Whizz-bang election graphics7 Nov 2008
If you watched the US election coverage, you would have noticed the big networks vying to outdo each other in the 3D graphics department. CNN wowed its viewers by ‘beaming’ holographic reporters into their studios. Oooh…
They also gave us a 3D model of the US Capitol building complete with removable roof and live stats floating in the air. Ahhhh..
Over at NYtimes.com, we were treated to something even cooler, a so-called ‘WORD TRAIN’ that gave us a glimpse into the hearts and minds of Obama/McCain supporters. Oooh.
But, the most whizz bang gizmo we saw during the campaign came from the Republican Party. They used advanced animatronics and Jurassic Park-style supercomputers to build the most realistic-looking dinosaur we’ve ever seen run for president. Raaaaar.
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