Ok this one is just realy realy wierd

Thread starter glondor
Start date Feb 21, 2008

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The discussion centers around the impressive CGI used to create realistic-looking plants, specifically highlighting a Venus flytrap with exaggerated features. Participants express a mix of fascination and unease, noting that the lifelike quality of the visuals could easily lead one to mistake them for real plants. The conversation emphasizes the effectiveness of the CGI in making these fictional plants appear organic and natural, while also acknowledging the creepiness factor associated with their design.

Feb 21, 2008

glondor

But its kinda cool. If I ever saw plants like these i think i would run.

http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=of860o90zs

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Feb 21, 2008

~christina~

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seriously...I thought they were actual plants until I saw the venus fly trap with...Huge pores on it... lol

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Feb 21, 2008

Poop-Loops

Creepy.

Feb 21, 2008

Nice CGI, most of them look very organic and natural.

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