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The image below is not a photo — it’s a computer-generated imagery produced in real time, made from a demo of what AMD’s “Cinema 2.0″ can do in the very near future.

AMD’s new effort, “Cinema 2.0,” promises to bring photorealistic graphics that blend the visual fidelity found only in the most recent of Hollywood movies to the interactive space. AMD is imagining a future where consumers won’t just play movies, they’ll play in them.

While practical applications of “Cinema 2.0″ weren’t showcased at AMD’s recent event in New York, the company executives were keen on noting how the tech can be implemented. Movie producers will be able to manipulate digital actors that are more realistic than ever — in a rendering environment that happens in real-time. Gamers will be able to find character models and environments that are truly lifelike.

Hey, remember a while ago when this artist named Dru Blair also amazed us with his awesome painting skillz? For instance, the image below is again NOT a photo but a painting, and here’s how Dru does it.

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