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Scotsman
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh optometry practice goes behind the scenes on TV drama Department Q
Heather Muir, a contact lens technician at independent practice, Cameron Optometry in Edinburgh, has played a behind-the-scenes role in the upcoming television series Department Q, filmed on location in and around the Scottish capital. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A seasoned expert in contact lens handling, Heather was brought on to support the production team with specialist contact lens handling on set, ensuring safety, comfort, and visual accuracy for the actors. Heather worked primarily with actor Steven Miller throughout the shoot and also spent a day assisting Kai Alexander with lens handling. She collaborated closely with renowned makeup designer Lizzi Lawson-Zeiss, whose credits include Napoleon and Blade Runner, alongside a team of skilled makeup artists, to integrate eye care seamlessly into the filming process. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The contact lenses used in the production were supplied by Cantor Barnard, a Northamptonshire-based company with over 60 years of experience in the film industry. This collaboration ensured the lenses were precisely tailored to the characters' needs and the show's visual style. Contact Lens Test on the set of Dept Q. Directed by Scott Frank, Department Q is based on the internationally best-selling series of novels and is set to premiere later this year. The series has already generated significant buzz in the UK and internationally for its gripping storylines and cinematic style. Heather commented on her experience while on set, saying: 'It was an incredible experience to collaborate with such a talented production team. 'Blending medical expertise with the creative world of television was a unique opportunity, and it was a memorable experience to be on location with the production team.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Cameron Optometry, an independent practice located in the heart of Edinburgh, is widely respected for its advanced clinical services and specialist expertise in contact lens handling and eye health. Department Q will be available to watch on Netflix from the 29th May. To find out more about Cameron Optometry, please visit
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Everyone on Instagram Is Making Their Own AI-Generated Action Figures—Here's How to Make Yours
If you've been seeing a bunch of AI-generated action figure dolls of friends, followers, brands, and experts all over your social feeds, you're not alone. Here's exactly how to create one of your own—for free. Plus, we've included a few helpful tips on how to make yours look even more like you. It's fun, it's free, and it's actually super easy. If you don't have an account (I didn't!), it's easy to create one by going to You can sign up by logging into your email account or via your phone number, or by adding your email address and creating a password. Related: 10 Pink Nail Polish Colors to Channel Your Inner Barbie Once you're logged in, you'll need to upload a photo of yourself into the chat. While this can be a full body image or a cropped headshot, the AI-generated doll is full-size, so uploading a full body pic will result in a more accurate you don't have a full body photo handy (my husband did not), simply tell the AI tool what you want the body to look you have to tell the tool to create your doll by copy and pasting this text next to your photo: "Draw an action figure toy of the person in this photo. The figure should be a full figure and displayed in its original blister pack. She always has (insert objects of your choice here)." Into the parentheses, add any personal touches you'd like. I added my favorite drink, eyeshadow palette, cookie brand, and, of course, REAL SIMPLE magazine, where I work. This is where you should have fun and get creative so that your "starter pack" matches your personality and daily life. You can be as specific as you want: I asked for a pink iPhone case and for my name "Heather Muir" to be pictured at the top of the box. Once you've submitted your request, the AI tool will take about two to three minutes to create your AI doll, which you can then save and upload wherever you like. Once you see it, you can ask the tool to make changes. But know that you can only do this so many times before it needs a "cooldown" period. I know because this happened to me. After about 30 minutes, it was able to make the changes. Is it silly? Yes. But I'll admit it was actually really fun, and it looks like this social trend is sticking. Read the original article on Real Simple
