Mantra is the highly advanced renderer included with Houdini. It is amulti-paradigmrenderer, implementing scanline, raytracing, and physically-based rendering. You should use thephysically based renderingengine unless you have a good reason to use another engine. Mantra has deep integration with Houdi...
The Mantra VR “Virtual Dolly” lets you add a Zoom in Post from a static 360° camera shot, in After Effects or Premiere Pro. This introduces a new technique to help drive narrative in 360/VR. In 2D Post-production you can add a Zoom, using the scale method. But you crop a...
Most of us need a bit of inspiration when we are shifting a room from one style to another or from one color scheme to another. Having a vision will help us make the dream of living in a home with beautiful neutral interiors come true! A vision is like a mission statement. It keeps ...
What if I collide with someone onstage?’” says Ellis, who works with Peak Performance Sports. Everything changed when the dancer started using a few specific mantras: “I perform for me, not to make others happy,”“I choose to embrace the unknown” and “I am in control of my perf...
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Interestingly, the word “chakra” was also traced in the Upanishads, and it was a time when yogis spoke of spinning energy wheels that influenced body, mind, and spirit. As centuries passed, the system evolved through Tantric and Hatha Yoga traditions, integrating breathwork, mantras, andchakra...
Medicine showed that the “sweet spot” of sleep is six and a half hours, where cognitive performance is stable over time. Also, recall that going to bed early may be detrimental because your inability to fall asleep at that time may ...
Need to figure out how to make a budget for separation? You might be dreading this moment, or it just seems so darn complex that you’ve put it off as long as possible. If you and a partner are separating, it’s no secret that money can be a thorny and painful issue. This post ...
Never be pushy or make them uncomfortable. Step #4: Digital or In-Person? Building confidence, talking to people, gaining their trust? Those things take time and practice. Here’s the good news: asking someone out only takes a few seconds! The question is: Do you ask someone out in ...
Learn how to run a mile without stopping, with a training plan, proper pacing, and good form. Find 8 tips for running a mile continuously.