#PushingBoundaries

[haveuseenmyhalo]

Why do subs push boundaries? Because at the end of the day, we want to know you are watching. That you mean what you say. That you are present. That you are consistent. That you will show up, day after day, no matter what as promised. That we can trust in your word. Did you really mean it when you said “Don’t cross this line in the sand” or are you going to just move the line and say “I really mean it this time”? Are you going to stand by that line and make some consequences that say “you knew the rules and now you pay the consequences” so that the line is respected, and so are you? The sub is not being disrespectful about the line in the sand (in this scenario), the sub is making sure that you hold all the qualities she needs. Correct discipline and then it’s over. That you recognize this for what it is, integrity, patience, consistency, that you are present, discipline, and that you care.

[tylermileslockett]

Hi everyone ... I'm Tyler Miles Lockett, nice to see you all

[briskwinits]

Performance testing isn't just about ensuring our systems can handle the load – it's about pushing boundaries, exceeding expectations, and crafting digital experiences that truly shine.

For more, visit: https://briskwinit.com/performance-testing/

[enjoyfreefall]

Is It Possible to Jump From Space to Earth?

Can we ever leap from the edge of space to Earth, or are we bound by the daunting challenges of extreme heat, orbital mechanics, and technological limitations?

Read the article here: https://enjoyfreefall.com/is-it-possible-to-jump-from-space-to-earth/

[brief5pushingboundaries]

Brief 5: Pushing Boundaries, Student Competitions in Games Art and Design (Boolean and Input)

For any game conditions to work, we have to employ Boolean conditions and rules to the code lines. Booleans accept either a positive or a negative input and employs an output respectively.

Before doing that all, I decided to add a Blueprint Update sequence in the event graph. I plug it by dragging out the speed float that we created earlier.

Figure 1 (Blueprint update sequence, 2024)

When I employed a jumping animation, during the character's descent, I assigned the default falling animation pose to the transition state. I added a Boolean operation to the transition output.

Figure 2 (Transition boolean, 2024)

I created a velocity vector node and split it into its 3 axes. Since, we just need to work with the vertical Z axis, I used that and plugged it into a boolean and used a AND logic node for the result. If the velocity of the z-axis is greater than 100 units and is a falling pose, then it transitions into a fall animation pose.

Figure 3 (Vertical Axis, 2024)

Figure 4 (Entire boolean and AND logic node structure, 2024)

I then arranged and compiled the 'isFalling' and 'Get Crouched' animation poses and assigned it to the character and left comments for my own understanding later.

Figure 5 (Comments in event graph, 2024)

I then created an input action for a crouch pose for the RPG character, since the default inputs come for moving forwards, backwards and the jump pose.

I created an Input Action where the other inputs for the locomotion were and added it to the scene.

Figure 6 (Input Action, 2024)

Inside the input collection, I added an input, assigned it to the character and recorded the left control key to control the crouch pose.

Figure 7 (Assigning the new input to character, 2024)

Figure 8 (Recording the crouch key, 2024)

I then compiled everything, saved the project files and then called it a day. I would love to develop this further on and actually enroll in the competition to put my work out there.

[brandonjohnbarnard]

Production history around: Eggistential

This piece goes into some of the decisions I made when creating my short film ‘Eggistential’.

After creating my short ‘Circles’ I wanted to create a piece that was less about searching (‘Graffiti’ falls into this category too), and more about using elements outside of my control and at home like ‘Doggy Style’.

The ‘tsukanoma no haikyo’ works of Miyamoto were still on my mind, and I wanted to know how I could capture themes of destruction in my own work. I found it interesting that, in the art world, creation and destruction were often seen as one and the same. In order to make something, something else had to be altered in some way. I noticed that this mirrored cooking. You can make a cake, but is this also not the destruction of the raw elements in order to transform them into something else? The end of Eggistential is interesting, as it takes people a bit to notice that the footage is reversed, pushing in the idea that destruction and creation are hard to tell apart.

Using an egg in the piece was for a few reasons. On the practical end, it was a transformation in cooking that can be seen, not obscured behind and oven or microwave door. It is also quite a stark example of destruction and change. The cracking of the egg, the egg turning from translucent to white. The egg can be manipulated while filming, etc.

Also, after filming ‘Broodiest Flunkey’, I had grown fond of eggs. There is something silly yet appealing to them. I was in my egg phase.

(The egg I made for ‘Broodiest Flunkey’ stuck to my office wall.)

In order to work more with chance, and push myself to try different inputs, I asked my wife Isobel to select the background audio. She had done this prior for ‘Circles’, and that worked out well. She chose ‘Glitched_Darbuka’ by RutgerMuller. I feel like this audio has a very nice, gritty other-worldliness to it, like it belongs in Half-Life or a creepy-pasta, so my editing followed suite.

I was surprised by some of the feedback I received — a handful of people did not like the audio, but liked the visuals. Personally I think the audio is great, but on a more perplexing note, the visuals were so heavily influenced by the sounds I had received, so divorcing them is an idea I need to ruminate on.

This film was also a good opportunity to play with effects with no real punishment. I’m really happy with, and surprised by, how well chromakeying worked on the egg yolk. This was not something I thought about at all until I sat down to edit it.

(Editing timeline of Eggistential.)

Side note before I go into the darkness, the comments I received on this were very interesting!

Creating this video has altered the way I cook, which is, in a way a life changing occurrence which I did not expect prior to filming (as dramatic as that sounds).

People letting me know how they interpret what I made is a lot of fun.

Some of them are a little scary though!

Thanks for reading ❤

[dronacharyagroupofinstitutions]

"🚀 Congratulations to  Mr. Rishabh Nigam: Pioneering Innovation with Dabur India Internship! 🎉"

🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Rishabh Nigam, a CSE student from Dronacharya Group of Institutions, for securing an internship at Dabur India! 🚀 Your dedication and hard work have paved the way for this incredible achievement, and we couldn't be prouder. Keep pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence!

[sayeedxp]

𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜'𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 2023...

My team and I at @TechLookBD had the incredible opportunity to work on a groundbreaking project for Scale AI, contributing to the development of Google's Gemini AI.

This small contribution yet significant milestone for us made possible for @Mahbubur Rahman who lead this project. Over the course of the year, he dedicated approximately 5,000+ hours to this endeavor.

Reflecting on this achievement, I'm reminded of the dedication, teamwork, and innovation required to contribute to such a groundbreaking project in the AI field.

The experience not only enhanced our technical skills but also demonstrated the power of collaboration in pushing the boundaries of what's possible in artificial intelligence.

Working on a project of this magnitude has also underscored the importance of harnessing technology to drive future advancements and solve real-world problems.

What milestones are you proud of in your professional journey?

#AI #Innovation #Teamwork

[resistoflex]

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[franciscoarayapizarro]

INTRUSION PSI.

En el año 3476, la humanidad había conquistado no solo las estrellas sino también las profundidades de la mente, estaba adportas de su siguiente evolución como especie; había desarrollado una nueva mutación, el “Neo Homo Psi-piens”. Mientras esto pasaba, planetas distantes se habían convertido en hogar para colonias florecientes, las tecnologías avanzadas permitían a las personas comunicarse, trabajar y luchar desarrollando el poder de sus mentes. Sin embargo, este progreso atrajo la atención de una misteriosa entidad alienígena, conocida como "Los Psi`s".

Miles Starr, un agente de élite con habilidades psíquicas excepcionales, se encontraba en la estación orbital de Titán cuando recibió la llamada urgente. La colonia en el remoto planeta Psion había sido atacada. La comunicación con los colonos era confusa y fragmentada, dominada por imágenes de pesadillas y voces ininteligibles. Los Intrusos Psi, seres capaces de infiltrarse en las mentes humanas y manipular la realidad a su voluntad, habían llegado.

Elena Arlis, una investigadora brillante con habilidades telepáticas, y Kadden Vosh, un guerrero con una conexión innata con la energía psíquica, se unieron a Starr en la sala de reuniones: "Nuestra misión es clara", dijo Starr, con una voz firme que no admitía dudas. "Debemos rastrear el origen de estos intrusos y detenerlos, solo ellos saben qué planes tienen…".

El viaje a Psion fue tenso. El equipo discutió estrategias y revisó los escasos datos disponibles sobre los Intrusos Psi. Al llegar, encontraron la colonia en un estado mentalmente caótico, la colonia parecía un hospital psiquiátrico. Los colonos vagaban como sonámbulos, sus mentes atrapadas en ilusiones impuestas por los Intrusos. El primer contacto fue abrupto. Mientras exploraban el centro de mando, una ola psíquica los golpeó. Strarr sintió que su percepción de la realidad se distorsionaba, pero su entrenamiento le permitió resistirlo. Les dijo a su equipo: "¡Formen una barrera mental!" gritó a sus compañeros. Elena y Kadden respondieron al unísono, creando una barrera psíquica conjunta que bloqueó el ataque.

"Nos observan y nos están probando", murmuró Elena, sus ojos brillando con intensidad. "Saben que estamos aquí".

Luego de esta intensa prueba, recuperaron datos del centro de mando y estos revelaron un sorprendente descubrimiento: los Intrusos Psi estaban vinculados a una antigua civilización extinta, los Althani, que una vez dominaron la galaxia con su poder mental. La investigación de Elena mostró que los Althani habían desarrollado una entidad llamada "La Conciencia", un ser de energía pura creado para unificar sus mentes.

"Si los Intrusos están tratando de reactivar a La Conciencia, podríamos estar enfrentándonos a una amenaza que va más allá de lo que imaginamos", dijo Kadden, con una expresión sombría.

"Debemos encontrar las ruinas de los Althani en este planeta, ahí puede haber muros tallados con inscripciones, tabletas de arcillas, información general…", declaró Starr. "Ahí encontraremos las respuestas".

Adentrándose en los parajes alienígenas del mundo Psion, el equipo descubrió las ruinas de una ciudad antigua, habitada en el pasado por los Althani. Monumentos colosales y estructuras laberínticas se alzaban ante ellos, cubiertas de inscripciones en una lengua olvidada. Las paredes parecían vibrar con la energía psíquica residual de sus antiguos habitantes. Elena, utilizando sus habilidades empáticas para conectar con la piedra tallada, logró descifrar parte de las inscripciones. "Estos hablan de un ritual que realizaban para contener a La Conciencia", dijo: "Los Althani la sellaron para proteger a la galaxia de su influencia".

Mientras avanzaban, los ataques psíquicos se intensificaron. Los Intrusos Psi emergieron, en sus formas, fluctuando entre lo tangible y lo etéreo. Starr junto a su equipo para aunar sus habilidades de combate psíquico, la unión hace la fuerza para mantenerlos a raya. En el corazón de las ruinas, encontraron una cámara central que albergaba un gran artefacto: el Psíquion; una esfera flotante de energía pura, pulsando con una luz inquietante. La Conciencia estaba atrapada dentro de ella, pero su influencia se extendía, alcanzando a los Intrusos y, a través de ellos, a los colonos humanos.

"Debemos acabar con esto", dijo Starr, "pero con ello, liberarían a La Conciencia ".

"Eso es un riesgo que debemos correr", respondió Kadden. "No podemos permitir que los Intrusos usen semejante poder".

El equipo se preparó para la tarea monumental de neutralizar el Núcleo. Sabían que los Intrusos Psi no se quedarían de brazos cruzados. Cada uno se concentró, utilizando sus habilidades psíquicas en su máximo esfuerzo para protegerse y realizar la tarea. En un momento, y aparentemente, todos lograron neutralizar el Núcleo, fue un proceso complejo. Elena trabajaba frenéticamente para descifrar los controles Althani mientras Starr y Kadden se defendían. Los Intrusos Psi atacaban sin cesar, lanzando oleadas de energía psíquica que distorsionaban la realidad, tratando de comprometer la cordura del equipo. Pero, llegado un instante y sin percibirlo, la batalla se trasladó al plano mental. Strarr y sus compañeros se encontraron en un paisaje onírico; un campo de batalla moldeado por las fuerzas psíquicas en conflicto. Starr luchaba contra manifestaciones de los Intrusos, cada uno representando un aspecto diferente de algún convencionalismo humano: elementos o personas que representaban el miedo, la duda, la desesperación.

"¡No dejen que los dominen!" gritó Strarr, bloqueando los embates con una barrera mental. "Recuerden quiénes son... ¡son telépatas!".

Elena y Kadden luchan a su lado, poniendo un máximo esfuerzo psíquico, enfrentándose a sus propios demonios internos. Cada victoria los fortalecía a ellos mismos y su conexión, y cuando empezaban a ser doblegados, estarían siendo derrotados. Pero juntos, encontraron la fuerza para resistir y contraatacar. Después de minutos en una resistencia juntos, lograron acceder al núcleo del artefacto. La Conciencia sabía que estaba a las puertas de una inminente derrota e hizo un último intento por prevalecer, eso era el mismo instinto de vida tratando de superar a la muerte. Una voz resonó en la mente de Starr, prometiendo poder ilimitado si aceptaba unirse a ella.

"Podrías ser un dios entre los hombres", susurró la entidad.

"Starr respondió con voz firme. "Soy humano, y es nuestra diversidad lo que nos hace fuertes".

Con un esfuerzo monumental, el equipo neutralizó el Núcleo, pero no sin antes cobrarse un alto precio. Kadden, utilizando sus últimas fuerzas, le empezó a salir sangre de narices y desmayo, había sucumbido a un derrame cerebral. Ese esfuerzo extra, esa milla extra que realizó Kadden junto con sus compañeros, era el sacrificio para asegurar que La Conciencia quedara contenida para siempre. Su forma se desvaneció, dejando atrás una sensación de paz y gratitud. Con la amenaza de La Conciencia neutralizada y los Intrusos Psi disueltos, la colonia de Psion comenzó a recuperarse. Los colonos, liberados de la influencia psíquica, volvieron a retomar sus vidas.

"No olvidaremos a Kadden", dijo Elena, colocando una placa conmemorativa en la colina cercana a la colonia, donde lo sepultaron. "Su sacrificio salvó a la galaxia".

Starr, aunque agotado, sabía que la lucha por proteger a la humanidad era interminable. Mientras miraba las estrellas desde la superficie de Pasión, Starr reflexionó sobre los desafíos que aún quedaban por delante. Sabía que la humanidad siempre estaría en riesgo mientras explorara sus límites. Pero también sabía que la capacidad de adaptarse, resistir y unirse frente a la adversidad era lo que verdaderamente definía a la especie. Así, en un rincón lejano del cosmos, en un planeta llamado Psion, la humanidad continuó su aventura hacia las estrellas, llevando consigo el legado de aquellos que habían dado todo para proteger el frágil equilibrio entre la luz y la oscuridad en la vasta inmensidad del universo. 

[famegala]

From Kentucky to Hollywood: Jennifer Lawrence's Rise

[genesistrainingevents]

Journey of Growth and Success

#NewYearNewPossibilities #EmbracingChange #DreamBig2024 #InnovativeSpirit #PushingBoundaries #SuccessDefined #BuildingPartnerships #ClientSupport #UnifiedTeam #LimitlessPossibilities https://youtu.be/kivW796dxTU?si=B5uUO-iuLjYddTru 

[sportsloverguide]

Two Legends Who Changed the Game: Ronaldo & Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo:

Fitness Master: Ronaldo's amazing athleticism and ability to score so many goals pushed everyone else to train harder and be better!

Lionel Messi:

Magic on the Field: Messi's incredible skills and creative way of playing inspired a whole new generation of young footballers!

Both Ronaldo and Messi are legends who changed the game in their way, making football even more exciting and pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the field!

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[brief5pushingboundaries]

Brief 5: Pushing Boundaries, Student Competitions in Games Art and Design (Blueprints)

I decided to create the game solely in Unreal Engine using blueprints. It is a newer form of programming that involves a heavy use of nodes over the traditional programming codes.

I created a project in Unreal Engine and set a directory for my project. I also downloaded an animation pack for the locomotion of a character provided by a youtuber Gorka Games.

Figure 1 (Project creation, 2024)

I added the preset animation pack to the content browser and added SK_Mannequin as the skeleton when importing it.

Figure 2 (Binding skeleton to animation, 2024)

Since there were different poses for locomotion for the character, I decided to branch it into different poses. I added an animation 'Blend Space 1D' to content browser and merged idle animations in its property editor. I set the maximum axis velocity to 500 units.

Figure 3 (Blend Space 1D, 2024)

Figure 4 (Maximum axis speed, 2024)

Inside the blend graph editor, I added an idle, walk and run animation keyframe and blended it together.

Figure 5 (Keyframes for locomotion, 2024)

I created a blueprint class for my RPG character to add my locomotion states and added the animation packs to all the relevant pose output nodes required.

Figure 6 (Idle animation, 2024)

Figure 7 (Locomotion blend space animation, 2024)

I then set the properties of the transition from Idle to Walk/Run pose. I created a speed float variable and plugged it into a > logic node. If the speed is greater than 0 units, the character transitions from idle to walk/run pose. The output is plugged into the result.

Figure 8 (Transition from idle to walk/run pose, 2024)

Figure 9 (Graph chart for locomotion, 2024)

I then assigned a cache for the locomotion node so that it can easily be referenced for further node setups without creating the entire thing from scratch.

[theloulouge]

Drive for More

What could you do more of? Sometimes I look at where I’m at in my career, and I can’t help but wonder if this is all I’ve got in me. But deep down, I’ve got this gut feeling that I’ve got more in the tank. It’s like there’s this inner fire pushing me to do more, achieve more, and prove to myself that I can kick it up a notch. I mean, who wants to settle, right? So, what I’m doing is staying…