Full article:Computer scientist reveals the math and science behind blockbuster movies
On Feb. 19 2007 at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in San Francisco, movie lovers get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the physics-based simulations that breathe life into fantasy.
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