http://www.greendotinteractive.com/blog/2008/05/optimal-screen-resolution-for-web-design/ 1024x768 is still the average standard resolution from May 2008.
Everything with a polygon in the video was hand forged in Blender: http://www.blendernation.com/2016/05/03/warhammer-40k-inquisitior-martyr-destruction-trailer/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2TvGQ6TzjQ
So F this! http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/05/11/grand.canyon.skywalk/index.html 15 seconds is a long time to contemplate your imminent end of existence. Obviously it'll be pretty safe, but I'm a pussy.
You guys must be reading the wrong Kotaku. The comments on the Australian page are much nicer. http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/05/brawl-art-contest-spawns-beautifully-reimagined-fighters/
Try some desk yoga... http://jocieshealthtips.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/about-your-health-guru.html Helps loosen you up. It stretches out all the ligaments and muscles that are tight.
Here is a comarison of Red Dead redemption on the X-box360 and the PS3 http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/05/read-dead-redemption-360-vs-ps3-our-thoughts.ars
Maya 2016 Extension 2: Shape Editor - YouTube this might not be same as in cinematics but i woulndt be surprised if it was. Click through video and you'll see moments that show the topology (at 2:05)
http://www.animationbuffet.blogspot.com/ And in particular http://www.animationbuffet.blogspot.kr/2010/05/tresher.html That's your best bet for a complicated creature rig that's similar-ish to what you're looking for.