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Paul Miller

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Academy and Emmy-award winning developer of VFX post-production software Silhouette. Software architect, WWII historian🪖, aviation geek. I like international travel✈️, good food🥘, wine🍷, cocktails🍸and craft beer.🍻 Yum! Photos are my own. 📷 🏳️‍🌈✊️🙏✌️🇺🇦 Madison, WI

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Paul Miller @fxtech.com · Nov 9

Let's try this!

* software dev
* C++ Python Qt OpenCL GPU
* vfx post-production
* flying/aviation
* WWII history
* movies
* screenwriting
* international travel
* craft beer
* Factorio
* immersive horror
* science fiction
* space ships
* jazz
* anything nerdy really

#promosky

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Paul Miller @fxtech.com · 11h

Ah the 80s.

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Bryon Hobbs - Photographer @bryonlhobbs.bsky.social · 22h

A Warm Wisconsin Welcome

#warmwelcome #wisconsin #welcometowisconsin #nwwisconsin #osceola #warmtones #wisconsin #photographersunited #Madisonphotographer #wisconsinphotographer #madison #madisonwi #IsthmusLife #PicOfTheDay #bryonlhobbsphotography

A “Welcome to Wisconsin” sign in blue with a green “Osceola” sign underneath it seen from below nestled amongst the fall colors.

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Paul Miller @fxtech.com · 1d

Not a bad idea. But go with Cress. (Also those wings don't look nearly spicy enough)

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Stansaid Airport @stansaidairport.bsky.social · 4d

Fact: The Dutch are the tallest race of people on earth. Which gives them a distinct advantage when it comes to aircraft maintenance.

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Paul Miller @fxtech.com · 3d

Can we assume those Oreos are now gone?

Paul Miller @fxtech.com · 4d

Akihabara? I'll never forget the 3 floors of transistors.

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Marcus Kelson @marcuskelson.bsky.social · 4d

How utterly extraordinary..
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/o...

Rowe and Payne: finish line in sight for aptly named British duo rowing nonstop from Peru to Australia

After about 8,300 nautical miles Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne can’t wait to share their ‘tales of the high seas’ when they land in Cairns, Queensland

www.theguardian.com

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Paul Miller @fxtech.com · 4d

What's your topic Allison?

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Dowager Allison Salmon @codecrafty.bsky.social · 4d

Hey all! I'm speaking at M+Dev 2025! Hope to see ya all there.

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A selfie of me with a frame around it that says "I'm speaking at M+Dev 25" The midwest's largest game industry conference Nov 7-8 in Madison WI!

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Paul Miller @fxtech.com · 4d

I've been traveling myself and havent been keeping up. Did you make it to the Tokyo fish market?

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Emmett Initiative @emmett.click · 4d

LET’S GO!!!!!

Join us RIGHT NOW on the YouTubes!

www.youtube.com/live/BW8mPrA...

Beckett's Burden: A deeper look at Lower Decks' "The Inner Fight"

My guest, Emmett, and I will have a deeper look at the emotional impact that Lower Decks' "The Inner Fight" had and how Beverly Crusher could make a difference in this episode. NOTE: I am not affili...

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Bill Montei @billmontei.bsky.social · 10d

Dawn #Glow in Cappadocia
#BlueskyArtShow #photography

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Paul Miller @fxtech.com · 7d

Took my daughter to the Engineering Emmys. Her first time in #LosAngeles.
@girlwiththedogs.bsky.social

The Emmy statue with stunning clouds behind it

Young woman with her arm around a bust of Alan Alda

Young woman in theater with Emmy statue in background.

Young woman standing next to actress Kirsten Vangsness

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Bryon Hobbs - Photographer @bryonlhobbs.bsky.social · 7d

Frosted Tips

#frostedtips #yellowdahlia #wisconsin #photographersunited #Madisonphotographer #wisconsinphotographer #madison #madisonwi #IsthmusLife #PicOfTheDay #bryonlhobbsphotography

Image of a yellow dahlia with white tips.

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Valeter @valeter-portraits.bsky.social · 29d

Ethereal beauty captured in serene simplicity. Embrace the art of portrait photography with this stunning shot. 🌟 #valeterportraits #portrait #photography #art #beauty #nikon #fineart #SeattlePhotographer #creativity #minimalism

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Paul Miller @fxtech.com · 8d

Hello #LosAngeles! Your #craftbeer scene is pretty epic! Shout out to Ikasu Brewing for your black sesame porter!

Several stacks of shiny beer half-barrels

Paul Miller @fxtech.com · 9d

Yep - we're doing this. And I loved it! #kpop #demons #hunting #netflix

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Taff Mc 𓅛 #20Times 🏆 @johnmcnwoods.kawaii.social · 12d

With only five more #jdwbeerfest ales to taste (finishes Sunday) this from the fab Conwy Brewery, North Wales is my ale of the festival so far! #RealAle #Beer #Wetherspoon

Conwy Brewery Chestnut Brown real ale Wetherspoon beer festival pump clip and a pint of the ale

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omgisme @omgisme.bsky.social · 13d

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Paul Watt Photography @paulwattphoto.bsky.social · 13d

The Bridge Inn, Ratho #scotland #photography

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Christine Hallquist @christinehallquist.bsky.social · 13d

Pomfret Vermont
📸 Ngoc Minh

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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 16d

Hey Western Wisconsin/3rd Congressional district

The GOP run Congress just took ANOTHER week of vacation when they should be protecting your healthcare and reducing rates.

Want to know more about what your member of Congress ISN’T doing? Attend a meetup with me on Tuesday!

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Paul Miller @fxtech.com · 16d

It's one of my favorites as well. The first I remember seeing too, as I was 8. My biggest problem now is the whole shuttle heist. There is no way it would have been loaded with fuel. Sometimes I miss my 8yo suspension of disbelief.

Paul Miller @fxtech.com · 16d

But but but... it's THERE!

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Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · 16d

Pink empress Mantis

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