Clever Geometry in this Video

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a video showcasing clever geometry involving moving balls, with participants expressing their thoughts on the setup and execution of the movements. The scope includes conceptual reflections on the mechanics behind the video and the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI).

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express surprise at the initial setup of the balls, suggesting that achieving such precision by hand seems nearly impossible.
  • One participant proposes that the movement of the balls might require electromagnets and computerized precision to ensure they all move identically.
  • Another participant points out that the video is CGI, noting the prevalence of similar animated videos online.
  • A later reply acknowledges the realism of recent animated videos and expresses a desire for clearer labeling of CGI content on platforms like YouTube.
  • One participant shares their experience with Blender, indicating a reluctance to learn the software due to its complexity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the nature of the video, with some believing in the possibility of a physical setup while others assert it is CGI. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of the video’s production method.

Contextual Notes

There are assumptions about the feasibility of the physical setup versus CGI, and the discussion reflects varying levels of familiarity with animation software and techniques.

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Something I never would have suspected.

 
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I'm not as impressed by how they are moving now as I am that the balls were initially set up perfectly.
 
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FactChecker said:
I'm not as impressed by how they are moving now as I am that the balls were initially set up perfectly.
I thought the same. I'd think you'd have to have the balls held by electromagnets that are then released sequentially. It seems virtually impossible to do this by hand. Having the channels made so precisely that the balls all move the same way must also be some computerized thing.

It may have been inspired by this simulation done 3 years prior.

 
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Guys, it's CGI. These kinds of Marble Madness videos are all over the innertoobs.




This one is actually labeled "CGI animation":


 
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DaveC426913 said:
Guys, it's CGI. These kinds of Marble Madness videos are all over the innertoobs.
Now I feel like a caveman confused by fire. A lot of the animated Youtube videos have fooled me recently. They have become incredibly realistic. This one is clearly identified as animated using Blender in the Youtube description. I wish that Youtube had a policy that the title indicate CGI.
 
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I once looked into Blender. I concluded that life was too short to learn Blender.
 
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