"The Society that separates its Scholars from its Warriors, will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." Thucydides

PURPOSE: Become the Scholar Warrior for your Goals

Improve Every Single Day!

Improve Yourself 1% a Day = 3600%+ in a Year

Thought-Technique-Strategy of the Week:

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Create Your Powerful Identity

Let's say you wish to excel in the art of painting. Or open your own woodworking business. Or become a Filmmaker which I did many years ago. The key is to utilize a Powerful Identity in reframing your Focus. Let's stick with painter for the moment.

Use the words: "I am a painter." The powerful use of the "I am..." phrase welds this new outlook to you mentally, intellectually but, more importantly, emotionally. Why emotionally? When you talk about painting (or any very exciting goal), then you can feel the electrical excitement within your body and Being.

"Being" is the act of existing within this newly embraced identity. Then you grow and become.

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7 Actions To Change Your Life

Michael's Kenpo Karate Weapons Form - Knife & Pistol

You can see my Pistol & Knife form at approximately 10:31 here in the video from 2010. This is at Bryan Hawkins Kenpo Karate where I have studied Kenpo Karate for approximately over 35 years. The form is one that I created to advance in the system, utilizing Kenpo Karate principles. I use the form with the primary weapon as the firearm, duly guarded and using the knife for close-in drills. This is the training the Warrior phase!

Virtual production is changing the Media World.  Here's How

Virtual Production: Nvidia note on the Future of Film

September 22, 20242 min read

Nvidia!

I wished I had definitely bought stock in them about four years ago for $5.90 a share.

Sigh.

Nonetheless, Nvidia is the company pushing the envelope for photo-realistic rendering in the media world. I am learning animation on a program called iClone and purposely searched out for a dedicated computer for it. My choice wound up being a Skytech Gaming computer with a Nvidia RTX 3090 24 GB gaming video card. 24 GB. I really wanted to move this animation.

I sought out this beast of a computer because I read about the US Aircraft A-10 which was lovingly nicknamed the "Warthog". This Close Air Support (CAS) was a highly effective aircraft.

The Thunderbolt II's airframe was designed around the high-power 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary autocannon. The airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb damage and continue flying.

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Its ability to take off and land from relatively short and/or unpaved runways permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities. Stories abound around one engine completely shot up and wings riddled with holes and the venerable Warthog still flying.

I remember that the designers did not want to build a plane but rather get the rotary autocannon and build a plane around the cannon.

So I would buy a massive video card i.e. the autocannon and get the rest of the computer 'wrapped around it.'

Nvidia.

The latest news with my fancy Nvidia card is the following about DLSS 3.5 (link below)

NVIDIA has pioneered the AI hardware and software that is powering incredible breakthroughs across every industry. NVIDIA DLSS, one of our first major AI algorithms, was introduced five years ago and boosts performance using neural rendering, made possible by the Tensor Cores inside each GeForce RTX GPU.

Since its initial release, the AI models behind DLSS have kept learning, leading to even better results and new innovations that further multiply performance:

Watch the video for a fuller explanation:

LINK

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/nvidia-dlss-3-5-ray-reconstruction/

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Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

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Virtual production is changing the Media World.  Here's How

Virtual Production: Nvidia note on the Future of Film

September 22, 20242 min read

Nvidia!

I wished I had definitely bought stock in them about four years ago for $5.90 a share.

Sigh.

Nonetheless, Nvidia is the company pushing the envelope for photo-realistic rendering in the media world. I am learning animation on a program called iClone and purposely searched out for a dedicated computer for it. My choice wound up being a Skytech Gaming computer with a Nvidia RTX 3090 24 GB gaming video card. 24 GB. I really wanted to move this animation.

I sought out this beast of a computer because I read about the US Aircraft A-10 which was lovingly nicknamed the "Warthog". This Close Air Support (CAS) was a highly effective aircraft.

The Thunderbolt II's airframe was designed around the high-power 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary autocannon. The airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb damage and continue flying.

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Its ability to take off and land from relatively short and/or unpaved runways permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities. Stories abound around one engine completely shot up and wings riddled with holes and the venerable Warthog still flying.

I remember that the designers did not want to build a plane but rather get the rotary autocannon and build a plane around the cannon.

So I would buy a massive video card i.e. the autocannon and get the rest of the computer 'wrapped around it.'

Nvidia.

The latest news with my fancy Nvidia card is the following about DLSS 3.5 (link below)

NVIDIA has pioneered the AI hardware and software that is powering incredible breakthroughs across every industry. NVIDIA DLSS, one of our first major AI algorithms, was introduced five years ago and boosts performance using neural rendering, made possible by the Tensor Cores inside each GeForce RTX GPU.

Since its initial release, the AI models behind DLSS have kept learning, leading to even better results and new innovations that further multiply performance:

Watch the video for a fuller explanation:

LINK

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/nvidia-dlss-3-5-ray-reconstruction/

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blog author image

Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

Back to Blog
Virtual production is changing the Media World.  Here's How

Virtual Production: Nvidia note on the Future of Film

September 22, 20242 min read

Nvidia!

I wished I had definitely bought stock in them about four years ago for $5.90 a share.

Sigh.

Nonetheless, Nvidia is the company pushing the envelope for photo-realistic rendering in the media world. I am learning animation on a program called iClone and purposely searched out for a dedicated computer for it. My choice wound up being a Skytech Gaming computer with a Nvidia RTX 3090 24 GB gaming video card. 24 GB. I really wanted to move this animation.

I sought out this beast of a computer because I read about the US Aircraft A-10 which was lovingly nicknamed the "Warthog". This Close Air Support (CAS) was a highly effective aircraft.

The Thunderbolt II's airframe was designed around the high-power 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary autocannon. The airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb damage and continue flying.

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Its ability to take off and land from relatively short and/or unpaved runways permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities. Stories abound around one engine completely shot up and wings riddled with holes and the venerable Warthog still flying.

I remember that the designers did not want to build a plane but rather get the rotary autocannon and build a plane around the cannon.

So I would buy a massive video card i.e. the autocannon and get the rest of the computer 'wrapped around it.'

Nvidia.

The latest news with my fancy Nvidia card is the following about DLSS 3.5 (link below)

NVIDIA has pioneered the AI hardware and software that is powering incredible breakthroughs across every industry. NVIDIA DLSS, one of our first major AI algorithms, was introduced five years ago and boosts performance using neural rendering, made possible by the Tensor Cores inside each GeForce RTX GPU.

Since its initial release, the AI models behind DLSS have kept learning, leading to even better results and new innovations that further multiply performance:

Watch the video for a fuller explanation:

LINK

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/nvidia-dlss-3-5-ray-reconstruction/

film productionvirtual productionmediafilmmakingthe future
blog author image

Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

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Virtual production is changing the Media World.  Here's How

Virtual Production: Nvidia note on the Future of Film

September 22, 20242 min read

Nvidia!

I wished I had definitely bought stock in them about four years ago for $5.90 a share.

Sigh.

Nonetheless, Nvidia is the company pushing the envelope for photo-realistic rendering in the media world. I am learning animation on a program called iClone and purposely searched out for a dedicated computer for it. My choice wound up being a Skytech Gaming computer with a Nvidia RTX 3090 24 GB gaming video card. 24 GB. I really wanted to move this animation.

I sought out this beast of a computer because I read about the US Aircraft A-10 which was lovingly nicknamed the "Warthog". This Close Air Support (CAS) was a highly effective aircraft.

The Thunderbolt II's airframe was designed around the high-power 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary autocannon. The airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb damage and continue flying.

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Its ability to take off and land from relatively short and/or unpaved runways permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities. Stories abound around one engine completely shot up and wings riddled with holes and the venerable Warthog still flying.

I remember that the designers did not want to build a plane but rather get the rotary autocannon and build a plane around the cannon.

So I would buy a massive video card i.e. the autocannon and get the rest of the computer 'wrapped around it.'

Nvidia.

The latest news with my fancy Nvidia card is the following about DLSS 3.5 (link below)

NVIDIA has pioneered the AI hardware and software that is powering incredible breakthroughs across every industry. NVIDIA DLSS, one of our first major AI algorithms, was introduced five years ago and boosts performance using neural rendering, made possible by the Tensor Cores inside each GeForce RTX GPU.

Since its initial release, the AI models behind DLSS have kept learning, leading to even better results and new innovations that further multiply performance:

Watch the video for a fuller explanation:

LINK

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/nvidia-dlss-3-5-ray-reconstruction/

film productionvirtual productionmediafilmmakingthe future
blog author image

Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

Back to Blog
Virtual production is changing the Media World.  Here's How

Virtual Production: Nvidia note on the Future of Film

September 22, 20242 min read

Nvidia!

I wished I had definitely bought stock in them about four years ago for $5.90 a share.

Sigh.

Nonetheless, Nvidia is the company pushing the envelope for photo-realistic rendering in the media world. I am learning animation on a program called iClone and purposely searched out for a dedicated computer for it. My choice wound up being a Skytech Gaming computer with a Nvidia RTX 3090 24 GB gaming video card. 24 GB. I really wanted to move this animation.

I sought out this beast of a computer because I read about the US Aircraft A-10 which was lovingly nicknamed the "Warthog". This Close Air Support (CAS) was a highly effective aircraft.

The Thunderbolt II's airframe was designed around the high-power 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary autocannon. The airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb damage and continue flying.

undefined

Its ability to take off and land from relatively short and/or unpaved runways permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities. Stories abound around one engine completely shot up and wings riddled with holes and the venerable Warthog still flying.

I remember that the designers did not want to build a plane but rather get the rotary autocannon and build a plane around the cannon.

So I would buy a massive video card i.e. the autocannon and get the rest of the computer 'wrapped around it.'

Nvidia.

The latest news with my fancy Nvidia card is the following about DLSS 3.5 (link below)

NVIDIA has pioneered the AI hardware and software that is powering incredible breakthroughs across every industry. NVIDIA DLSS, one of our first major AI algorithms, was introduced five years ago and boosts performance using neural rendering, made possible by the Tensor Cores inside each GeForce RTX GPU.

Since its initial release, the AI models behind DLSS have kept learning, leading to even better results and new innovations that further multiply performance:

Watch the video for a fuller explanation:

LINK

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/nvidia-dlss-3-5-ray-reconstruction/

film productionvirtual productionmediafilmmakingthe future
blog author image

Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

Back to Blog
Virtual production is changing the Media World.  Here's How

Virtual Production: Nvidia note on the Future of Film

September 22, 20242 min read

Nvidia!

I wished I had definitely bought stock in them about four years ago for $5.90 a share.

Sigh.

Nonetheless, Nvidia is the company pushing the envelope for photo-realistic rendering in the media world. I am learning animation on a program called iClone and purposely searched out for a dedicated computer for it. My choice wound up being a Skytech Gaming computer with a Nvidia RTX 3090 24 GB gaming video card. 24 GB. I really wanted to move this animation.

I sought out this beast of a computer because I read about the US Aircraft A-10 which was lovingly nicknamed the "Warthog". This Close Air Support (CAS) was a highly effective aircraft.

The Thunderbolt II's airframe was designed around the high-power 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary autocannon. The airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb damage and continue flying.

undefined

Its ability to take off and land from relatively short and/or unpaved runways permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities. Stories abound around one engine completely shot up and wings riddled with holes and the venerable Warthog still flying.

I remember that the designers did not want to build a plane but rather get the rotary autocannon and build a plane around the cannon.

So I would buy a massive video card i.e. the autocannon and get the rest of the computer 'wrapped around it.'

Nvidia.

The latest news with my fancy Nvidia card is the following about DLSS 3.5 (link below)

NVIDIA has pioneered the AI hardware and software that is powering incredible breakthroughs across every industry. NVIDIA DLSS, one of our first major AI algorithms, was introduced five years ago and boosts performance using neural rendering, made possible by the Tensor Cores inside each GeForce RTX GPU.

Since its initial release, the AI models behind DLSS have kept learning, leading to even better results and new innovations that further multiply performance:

Watch the video for a fuller explanation:

LINK

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/nvidia-dlss-3-5-ray-reconstruction/

film productionvirtual productionmediafilmmakingthe future
blog author image

Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

Back to Blog
Virtual production is changing the Media World.  Here's How

Virtual Production: Nvidia note on the Future of Film

September 22, 20242 min read

Nvidia!

I wished I had definitely bought stock in them about four years ago for $5.90 a share.

Sigh.

Nonetheless, Nvidia is the company pushing the envelope for photo-realistic rendering in the media world. I am learning animation on a program called iClone and purposely searched out for a dedicated computer for it. My choice wound up being a Skytech Gaming computer with a Nvidia RTX 3090 24 GB gaming video card. 24 GB. I really wanted to move this animation.

I sought out this beast of a computer because I read about the US Aircraft A-10 which was lovingly nicknamed the "Warthog". This Close Air Support (CAS) was a highly effective aircraft.

The Thunderbolt II's airframe was designed around the high-power 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary autocannon. The airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb damage and continue flying.

undefined

Its ability to take off and land from relatively short and/or unpaved runways permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities. Stories abound around one engine completely shot up and wings riddled with holes and the venerable Warthog still flying.

I remember that the designers did not want to build a plane but rather get the rotary autocannon and build a plane around the cannon.

So I would buy a massive video card i.e. the autocannon and get the rest of the computer 'wrapped around it.'

Nvidia.

The latest news with my fancy Nvidia card is the following about DLSS 3.5 (link below)

NVIDIA has pioneered the AI hardware and software that is powering incredible breakthroughs across every industry. NVIDIA DLSS, one of our first major AI algorithms, was introduced five years ago and boosts performance using neural rendering, made possible by the Tensor Cores inside each GeForce RTX GPU.

Since its initial release, the AI models behind DLSS have kept learning, leading to even better results and new innovations that further multiply performance:

Watch the video for a fuller explanation:

LINK

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/nvidia-dlss-3-5-ray-reconstruction/

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blog author image

Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

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SCHOLAR WARRIOR WAY - COURSES

Scholar Warrior Way

Take Action to Transform Yourself

By taking the Scholar Warrior Way Course, you will get Michael's program for Self-Improvement in his pursuit of Creative Excellence in Writing, Filmmaking, Martial arts and his other pursuits from his major curious outlook. Here are the 7 Steps that he uses....

  • Powerful Why - the Key to Enthusiasm and Fulfillment

  • Scholar Warrior Identity - Embracing the new Mentality - now!

  • Your Morning Routine - Starting the day Right.

  • Brainstorming Your How - Strategy thinking and tactics

  • Create Your Own Systems - Become efficient with predictable results

  • Building Transforming Habits - Habit creates Destiny

  • The Art of Sleep - Long ignored but a necessary health break.

Levels 1, 2 and 3 - Detailing and add more videos, wisdom, resources and Learning Materials for your Growth and Self-Improvement.

FAQS

What is The Purpose of the "ScholarWarriorWay" ?

By engaging in the mental perspective of the Scholar Warrior, you embrace two aspects of your life: The Scholar with a constant focus on self-development and self-improvement. The Warrior whereby you learn techniques about courage, action and derring-do to achieve your true authentic goals for a fulfilled life.

How much does Scholar Warrior Way cost?

The cost of could be absolutely no money if you just want to get on our newsletter to read the various articles on the website. If you want to take the courses on various levels, then you might spend $200-300 per year. Think of it this way: If you could improve yourself 100-200-300-1000-3600% in a single year, then how much is it worth? The price of two meals and drinks at a restaurant that you'll never remember? Make a better life choice.

How do I know I work with the ScholarWarriorWay?

ScholarWarriorWay is broken down into 7 Major Strategies. You can pick one and work on it for a few weeks, then add another strategies. They start with the Powerful Why and end with the Art of Sleep.