Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Moving to new location
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
glide
Today i learned how to make my sprite glide any direction i want it to. I lerned that the lesser the seconds the faster it glide and the more the seconds the slower in glide. It glides staight until it hits the coordinant u types in.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Scratch controlls
Today i learned about arow key movement, i was able to move my sprite with the arow keys and draw a picture, the picture couldnt be circular though.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
simple flowcharts
this is my flow chart how to negotiate traffic light as u drive down the street
The first flow chart is showing the testing of the temperature. It has good aspects of a flow chart. It realy shows weather the temp is above or below freezing.
The second flow chart is turning on a led Light
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Computer algorithms
1. Algorithms
an algorithm is any set of detailed instructions which results in a predictable end-state from a known beginning. Algorithms are only as good as the instructions given, however, and the result will be incorrect if the algorithm is not properly defined.
2. Pseudocode
An outline of a program, written in a form that can easily be converted into real programming statements. For example, the pseudocode for a bubble sort routine might be written:
while not at end of list
compare adjacent elements
if second is greater than first
switch them
get next two elements
if elements were switched
repeat for entire list
Pseudocode cannot be compiled nor executed, and there are no real formatting or syntax rules. It is simply one step - an important one - in producing the final code. The benefit of pseudocode is that it enables the programmer to concentrate on the algorithms without worrying about all the syntactic details of a particular programming language. In fact, you can write pseudocode without even knowing
3. Machine Language
The lowest-level programming language (except for computers that utilize programmable microcode) Machine languages are the only languages understood by computers. While easily understood by computers, machine languages are almost impossible for humans to use because they consist entirely of numbers. Programmers, therefore, use either a high-level programming language or an assembly language. An assembly language contains the same instructions as a machine language, but the instructions and variables have names instead of being just numbers.
4. High Level Computer Language
Programs written in high-level languages are translated into assembly language or machine language by a compiler. Assembly language programs are translated into machine language by a program called an assembler.
Every CPU has its own unique machine language. Programs must be rewritten or recompiled, therefore, to run on different types of computers.
5. Flowchart
a diagram of the sequence of operations in a computer program or an accounting system
6. Sequence
The typical features of a telephone call are as follows: It begins an opening section featuring a hello or identification of the answering party. This is followed by a hello and identification of the calling party, with an exchange of how are you. Then the first topic is announced, followed by topic closing and shifts to (preferably) related topics. This is followed by a closing section consisting of elements like passing turns of okay, an identification of the type of call [Well, I just wanted to call and …], more passing turns, and an exchange of good-byes.
7. Selection
A carefully chosen or representative collection of people or things
8. Repetition
the act of repeating; repeated action, performance, production, or presentation.
1. Opening a door and entering a room.
an algorithm is any set of detailed instructions which results in a predictable end-state from a known beginning. Algorithms are only as good as the instructions given, however, and the result will be incorrect if the algorithm is not properly defined.
2. Pseudocode
An outline of a program, written in a form that can easily be converted into real programming statements. For example, the pseudocode for a bubble sort routine might be written:
while not at end of list
compare adjacent elements
if second is greater than first
switch them
get next two elements
if elements were switched
repeat for entire list
Pseudocode cannot be compiled nor executed, and there are no real formatting or syntax rules. It is simply one step - an important one - in producing the final code. The benefit of pseudocode is that it enables the programmer to concentrate on the algorithms without worrying about all the syntactic details of a particular programming language. In fact, you can write pseudocode without even knowing
3. Machine Language
The lowest-level programming language (except for computers that utilize programmable microcode) Machine languages are the only languages understood by computers. While easily understood by computers, machine languages are almost impossible for humans to use because they consist entirely of numbers. Programmers, therefore, use either a high-level programming language or an assembly language. An assembly language contains the same instructions as a machine language, but the instructions and variables have names instead of being just numbers.
4. High Level Computer Language
Programs written in high-level languages are translated into assembly language or machine language by a compiler. Assembly language programs are translated into machine language by a program called an assembler.
Every CPU has its own unique machine language. Programs must be rewritten or recompiled, therefore, to run on different types of computers.
5. Flowchart
a diagram of the sequence of operations in a computer program or an accounting system
6. Sequence
The typical features of a telephone call are as follows: It begins an opening section featuring a hello or identification of the answering party. This is followed by a hello and identification of the calling party, with an exchange of how are you. Then the first topic is announced, followed by topic closing and shifts to (preferably) related topics. This is followed by a closing section consisting of elements like passing turns of okay, an identification of the type of call [Well, I just wanted to call and …], more passing turns, and an exchange of good-byes.
7. Selection
A carefully chosen or representative collection of people or things
8. Repetition
the act of repeating; repeated action, performance, production, or presentation.
1. Opening a door and entering a room.
- walk straight toward the door
- stop half a mitre from the door
- reach hand out then grab the door knob
- Turn clockwise then push
- walk and push door at the same time
- if door fully then open enter room
- Approach traffic light
- Check color of light
- If the light is green then continue
- If the light is red then stop
- If the light is orange then slow down
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Broadband Research
1. What is broadband?
2. Outline the methods of delivery of broadband (wireless, cable, ADSL and fibre)? Identify the speed of each method.
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
4. Give examples of broadband providers and identify the costs.
5. The Federal Government is thinking of rolling out a national broadband network (The NBN). Research the NBN and find out:
a. what method of delivery it will use
b. the expected speed
c. the expected costs
6. Do you think Australians should invest in The NBN? Justify your answer.
2. Outline the methods of delivery of broadband (wireless, cable, ADSL and fibre)? Identify the speed of each method.
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
4. Give examples of broadband providers and identify the costs.
5. The Federal Government is thinking of rolling out a national broadband network (The NBN). Research the NBN and find out:
a. what method of delivery it will use
b. the expected speed
c. the expected costs
6. Do you think Australians should invest in The NBN? Justify your answer.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
bibliography and my multimedia site
Wireless broadband
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-wireless-broadband.htm http://news.cnet.com/2100-1039_3-6178977.html http://top10.com/broadband/guides/what_is_a_wireless_router/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG9i2VPY_LE&feature=related
Social Networking
http://www.whatissocialnetworking.com/
http://communication.howstuffworks.com/how-social-networks-work.htm http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/web-development/TCH_WDD/536683-51986603 http://www.mcafee.com/us/local_content/misc/threat_center/msj_future_social_networking.pdf http://communication.howstuffworks.com/how-social-networks-work4.htm
Handheld Devices
http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/handheld http://uis.georgetown.edu/handhelds/handhelds.types.html http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/travel/pda6.htm http://www.gizmag.com/go/5187/
CPU
http://www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm
http://video.about.com/pcsupport/installCPU-mov.htm http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/247866-28-future http://www.ehow.com/about_4587172_different-types-processors.html http://www.ehow.com/list_6669743_disadvantages-intel-processor.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Bridge_(microarchitecture)
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-beaded-necklaces.htm
My site URL
www.wix.com/08tmuza/multimedia_-wixcom
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-wireless-broadband.htm http://news.cnet.com/2100-1039_3-6178977.html http://top10.com/broadband/guides/what_is_a_wireless_router/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG9i2VPY_LE&feature=related
Social Networking
http://www.whatissocialnetworking.com/
http://communication.howstuffworks.com/how-social-networks-work.htm http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/web-development/TCH_WDD/536683-51986603 http://www.mcafee.com/us/local_content/misc/threat_center/msj_future_social_networking.pdf http://communication.howstuffworks.com/how-social-networks-work4.htm
Handheld Devices
http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/handheld http://uis.georgetown.edu/handhelds/handhelds.types.html http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/travel/pda6.htm http://www.gizmag.com/go/5187/
CPU
http://www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm
http://video.about.com/pcsupport/installCPU-mov.htm http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/247866-28-future http://www.ehow.com/about_4587172_different-types-processors.html http://www.ehow.com/list_6669743_disadvantages-intel-processor.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Bridge_(microarchitecture)
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-beaded-necklaces.htm
My site URL
www.wix.com/08tmuza/multimedia_-wixcom
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Topics
Wireless broadband
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-wireless-broadband.htm
http://news.cnet.com/2100-1039_3-6178977.html http://top10.com/broadband/guides/what_is_a_wireless_router/
Social Networking
http://www.whatissocialnetworking.com/ http://communication.howstuffworks.com/how-social-networks-work.htm http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/web-development/TCH_WDD/536683-51986603 http://www.mcafee.com/us/local_content/misc/threat_center/msj_future_social_networking.pdf http://communication.howstuffworks.com/how-social-networks-work4.htm
Handheld Devices
http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/handheld http://uis.georgetown.edu/handhelds/handhelds.types.html http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/travel/pda6.htm http://www.gizmag.com/go/5187/
CPU
http://www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm
* http://video.about.com/pcsupport/installCPU-mov.htm http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/247866-28-future http://www.ehow.com/about_4587172_different-types-processors.html http://www.ehow.com/list_6669743_disadvantages-intel-processor.html
1. What it is? What do we use it for?
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is responsible for interpreting and executing most of the commands from the computer's hardware and software. It is often called the "brains" of the computer.
2. How is it a part of our multimedia world?
It is the brain of the computer it help us excess other types of multimedia faster.
3. Are there different types? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each type?
There are two types of data that the CPU handles at a given time. One is the data that needs to be processed. The other is the program code that is connected to the data. The programming code is a list of instructions on how the data should be handled and processed in a language that the CPU can interpret. The programming code also contains the route of the system bus for the data. Since other components of the computer may not understand the programming code, it is the CPU's job to interpret the instructions to those components. The CPU continues to handle both pieces of data until it is no longer needed, which is when the program is closed or the hardware is no longer accessed.
There are two primary manufacturers of computer microprocessors. Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) lead the market in terms of speed and quality. Intel's desktop CPUs include Celeron, Pentium, and Core. AMD's desktop processors include Sempron, Athlon, and Phenom. Intel makes Celeron M, Pentium M, and Core mobile processors for notebooks. AMD makes mobile versions of its Sempron and Athlon, as well as the Turion mobile processor which comes in Ultra and Dual-Core versions. Both companies make both single-core and multi-core processors.
Applications can harness the power of two processor cores instead of one. The major downside at this time is that most software applications cannot yet take advantage of a dual-core processor design. You will probably have to wait awhile before your favourite game, office application or other software program can harness the power of a dual-core design.
However, a dual-core processor can accommodate more applications and tasks running simultaneously -- clicking at the bottom right-hand side of your Windows screen will give you an inkling of the many programs running in the background as you read this article. This means that sharing the computing load among two cores instead of one can help prevent glitches and a slowdown in your PC's performance while running several intensive programs. For instance, the positive effect might be noticeable while you have dozens of web page, a word processor, e-mail, a video editing application and Adobe windows open with a Win amp video playing in the background without any perceptible performance loss.
Disadvantage of an Intel processor
Price
•One disadvantage of Intel processors is the price. As a highly recognizable brand name, Intel's products often sell for more than comparable counterparts from lesser-known microprocessor makers. In addition, new Intel processors may demand a price premium, falling to more competitive levels only once the company has introduced an even newer chip. This can drive up the cost of new computers and make older models with Intel chips less attractive to budget-oriented buyers.
Availability
•Just as Intel processors may demand a price premium, new models may be difficult to acquire in large quantities. This is especially true of processors intended for use in popular consumer desktop and notebook computers, with many different computer manufacturers competing for the same limited stock of processors. As a manufacturer, relying on Intel processors may delay the release of new models to the public.
Power Consumption
•While Intel does procude a line of processors for notebook computers that draw relatively little power, other models intended for desktop computers use a significant amount of electricity. Coupled with the power needs for fans or a liquid cooling system pump, this can cause a computer using Intel chips to consume a large amount of electricity, increasing the operating cost and contributing to strain on the electric grid.
Heat
•Another issue with some Intel processors, such as the Core 2 Duo, is heat. Some of Intel's more powerful multicore processors produce a great amount of heat, requiring multiple fans for cooling. Besides the aforementioned energy usage, heat can decrease the durability of the processor or make a notebook computer uncomfortably hot to the touch.
Read more: Disadvantages of an Intel Processor
eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_6669743_disadvantages-intel-processor.html#ixzz0zVZSqgDs
4. A “simple” explanation of how it works.
The CPU sits in the motherboard as the central unit. All of the other hardware components and programs installed on the system must go through the CPU before their function can be carried out. The CPU's job function is important and enormous in scale.
When a function, program or piece of data is called, the CPU pulls it from Random Access Memory (RAM) and any other hardware in order to process it. The CPU then reads the instructions associated to the task before sending it back to RAM. The instructions that the CPU receives pertains to calculations and data transportation. The system bus is the trail that the data must travel before it is executed. It is the CPU's job to make sure that the data is guided through the system bus to be processed by the CPU and then on to the next step. With every stop on the system bus, the CPU makes sure that the data gets there in the correct order.
5. A rough indication of the cost of the device (only where a device is being researched)
Dual-core devices, at least in the beginning stages of their rollout, will certainly cost a lot more than most single core processors. On the high end of the dual-core scale, AMD's dual-core Athlon 64 X2 4800+ retails for more than $1,000. Intel's 3.2-GHz Pentium D 840 also costs more than $1,000, although less expensive versions of both processors exist. You can easily pay well over $4,000 for a dual-core CPU PC.
6. Future directions, what is waiting around the corner, what is the next “new” technology in this area?
After a fairly standard review of CPU development over the last thirty years, a serpent is detected in the CPU boys' garden of eden, threatening their supremacy. "CPU profit margins are decreasing. GPU margins are increasing." As the old saying goes, "Follow the money!" and you'll rarely be lead astray. But where has this serpent come from?
Ah ha, NVIDIA and ATI are revealed as the wannabe usurpers, and the GPU programability trends that began with 2001's NV20 DX8 capabilities have now grown to be enough of a threat to gain even the attention of mighty Intel. Given that Carmean first began giving the original form of this presentation in 2005, one might wonder how large a part the rationale displayed here played in AMD's acquistion of ATI which was first proposed in December of that year.
1. What it is? What do we use it for?
It is a social structure made up of relationships and links, whether strong or weak, to people we have something in common with. Apply this to the web and you have a series of websites where people gather to interact with other like-minded individuals. It is mostly used to communicate with people that are far away or a colleague you want to have a conversation with.
2. How is it a part of our multimedia world?
With social networks, we're able to visualize the connections between individuals, and exchange images videos even video games.
3. Are there different types? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each type?
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Yahoo
• MSN
• Flickr
• My space
• YouTube
• Blogger
There are more than 300 active social-networking sites, and each one has a slightly different process for creating a profile. However, the profile's function is always the same. It's the image of yourself that you present to the online world. This, of course, has its advantages and disadvantages.
The advantage is that online profiles give us a chance to put our best foot forward and choose to share only the parts of our lives that are the most interesting. A disadvantage is that visitors to your profile could "label" you as a one-dimensional figure -- a punk music fan, a sports fanatic, a depressed poet -- instead of a whole person
Social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook have made communication much easier. Friends’ and family now have a quicker, cheaper way of keeping in touch, making important relationships easier to maintain.Not only does a social networking site help you keep in touch with friends you already have, but they also help you form new relationships. People can find others who share the same interests or hobbies and form friendships with them. These sites help bring together people from all different cultures and races: breaking down boundaries that may otherwise exist in everyday life. People are able to make friends with people they would never have even met without using a networking site.
Even those who see life from the rosiest of spectacles have to admit there are drawbacks to using social networking websites. People can use these sites to prey on the naive and vulnerable. This can be done in a number of ways including grooming and identity fraud. Just think about all of the sensitive information that people post on these websites. Details commonly found include: dates of birth, addressees, marital statuses, and jobs. All of this can be used against you by a fraudster. It is also easier for people to harass, stalk and bully you through these sites. Not only this but people aren’t always who they say they are. This could mean someone befriending you only to gain as much personal and sensitive information as they can. This too can be used against you. Although it is true that legitimate businesses uses sites such as MySpace and Facebook, it is also true that people could invent fake businesses or products and advertise them on social networking sites, in a bid to take your money.It also highly addictive a study was made by 200 University of Maryland students who gave up online media. When asked how they felt during the brief disconnection, students’ descriptions of frantic cravings, anxiety and jitters mirrored those typical of people going through withdrawal from drugs or alcohol
4. A “simple” explanation of how it works.
There are three basic steps to using all social-networking sites:
• Create and post a personal profile
• Search the network for existing contacts or browse for new ones
• Add contacts to your network
To join any social-networking site, you'll first be asked to choose a login name and password. Once you're a member, you'll be asked to fill out some basic personal information, such as name, sex, age, location, hobbies/interests, etc. A lot of sites also allow you to upload a photo of yourself. This information is used to build a basic profile. Most social-networking sites then allow you to further personalize your profile, either by answering more detailed questions, filling out short descriptions of yourself and your interests, or by uploading media files -- such as photos, music and video. Some social-networking sites allow you to change the way the profile page looks to make it even more unique.
5. A rough indication of the cost of the device (only where a device is being researched)
Development costs are always very hard to estimate. They are even more when we do not know the purpose of the project.
Social networking sites needs to be properly planned out. To do so we create a blue print that details the information architecture and all the features and functionality that go into the website. This takes about 40-50 hours of work and we charge $3,800 to create this document.
Client interview and understanding of client expectations and project scope
-Specification document to serve as blue print for the design and development of each site to include:
-Goals, project scope, website features and deliverables
-Sitemap (listing of all pages)
-Wire frames (layout and structure for homepage and 2 sub pages for each site)
-Technical document of all front-end features and back-end functionalities
-Marketing features (i.e. calls to action, messaging, differentiation points, viral marketing attributes, etc.)
-Milestones with deliverables
This document details out the exact number of hours for completing your website. Without doing this phase it is almost impossible to give you a proper quote for a custom designed and developed social network. Most sites like these start at $25,000 and go up based on the functionality and features in the back-end.
6. Future directions, what is waiting around the corner, what is the next “new” technology in this area?
Future social networking sites will become more important because platforms will expand further. “Killer apps” will include mobility, presence, and location awareness, with the goal of making your physical life more convenient through your virtual network; you’ll have a traveling social network in your back pocket. Not only will you be able to know which of the friends in your network is online, but you’ll also be able to know which are nearby. Cell tower triangulation and global positioning systems will be able to pass along your location to whomever you allow. Location-aware services could match local businesses and entertainment to your interests based on your profile. Business travellers could more easily rendezvous with co-workers and clients at conferences and trade shows. The thrill of online dating could be heightened through the creation of location-specific communities, so you wouldn’t only meet someone online, but you could also chat with a prospective mate in the same room. Social sites will also be smarter, mining user information across the web. Social bookmarking site functionality such as Digg will be married with social networks and enhanced with self-learning technology such as Pandora or Stumble Upon and tagging functionality such as Flickr. The result is a more constant and refined stream of relevant information, which actually educates and informs the community in a much more efficient manner than occurs today. From your iPhone, you’ll be able to get movie recommendations from those in your network. You’ll also be able to read reviews that your friends found helpful and find show times for the theatres in your vicinity, and then you’ll be able to check the location of your friends to determine how quickly they can meet you.
1. What it is? What do we use it for?
A handheld device is a device that can conveniently be stored in a pocket (of sufficient size) and used while you're holding it. Handheld devices are typically used for personal information manager (PIM) types of applications: maintaining schedules, keeping names and phone numbers, doing simple calculations, taking notes, and, with a modem, exchanging e-mail and getting information from the Web.
2. How is it a part of our multimedia world?
As we know multimedia is a medium with a combination of different contents such as audio, video, animation, text, interactivity, and still images. Most handheld devices come with all of these contents- making it part of the multimedia world. We use cameras to produce images and videos, we use the microphones to record sounds, in laptops we can create animation through software, and in order to do all this, we interact with the device. Therefore it is a part of the multimedia world
3. Are there different types? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each type?
UMPC
•Business-class device for enterprise users
•Runs a "heavy" OS like Vista
•Optimized for office-use applications like Excel, Word, etc.
Vilv X5
MSI Wimpad
Archos 9
MID- stands for mobile internet devise
•Consumer-class lifestyle device
•Runs a 'lightweight" OS with quick start up like Linux
•Optimized for things like media playback and web surfing
•In 2009 (or so) Moorestown-based devices will be classed as MIDs only
i Pad
i Phone
Ramos W7
• Palm (UIS-recommended)
• Windows Mobile (UIS-recommended)
• BlackBerry
• IPhone
Palm
Palms are pioneers of 'organization on-the-go'. These devices are easy to use and include many applications to help organize work schedules and tasks. Different Palm models have different operating systems and functions, but the majority of the overall product is similar.
The following descriptions are for the Palm Treo (the functionality of other Palms may vary).
Capabilities:
Many models are equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard and a touch screen
All Palms have e-mail capability (POP3 and IMAP)
All contain programs for managing your calendar, notes, tasks, and contacts
Most models can synchronize with PC and Mac
Most models can be used internationally, depending on your cellular provider
All have built-in data capabilities (i.e. Internet browsing)
All can work with office documents (Word, Excel, etc.) and have infrared ports that can be used for wireless data transfer
All have cameras and other multimedia applications
Limitations:
Certain models (Treo 750, 700w/wx) can only sync with PCs
Windows Mobile
Many handheld devices run on the Windows Mobile operating system. Their advantage is the ease and convenience of having Microsoft Office and other Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, and Windows Live at your fingertips. Some devices that use the Windows Mobile operating system are: Palm Treo 750, Samsung BlackJack, T-Mobile MDA and Wing, AT&T 8525.
Windows Mobile devices can be classified into two categories: smartphone and the PocketPC. Pocket PC phones come with a stylus that you can use to touch the screen. Also, on these devices, the Windows flag logo appears on the top left of the home screen.
Smartphones do not have a touchscreen or stylus. On the Smartphone, the Windows flag logo appears on the bottom left of the home screen. Also, Smartphones can have either QWERTY keyboards or a 12-key keypad.
Advantages:
Windows Mobile devices easily sync documents, contacts, calendar, memos, etc. from your PC. They also use MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc), and other applications such as Tasks, Calendar, etc
You can securely connect to POP3 and IMAP accounts, as well as Internet-based e-mails such as Yahoo, AOL, and Google
All have built-in data capabilities (i.e. Internet browsing)
Most models have cameras/camcorders and multimedia capabilities (MP3s, etc.)
Disadvantages:
Some models (i.e. BlackJack) can only open working files, but cannot edit them.
BlackBerry
This handheld has become very popular. The major difference between the BlackBerry and other handhelds is its operating system. The BlackBerry devices run on a proprietary operating system that was developed by Research In Motion (RIM), the company that produces the BlackBerry. The preferred Blackberry device for syncing with GU services is the BlackBerry 8700 series.
Note: GUCalendar does NOT sync with any series released after the 8700 series. As of December 2008, this includes the 8800, Pearl (8100, 8200), Curve (8300), Bold (9000), and Storm (9530) series.
Advantages:
The BlackBerry can be used for e-mail and web browsing
It can sync with your PC for applications such as calendar, tasks, memos, notes, contacts
It can also sync with a Mac for built-in Apple applications such as iCal and Apple Mail
Disadvantages:
GUCalendar can only be synchronized with the 8700 (and earlier) series)
Microsoft Office files (i.e. Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc.) can only be viewed, and not edited
It does not have infrared capabilities that would allow the transfer of files between other devices (i.e. handheld-to-handheld, handheld-to-PC)
E-mail is not sent securely
Messages stored in folders in your GUMail account (except for your Inbox) are not visible
Some models do not support multimedia capabilities.
IPhone
The iPhone is a new handheld device developed by Apple. It runs on OS X, a different operating system from any of the other handhelds, and has a unique touch screen. It is a phone, an iPod, a camera, and a web browser all in one.
Advantages
It can sync with POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts
It displays photos and graphics alongside e-mail text
It can sync contacts, photos and videos, music, calendar, email, etc. from a PC and Mac.
It can be used to view and edit Microsoft Office documents
The visual Voicemail system allows you to listen to voice messages in any order without calling out
Web browser (Safari) is user-friendly and has international capabilities provided by the cellular service provider
Disadvantages: It can only be used with AT&T cellular networks
GUCalendar cannot be sync-ed with built-in iCal application
4. A “simple” explanation of how it works.
Since there are a variety of handheld devices, they are many different ways in which each of them works but here is an example of one: PDA
5. A rough indication of the cost of the device (only where a device is being researched)
Handheld device varie in cost because there is such a wide variety of handhald devices but here are a few
ipad
smarthpones
PDA
6. Future directions, what is waiting around the corner, what is the next “new” technology in this area?
One of the presenters at this week’s DEMO conference was Digislide, a company with a micro-optical engine named Digismart that allows 11-inch by 17-inch full-colour images to be projected from a range of hand held devices, including cell phones, Notebooks, GPS units, MP3/MP4 players, smartcard readers and gaming devices. Digislide’s patented miniature projection systems could prove to be one of the enabling technologies that will shape the future form factor of handheld technology – one of the “missing links” that could enable small objects to offer large screen viewing. Digislide is seeking industry alliance partners and licensees for its miniature projection systems which has the potential to be used in a number of US$100 billion a year markets (as above) and offer a unique differentiation, enabling them to not only retain but expand their market share by offering consumers instant access to large scale images from hand held devices.
“This projection capability is able to replace portability with mobility, fragility with ruggedization, a small image device’s screen with a detailed 11x17 inch wall projected image, and delayed display with immediate access, for a fast growing worldwide market,” said Luceille Outhred, CEO of Digislide. “Digislide has a suite of technologies available that fit a variety of projection needs. We look forward to providing a peek at that future during our DEMO 06 presentation.”
1. What it is? What do we use it for?
Wireless broadband is s high-speed Internet service via wireless technology; we use it to receive internet signals.
2. How is it a part of our multimedia world?
Wireless broadband makes us experience different types of multimedia that can be excessed through it.
3. Are there different types? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each type?
The effectiveness of your broadband depends on your router (Provide wireless internet to wireless-enabled devices such as computers, laptops and gaming consoles), some enable wireless broadband others are used to facilitate broadband use for fixed PCs
The main advantage of wireless broadband is that you can surf the web from your living-room, kitchen, bedroom, basically wherever you like as long as you have a signal from your router. You also have the advantage of connecting a number of different computers to the router and each being able to browse any website of their choice without interfering with the other users. You can also connect a number of different devices to the internet through the wireless router, for example phones and PDA's.
The main disadvantage is that hackers, neighbours or even passers-by can use your internet without your permission if you don't have your wireless network properly secured. Another disadvantage is that the strength of the signal weakens the further away you are from your router, or is also weakened if the signal has to go through thick brick walls, this would lead to a slower internet browsing speed.
4. A “simple” explanation of how it works.
What you do is plug a wireless router into the modem then connect your computer wirelessly to the router through a wireless card, which is installed onto your PC, or in many cases comes included when you purchase a new laptop. Despite what many people think, wireless broadband is not the same as mobile broadband. Wireless broadband has a radius of about 100m from your router, whereas with mobile broadband you can access the internet wherever you have signal on your mobile phone.
A wireless broadband modem receives the service and transmits it via radio waves to the immediate surrounding area. Any computer equipped with wireless capacity within receiving distance can pick up the signal, making the Internet ‘portable.’
5. A rough indication of the cost of the device (only where a device is being researched)
The cost of wireless broadband depends on your provider, there are no 'wireless broadband suppliers', you would still sign up to a regular broadband package with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and simply connect a wireless router to your modem. It's the router that has the power to allow you to go wireless.
Some ISP's will offer you free wireless routers and security packages when you take out a broadband contract with them.
6. Future directions, what is waiting around the corner, what is the next “new” technology in this area?
The 700MHz band of spectrum, which has been used to provide analogue TV service, is considered the last piece of prime real estate left in wireless spectrum.
On the 700MHz frequency band, signals travel about four times farther than those on bands used by the wireless and electronics industries today. Reusing that spectrum could mean easier and cheaper deployment of broadband networks, which should translate into more affordable and widespread high-speed Internet access for consumers.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-wireless-broadband.htm
http://news.cnet.com/2100-1039_3-6178977.html http://top10.com/broadband/guides/what_is_a_wireless_router/
Social Networking
http://www.whatissocialnetworking.com/ http://communication.howstuffworks.com/how-social-networks-work.htm http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/web-development/TCH_WDD/536683-51986603 http://www.mcafee.com/us/local_content/misc/threat_center/msj_future_social_networking.pdf http://communication.howstuffworks.com/how-social-networks-work4.htm
Handheld Devices
http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/handheld http://uis.georgetown.edu/handhelds/handhelds.types.html http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/travel/pda6.htm http://www.gizmag.com/go/5187/
CPU
http://www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm
* http://video.about.com/pcsupport/installCPU-mov.htm http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/247866-28-future http://www.ehow.com/about_4587172_different-types-processors.html http://www.ehow.com/list_6669743_disadvantages-intel-processor.html
1. What it is? What do we use it for?
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is responsible for interpreting and executing most of the commands from the computer's hardware and software. It is often called the "brains" of the computer.
2. How is it a part of our multimedia world?
It is the brain of the computer it help us excess other types of multimedia faster.
3. Are there different types? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each type?
There are two types of data that the CPU handles at a given time. One is the data that needs to be processed. The other is the program code that is connected to the data. The programming code is a list of instructions on how the data should be handled and processed in a language that the CPU can interpret. The programming code also contains the route of the system bus for the data. Since other components of the computer may not understand the programming code, it is the CPU's job to interpret the instructions to those components. The CPU continues to handle both pieces of data until it is no longer needed, which is when the program is closed or the hardware is no longer accessed.
There are two primary manufacturers of computer microprocessors. Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) lead the market in terms of speed and quality. Intel's desktop CPUs include Celeron, Pentium, and Core. AMD's desktop processors include Sempron, Athlon, and Phenom. Intel makes Celeron M, Pentium M, and Core mobile processors for notebooks. AMD makes mobile versions of its Sempron and Athlon, as well as the Turion mobile processor which comes in Ultra and Dual-Core versions. Both companies make both single-core and multi-core processors.
Applications can harness the power of two processor cores instead of one. The major downside at this time is that most software applications cannot yet take advantage of a dual-core processor design. You will probably have to wait awhile before your favourite game, office application or other software program can harness the power of a dual-core design.
However, a dual-core processor can accommodate more applications and tasks running simultaneously -- clicking at the bottom right-hand side of your Windows screen will give you an inkling of the many programs running in the background as you read this article. This means that sharing the computing load among two cores instead of one can help prevent glitches and a slowdown in your PC's performance while running several intensive programs. For instance, the positive effect might be noticeable while you have dozens of web page, a word processor, e-mail, a video editing application and Adobe windows open with a Win amp video playing in the background without any perceptible performance loss.
Disadvantage of an Intel processor
Price
•One disadvantage of Intel processors is the price. As a highly recognizable brand name, Intel's products often sell for more than comparable counterparts from lesser-known microprocessor makers. In addition, new Intel processors may demand a price premium, falling to more competitive levels only once the company has introduced an even newer chip. This can drive up the cost of new computers and make older models with Intel chips less attractive to budget-oriented buyers.
Availability
•Just as Intel processors may demand a price premium, new models may be difficult to acquire in large quantities. This is especially true of processors intended for use in popular consumer desktop and notebook computers, with many different computer manufacturers competing for the same limited stock of processors. As a manufacturer, relying on Intel processors may delay the release of new models to the public.
Power Consumption
•While Intel does procude a line of processors for notebook computers that draw relatively little power, other models intended for desktop computers use a significant amount of electricity. Coupled with the power needs for fans or a liquid cooling system pump, this can cause a computer using Intel chips to consume a large amount of electricity, increasing the operating cost and contributing to strain on the electric grid.
Heat
•Another issue with some Intel processors, such as the Core 2 Duo, is heat. Some of Intel's more powerful multicore processors produce a great amount of heat, requiring multiple fans for cooling. Besides the aforementioned energy usage, heat can decrease the durability of the processor or make a notebook computer uncomfortably hot to the touch.
Read more: Disadvantages of an Intel Processor
eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_6669743_disadvantages-intel-processor.html#ixzz0zVZSqgDs
4. A “simple” explanation of how it works.
The CPU sits in the motherboard as the central unit. All of the other hardware components and programs installed on the system must go through the CPU before their function can be carried out. The CPU's job function is important and enormous in scale.
When a function, program or piece of data is called, the CPU pulls it from Random Access Memory (RAM) and any other hardware in order to process it. The CPU then reads the instructions associated to the task before sending it back to RAM. The instructions that the CPU receives pertains to calculations and data transportation. The system bus is the trail that the data must travel before it is executed. It is the CPU's job to make sure that the data is guided through the system bus to be processed by the CPU and then on to the next step. With every stop on the system bus, the CPU makes sure that the data gets there in the correct order.
5. A rough indication of the cost of the device (only where a device is being researched)
Dual-core devices, at least in the beginning stages of their rollout, will certainly cost a lot more than most single core processors. On the high end of the dual-core scale, AMD's dual-core Athlon 64 X2 4800+ retails for more than $1,000. Intel's 3.2-GHz Pentium D 840 also costs more than $1,000, although less expensive versions of both processors exist. You can easily pay well over $4,000 for a dual-core CPU PC.
6. Future directions, what is waiting around the corner, what is the next “new” technology in this area?
After a fairly standard review of CPU development over the last thirty years, a serpent is detected in the CPU boys' garden of eden, threatening their supremacy. "CPU profit margins are decreasing. GPU margins are increasing." As the old saying goes, "Follow the money!" and you'll rarely be lead astray. But where has this serpent come from?
Ah ha, NVIDIA and ATI are revealed as the wannabe usurpers, and the GPU programability trends that began with 2001's NV20 DX8 capabilities have now grown to be enough of a threat to gain even the attention of mighty Intel. Given that Carmean first began giving the original form of this presentation in 2005, one might wonder how large a part the rationale displayed here played in AMD's acquistion of ATI which was first proposed in December of that year.
1. What it is? What do we use it for?
It is a social structure made up of relationships and links, whether strong or weak, to people we have something in common with. Apply this to the web and you have a series of websites where people gather to interact with other like-minded individuals. It is mostly used to communicate with people that are far away or a colleague you want to have a conversation with.
2. How is it a part of our multimedia world?
With social networks, we're able to visualize the connections between individuals, and exchange images videos even video games.
3. Are there different types? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each type?
• Yahoo
• MSN
• Flickr
• My space
• YouTube
• Blogger
There are more than 300 active social-networking sites, and each one has a slightly different process for creating a profile. However, the profile's function is always the same. It's the image of yourself that you present to the online world. This, of course, has its advantages and disadvantages.
The advantage is that online profiles give us a chance to put our best foot forward and choose to share only the parts of our lives that are the most interesting. A disadvantage is that visitors to your profile could "label" you as a one-dimensional figure -- a punk music fan, a sports fanatic, a depressed poet -- instead of a whole person
Social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook have made communication much easier. Friends’ and family now have a quicker, cheaper way of keeping in touch, making important relationships easier to maintain.Not only does a social networking site help you keep in touch with friends you already have, but they also help you form new relationships. People can find others who share the same interests or hobbies and form friendships with them. These sites help bring together people from all different cultures and races: breaking down boundaries that may otherwise exist in everyday life. People are able to make friends with people they would never have even met without using a networking site.
Even those who see life from the rosiest of spectacles have to admit there are drawbacks to using social networking websites. People can use these sites to prey on the naive and vulnerable. This can be done in a number of ways including grooming and identity fraud. Just think about all of the sensitive information that people post on these websites. Details commonly found include: dates of birth, addressees, marital statuses, and jobs. All of this can be used against you by a fraudster. It is also easier for people to harass, stalk and bully you through these sites. Not only this but people aren’t always who they say they are. This could mean someone befriending you only to gain as much personal and sensitive information as they can. This too can be used against you. Although it is true that legitimate businesses uses sites such as MySpace and Facebook, it is also true that people could invent fake businesses or products and advertise them on social networking sites, in a bid to take your money.It also highly addictive a study was made by 200 University of Maryland students who gave up online media. When asked how they felt during the brief disconnection, students’ descriptions of frantic cravings, anxiety and jitters mirrored those typical of people going through withdrawal from drugs or alcohol
4. A “simple” explanation of how it works.
There are three basic steps to using all social-networking sites:
• Create and post a personal profile
• Search the network for existing contacts or browse for new ones
• Add contacts to your network
To join any social-networking site, you'll first be asked to choose a login name and password. Once you're a member, you'll be asked to fill out some basic personal information, such as name, sex, age, location, hobbies/interests, etc. A lot of sites also allow you to upload a photo of yourself. This information is used to build a basic profile. Most social-networking sites then allow you to further personalize your profile, either by answering more detailed questions, filling out short descriptions of yourself and your interests, or by uploading media files -- such as photos, music and video. Some social-networking sites allow you to change the way the profile page looks to make it even more unique.
5. A rough indication of the cost of the device (only where a device is being researched)
Development costs are always very hard to estimate. They are even more when we do not know the purpose of the project.
Social networking sites needs to be properly planned out. To do so we create a blue print that details the information architecture and all the features and functionality that go into the website. This takes about 40-50 hours of work and we charge $3,800 to create this document.
Client interview and understanding of client expectations and project scope
-Specification document to serve as blue print for the design and development of each site to include:
-Goals, project scope, website features and deliverables
-Sitemap (listing of all pages)
-Wire frames (layout and structure for homepage and 2 sub pages for each site)
-Technical document of all front-end features and back-end functionalities
-Marketing features (i.e. calls to action, messaging, differentiation points, viral marketing attributes, etc.)
-Milestones with deliverables
This document details out the exact number of hours for completing your website. Without doing this phase it is almost impossible to give you a proper quote for a custom designed and developed social network. Most sites like these start at $25,000 and go up based on the functionality and features in the back-end.
6. Future directions, what is waiting around the corner, what is the next “new” technology in this area?
Future social networking sites will become more important because platforms will expand further. “Killer apps” will include mobility, presence, and location awareness, with the goal of making your physical life more convenient through your virtual network; you’ll have a traveling social network in your back pocket. Not only will you be able to know which of the friends in your network is online, but you’ll also be able to know which are nearby. Cell tower triangulation and global positioning systems will be able to pass along your location to whomever you allow. Location-aware services could match local businesses and entertainment to your interests based on your profile. Business travellers could more easily rendezvous with co-workers and clients at conferences and trade shows. The thrill of online dating could be heightened through the creation of location-specific communities, so you wouldn’t only meet someone online, but you could also chat with a prospective mate in the same room. Social sites will also be smarter, mining user information across the web. Social bookmarking site functionality such as Digg will be married with social networks and enhanced with self-learning technology such as Pandora or Stumble Upon and tagging functionality such as Flickr. The result is a more constant and refined stream of relevant information, which actually educates and informs the community in a much more efficient manner than occurs today. From your iPhone, you’ll be able to get movie recommendations from those in your network. You’ll also be able to read reviews that your friends found helpful and find show times for the theatres in your vicinity, and then you’ll be able to check the location of your friends to determine how quickly they can meet you.
1. What it is? What do we use it for?
A handheld device is a device that can conveniently be stored in a pocket (of sufficient size) and used while you're holding it. Handheld devices are typically used for personal information manager (PIM) types of applications: maintaining schedules, keeping names and phone numbers, doing simple calculations, taking notes, and, with a modem, exchanging e-mail and getting information from the Web.
2. How is it a part of our multimedia world?
As we know multimedia is a medium with a combination of different contents such as audio, video, animation, text, interactivity, and still images. Most handheld devices come with all of these contents- making it part of the multimedia world. We use cameras to produce images and videos, we use the microphones to record sounds, in laptops we can create animation through software, and in order to do all this, we interact with the device. Therefore it is a part of the multimedia world
3. Are there different types? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each type?
UMPC
•Business-class device for enterprise users
•Runs a "heavy" OS like Vista
•Optimized for office-use applications like Excel, Word, etc.
Vilv X5
MSI Wimpad
Archos 9
MID- stands for mobile internet devise
•Consumer-class lifestyle device
•Runs a 'lightweight" OS with quick start up like Linux
•Optimized for things like media playback and web surfing
•In 2009 (or so) Moorestown-based devices will be classed as MIDs only
i Pad
i Phone
Ramos W7
• Palm (UIS-recommended)
• Windows Mobile (UIS-recommended)
• BlackBerry
• IPhone
Palm
Palms are pioneers of 'organization on-the-go'. These devices are easy to use and include many applications to help organize work schedules and tasks. Different Palm models have different operating systems and functions, but the majority of the overall product is similar.
The following descriptions are for the Palm Treo (the functionality of other Palms may vary).
Capabilities:
Many models are equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard and a touch screen
All Palms have e-mail capability (POP3 and IMAP)
All contain programs for managing your calendar, notes, tasks, and contacts
Most models can synchronize with PC and Mac
Most models can be used internationally, depending on your cellular provider
All have built-in data capabilities (i.e. Internet browsing)
All can work with office documents (Word, Excel, etc.) and have infrared ports that can be used for wireless data transfer
All have cameras and other multimedia applications
Limitations:
Certain models (Treo 750, 700w/wx) can only sync with PCs
Windows Mobile
Many handheld devices run on the Windows Mobile operating system. Their advantage is the ease and convenience of having Microsoft Office and other Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, and Windows Live at your fingertips. Some devices that use the Windows Mobile operating system are: Palm Treo 750, Samsung BlackJack, T-Mobile MDA and Wing, AT&T 8525.
Windows Mobile devices can be classified into two categories: smartphone and the PocketPC. Pocket PC phones come with a stylus that you can use to touch the screen. Also, on these devices, the Windows flag logo appears on the top left of the home screen.
Smartphones do not have a touchscreen or stylus. On the Smartphone, the Windows flag logo appears on the bottom left of the home screen. Also, Smartphones can have either QWERTY keyboards or a 12-key keypad.
Advantages:
Windows Mobile devices easily sync documents, contacts, calendar, memos, etc. from your PC. They also use MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc), and other applications such as Tasks, Calendar, etc
You can securely connect to POP3 and IMAP accounts, as well as Internet-based e-mails such as Yahoo, AOL, and Google
All have built-in data capabilities (i.e. Internet browsing)
Most models have cameras/camcorders and multimedia capabilities (MP3s, etc.)
Disadvantages:
Some models (i.e. BlackJack) can only open working files, but cannot edit them.
BlackBerry
This handheld has become very popular. The major difference between the BlackBerry and other handhelds is its operating system. The BlackBerry devices run on a proprietary operating system that was developed by Research In Motion (RIM), the company that produces the BlackBerry. The preferred Blackberry device for syncing with GU services is the BlackBerry 8700 series.
Note: GUCalendar does NOT sync with any series released after the 8700 series. As of December 2008, this includes the 8800, Pearl (8100, 8200), Curve (8300), Bold (9000), and Storm (9530) series.
Advantages:
The BlackBerry can be used for e-mail and web browsing
It can sync with your PC for applications such as calendar, tasks, memos, notes, contacts
It can also sync with a Mac for built-in Apple applications such as iCal and Apple Mail
Disadvantages:
GUCalendar can only be synchronized with the 8700 (and earlier) series)
Microsoft Office files (i.e. Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc.) can only be viewed, and not edited
It does not have infrared capabilities that would allow the transfer of files between other devices (i.e. handheld-to-handheld, handheld-to-PC)
E-mail is not sent securely
Messages stored in folders in your GUMail account (except for your Inbox) are not visible
Some models do not support multimedia capabilities.
IPhone
The iPhone is a new handheld device developed by Apple. It runs on OS X, a different operating system from any of the other handhelds, and has a unique touch screen. It is a phone, an iPod, a camera, and a web browser all in one.
Advantages
It can sync with POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts
It displays photos and graphics alongside e-mail text
It can sync contacts, photos and videos, music, calendar, email, etc. from a PC and Mac.
It can be used to view and edit Microsoft Office documents
The visual Voicemail system allows you to listen to voice messages in any order without calling out
Web browser (Safari) is user-friendly and has international capabilities provided by the cellular service provider
Disadvantages: It can only be used with AT&T cellular networks
GUCalendar cannot be sync-ed with built-in iCal application
4. A “simple” explanation of how it works.
Since there are a variety of handheld devices, they are many different ways in which each of them works but here is an example of one: PDA
5. A rough indication of the cost of the device (only where a device is being researched)
Handheld device varie in cost because there is such a wide variety of handhald devices but here are a few
ipad
smarthpones
PDA
6. Future directions, what is waiting around the corner, what is the next “new” technology in this area?
One of the presenters at this week’s DEMO conference was Digislide, a company with a micro-optical engine named Digismart that allows 11-inch by 17-inch full-colour images to be projected from a range of hand held devices, including cell phones, Notebooks, GPS units, MP3/MP4 players, smartcard readers and gaming devices. Digislide’s patented miniature projection systems could prove to be one of the enabling technologies that will shape the future form factor of handheld technology – one of the “missing links” that could enable small objects to offer large screen viewing. Digislide is seeking industry alliance partners and licensees for its miniature projection systems which has the potential to be used in a number of US$100 billion a year markets (as above) and offer a unique differentiation, enabling them to not only retain but expand their market share by offering consumers instant access to large scale images from hand held devices.
“This projection capability is able to replace portability with mobility, fragility with ruggedization, a small image device’s screen with a detailed 11x17 inch wall projected image, and delayed display with immediate access, for a fast growing worldwide market,” said Luceille Outhred, CEO of Digislide. “Digislide has a suite of technologies available that fit a variety of projection needs. We look forward to providing a peek at that future during our DEMO 06 presentation.”
1. What it is? What do we use it for?
Wireless broadband is s high-speed Internet service via wireless technology; we use it to receive internet signals.
2. How is it a part of our multimedia world?
Wireless broadband makes us experience different types of multimedia that can be excessed through it.
3. Are there different types? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each type?
The effectiveness of your broadband depends on your router (Provide wireless internet to wireless-enabled devices such as computers, laptops and gaming consoles), some enable wireless broadband others are used to facilitate broadband use for fixed PCs
The main advantage of wireless broadband is that you can surf the web from your living-room, kitchen, bedroom, basically wherever you like as long as you have a signal from your router. You also have the advantage of connecting a number of different computers to the router and each being able to browse any website of their choice without interfering with the other users. You can also connect a number of different devices to the internet through the wireless router, for example phones and PDA's.
The main disadvantage is that hackers, neighbours or even passers-by can use your internet without your permission if you don't have your wireless network properly secured. Another disadvantage is that the strength of the signal weakens the further away you are from your router, or is also weakened if the signal has to go through thick brick walls, this would lead to a slower internet browsing speed.
4. A “simple” explanation of how it works.
What you do is plug a wireless router into the modem then connect your computer wirelessly to the router through a wireless card, which is installed onto your PC, or in many cases comes included when you purchase a new laptop. Despite what many people think, wireless broadband is not the same as mobile broadband. Wireless broadband has a radius of about 100m from your router, whereas with mobile broadband you can access the internet wherever you have signal on your mobile phone.
A wireless broadband modem receives the service and transmits it via radio waves to the immediate surrounding area. Any computer equipped with wireless capacity within receiving distance can pick up the signal, making the Internet ‘portable.’
5. A rough indication of the cost of the device (only where a device is being researched)
The cost of wireless broadband depends on your provider, there are no 'wireless broadband suppliers', you would still sign up to a regular broadband package with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and simply connect a wireless router to your modem. It's the router that has the power to allow you to go wireless.
Some ISP's will offer you free wireless routers and security packages when you take out a broadband contract with them.
6. Future directions, what is waiting around the corner, what is the next “new” technology in this area?
The 700MHz band of spectrum, which has been used to provide analogue TV service, is considered the last piece of prime real estate left in wireless spectrum.
On the 700MHz frequency band, signals travel about four times farther than those on bands used by the wireless and electronics industries today. Reusing that spectrum could mean easier and cheaper deployment of broadband networks, which should translate into more affordable and widespread high-speed Internet access for consumers.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Wix
- No downloads or programming needed
- Creating a website with Wix is free
- Simple drag & drop interface
- Thousands of free, fully customizable Flash templates
- Creating a website with Wix is free
- Simple drag & drop interface
- Thousands of free, fully customizable Flash templates
So today i started exploring wix. On wix you need to sign up first before you can use it
At first i tried to make my own tempalte then decided its too dificult i would just be wansting time i dont have.
Out of the templates i saw these were the names of the ones that interested me
Out of the templates i saw these were the names of the ones that interested me
- green retreat
- my online art store
- urban artist
- sketch stylist
To edit anything in a template u just have to click on it. To change the title you just click 'edit' and type, you can also change the font size and colour from tthe bottom of the page, To replace a picture click on the picture and 'replace' the photo, you can upload a photo from your computer but you can also use photos from the wix library
I have chosen to use urban artist because it has a link from the intro page to site, the bad thing is after you are at the site you cant go back to the intro but im going to change that.
From 'the can' to the 'world of multimedia'
IMPORTANT POINT
What do I need to research?
Some information to include in your project about each topic could include
1. What it is ? What do we use it for?
2. How is it a part of our multimedia world?
3. Are there different types? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each type?
4. A “simple” explanation of how it works.
5. A rough indication of the cost of the device (only where a device is being researched)
6. Future directions, what is waiting around the corner, what is the next “new” technology in this area?
You will find these questions in your assessment outline!
DO NOT:
- just copy & paste information
- include videos just for the sake of it
How should I present my research?
Your research should be:
- Easy to read – Font, colour etc.
- Easy to find
- In a logical format
Some suggestions include:
• Question-answer format
• Headings
• Paragraphs
• Dot points
What you should be up to with your assignment!!
By now you should have:
• Registered your group members
• Decided on the topics you will research for your website
• Evaluated at least 2 presentation tools
• Decided which presentation tool you will use
• Blogged about all this
You should be up to your research at this stage
Don’t forget to blog about useful sites that you found and problems you overcame.
This assignment is due in week 8 – that means you have only 3 weeks to complete it!
Some information to include in your project about each topic could include
1. What it is ? What do we use it for?
2. How is it a part of our multimedia world?
3. Are there different types? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each type?
4. A “simple” explanation of how it works.
5. A rough indication of the cost of the device (only where a device is being researched)
6. Future directions, what is waiting around the corner, what is the next “new” technology in this area?
You will find these questions in your assessment outline!
DO NOT:
- just copy & paste information
- include videos just for the sake of it
How should I present my research?
Your research should be:
- Easy to read – Font, colour etc.
- Easy to find
- In a logical format
Some suggestions include:
• Question-answer format
• Headings
• Paragraphs
• Dot points
What you should be up to with your assignment!!
By now you should have:
• Registered your group members
• Decided on the topics you will research for your website
• Evaluated at least 2 presentation tools
• Decided which presentation tool you will use
• Blogged about all this
You should be up to your research at this stage
Don’t forget to blog about useful sites that you found and problems you overcame.
This assignment is due in week 8 – that means you have only 3 weeks to complete it!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Jimdo evaluation
Versatiltiy-they are two convinient ways in which you can put pictures on jimdo- as little grids, which , when you click on will enlarge or as a very pro-looking flash gallery. It also allows me to put PDF files on the site.
I can also change the overall deisign, the background colour, the background pattern and the header image at the top.
Ease of use- For jimdo you have to sign up first, it takes sometime because they sent the password to you. On most of the good feature u have to buy wich maked it harder to use. Its made for people in business so its hard for kids to use it.With JimdoPro and JimdoBusiness, you can create and send your own newsletter. It's all managed through your Jimdo site, a simple and effective way to keep your friends and business partners up to date.JimdoBusiness and JimdoPro users can set and edit metatags and metadescriptions individually from each menu page. This way, search engines have an easier time finding your pages!
The buttons are clearly shown making it easy for the designer to select and find what they want to use. Visitors can easily find what they want to use on this becasue their is a navigational option on the left hand side which can easily be adjasted to be put anywher in the page. The navigation allows the visitors to find the exact information they want by clicking onto the right link.
Collaboraton-
I don't have a parthner on this but i don't think that it easy to use it to work on with more than 2 people because the other partner might rewrite work one person has done and if using it you have to use links to share the other page that the other person has done.
I can also change the overall deisign, the background colour, the background pattern and the header image at the top.
Ease of use- For jimdo you have to sign up first, it takes sometime because they sent the password to you. On most of the good feature u have to buy wich maked it harder to use. Its made for people in business so its hard for kids to use it.With JimdoPro and JimdoBusiness, you can create and send your own newsletter. It's all managed through your Jimdo site, a simple and effective way to keep your friends and business partners up to date.JimdoBusiness and JimdoPro users can set and edit metatags and metadescriptions individually from each menu page. This way, search engines have an easier time finding your pages!
The buttons are clearly shown making it easy for the designer to select and find what they want to use. Visitors can easily find what they want to use on this becasue their is a navigational option on the left hand side which can easily be adjasted to be put anywher in the page. The navigation allows the visitors to find the exact information they want by clicking onto the right link.
Collaboraton-
I don't have a parthner on this but i don't think that it easy to use it to work on with more than 2 people because the other partner might rewrite work one person has done and if using it you have to use links to share the other page that the other person has done.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Protopage evaluation
Today we evaluated protopage for our assignment to see if its a good website creating tool.
Protopage is your own personal page, which you can access from any computer or mobile phone.
You can use it to read your own selection of news and blogs, keep bookmarks, to-do lists, sticky notes, and much more.There are thousands of different widgets that you can add to your page.
Access your page from most phones, including the iPhone, Blackberry, Nokia, Samsung, Siemens, Palm, LG, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Windows Mobile.
After you've registered your page, access protopage.com/mobile from your phone.
It takes quite some time to load
Once you know what to do its quite easy to use
It took a long time for us to figure out how to put a video. The features are easy to understand as you can easily add anything on like a photo video or widget
I didnt test the collaboration because i will be working on my own....
I am not going to choose it because,though it does seem interesting it doesnt have the type of features i would like to use. I want a good presentation and i dont believe i can get it using protopage.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Multi media assignment
Today we got our assignment, it sounds interesting and fun to me cant wait to get into it. First thing we had to do was choose if you wanted to do it with a group member or by yourself, i chose to do it individually cause it will make it simpler for me. I will get help from my friend though which is the bright side.
After that I had to register my name by i accindentally did it in the wrong term, which made me realise i might make many mistakes during this assignment.
For now thats what i had to do next time i will decide my topics and my place to do the presintasion
After that I had to register my name by i accindentally did it in the wrong term, which made me realise i might make many mistakes during this assignment.
For now thats what i had to do next time i will decide my topics and my place to do the presintasion
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Handheld computing
1. What are MID and UMPC devices? How do they differ. List at least three examples of both types of devices & include images.
UMPC-stands for ultra Mobile portable computer•Business-class device for enterprise users
•Runs a "heavy" OS like Vista
•Optimized for office-use applications like Excel, Word, etc.
Vilv X5
MSI Wimpad
Archos 9
MID- stands for mobile internet devise•Consumer-class lifestyle device
•Runs a 'lightweight" OS with quick start up like Linux
•Optimized for things like media playback and web surfing
•In 2009 (or so) Moorestown-based devices will be classed as MIDs only
i Pad
i Phone
Ramos W7
2. What are the differences between a Notebook handheld computing device and a Netbook handheld computing device?
Screen size for net book- usually 7, 8 or 9 inches monitor screens but for a note book the smallest that they go into is 12.1 inches.
Notebooks- has dual core processor. it can run Windows XP or vista. It has a large, regular hard drive that spins.
storage- Notebooks can have anywhere from 80 to 320 Gigabytes of storage onboard.
Whilst netbooks have only 4Gb to 80 Gb
Netbook- is not for loading games or applications such as photoshop or word.
Net book- useful for net-centric computing. Net centric computing is surfing the web, checking your e mail, running web applications
Net book- mostly come with the atom processor. Nitebook- Dual processor
DVD drives- Notebook includes isk drive whilst net books don't.
pRICE: REGULAR PEOPLE CAN AFFORD NET BOOKS VERY CHEAPLY.
Net books operating sysytem is either windows XP or Linux whilst Notebooks -WIndows XP or Vista
Batteries and battery life: Netbook- 3 to 4 hours. Notebooks- 2 to 4 hours
3. Using the following sites, describe the design & features of the Apple Ipad then discuss how it compares with a Netbook.
Ipad
It does not have a web cam, no multitasking, no HDMI import, no flash, like a netbook does.
However it feels great on your hands, and the speed of the CPU is marvelous, and the e-book reading application, is real
4. Of the three handheld devices - Notebook, netbook & Ipad – which one would suit your needs and why?
I think, that the of the three hand held devices, the one that would suit my needs, is the laptop. It has every convenience, good power, memory, and features such as the DVD player, USB port hole, and multitasking, that i need. On the other hand, the net book is very handy, and easily movable, and the i Pad feels great on your hand, with the sleek touch screen, with the flatness.
5. If I was looking for a UMPC device with a screen size of 10 in or less, which would you recommend? Justify your choice.
Any notebook, that suits your needs
UMPC-stands for ultra Mobile portable computer•Business-class device for enterprise users
•Runs a "heavy" OS like Vista
•Optimized for office-use applications like Excel, Word, etc.
Vilv X5
MSI Wimpad
Archos 9
MID- stands for mobile internet devise•Consumer-class lifestyle device
•Runs a 'lightweight" OS with quick start up like Linux
•Optimized for things like media playback and web surfing
•In 2009 (or so) Moorestown-based devices will be classed as MIDs only
i Pad
i Phone
Ramos W7
2. What are the differences between a Notebook handheld computing device and a Netbook handheld computing device?
Screen size for net book- usually 7, 8 or 9 inches monitor screens but for a note book the smallest that they go into is 12.1 inches.
Notebooks- has dual core processor. it can run Windows XP or vista. It has a large, regular hard drive that spins.
storage- Notebooks can have anywhere from 80 to 320 Gigabytes of storage onboard.
Whilst netbooks have only 4Gb to 80 Gb
Netbook- is not for loading games or applications such as photoshop or word.
Net book- useful for net-centric computing. Net centric computing is surfing the web, checking your e mail, running web applications
Net book- mostly come with the atom processor. Nitebook- Dual processor
DVD drives- Notebook includes isk drive whilst net books don't.
pRICE: REGULAR PEOPLE CAN AFFORD NET BOOKS VERY CHEAPLY.
Net books operating sysytem is either windows XP or Linux whilst Notebooks -WIndows XP or Vista
Batteries and battery life: Netbook- 3 to 4 hours. Notebooks- 2 to 4 hours
3. Using the following sites, describe the design & features of the Apple Ipad then discuss how it compares with a Netbook.
Ipad
It does not have a web cam, no multitasking, no HDMI import, no flash, like a netbook does.
However it feels great on your hands, and the speed of the CPU is marvelous, and the e-book reading application, is real
4. Of the three handheld devices - Notebook, netbook & Ipad – which one would suit your needs and why?
I think, that the of the three hand held devices, the one that would suit my needs, is the laptop. It has every convenience, good power, memory, and features such as the DVD player, USB port hole, and multitasking, that i need. On the other hand, the net book is very handy, and easily movable, and the i Pad feels great on your hand, with the sleek touch screen, with the flatness.
5. If I was looking for a UMPC device with a screen size of 10 in or less, which would you recommend? Justify your choice.
Any notebook, that suits your needs
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Bits and byts
1. What is a Digit
the one or zero in a bit or It is a single place where it can hold numerical values from 0-9.
2. “normal” counting numbers used in everyday life a based on what sequence of numbers?
0 to 9 ten does not count since its made up of two existent numbers
3. Where does the word bit originate from?
4. Binary numbers don’t use base 10. What base do they use? What digits are available in base 2?
they count in twos,1 and 0
5. If 6,357 can be written as;
(6 * 1000) + (3 * 100) + (5 * 10) + (7 * 1) = 6000 + 300 + 50 + 7
How would you write 4,321
(4*1000) + (3*100) + (2*10) + (1*1) = 4000 +300+20+1
6.Write the following numbers in binary (base 2)
21 = 101000
24 = 101000
30= 1010000
7. What is a byte?
A bundled together 8-bit collection.
8. How many bytes in a kilo, mega, giga and tera bytes.
Kilo-1000
Mega-1000000
Giga- 1000000000
Tera-1000000000000
9. Complete the following conversions;
1000 Mb = ?Gb
500 Gb = ?Mb
5000 Kb = ? Mb
the one or zero in a bit or It is a single place where it can hold numerical values from 0-9.
2. “normal” counting numbers used in everyday life a based on what sequence of numbers?
0 to 9 ten does not count since its made up of two existent numbers
3. Where does the word bit originate from?
4. Binary numbers don’t use base 10. What base do they use? What digits are available in base 2?
they count in twos,1 and 0
5. If 6,357 can be written as;
(6 * 1000) + (3 * 100) + (5 * 10) + (7 * 1) = 6000 + 300 + 50 + 7
How would you write 4,321
(4*1000) + (3*100) + (2*10) + (1*1) = 4000 +300+20+1
6.Write the following numbers in binary (base 2)
21 = 101000
24 = 101000
30= 1010000
7. What is a byte?
A bundled together 8-bit collection.
8. How many bytes in a kilo, mega, giga and tera bytes.
Kilo-1000
Mega-1000000
Giga- 1000000000
Tera-1000000000000
9. Complete the following conversions;
1000 Mb = ?Gb
500 Gb = ?Mb
5000 Kb = ? Mb
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
The CPU
1. What is the function of the CPU?The CPU is the heart of any normal computer, it is a complete computation engine that is fabricated on a single chip.
2. What was the name of the first CPU?
The first CPU was the Intel 4004, 1971 was the name it was introduced.
3. Referring to the graph on page 2 of the article, describe how the speed of CPU’s has changed.
The CPU speed has increased by 1993 it was 5000 times faster than the 8080 this is shown by the Pentium. Pentium is also improving the speed is up to 3.6 GHz while the first Pentium was only 60 MHz(clock speed)
4. What does MIPS measure?
The MIPS stands for (millions of instructions per second)
5. Research (Google it) what is a dual core processor, what is multitasking and how do the two work together.
A dual-core processor differs from a single-core chip in that it has two physical computer processing unit, or CPU, cores on a single die. So when you buy a PC with an Intel or AMD dual-core processor, the CPU architecture will have two processor cores bridged together with electronics circuitry.
2. What was the name of the first CPU?
The first CPU was the Intel 4004, 1971 was the name it was introduced.
3. Referring to the graph on page 2 of the article, describe how the speed of CPU’s has changed.
The CPU speed has increased by 1993 it was 5000 times faster than the 8080 this is shown by the Pentium. Pentium is also improving the speed is up to 3.6 GHz while the first Pentium was only 60 MHz(clock speed)
4. What does MIPS measure?
The MIPS stands for (millions of instructions per second)
5. Research (Google it) what is a dual core processor, what is multitasking and how do the two work together.
A dual-core processor differs from a single-core chip in that it has two physical computer processing unit, or CPU, cores on a single die. So when you buy a PC with an Intel or AMD dual-core processor, the CPU architecture will have two processor cores bridged together with electronics circuitry.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
world of multimedia
1. Where do you commonly use multimedia in your daily life, list as many examples as you can.
- home
- school
- public places
Computer because it help communicate and it contain some services i use daily for intertainment, communication or work
3. The video on future directions (third video) has already to some extent come true. ]
The Touch screen Phones, with the wifi connectivity. Able to communicate with others so easily. The GPS has already been in use. The voice activated technologies, are also now used, n parts around the world.
What multimedia technologies displayed in this video are already commonly used?
voice activation
The Touch screen Phones, with the wifi connectivity
4. Do you see any advantages/disadvantages to the use of such multimedia technology?
- It makes it easy to communicate with people instantly.
- Easily access information
- peoples sre too distracted by it to nnotice the world around them
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Broadband and bandwidth
1. What is broadband?
broadband refers to a telecommunications signal of greater bandwidth, in some sense, than another standard or usual signal.
2. What units are used to measure bandwidth?
There are a lot of ways to measure bandwidth, some measurements are very similar and are often confused. Below is a list of the typical units. The main thing to note is the difference between the bits and bytes units, they only differ by the capitalisation of the letter B. There is a factor of eight difference between Kbps and KB/s, this is because there is eight bits to a byte. Therefore a 54 Kbps dial-up connection can also be specified as a 6.7 KB/s connection.
Unit & Abbreviation
Kilobits per seconds Kbps
kilobytes per second KB/s or KBps
Megabits per second Mbps
Megabytes per second MB/s or MBps
3. How much faster is broadband than dial up?
Broadband Internet access (cable and DSL) has been replacing dial-up access in many parts of the world. Broadband connections typically offer speeds 700 kbit/s or higher for approximately the same price as dialup.
4. What are the speeds that broadband operates at compared to dial up?
Dial up- 58Kbps
Broadband- at least 200Kbps
5. What are some of the advantages of using a broadband connection to download something like a video compared to dial up?
Basically the advantage is speed. Broadband has faster transfer feeds. With boradband connection most music and videos can be downloaded from ITunes legally in less than 1minute. On a dial up connection it would take 10-15minutes to download on a 56kbps.
Dial-up modems are limited to a bitrate of less than 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a telephone line—whereas broadband technologies supply more than double this rate and generally without disrupting telephone use.
broadband refers to a telecommunications signal of greater bandwidth, in some sense, than another standard or usual signal.
2. What units are used to measure bandwidth?
There are a lot of ways to measure bandwidth, some measurements are very similar and are often confused. Below is a list of the typical units. The main thing to note is the difference between the bits and bytes units, they only differ by the capitalisation of the letter B. There is a factor of eight difference between Kbps and KB/s, this is because there is eight bits to a byte. Therefore a 54 Kbps dial-up connection can also be specified as a 6.7 KB/s connection.
Unit & Abbreviation
Kilobits per seconds Kbps
kilobytes per second KB/s or KBps
Megabits per second Mbps
Megabytes per second MB/s or MBps
3. How much faster is broadband than dial up?
Broadband Internet access (cable and DSL) has been replacing dial-up access in many parts of the world. Broadband connections typically offer speeds 700 kbit/s or higher for approximately the same price as dialup.
4. What are the speeds that broadband operates at compared to dial up?
Dial up- 58Kbps
Broadband- at least 200Kbps
5. What are some of the advantages of using a broadband connection to download something like a video compared to dial up?
Basically the advantage is speed. Broadband has faster transfer feeds. With boradband connection most music and videos can be downloaded from ITunes legally in less than 1minute. On a dial up connection it would take 10-15minutes to download on a 56kbps.
Dial-up modems are limited to a bitrate of less than 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a telephone line—whereas broadband technologies supply more than double this rate and generally without disrupting telephone use.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Story Board
This is our storyboard is does not have credits & title but they are included in the short film
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
script
THE ACT OF BULLYING (the song "no air")
Bullies walk up to the camera (threatening song)
Establishing shot of the school
Pan to the bullies (eerie music plays) then to victim.
Low angle shot of bullies talking
BULLY1: Listen to us you little punk, we're gonna take your damn diary [takes diary], we're gonna break it [Breaks it]
BULLY2: [Takes the broken piece]...and there's nothing you can do about it. If you say a word to anyone, you're dead!
BULLY1: and we don't wanna see you in our spot again.
BULLY2: That's right.
BULLY1: [looks at bully1] We outta here.
BULLY2: Yeah...
[Bullies walk away]
[Tight shot of victim suffering {song 'heartless'}]
[Victim walking away, bullies see her]
BULLY2: What the hell man, we aint done yet [slams part of the diary]
BULLY1: Yeah man [slams the other part]
[They start pushing the victim]
BULLY1: Come back here! Where do you think you're going? HUh? HUh? HUh?
[They push the victim down on the floor]
BULLY2: We don't wanna see you mess with us again!
BULLY1: Yeah! And stay there...
BULLY2: Yeah...
[Bullies walk away. victim is left crying and walks away too]
Establishing shot of IST classroom
BULLY2: I don't get this man!
BULLY1: uh... yeah... uh...
BULLY2: How can you do this man? CONGRUENCE?
BULLY1: Uh... I think you're meant to flip that thing over-
BULLY2: I don’t know!!
[Camera pans to victim again then pans back to bullies with a cunning smile]
[Bullies walk up to the victim]
BULLY2: You have to do it! Alright?
BULLY1: And you better get it right!
BULLY2: Yeah... If we get this wrong, if we get a zero , you're dead!
BULLY1: You take this and get it done!
[Bullies walk away]
[Victim works hard on it and gets bullied again. This sequence is fast forwarded as the consequence is obvious]
HOST: May teenagers fall victim to bullying. It may not be visible but it is happening. and what you just saw was the effect of bullying.
HOST: Here is a way to be assertive.
Establishing shot of IST classroom
[Victim walks up and finds a "BULLYING NO WAY CARD"]
VICTIM: Bullying no way? www.bullyingnoway.com? Let me go try that.
{The research continues}
[Shot of the computer]
[Shot of victim reading]
[Victim looking at leaves outside the library and sees approaching bullies]
VICTIM: Stop! I won't take this anymore. I've had enough!
[Confused bullies, backing away]
BULLY1: Ok man, what is wrong with you??
BULLY2: Yeah right, we outta here.
IT ACTUALLY WORKED!
Credits (song "Forever")
Bullies walk up to the camera (threatening song)
Establishing shot of the school
Pan to the bullies (eerie music plays) then to victim.
Low angle shot of bullies talking
BULLY1: Listen to us you little punk, we're gonna take your damn diary [takes diary], we're gonna break it [Breaks it]
BULLY2: [Takes the broken piece]...and there's nothing you can do about it. If you say a word to anyone, you're dead!
BULLY1: and we don't wanna see you in our spot again.
BULLY2: That's right.
BULLY1: [looks at bully1] We outta here.
BULLY2: Yeah...
[Bullies walk away]
[Tight shot of victim suffering {song 'heartless'}]
[Victim walking away, bullies see her]
BULLY2: What the hell man, we aint done yet [slams part of the diary]
BULLY1: Yeah man [slams the other part]
[They start pushing the victim]
BULLY1: Come back here! Where do you think you're going? HUh? HUh? HUh?
[They push the victim down on the floor]
BULLY2: We don't wanna see you mess with us again!
BULLY1: Yeah! And stay there...
BULLY2: Yeah...
[Bullies walk away. victim is left crying and walks away too]
Establishing shot of IST classroom
BULLY2: I don't get this man!
BULLY1: uh... yeah... uh...
BULLY2: How can you do this man? CONGRUENCE?
BULLY1: Uh... I think you're meant to flip that thing over-
BULLY2: I don’t know!!
[Camera pans to victim again then pans back to bullies with a cunning smile]
[Bullies walk up to the victim]
BULLY2: You have to do it! Alright?
BULLY1: And you better get it right!
BULLY2: Yeah... If we get this wrong, if we get a zero , you're dead!
BULLY1: You take this and get it done!
[Bullies walk away]
[Victim works hard on it and gets bullied again. This sequence is fast forwarded as the consequence is obvious]
HOST: May teenagers fall victim to bullying. It may not be visible but it is happening. and what you just saw was the effect of bullying.
HOST: Here is a way to be assertive.
Establishing shot of IST classroom
[Victim walks up and finds a "BULLYING NO WAY CARD"]
VICTIM: Bullying no way? www.bullyingnoway.com? Let me go try that.
{The research continues}
[Shot of the computer]
[Shot of victim reading]
[Victim looking at leaves outside the library and sees approaching bullies]
VICTIM: Stop! I won't take this anymore. I've had enough!
[Confused bullies, backing away]
BULLY1: Ok man, what is wrong with you??
BULLY2: Yeah right, we outta here.
IT ACTUALLY WORKED!
Credits (song "Forever")
darft story board
Bullies- Fadzwai and Tapii
Victim- Simran
Host- Priyanka
Title: How to react to bullies. [host (priyanka) says it]
Frame 1 - Introduction of bullies (fadzwai + tapiwa), by bullying the victim (simran).
Frame 2 - Bullies (fadzwai + tapiwa) in IST giving homework for the victim (simran) to complete.
Frame 3 - Victim (simran) does the homework.
Frame 4 - Bullies (fadzwai + tapiwa) bully the victim (simran) at lunch time while eating.
Frame 5 - Physical abuse on the victim (simran).
Frame 6 - Victim (simran) be's assertive and calls kids helpline/ gets help from the internet.
Frame 7 - victim (simran) gets inspiration , playing the song "eye of the tiger" in the background.
Frame 8 - Bullies (fadzwai + tapiwa) give the homework to the victim(simran) but she stands up for herself.
Frame 9 - Host (priyanka) summarises the topic.
Frame 10 - Bullies (fadzwai + tapiwa) walk down the stairs.
Frame 11 - Credits
Victim- Simran
Host- Priyanka
Title: How to react to bullies. [host (priyanka) says it]
Frame 1 - Introduction of bullies (fadzwai + tapiwa), by bullying the victim (simran).
Frame 2 - Bullies (fadzwai + tapiwa) in IST giving homework for the victim (simran) to complete.
Frame 3 - Victim (simran) does the homework.
Frame 4 - Bullies (fadzwai + tapiwa) bully the victim (simran) at lunch time while eating.
Frame 5 - Physical abuse on the victim (simran).
Frame 6 - Victim (simran) be's assertive and calls kids helpline/ gets help from the internet.
Frame 7 - victim (simran) gets inspiration , playing the song "eye of the tiger" in the background.
Frame 8 - Bullies (fadzwai + tapiwa) give the homework to the victim(simran) but she stands up for herself.
Frame 9 - Host (priyanka) summarises the topic.
Frame 10 - Bullies (fadzwai + tapiwa) walk down the stairs.
Frame 11 - Credits
gant chart
I made this gantt chart because the one i made with my group was too hard to read.
You can click on the photo for a clear view
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
ringtone
I created a ring tone with the song 'Ice Box'. I used audacity to create it. Fist I imported the song from my USB and put it on audacity. Next I went on 'effect' then i compressed and equalise it. After i played around with effect, I put wahwah effect at the beginning of the song, then increased the speed so my song could be shorter.
When I was finished I exported it to my USB and S drive
HERE!
When I was finished I exported it to my USB and S drive
HERE!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Intoduction to video
1. The video format we will be using this term is Digital Video, what is the other, older format that was used recently.
Analog Video.
2. Describe the difference between the two formats.
Analog video is a video transmitted to an analog signal by the air or a cable. The value of the signal can, at any given time can, be anywhere between the minimum and maximum allowed. However, digital signals are transmitted as precise points.
3. What are some advantages of digital video
The advantages of digital video are that instead of losing its quality after being copied, it is a perfect copy, with the same quality. Also, it is easier to transfer a digital video than to import an analog video.
4. What is meant by frame rate in video
Frame rate refers to the number of images shown per second.
5. Do all applications use the same frame rate, explain your answer.
Not all applications use the same frame rate; it depends on the subject matter of the video. If the subject is moving quickly, more frames are needed per second to make a clear view of the subject.
6. What is meant by resolution, how is it measured.
Resolution is represented by the number of pixels that are shown on the screen. It is shown by the number of horizontal pixels times the number of vertical pixels.
7. What is the colour system called RGB
The system RGB stands for the red, green and blue aspects of a colour.
8. Explain the video standards PAL, NTSC, and SECAM, what are the main differences between them.
These three television standards are used around the world. PAL is used in Australia, China, South America and most of Europe and uses 25 frames per second and 625 horizontal lines. NTSC is used in USA, Canada, Japan, Korea and Mexico and uses the highest frame rate of 29.97 frames per second. However, it has the lowest resolution with 525 horizontal lines. SECAM is used in France, Middle East and much of Asia and is only used for broadcasting. It has a frame rate of 25 frames per second and 625 horizontal lines, as with PAL.
9. Which standard do we use in Australia?
PAL
10. For what type of video camera would you need to have a Video Capture Card in your computer to download video?
When using an analog video camera or other analog source material, the video needs to be changed to digital for a computer to be able to understand it so a video capture card is needed.
11. Why don’t we need a video capture card for the video we will be doing at school.
The type of camera is digital so a video capture card isn’t needed as it is already a digital video.
12. What is an IEEE 1394 port?
Enables the transfer of a digital video to a computer.
13. Why do digital video cameras use video compression
Digital video uses compression to be able to save time and space. The amount of time it takes for a video to transfer from the internet to a computer or even from a hard drive to be viewed on a computer is lengthened with the size of the file. If the file is too big, it’ll take a very long time to load. Also, the amount of space taken up by the file can limit the amount of files able to be placed on the device.
14. Describe what a codec is.
A codec is a device found in hardware that deals with the compression and decompression of files.
15. What is meant by generation loss, where does it happen?
Generation loss is the data lost from a video. This happens when an analog video is copied
Analog Video.
2. Describe the difference between the two formats.
Analog video is a video transmitted to an analog signal by the air or a cable. The value of the signal can, at any given time can, be anywhere between the minimum and maximum allowed. However, digital signals are transmitted as precise points.
3. What are some advantages of digital video
The advantages of digital video are that instead of losing its quality after being copied, it is a perfect copy, with the same quality. Also, it is easier to transfer a digital video than to import an analog video.
4. What is meant by frame rate in video
Frame rate refers to the number of images shown per second.
5. Do all applications use the same frame rate, explain your answer.
Not all applications use the same frame rate; it depends on the subject matter of the video. If the subject is moving quickly, more frames are needed per second to make a clear view of the subject.
6. What is meant by resolution, how is it measured.
Resolution is represented by the number of pixels that are shown on the screen. It is shown by the number of horizontal pixels times the number of vertical pixels.
7. What is the colour system called RGB
The system RGB stands for the red, green and blue aspects of a colour.
8. Explain the video standards PAL, NTSC, and SECAM, what are the main differences between them.
These three television standards are used around the world. PAL is used in Australia, China, South America and most of Europe and uses 25 frames per second and 625 horizontal lines. NTSC is used in USA, Canada, Japan, Korea and Mexico and uses the highest frame rate of 29.97 frames per second. However, it has the lowest resolution with 525 horizontal lines. SECAM is used in France, Middle East and much of Asia and is only used for broadcasting. It has a frame rate of 25 frames per second and 625 horizontal lines, as with PAL.
9. Which standard do we use in Australia?
PAL
10. For what type of video camera would you need to have a Video Capture Card in your computer to download video?
When using an analog video camera or other analog source material, the video needs to be changed to digital for a computer to be able to understand it so a video capture card is needed.
11. Why don’t we need a video capture card for the video we will be doing at school.
The type of camera is digital so a video capture card isn’t needed as it is already a digital video.
12. What is an IEEE 1394 port?
Enables the transfer of a digital video to a computer.
13. Why do digital video cameras use video compression
Digital video uses compression to be able to save time and space. The amount of time it takes for a video to transfer from the internet to a computer or even from a hard drive to be viewed on a computer is lengthened with the size of the file. If the file is too big, it’ll take a very long time to load. Also, the amount of space taken up by the file can limit the amount of files able to be placed on the device.
14. Describe what a codec is.
A codec is a device found in hardware that deals with the compression and decompression of files.
15. What is meant by generation loss, where does it happen?
Generation loss is the data lost from a video. This happens when an analog video is copied
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
What to look for in a camera phone
Today i researched 4 essential camera phone features:
1)Auto focus
Auto focus makes the camera focus on your subject correctly and can help avoid blurred shots. Megapixiels don't work matter without auto focus because the photos be end up looking ghastly. Many camera phones don't have auto focus. When you buy your next phone make sure it does
2) Dual LED or Xenon Flash
Since most photos are taken in light condition a high quality flash essential. Standard LED flashes just will not work, as they throw out less light than your camera’s screen! The best type of flash is Xenon which produces a much brighter burst of light that helps your camera phone take good pics even in the dark. The bad thing about it, is it uses up too much battery power and it takes time to reset, so the time between shots is increased.
The Dual LED is in the middle, it is twice as bright with normal LED flash, but 1/1000th of Xenon.It does have the advantage of being able to run continuously, so can be used for video as well as still photos. It’s also cheaper than Xenon, too.
The Xenon Flash is the best type of flash because it produces a much brighter burst of light that helps your camera phone take good pictures even in the dark. The disadvantages of the xenon flash is it needs a lot of battery power, it takes some time to reset so the shots number can increase.
3)White Balance, Exposure and Preset Scene Modes
If you are a person who like to take picture in the sunlight then you need white balance or exposure setting. Over-exposed shots will tend to look completely washed out, with a blue sky looking almost white. Being able to control white balance will reduce the effect. Your phone should have many different present so that it is easy to get good quality results. Your phone
should include the following presets:
1)Auto focus
Auto focus makes the camera focus on your subject correctly and can help avoid blurred shots. Megapixiels don't work matter without auto focus because the photos be end up looking ghastly. Many camera phones don't have auto focus. When you buy your next phone make sure it does
2) Dual LED or Xenon Flash
Since most photos are taken in light condition a high quality flash essential. Standard LED flashes just will not work, as they throw out less light than your camera’s screen! The best type of flash is Xenon which produces a much brighter burst of light that helps your camera phone take good pics even in the dark. The bad thing about it, is it uses up too much battery power and it takes time to reset, so the time between shots is increased.
The Dual LED is in the middle, it is twice as bright with normal LED flash, but 1/1000th of Xenon.It does have the advantage of being able to run continuously, so can be used for video as well as still photos. It’s also cheaper than Xenon, too.
The Xenon Flash is the best type of flash because it produces a much brighter burst of light that helps your camera phone take good pictures even in the dark. The disadvantages of the xenon flash is it needs a lot of battery power, it takes some time to reset so the shots number can increase.
3)White Balance, Exposure and Preset Scene Modes
If you are a person who like to take picture in the sunlight then you need white balance or exposure setting. Over-exposed shots will tend to look completely washed out, with a blue sky looking almost white. Being able to control white balance will reduce the effect. Your phone should have many different present so that it is easy to get good quality results. Your phone
should include the following presets:
- Cloudy
- Sunny
- Incandescent – use indoors with tungsten filament bulbs
- Fluorescent – use indoors when fluorescent lighting is being used
The more presets there are, the easier it will be to capture good quality pics.Some phones have presets such as portrait, landscape, sport, and even beach and snow!
4) Image stabilization
Image stabilization is another way to keep your photos from getting blurred. Camera phone are good and taking bad picture because the person usually does it with a shaky hand. Stabilization can’t prevent blurred pics completely, but it can do a great job of reducing the blur. Make sure you have some form of image stabilization onyour phone.
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