The ZED SDK allows you to add depth, motion sensing and spatial AI to your application. Available as a standalone installer, it includes applications, tools and sample projects with source code.
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: The a cappella group provides a rendition of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" and even sang the iconic "The Simpsons" opening title card.
In the landscape of American television, few images are as evocative as a small, shivering greyhound running into the arms of a bald man in a cheap Santa suit. When The Simpsons
Critics noted that the episode leans into genuine warmth rather than relying solely on cynical humor. It focuses on small gestures and the emotional weight of the holiday season, reminiscent of classic episodes like "Marge Be Not Proud."
: Famed British mentalist Derren Brown visits Springfield to boost holiday spirit using psychological tricks. He accidentally hypnotizes Homer , leading Homer to believe he is the real Santa Claus. fylm The Simpsons- O C-mon All Ye Faithful 2024...
: Parallel to Homer’s holiday cheer, Ned Flanders suffers a dark night of the soul, questioning God’s existence after reflecting on the loss of his two wives, Maude and Edna. Guest Stars
Key plot beats (concise)
In a festive season crowded with content, this 45-minute special stood out for several key reasons: : The a cappella group provides a rendition
During an encounter, a vulnerable Homer Simpson admits to his deepest holiday insecurity: he is a fundamentally lousy gift-giver. Attempting to rewire Homer’s brain to improve his generosity, Brown conducts a hypnosis session. The mental suggestion backfires spectacularly. Homer doesn't just become more generous; he wakes up completely convinced that he is the actual, literal .
The 2024 Christmas special is significant for several reasons:
The search term "fylm" (film) is crucial here. Showrunner Matt Selman deliberately marketed this as designed to be watched in one sitting. It focuses on small gestures and the emotional
: While Homer embraces a new identity, Ned Flanders faces a spiritual struggle, questioning his lifelong faith in God. This storyline was inspired by writer Carolyn Omine's personal experiences and aims to explore the meaning of belief in a modern context. Star-Studded Guest Appearances
As Ned’s messianic delusion grows, the town’s initial amusement turns to chaos. Professor Frink tries to reverse the hypnosis, while a guilt-ridden Homer must convince a now-catatonic, power-drunk Flanders that he’s just a nice neighbor from the Leftorium. The episode ends with a surprisingly heartfelt resolution about faith, community, and the true meaning of belief—without ever mocking Ned’s genuine religiosity.
Standing atop the ruins of the Kwik-E-Mart (which Apu has rebranded as a "Church of Perpetual Change"), Homer delivers a sermon: “Blessed are the empty-headed, for they shall not overthink their 401(k)s. Blessed are the hungry, because a donut is a circle, and a circle has no end—so technically, if you eat one, you’re eating forever.” The town, desperate for meaning in a post-truth era, cheers.
Chorus (Everyone): O C-mon, o C-mon, let the town shine bright With LEDs and incandescent light We'll weather the storm, with a festive glow O C-mon, o C-mon, let the spirit grow
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Ned Flanders had a full-blown messianic crisis—and if Homer Simpson could talk him down using nothing but a beer and a grudge—this is the Christmas miracle you didn’t know you needed.
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get_python_api.pyzed) and numpy that occurred specifically on Windows platforms with Python versions 3.9, 3.10, and 3.11. This fix ensures stable integration and prevents runtime errors related to ABI mismatches in these configurations.getVideoSettings(sl::VIDEO_SETTINGS::WHITEBALANCE_AUTO) on ZED-X / ZED-XOne, which was returning an incorrect value at launch (noticeable in ZED Explorer with multiple cameras).--config option in ZED Media Server.--force-reinstall by default to avoid issues with stale pyzed after reinstallation.setSVOPosition functions using index or timestamp input. It should now set the expected frame.retrieveImage output when using specific resolutions. The issue could affect grayscale or low-resolution images.isVideoSettingsSupported function with the AEC_AGC_ROI setting that would return invalid results.retrieveObjects and retrieveBodies with runtime parameters is now deprecated. Setting runtime parameters should now be done using the dedicated setters.Camera::retrieveImageCamera::retrieveMeasureblobFromImage, and blobFromImages, for converting images to Deep Learning model tensor inputs.Mat::convertColor, for common color conversions, such as swapping red and blue channels and removing the alpha channel.sl::CameraOneInitParameters::depth_stabilization value set to 30, it provides a more stable depth with minimal motion artifactsCamera::retrieveObjects to Camera::retrieveCustomObjects for custom object detection. The default behavior remains unaffected, but the new method is required when using CustomObjectDetectionRuntimeParameters.CustomObjectDetectionProperties struct:(min|max)_box_(width|height)_meters, to give control to maximum 3D objects dimensionsnative_mapped_class, to allow remapping a custom label to the SDK’s internal SUBCLASS and profit the internal tuningobject_acceleration_preset and max_allowed_acceleration to have better control of the tracked objects' maximum accelerationGEN_2resetPositionalTracking when using Positional Tracking GEN_2read() function for more efficient asynchronous detection.
