Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Coffee with a Googler Bullet Time with the Cloud Spin Team
Coffee with a Googler Bullet Time with the Cloud Spin Team
As part of Google Cloud Platform’s Next roadshow, the team decided to make a demo that anybody could get involved in, and the concept of Google Cloud Spin was born. The idea, influenced by the ”bullet time” scenes from The Matrix was simple -- build a rig of cameras, have them take a number of pictures, and stitch them together into an animated GIF that looks like this:
Coffee with a Googler caught up with the team responsible for this demo to talk about how they built it, what technical challenges they faced, and how they used the cloud to managed the number of camera and create an animated GIF like the one above.
There was so much great information for developers in the exploration of this project, that we’ve split our interview into two episodes. The first, with Ray Tsang, Developer Advocate, who tells us about the ins and outs of setting up a number of phones to take a pictures to create a spin. From their original prototype (having lots of googlers holding up selfie sticks) to their final version (shooting videos that are synchronized on an audio signal, controlled by events in Firebase), it’s a fascinating conversation. In Part Two of our conversation, we will talk about how those videos had the right frame extracted, and the frames assembled into a cloud spin is coming soon!
To learn more about this project, visit the Google Cloud Platform blog.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Askari Bank Introduces MasterCard for the First Time in Pakistan
Askari Bank Introduces MasterCard for the First Time in Pakistan
Commenting towards the occasion, Syed M. Husaini, President & CEO Askari Financial institution said: “We are generally proud to help advantages Pakistan’s very first World MasterCard Credit Card, which is to be a great world renowned premium payments platform. with Askari Bank, We are generally committed in order to introduce the latest payment merchandise This complement THE customers’ evolving lifestyle AND provide unmatched benefits ALONG WITH privileges Concerning the world. We are confident that our consumers will be delighted through the introduction connected with the premium payment tool and also can enjoy the various benefits regarding this card."
Aurangzaib Khan, Country Manager for Pakistan & Afghanistan, MasterCard, commented: “The World MasterCard platform is one of our most premium offerings and we are delighted to introduce this sought after payment solution in Pakistan with Askari Bank. We strive to deliver customized payment solutions developed to augment cardholders’ lifestyles, and the World MasterCard Credit Card is a key example of our efforts to enhance the shopping experience for affluent consumers.”
About Askari Bank
Askari Bank was incorporated in Pakistan in 1992, as a public limited company. It offers one of the widest arrays of products including conventional, Agricultural and Islamic Banking. Since inception, the bank has concentrated on growth through improving service quality, investment in technology and people, utilizing its extensive branch network which includes Islamic and Agricultural banking.
For more information, please visit: http://www.askaribank.com.pk
About MasterCard:
MasterCard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the world’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard’s products and solutions make everyday commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone.
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Friday, August 19, 2016
Go Time! Episode 2 Love at the Dog Park
Go Time! Episode 2 Love at the Dog Park
Welcome back to our weekly Pokemon Go Podcast!
Our Instinct, Mystic, and Valor team members have returned for another episode of Go Time! to talk about everything happening in the world of Pokemon Go. There are tales of Dog Parks, tips on how to use web apps to give you an edge in the game, and some helpful suggestions on upgrading your phone on the cheap if youve discovered your existing hardware isnt quite enough to get you though a Pokemon Go session.
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