This video is hilarious – or rather it would be if it wasn’t also rather scary. Bizarre directions at a junction at Rosslare Harbour result in consistent chaos: almost every car that comes into view has to swerve dangerously or reverse – and that’s not counting the ones who opt to drive the wrong way, or the […]
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Star Wars Pun Heavy Weather Forecast
Sian Welby’s weather forecast for Channel 5 in the UK is probably accurate, but the presenter managed to slip in about a dozen Star Wars references and puns. Nicely done: One for any Star Wars fan! Via
Infographic: How CCTV Can Be Used In Criminal Investigations
The guys over at JMC Technologies have produced an interesting graphic which explores how CCTV can be used in criminal investigations. I’m not sure how many video cameras there are in Irish towns and cities, but I suspect the number has been growing over the last few years.
Ireland’s Atlantic Coast Stars in Daithí’s New Music Video
Irish musician Dáithí has been getting a lot of attention for his latest track, Mary Keane’s Introduction, which samples an interview with his 90-year old grandmother, reminiscing about falling in love in her youth. Currently at Number 3 on the Spotify Viral 50 in Ireland, it’s sure to get more attention from today, with the release of this video […]
Martin’s Life: Skyping the Sister
“Are we out of Internet again? … You’ve it all used up playing that oul Facebook” says Martin’s mother in this new video from Martin’s Life. Here’s another 60-second slice of authentic Irish life from the mystery animator: Skyping the Sister! [youtube]https://youtu.be/6AOS_9qTg40[/youtube] “She’s probably drinkin’ away below in Bonsai Beach” observes the mother when Martin’s sister […]
Cool Animation Tells the Story of the Space Station [Video]
Just published by TED-Ed, this animated video tells the story of the International Space Station. [youtube]https://youtu.be/bJ3oTTm_Pdo[/youtube] TED-Ed: The International Space Station is roughly the size of a six-bedroom house and weighs more than 320 cars — it’s so large that no single rocket could have lifted it into orbit. Instead, it was assembled piece […]
Fun Video Mashes Telephone Moments from over Fifty Films [Video]
The telephone is as old as cinema, and from its beginnings has provided a very useful narrative device for the medium. Why bother to bring characters together, when they can just pick the phone? And the phone itself can become a plot point: answering a phone is a moment filled with possibilities, especially if the call is coming […]
Fatherhood? Piece of Cake! [Video]
Those of us who are dads know that, while it’s important to be dependable, supportive, encouraging, patient and kind, what we’re really good at is taking the bows on centre stage. That, and opening jars. So here’s a tribute to some dad-heroes who make it all look so easy. [youtube]https://youtu.be/5xiMbHO6NyI[/youtube] Of course, Dad fails are just as common – […]
Colour-Blind Man is Overwhelmed by Colour-Correcting Glasses
Ethan Z Scott is a somewhat flamboyant video blogger – even before he tried out these colour-blindness correcting glasses. Predictably enough, his response is rather over-the-top and emotional – but who am I to judge? Imagine what it must be like to discover the world is really more beautiful than you previously thought. HT: Boing Boing. Related articles […]
What if Man of Steel Was in Colour? [Video]
The success of dark-themed and dark-toned Batman films had an influence on the last Superman movie, it appears. Just how much of an influence becomes obvious when you see Man of Steel corrected to give it a brighter look. It would appear that the darker look was a decision taken in post-production, as the brightened images seem to correspond […]