The Technical Terms in Motion Capture by Y.H. Lee
(Pre - Production, Production, Post Production, Motion Capture, New Media) _______________________________________________________________________ A) Pre - Production Scene: A scene or script is a numbered part of a film script, which may be broken down into parts in longshot, medium-shot,... Visual effects (also called optical or photographic effects) : Special effects achieved with the aid of photographic or digital technology, occurring after the principal photography, or main shooting, of a film.

Create Computer Games - Get Started on Creating Your Own Virtual Worlds by Daniel Punch
I’ve always loved video games, ever since I first played them on a friend’s computer in the afternoon after elementary school. There’s something almost magical about the fact that we can move images around and interact with virtual worlds, a living fantasy presented for us to interact with... Storyboards are visual representations of ideas. ... There are many RAD (Rapid Application Development) Tools available for game creation, a number of which are available for free online. ... Others have already done the hard yards for you.

Don't Hate Me Because I am e-Beautiful: To E-Learn or Not to E-Learn by Julio Quintana
About a week ago I heard a comment from a senior manager that again reminded me of one of the challenges we face in the training field. He stated that he did not believe in e-learning, especially for salespeople. The comment did not surprise me. I have heard it from many others in his position. ... While using slide presentations is not a necessity, we have become more and more accustomed to them and enjoy the benefits of richer media and visual effects. ... The most basic instructional design model includes assessment measures to determine the method of learning delivery best suited for...

There's Gold in Your Website's Server Log by Stephen Bucaro
Many Webmasters have never bothered to view their website's server log. Ignoring your server log is like flying with a blind pilot. You may still be cruising along, but you have no idea where you are or where you're headed. If your website is on a free host, you probably don't have access to the... To determine the proper visual style and technology level of your website requires you to monitor three things. ... If your website is a business site or E-commerce site, the visual style and technical level of your website reflects the quality of your business or service.

Review of Digital Photography Related Software in Market and What They Do? by Christy Berger
Here is a compiled list of digital photography related software you can find in the market today. Alteration of photos/graphics Irfan View - Free and simple program. With this program not only can you change the way your graphics look but you can also create slide shows, cut and crop your... There is a built in image explorer panel for visually navigating your file system, basic drawing, painting, retouching and selection tools, and batch processing capabilities. ... Every time you open Picasa, it automatically locates all your pictures (even ones you forgot you had) and sorts them into...

Your Ink Glossary Terms Have Just Been Compiled In Order To Define The Content Of Your Cartridges by Joseph Mercado
If you need some help with ink and printing terms, this section will help you. The following glossary should help you grasp the important concepts that control the art and science of ink usage. Absorption: •The dispersal and decreased transmission of visible light in its interaction with... Chroma: •In visual perception, when an area appears saturated with a particular color or hue. ... Hue: •The basic color of an object as defined by its angular position in a cylindrical color space, or on a Color Wheel.

Declarative Programming - Strategies for Solving Software Problems by Roy Furman, Ph.D
Many software and hardware producers take pride in the exponential pace of technology change, but for users and consumers of their products and services the rapid technological obsolescence often means increased costs, frustrations, and unfulfilled promises. ... Developers write sequences of operations in a language, such as C++, Java, Visual Basic, etc., that implement an algorithm, or recipe, for performing tasks. ... Unlike imperative programming, the logic relations in declarative programming are execution order independent, free of side effects of evaluation, and semantically clear to...

Guide to Buying a Webcam by Andrew Gates
How web broadcasting works Webcams are those handy little cameras that attach to your PC and send images to a web page that can be viewed by others. This enables you to share daily life events with friends and family in other parts of the country or the world, or to arrange a video-conference... Dedicated webcams The most basic webcams connect to a PC using a simple USB connection. ... Higher resolution images will not be of any better visual quality, just slower to upload and download. ... These cameras offer excellent quality but this creates large files sizes, therefore they have...

Understanding Projector Screens: Be Careful, You May End Up With TOO Bright An Image! by Andrew Ghigo
Today's compact yet powerful front video projectors may leave you with a too bright an image to watch! This being especially so if you intend to watch a projected image in a darkened room – which after all, is most often the case with a home theater setup. ... Do not forget that a basic requirement for a great movie experience is a comfortable environment. ... Ambient Light Conditions, Image Brightness & Screen Gain A projected image is at its best when viewed in total darkness - this helps take away any visual distractions - rendering it easier for the viewer to get deeper immersed into...

Six Largest Mistakes Made when Hiring a Cabling Contractor by Robert Deupreee
Cabling of data and voice systems is often ignored by many companies until the last minute just before relocation or new building takes place. Many information systems professionals view it as a low priority or something that just takes away from their budget for real network components such as... This will give you a visual representation of what you are paying for and allow you to ask questions. ... What you want is a spec that clearly defines your realistic requirements, requires basic qualification with references and does it as quickly and simply as possible.