This document provides technical details for two theatrical poster photos. The first photo used a wide aperture of f3.5 and high ISO of 3200 to create a shallow depth of field with the model as the main subject. It was meant to convey a sense of unease and unknown. The second photo used a smaller aperture of f5.7 and ISO of 640 in lower light, with a light on the model to emphasize shadows on her face. It was also meant to create a sense of unease in the audience about what disturbed the model.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2. THEATRICAL POSTER: PORTRAIT
ISO APERRTURE SHUTTER SPEED
3200 f3.5 1/160
EQUIPMENT: Sony ILCE 7M3, Tripod
For this I had a wide-open aperture being 3.5 which let quite a bit of
light into this photo which means that the shutter speed is quick as
they do not need to stay open for that long. I had the aperture this at
3.5 so that it could create a shallow depth of field so that the model
was the main subject of this photo, the corridor can be seen but not as
clearly as the model. My ISO setting was set as auto which is why it is
so high, but it turned out okay.
The meaning I wanted to convey in this image is the feeling of unease
and the unknown. Unease because of how the models face cannot be
seen and because of how they are holding the bat showing that they
know something dangerous lays ahead of them but then the sense of
unknown will be shown because the audience and this character have
no idea who or what is at the end of this long corridor.
This is a good photo however the photo is too bright so I will be editing
this photo to make the corridor look darker, drain the colour out, so
that it fits with the horror film poster conventions like the Poltergeist
and Insidious poster I researched.
3. QUAD THEATRICAL POSTER (LANDSCAPE)
EQUIPMENT: Sony ILCE 7M3, Tripod
For this photo, the aperture f5.7 which means minimal light has been let
in making the photo look slightly darker which is what I wanted to do as
this is going to be edited to have a party crowd behind her so having less
lighting would be better. Also, for this I had a light shining on the side to
fit with the party crowd that will be behind her and to emphasize how
scared she looks as, the light created shadows on her face and neck
which also shows that she is gasping. Because the amount of light is less
the shutter speed is slightly slower at 1/20.
The meaning I wanted to create in this photo is sense of unease again
like the photo of the corridor as the model looks scared meaning that
they have seen something that has disturbed them, but the audience
does not know what it is making them feel uneasy.
The ISO is 640 which is because the lighting for this photo is low by
doing this it still captures the details in the shadows without giving too
much noise.
ISO APERRTURE SHUTTER SPEED
640 F5.7 1/20
