The Technology
One of the funniest things about computer-generated video effects is the amount of effort it takes to do seemingly simple things. The most basic concepts can sometimes take a gigantic amount of effort to implement (see How Centropolis FX Creates Visual Effects and How Industrial Light & Magic Works for interesting background).

Painting a virtual first-down line on a Football Field is an excellent example of this process. The idea to paint a first-down line across the field on people’s TV screens sounds so simple. As it turns out, implementing this is incredibly complex. It takes a tractor-trailer rig of equipment, including eight computers and at least four people, to accomplish this task!

The lines are computer generated for TV audience and cannot be seen on the ground at the field by anyone.

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Bringing Your Football Game up to the Next Level

It was August 2003 and my team at the time, the Pittsburgh Steelers, was holding the first live scrimmage for training camp. As a rookie in the NFL I had practiced a number of times with the team, but this was the first time I was going to suit it up for a “full contact and tackle goal line scrimmage”. The set up was easy. The first and second team offenses would go against the first and second team defenses. The offense had four downs to score a touchdown. If they scored, they won; if they failed to score the defense won.
The first team offense and defense took the field first. The offense included Jerome Bettis, Hines Ward, Plaxico Burress, and Tommy Maddox who went against a defense consisting of Joey Porter, James Farrior, and Kendrell Bell. The opposing sides lined up against each other, the referee blew his whistle to start the play clock, Tommy Maddox called out the cadence, then the ball was snapped … … from that instant, the phrase “The Next Level” was defined for me.

“The Next Level” is a phrase commonly thrown around by athletes referring to the ability to play in a professional arena such as the NFL, NBA or MLB. To me “The Next Level” is not a title you gain, e.g. Professional Football Player; it is more a state of mind, an attitude and way of thinking when competing. Therefore, I have come up with three characteristics that I believe all athletes must posses in order to achieve “The Next Level”.

1. Play, Practice and Think with 100% Effort. It is as simple as that. You should have one speed and one speed only – FAST! There is no such thing as “half speed” or “walk thru”. Regardless of what people say, that is how we practiced and prepared in the NFL. Mike Holmgren said it best one day while practicing in the middle of December while preparing for the playoffs, “We run plays at full speed during the week so when the game comes it will be second nature and all you have to do is react.”

2. Be Able to “Flip the Switch” Once the Whistle Blows. This is probably the most mental of the three characteristics. Just picture in your mind a Cheetah stalking a gazelle and how meticulous, careful and alert it is as it sets up its approach. Once that Gazelle notices it is being hunted and starts running, the Cheetah “flips the switch” and accelerates to incredible speeds. Within seconds it has the Gazelle in its grasp and the hunt is over. This is the same way you should approach every play. An average football play lasts an average of 10 seconds or less, but when that ball is snapped a literal switch should be flipped in your mind and every ounce of energy should be released at that moment.

3. Dominate. This one word sums up every quality of those who achieve “The Next Level”. To dominate simply means competing to be the BEST. Does it mean you have to be the best? NO! It just means you are working, preparing, practicing and believing YOU CAN be the BEST. You may never achieve it and if you do there will always be someone that will be better. But if you compete and approach everything with 100% effort, dedication, commitment, and hold yourself accountable, you will dominate. While I was playing with the Philadelphia Eagles during our run up to the Super Bowl in 2004, starting tight end and 3-time Pro Bowl selection Chad Lewis would always tell the team, “Time to DOMINATE!” That is literally how you should approach every conditioning drill, lift, practice, meeting and play as an athlete. You approach it no other way!!

When I witnessed the explosive power, speed and attitude that my teammates displayed that late summer day in Pittsburgh, I came to the conclusion that “The Next Level” is not a title you gain when you make it to the NFL, it is truly a state of mind and way of life for those that achieve greatness in athletics.

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A Night Filled With Perfection, a Gift for a Beat Up Town

A crowd swamped the area around the Superdome forming a huge human sea, creating a horrible traffic jam, but everyone wanted to be there for their team’s return. It meant so much more than a Football game, it meant hope had come back, it meant that they were back to being a normal city, it was a ray of light in a year filled with disaster and disappointment, they just needed something else to think about.

In a very loud return to their brand new rebuilt stadium, the Saints gave the Big Easy something to cheer about. That day they were just an undefeated football team that made it look like it was a peace of cake to with a 23-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. But even with its shiny new cover, in the bottom of many hearts the New Orleans Saints Superdome remained a symbol of Katrina’s misery.

Just 90 seconds into the game that the New Orleans Saints flopped on a ball in the end zone and from then on the party was on. The defense beat up Michael Vick. Tom Benson danced off the field with his parasol. And even “The Superdome Special” worked to perfection. It included a Super Bowl-like pregame show that included a performance by groups U2 and Green Day. The Falcons’ first drive went three-and-out, and special teams demon Steve Gleason sliced through the middle of the Atlanta line to smother Michael Koenen’s punt. There was no doubt the Saints are back.

They struggled to take away the memories of tens of thousands of storm victims that suffered there in an unbearable heat; after last summer’s hurricane filled the city with floodwaters. The secret was not to talk about Katrina, not to talk about insurance, just talking about beating the Atlanta Falcons with a pack of beers and your neighbors.

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Ally White is a top senior copy writer on sportsbook action for Instant Action Sports.
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Say What You Want – What You Really Really Want

Everybody loves receiving presents and there are always so many different types of people with varying tastes and interests to think of. You can easily find something to suit the sports lover, whether they are Football fans, keen golfing enthusiasts, horse riders or extreme sports participants. And mums and dads alike enjoy being treated to something out of the ordinary, like a pampering session or a delicious bottle of bubbly. Children of all ages are always thrilled to receive a fluffy toy, no matter how many cuddly creatures they already possess. Then there are the women in our lives, the wives, girlfriends, aunties and grandmas. You can’t go wrong with some sweet smelling beauty products such as a scrumptious lip gloss kit presented in the shape of little cakes that will look fabulous on the dressing table or handbag and taste amazing too, or a Chocoholics Pizza made with Belgian chocolate and other extremely moreish ingredients. If you want that special gift to be even more special, a personalised touch will show you really care. Personalised calendars come in all shapes and sizes. There are themed calendars to celebrate all occasions including birthdays, weddings, the birth of a baby, as well as football, romantic and gardening calendars. You can also put the personal touch to fabulous mugs, attractive diaries and lovely photo frames, or you can go for a more unusual personalised gift such as an apron or tea cosy with your photo emblazoned on it.

To make sure your gift is what they really really want, you need to go on a bit of a fishing trip. Ask discrete questions about what they like, what they already possess, what the best presents of all time are, and what they have always wanted. You can take your queue from their answers and still be able to give an unpredictable gift.

Let us assume that you have gone to a lot of trouble to find that perfect present. You have spent a lot of time and thought in order to make someone happy. But what about the finishing touches? All special occasions are marked with a card and what better than personalised cards? A card with their name on it will stand out among all the other non personalised cards. They definitely will not be expecting that. Even if you do not give a gift, the personal touch will be greatly appreciated on that special day. There are luxury personalised cards for every occasion. You can have the name of your choice featured in colour on the front of the card, and you have the choice of having a message printed inside or just leaving it blank. All cards are printed on silk with a gloss laminate finish.

For Christmas, you can choose from a cute snowman in a frosty night sky with a special name picked out in little snowballs, or how about a Santa Suit card displaying your chosen name on the backs of a row of posing Santas? You can also choose from a winter tree or mountain scene, looking so chilly it’s enough to make you reach for your glass of mulled wine. For birthdays, there’s a fabulous card with birthday cake photo. There is a huge choice of personalised cards that can be sent to celebrate any occasion. For sporty types, choose from photos of Football Shirts, racing dragsters, V6 engines and golfing themes. For rock music fans there’s an electric guitar or drum kit and even a gig poster, all personalised with that special name. There are also gardening themes to choose from. For that special sweetheart there are plenty of romantic cards such as a picture of love heart or delightfully indiscreet rose petal bed, bound to get the message across without words. If you want to just send a personalised card to say ‘hi’ then a tropical island beach scene, muddy boots in the snow or spring daisies are ideal for all seasons.

There is an amazing selection of bright and colourful birthday cards for children, including cute cows, cuddly dogs and cats, friendly tigers and a host of other sweet critters. Or you can send a skater boy or girl card, as well as fairy and flower themed personalised cards. Imagine how thrilled they will be to see their own name in print.

You send personalised cards for a variety of other occasions, with a personalised and witty message on the front for a friend or colleague’s retirement, a good luck card to help someone through their exams, driving test or whatever else they have to face, a sorry you are leaving card depicting a room full of joyous workmates and a humorous get well soon card, to put a smile on someone’s face and help them through a difficult time. So get choosing and make someone’s day

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