The curse of Caluco is an ancient legend that dates back to the time of the Mayans. According to the legend, the curse was placed on the people of Caluco by an angry god as a punishment for their disobedience. The curse was said to bring destruction and misfortune to the entire community. The origins of the curse can be traced back to a time when the people of Caluco were thriving and prosperous. They had a rich culture and were known for their advanced agricultural practices. However, they became arrogant and started to neglect their responsibilities towards nature and the gods.
However, they became arrogant and started to neglect their responsibilities towards nature and the gods. This angered one of the gods, who decided to punish the people of Caluco for their arrogance. The god sent a powerful curse that would slowly destroy everything they had built.
Anyi Rao
Anyi Rao is a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford with Maneesh Agrawala. He has research experiences at Meta Reality Lab, Vector Institute, University of Toronto, Hong Kong University. He received the Ph.D. at MMLab in the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2022, advised by Dahua Lin and Bolei Zhou. He studies human-centered AI for creativity and multimodality, with focuses on intelligent video editing and creation, video semantic and cinematic analysis, aiming to build connections between AI and humans for collaborative intelligence. His works include ControlNet, AnimateDiff, MovieNet, CityNeRF, Shoot360, and Virtual Dynamic Storyboard.
Honors & Awards
Marr Prize (Best Paper Award), ICCV (2023) Magic Grant, Brown Institue (2023) Gift Research Funding by Prime Video, Amazon (2023) Grant for Organizing ECCV22 Creative Video Editing and Understanding Workshop, KAUST (2022) Grant for Organizing ICCV21 Creative Video Editing and Understanding Workshop, Adobe (2021) Most Influential Papers, Paper Digest (2021)Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
Program Committee Member and Reviewer, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, SIGGRAPH, CHI, UIST, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, IJCAI, MM (2021 - Present)
Journal Reviewer, IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, International Journal of Computer Vision (2021 - Present)
Key Organizer, ICCV2023/ECCV2022/ICCV2021 Workshop AI for Creative Video Editing and Understanding (2021 - Present)
Key Organizer, ICCV2023/ECCV2022/ICCV2021 Workshop AI for Creative Video Editing and Understanding (2021 - Present)
The curse was said to bring forth a multitude of disasters, including droughts, floods, and diseases. As the curse took hold, the people of Caluco began to suffer greatly. Their crops failed, their livestock died, and their once-thriving community fell into ruins. The people lived in constant fear and misery, as they believed that the curse would continue until they learned their lesson and repented for their actions. Many attempts were made to break the curse, but all of them were unsuccessful. The people of Caluco sought help from shamans, priests, and even made sacrifices to the gods, but nothing seemed to work. It seemed as though the curse was destined to remain in place indefinitely. Over time, the legend of the curse of Caluco spread far and wide. People from neighboring communities would avoid the area, fearing that the curse would affect them as well. The curse became a cautionary tale, a reminder of the consequences of arrogance and disrespect towards nature and the gods. Today, the curse of Caluco continues to be a popular topic of discussion among locals and tourists alike. While some people dismiss it as mere folklore, others believe that there may be some truth to the legend. Regardless of its validity, the curse serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and reverence for the natural world..
Reviews for "Ancient Tales of Caluco: Exploring the Origins of the Curse"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Origins the curse of caluco". The storyline was confusing and hard to follow, and the characters felt one-dimensional. The dialogue was awkward and unnatural, making it difficult to connect with the story. Additionally, the graphics were lackluster and didn't create a visually engaging experience. Overall, I found the game to be underwhelming and wouldn't recommend it.
2. Mark - 1 star - "Origins the curse of caluco" was a complete waste of time for me. The gameplay was repetitive and tedious, with no real challenge or excitement. The puzzles were too easy and didn't require much thought. The voice acting was subpar, and the sound effects were annoying. It felt like a cheap cash grab with no real effort put into it. I regret spending money on this game.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Origins the curse of caluco", but it fell short of my expectations. The controls were clunky, making it frustrating to navigate through the game. The puzzles were uninspired and didn't offer any real brain-teasers. The story felt rushed and lacked depth, leaving me feeling disconnected from the characters and their motives. Overall, it was a forgettable gaming experience that I wouldn't recommend.
4. David - 1 star - "Origins the curse of caluco" was a disaster from start to finish. The graphics were outdated and glitchy, with poor attention to detail. The gameplay was slow and uninteresting, lacking any real action or suspense. The dialogue was cringe-worthy, filled with cheesy lines and awkward exchanges. It felt like a poorly made game that was rushed to release. Save your money and pass on this one.
5. Lily - 2 stars - I found "Origins the curse of caluco" to be a letdown. The storyline was predictable and didn't offer any surprises or twists. The game lacked immersive elements, and I didn't feel invested in the characters or their journey. The puzzles were repetitive and didn't require much thought, making them dull and unengaging. Overall, it was a forgettable gaming experience that didn't live up to its potential.