In the special effects business, any mechanism that operates using a 1:1 movement ratio rather than using conventional input devices (levers, switches, knobs, etc.) or preprogrammed movement sequences. Waldo devices are often used for filming complicated live-action sequences, such as smoothly controlling a humanoid or lifelike animatronics system, making a radio-controlled full-size vehicle act exactly as if there was a real driver behind the wheel in a stunt sequence, etc. Simply put, they are used when intuitive controls are needed above all else.
The Mythbusters used a Waldo rig to make a bus roll itself over in their Demolition Derby Special.
Doc Ock's tentacles in Spider-Man 2 were controlled by a miniature Waldo setup. Where the controllers put the tentacles in the model, they moved behind the actor.
Doc Ock's tentacles in Spider-Man 2 were controlled by a miniature Waldo setup. Where the controllers put the tentacles in the model, they moved behind the actor.
by Airrider October 10, 2009
Get the Waldo mug.Waldorf Schools are a type of school popular in Europe and North America. Waldorf Schools are descended from the original Waldorf school in Germany, founded in the late 1800s by a racist German man named Rudolf Steiner. They closely resemble a cult, banning electronics from school grounds, celebrating obscure pagan festivals such as Michaelmas, banning candy and other sugary treats from school grounds and serving only organic meals to the kids. Many don't have a science class, while almost all have knitting, woodwork, Latin, chorus and orchestra as mandatory classes. They tend to be christian and conservative.
"Bro, she went to a Waldorf Schools?"
"Yeah, that's probably why she growls at people when she's mad."
"Yeah, that's probably why she growls at people when she's mad."
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To get hit in the head with a basketball. Derived from the Family Matters character Waldo Geraldo Faldo getting hit in the head with a basketball in the opening credits of the show.
To get hit in the head with a basketball. Derived from the Family Matters character Waldo Geraldo Faldo getting hit in the head with a basketball in the opening credits of the show.
Allen Iverson's career is in question after he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage from getting waldo'd in last Friday's game.
by yvanehtnioj1214 May 3, 2010
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A typographical or grammatical error in any type of electronic correspondence that you send to others (normally at work). The error can be subtle or obvious but it's just like the Waldo books where you have to search, sometimes for a very long time, in order to find the error.
Here is an obvious example:
I can't believe that your leaving the company on such bad terms.
In this case, "your" should actually be "you're" to be grammatically correct.
I can't believe that your leaving the company on such bad terms.
In this case, "your" should actually be "you're" to be grammatically correct.
by freddo February 23, 2005
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