D model. I think you could have fun with it. Imagine taking a picture of your grandparent, or mom, or friend and placing them in a short animated video.
Can you IMAGINE the mischief you could get into? It would be FANTASTIC!
Now that you have the power, don’t do anything evil. (I can’t say “don’t do anything I wouldn’t do” since we all know I’m an author. I’ll absolutely do something you shouldn’t do and laugh maniacally as I do it.)
Even if you don’t have the time right now, use your phone to capture the images of your friend/loved one/person you hate ranting about a subject. You will be able to use the voice to match the lips of the 3D character in the future. You just need the photos and audio at the moment. Use them when you get time.
Or, someone on Fiverr (www.Fiverr.com) will eventually offer it as a service for $50.00, I believe.
Consider it the not-very-fake deepfake (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepfake)—the cheap version.
I’m so happy to be back in Vegas!
I’m back from the #Superstars Writing Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The people were fantastic, the relationships I formed spectacular.
The lack of oxygen was suffocating. (PUN, PUN! Wait, is that a pun?)
(Editor’s note: No.)
(Author’s Reply: Damn.)
It might surprise you to know that Las Vegas is about a half-mile above sea level. So, while I came down from on high, Vegas isn’t exactly brimming with oxygen. This might also explain why some casinos (rumored?) pump oxygen into the casino area itself to keep people awake.
I think I might go visit the Aria to work. Maybe I’ll be pumped full of oxygen.
Dammit, I need a nap, and it’s only 10:30am in the morning. This jetlag is STILL kicking me in the ass.
Do enjoy your week. I’m going to go pretend to be an old man who needs his late-morning nap.
Ad Aeternitatem,
Michael
P.S. – It is Thursday the 13th (Yes, I did buy my wife something for tomorrow—I’m an author who is not suicidal. The purchase includes candy, not a hairdryer or washing machine, because I don’t want my intelligent wife to focus on devious shit for my future. Plus, I’m going to take her to see the movie Knives Out. I don’t want her to consider it research.)
P.S.S. – It’s Friday the 14th, I’ve been a good husband and have not done anything to upset the excellent movie setup for tonight. T minus 3 hours, 21 minutes to not F@#%@ up. I did not make it to Friday. I gave her her gift (of the candy and plaque) about 10 minutes before midnight.
I suck at holding onto gifts.
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Other Middang3ard Books
Never Split The Party (01)
Late To the Party (02)
It’s My Party (03)
Blue Hell And Alien Fire (04)
Death Of An Author: A Middang3ard Novella
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Mortality Bites Series
Keep Evolving Series
Fatebound Series
Welcome to the Dragon Show Series
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