This document provides details on a new software update that will be installed on all company computers. The update includes security patches that fix vulnerabilities, improved compatibility with newer operating systems, and new features to enhance the user experience. The update will be automatically pushed out to all devices overnight on Friday and is expected to take 30 minutes to complete on each computer.
This document provides details on a new software update that will be installed on all company computers. The update includes security patches that fix vulnerabilities, improved compatibility with newer operating systems, and new features to enhance the user experience. The update will be automatically pushed out to all devices overnight on Friday and is expected to take 30 minutes to complete on each computer.
The document discusses the history and importance of chocolate in human civilization. It notes that chocolate originated in Mesoamerica over 3000 years ago and was prized by the Aztecs and Mayans for its taste. Cocoa beans were used as currency and their cultivation was tightly regulated. The Spanish conquest of the 16th century introduced chocolate to Europe, though it was initially consumed only as a bitter drink by the wealthy. Mass production and new technologies in the 19th century made chocolate affordable for the general population.
This document provides credits and acknowledgements for an album. It lists the song titles and songwriters. It thanks those involved in production, engineering, mixing, mastering, publicity, promotion, artwork, photography and legal work. The executive producers are listed as Pete Rock, Tek and Steele for their company BTU, with associate executive producers Dru Ha and Buckshot for the record label Duck Down Music.
The document discusses the history and importance of chocolate in human civilization. It notes that chocolate originated in Mesoamerica over 3000 years ago and was prized by the Aztecs and Mayans for its taste. Cocoa beans were used as currency and their cultivation was tightly regulated. The Spanish conquest of the 16th century introduced chocolate to Europe, though it was initially consumed only as a bitter drink by the wealthy. Mass production and new technologies in the 19th century made chocolate affordable for the general population.
This document provides credits and acknowledgements for an album. It lists the song titles and songwriters. It thanks those involved in production, engineering, mixing, mastering, publicity, promotion, artwork, photography and legal work. The executive producers are listed as Pete Rock, Tek and Steele for their company BTU, with associate executive producers Dru Ha and Buckshot for the record label Duck Down Music.
Time's Up! Getting Value from Big Data NowEric Kavanagh
The Briefing Room with Dr. Robin Bloor and CASK
We all know the promise of big data, but who gets the value? There are plenty of success stories already, and most of them involve one key ingredient: facilitated access to important data sets. Most research studies suggest that the Pareto principle applies: 80 percent goes to data integration, and only 20 to analysis. Inverting that balance is the Holy Grail.
Register for this episode of The Briefing Room to hear veteran Analyst Dr. Robin Bloor explain why the time has finally come for turning the tables on the status quo in analytics. He'll be briefed by CASK CEO Jonathan Gray, who will showcase his company's big data integration platform, CDAP, which was specifically designed to expedite time-to-value for big data.
Ansel Adams was an influential American photographer known for his black and white images of the American West. Some key details:
- He was born in 1902 and died in 1984, and was a pioneering environmentalist photographer.
- He co-founded Group f/64, which promoted sharp-focused, highly detailed photographs.
- The document shows and describes several of Adams' iconic black and white landscape photographs from Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, praising his use of depth of field, composition, and ability to capture natural beauty.
- His long-exposure style helped bring appreciation for stunning western national parks and wilderness.
To create an Andy Warhol style image in Photoshop, follow these steps:
1. Open Photoshop and a photo, then duplicate the background layer. Rename one layer "cut away" and use the magic wand tool to select the background and fill with black.
2. Rename another layer "color" and use the threshold adjustment to give it a high-contrast look.
3. Create new layers for different objects like "shirt" and use the magic wand tool to select the object, then fill with color.
4. Repeat for other objects, lock layers not being edited, and fill selections with bright colors to achieve the classic Warhol style composite image.
The document discusses an art event called "Art in the Dark" that is returning. It then provides details about various topics related to Renaissance art including: the Renaissance period occurring after the Middle Ages and involving a revival of arts and sciences; major Renaissance artists like Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian; how apprenticeships worked for aspiring artists; symbols found in Robert Campin's Merode Altarpiece like the candle representing the spirit entering Mary; and key terms like egg tempera, triptych, and diptych. It also discusses Jan van Eyck's Arnolfini Wedding portrait and symbols within it like the single candle representing the all-
Ansel Adams was an influential American photographer known for his black and white images of the American West. Some key details:
- He was born in 1902 and died in 1984, and was a pioneering environmentalist photographer.
- He co-founded Group f/64, which advocated for sharp focus and increased depth of field in photography.
- The document shows and describes several of Adams' iconic black and white landscape photographs from Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, highlighting his masterful use of depth of field, composition, and long-shot techniques.
This document analyzes magazine front covers from publications like Rolling Stone, XXL Freshman, and Billboard. It discusses elements of the covers like the masthead, main image, cover lines, and selling lines. For XXL Freshman, it notes the magazine reveals new hip hop artists and targets teenagers interested in music. For Rolling Stone, it explains they put Megan Fox on the cover to attract mainly male viewers through her sexy image. Overall, the document examines how magazine covers use visual elements and text to advertise their content and attract customers.
This document contains 4 summaries of images that were edited in Photoshop. Each summary includes the original image labeled "Before" and the edited image labeled "After". The summaries provide high-level descriptions of the edits made such as blurring the background, adding effects to bring focus to certain elements, and using filters to darken and make elements stand out.
This document appears to be album credits and liner notes for an album by The Roots. It lists 16 tracks on the album, each with featured artists. It provides songwriting and production credits for each track. It also lists executive production credits and details of marketing, management, legal representation and other personnel involved in the album's creation. The album was released in 2010 on Def Jam Recordings and distributed by Universal Music.
This document provides production credits for songs on Mary J. Blige's album "Growing Pains". It lists the song titles, producers, writers, engineers, studios and more for each of the 15 tracks on the album. It expresses thanks to those involved in the creative process and production of the album.
The document discusses several comedy movies that the author enjoys, including Jack and Jill starring Adam Sandler, Harold and Kumar Go to Guantanamo Bay, and 30 Minutes or Less. For each movie, the author provides a brief summary of the plot and how they discovered the movie. The author also discusses their attraction to comedy genres and some of their favorite comedic actors like Adam Sandler, noting how watching these genres and actors growing up has influenced their preferences.
This document outlines Gameel Saleh's photography project proposal to capture images at Salford Quays. The proposal includes plans to take 50 daylight images and 50 nighttime images of the quays, then select the best 10 (5 daylight, 5 night) for the final project. It also discusses the themes of relaxation, fun, and family at Salford Quays as inspiration. Gameel will bring a Nikon camera and use techniques like slow shutter speed, close-ups, and long shots. He cites several famous black-and-white photographers like Ansel Adams as influences and hopes to capture work in a similar style. The class trip to Salford Quays is scheduled for November 19th from 9:
Unit 57 discusses various photographic terminology including:
- Shutter speed which controls the brightness and movement in images.
- ISO which changes the light sensitivity of the image sensor.
- Aperture and depth of field (F stop) which determine the distance of sharp focus in an image.
- Automatic and manual exposure settings which control how light or dark an image appears.
- Colour balance, composition, rule of thirds, complementary colours, analogous colours, and macro which are techniques for improving composition, emphasis, and visual appeal in photographs.
This document contains 4 summaries of images that were edited in Photoshop. Each summary includes the original image labeled "Before" and the edited image labeled "After". The summaries provide high-level descriptions of the edits made such as blurring the background, adding effects to bring focus to certain elements, and using filters to darken and make elements stand out.
Galen Avery Rowell was a famous American photographer known for his wilderness photography. He was born in 1940 in Oakland, California and died in 2002 in Bishop, California. Though he had no formal photography training, he became a full-time photographer in 1972 after his first assignment with National Geographic Magazine. Rowell was renowned for his landscape and adventure photography that captured mountains, forests, and climbers. He won numerous awards including the Ansel Adams Award for conservation photography.
This document outlines Gameel Saleh's photography project proposal to capture images at Salford Quays. The proposal includes plans to take 50 daylight images and 50 nighttime images of the quays, then select the best 10 (5 daylight, 5 night) for the final project. It also discusses the themes of relaxation, fun, and family at Salford Quays as inspiration. Gameel will bring a Nikon camera and use techniques like slow shutter speed, close-ups, and long shots. He cites several famous black-and-white photographers like Ansel Adams as influences and hopes to capture work in a similar style. The class trip to Salford Quays is scheduled for November 19th from 9: