Monday, December 5, 2011

H&M Models are computer-generated fakes with digitally pasted-on heads

http://jezebel.com/5865114/hm-puts-real-model-heads-on-fake-bodies
The bodies of most of the models H&M features on its website are computer-generated and "completely virtual," the company has admitted. H&M designs a body that can better display clothes made for humans than humans can, then digitally pastes on the heads of real women in post-production.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

How our fascination with monsters reflects our desire to "re-enchant our world"

Loving vampires. Amoral zombies. Righteous serial killers. Shows about monsters — human and otherwise — are captivating TV watchers of all ages, especially the young. Diane Winston, a religion and media watcher (and TV aficionado), says we shouldn't be surprised by these series' in-your-face themes of God, meaning, and re-enchanting the world.