1642 - At 19 French inventor Beliase Pascal invented the first mechanical calculator. The calculator was able to add and subtract.
1674 - Gottfried Leibniz of Germany designs a machine able multiply and divide.
1834 - Charles Babbage invented a mechanical computer, called a "difference engine". The difference engine could calculate and print the calculations. However this machine or the later "analytical engine" were not built in his lifetime. The construction of the difference engine was in London in the 1900s.
1835 - Samuel Morse invented the Morse Code
1837 - William Cook and Charles Wheatstone invented the telegraph
1855 - G. Schnetz creates a calculating engine which was displayed in a Paris Exhibition
1876 - Alexander Bell invents the first telephone
1889 - Herman Hollerith invented a tabulating machine.
1896 - Herman Holleritih funds a company (Tabulating Machine Company) which later becomes IBM
1911 - TMC is changed to IBM (International Business Machines)
1926 - The first television is invented by John Logie Baird
1936 1936- First freely programmable computer.
1937 - Alan Turing develops the theoretical computing machine concept
1942- John Atanasoff & Clifford Berry ABC Computer Who was first in the computing biz is not always as easy as ABC
1946-John Presper Eckert & John W. Mauchly
ENIAC 1 Computer 20,000 vacuum tubes later...
1949-50 - Printed electronic circuits are invented
1950 - Big computers
1953 - IBM starts building big computers
1954 - Fortran programming language
1960 - first email programme called mailbox
1964 - IBM first word processor
1965 - first minicomputer
1971 - Microprocessor
1972 - pocket calculator, email between two machines
1975 - portable computer
1984 - Apple Macintosh introduces the mouse and window interface, CD-ROM and cyberspace
1985- Microsoft Windows Microsoft begins the friendly war with Apple.
1986 - the internet takes shape
early 1900's - Wired networks number over 7,500 worldwide, reaching people in more than 75 countries
1995 - There are 30 to 40 million Internet users in the world
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Week 4 lecture summary
Big screen to small screen
On this lecture we talked about the time line of the screen scaling development.
1895 - Birth of cinema
1906 – First feature length narrative film
1927 – “Talkies”, “The Jazz singer”.
1929 – First all colour film
1933 – First drive-in Cinema/Theatre
1937 – First all colour, all singing animated film “Snow White”
1939 – First TV
1952 – Birth of 3D
1955 – Hollywood sells their movies to TV stations
1956 – First VCR/VTR
1959 – Percept vision
1963 – Birth of multiplex theatre
1967-69 – Portapax
1970 – IMAX
1972 – Pay TV
1985 – First blockbuster video store opened
1986 – First CGI animated short film mad. Luxo Jr. (Pixar)
1995 – Toy Story (Pixar)
1997 – DVD video “Troops”
2002 – BMW – “The Driver”
Also we watched a funny video “Troops”
On this lecture we talked about the time line of the screen scaling development.
1895 - Birth of cinema
1906 – First feature length narrative film
1927 – “Talkies”, “The Jazz singer”.
1929 – First all colour film
1933 – First drive-in Cinema/Theatre
1937 – First all colour, all singing animated film “Snow White”
1939 – First TV
1952 – Birth of 3D
1955 – Hollywood sells their movies to TV stations
1956 – First VCR/VTR
1959 – Percept vision
1963 – Birth of multiplex theatre
1967-69 – Portapax
1970 – IMAX
1972 – Pay TV
1985 – First blockbuster video store opened
1986 – First CGI animated short film mad. Luxo Jr. (Pixar)
1995 – Toy Story (Pixar)
1997 – DVD video “Troops”
2002 – BMW – “The Driver”
Also we watched a funny video “Troops”
The film review
The review of “Rachel getting married”
I saw many films during the holiday, the film ‘Rachel getting married’ gave me the deep impression. The princess Anne becomes a drug addicts!
The ‘Who’: the main person in this whole movie is ‘Kym’, the sister of bride Rachel. The trouble makers who fetch out the family contradiction which was been hide before.
The ‘What’: Kym goes back home from detoxification center when her sister Rachel’s wedding coming. Casually she shows the old hidden family contradiction out by her innocent words.
The ‘Where’: An old house at Kym’s hometown she left there for a long time. And for many reason she don’t want go back.
The ‘When’: After Kym left home 10 years, her sister Rachel will get married.
The ‘Why’: When Kym comes home she feels the care from her family, but care without trust, when she listen others’ blessing she feel sham
The ‘How’: at the wedding, everybody plan to have happy countryside weekend with yummy food, music, but Kym’s black humor style speech broke everything, even Rachel’s wedding.
I saw many films during the holiday, the film ‘Rachel getting married’ gave me the deep impression. The princess Anne becomes a drug addicts!
The ‘Who’: the main person in this whole movie is ‘Kym’, the sister of bride Rachel. The trouble makers who fetch out the family contradiction which was been hide before.
The ‘What’: Kym goes back home from detoxification center when her sister Rachel’s wedding coming. Casually she shows the old hidden family contradiction out by her innocent words.
The ‘Where’: An old house at Kym’s hometown she left there for a long time. And for many reason she don’t want go back.
The ‘When’: After Kym left home 10 years, her sister Rachel will get married.
The ‘Why’: When Kym comes home she feels the care from her family, but care without trust, when she listen others’ blessing she feel sham
The ‘How’: at the wedding, everybody plan to have happy countryside weekend with yummy food, music, but Kym’s black humor style speech broke everything, even Rachel’s wedding.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
week 3 task
VLS: WS Very LS/wide shot
In the WS, the subject takes up the full frame. The feet will be almost at the bottom of frame, and the head almost at the top. The small amount of room above and below the subject can be thought of as safety room - you don't want to be cutting the top of the head off.
http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.video-animation.com/images/bcu.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.video-animation.com/vidcam_06.shtml&usg=__KdCt08TB4LAeXm5l5501M_fi5mA=&h=220&w=300&sz=3&hl=en&start=10&sig2=qQ5P-De0Rk-tIaiR4_EFoQ&um=1&tbnid=DwoRBoJQ87Ru6M:&tbnh=85&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbig%2Bclose%2Bup%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26um%3D1&ei=HkGRSoi7HJOIkQW45t27Cg
LS: long shot
The point of this shot is to show the subject's surroundings. The EWS is often used as an "establishing shot" - the first shot of a new scene, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place.
MLS: medium LS
MLS Is adjusted for more action or motion in the frame. Actors can walk about; props can be seen in full.
http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZTVIdAmpFiY/SfZ25otf4PI/AAAAAAAAB-w/k17ErjwJ7HA/s400/YoungFrankensteinCU.jpg&imgrefurl=http://simuli.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html&usg=__R5pZHSgVkdkyJOBLOFTSwku1eUM=&h=240&w=320&sz=15&hl=en&start=9&sig2=FfwXH1TzvZMhw8NCXm4NLA&um=1&tbnid=TFb7O2aKxHMUlM:&tbnh=89&tbnw=118&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmidium%2Blong%2Bshot%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26um%3D1&ei=gkWRSrGxHI2VkAWE6ty7Cg
MS: mid shot
The MS shows some part of the subject in more detail, whilst still showing enough for the audience to feel as if they were looking at the whole subject. In fact, this is an approximation of how you would see a person "in the flesh" if you were having a casual conversation. You wouldn't be paying any attention to their lower body, so that part of the picture is unnecessary
MCU: medium CU
It Includes the whole upper carriage like a traditional bust. The way someone holds their shoulders and back conveys a lot of information about their character. An MCU is far enough away to give the subject a respectable amount of space, but close enough to see their face.
.
CU: Close Up
should be significantly tighter than the MCU, typically including the collar, but not much of the shoulders. The emphasis here should be on the facial expression, not on body movement. Because the CU is all about the subject's face, it encapsulates their identify, which is why it's the perfect shot to answer who.
http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.kenstone3.net/fcp_homepage/images_language_of_film/ECU_Dav.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/language_of_film.html&usg=__WpNpmDAgi7sQoDJZxh_Vd6zXePk=&h=276&w=622&sz=33&hl=en&start=4&sig2=-nhMnlks5qft7Bj0Lsy6MQ&um=1&tbnid=4j5_8SnlTdD4-M:&tbnh=60&tbnw=136&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbig%2Bclose%2Bup%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26um%3D1&ei=sUiRStmXKNSWkQXUqby7Cg
BCU: Big CU
ECU：Extreme CU
is so close that only part of the actor's face is visible. This angle can be used very powerfully at highly emotional moments. Save the extreme close-up for such emotional moments.
In the WS, the subject takes up the full frame. The feet will be almost at the bottom of frame, and the head almost at the top. The small amount of room above and below the subject can be thought of as safety room - you don't want to be cutting the top of the head off.
http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.video-animation.com/images/bcu.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.video-animation.com/vidcam_06.shtml&usg=__KdCt08TB4LAeXm5l5501M_fi5mA=&h=220&w=300&sz=3&hl=en&start=10&sig2=qQ5P-De0Rk-tIaiR4_EFoQ&um=1&tbnid=DwoRBoJQ87Ru6M:&tbnh=85&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbig%2Bclose%2Bup%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26um%3D1&ei=HkGRSoi7HJOIkQW45t27Cg
LS: long shot
The point of this shot is to show the subject's surroundings. The EWS is often used as an "establishing shot" - the first shot of a new scene, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place.
MLS: medium LS
MLS Is adjusted for more action or motion in the frame. Actors can walk about; props can be seen in full.
http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZTVIdAmpFiY/SfZ25otf4PI/AAAAAAAAB-w/k17ErjwJ7HA/s400/YoungFrankensteinCU.jpg&imgrefurl=http://simuli.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html&usg=__R5pZHSgVkdkyJOBLOFTSwku1eUM=&h=240&w=320&sz=15&hl=en&start=9&sig2=FfwXH1TzvZMhw8NCXm4NLA&um=1&tbnid=TFb7O2aKxHMUlM:&tbnh=89&tbnw=118&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmidium%2Blong%2Bshot%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26um%3D1&ei=gkWRSrGxHI2VkAWE6ty7Cg
MS: mid shot
The MS shows some part of the subject in more detail, whilst still showing enough for the audience to feel as if they were looking at the whole subject. In fact, this is an approximation of how you would see a person "in the flesh" if you were having a casual conversation. You wouldn't be paying any attention to their lower body, so that part of the picture is unnecessary
MCU: medium CU
It Includes the whole upper carriage like a traditional bust. The way someone holds their shoulders and back conveys a lot of information about their character. An MCU is far enough away to give the subject a respectable amount of space, but close enough to see their face.
.
CU: Close Up
should be significantly tighter than the MCU, typically including the collar, but not much of the shoulders. The emphasis here should be on the facial expression, not on body movement. Because the CU is all about the subject's face, it encapsulates their identify, which is why it's the perfect shot to answer who.
http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.kenstone3.net/fcp_homepage/images_language_of_film/ECU_Dav.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/language_of_film.html&usg=__WpNpmDAgi7sQoDJZxh_Vd6zXePk=&h=276&w=622&sz=33&hl=en&start=4&sig2=-nhMnlks5qft7Bj0Lsy6MQ&um=1&tbnid=4j5_8SnlTdD4-M:&tbnh=60&tbnw=136&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbig%2Bclose%2Bup%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26um%3D1&ei=sUiRStmXKNSWkQXUqby7Cg
BCU: Big CU
ECU：Extreme CU
is so close that only part of the actor's face is visible. This angle can be used very powerfully at highly emotional moments. Save the extreme close-up for such emotional moments.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
week 2 lectuer summary
A Short History of Computing and the Internet
As the title said, this lecture introduced the history of the computing and internet.
Even we use computer and internet everyday, but before the lecture, I still have no idea about the notion of computer, the notion of internet and the notion of the relations between computer and internet.
There is a saying in the lecture ‘It is important to understand that the internet is not the same thing as the web.’ Give me a deep impression. When I started use the computer search the internet, I deem that ‘web=internet, internet=web’. Form this lecture I realize that web just a little part of internet!!
As the title said, this lecture introduced the history of the computing and internet.
Even we use computer and internet everyday, but before the lecture, I still have no idea about the notion of computer, the notion of internet and the notion of the relations between computer and internet.
There is a saying in the lecture ‘It is important to understand that the internet is not the same thing as the web.’ Give me a deep impression. When I started use the computer search the internet, I deem that ‘web=internet, internet=web’. Form this lecture I realize that web just a little part of internet!!
week 2 task
Technological convergence
'Technological convergence is the trend of technologies to merge into new technologies that bring together a myriad of media. While historically, technology handled one medium or accomplished one or two tasks, through technological convergence, devices are now able to present and interact with a wide array of media.'
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-technological-convergence.htm
communication technologies：
Visual telephone
DOCOMO4G
Others:
PSP
ipod touch
ipod (a music apple ^^ the pictrue edit)
The ads of NTT-DOCOMO
Technological convergence：'talk through talk'
38 Cute Animals, 1 Cool Screen, 8 Different Uses
'Technological convergence is the trend of technologies to merge into new technologies that bring together a myriad of media. While historically, technology handled one medium or accomplished one or two tasks, through technological convergence, devices are now able to present and interact with a wide array of media.'
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-technological-convergence.htm
communication technologies：
Visual telephone
DOCOMO4G
Others:
PSP
ipod touch
ipod (a music apple ^^ the pictrue edit)
The ads of NTT-DOCOMO
Technological convergence：'talk through talk'
38 Cute Animals, 1 Cool Screen, 8 Different Uses
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
I am an idiot
I am an idiot I am an idiot I am an idiotiot I am an idiotiot T_T
How can I do not know what I need to do in the class``````
Nobody tell me but nobody have to tell me
I'll finish them in these few days```
hope they can works```
go go fighting !!!
How can I do not know what I need to do in the class``````
Nobody tell me but nobody have to tell me
I'll finish them in these few days```
hope they can works```
go go fighting !!!
week 4 Tutorial Task
1. What is the weight of the world's biggest pumpkin? How long did it take to grow?
The weight is 1689 po
nd
http://pumpkinnook.com/giants/giantpumpkins.htm
2. What is the best way (quickest, most reliable) to contact Lilly Allen?
The best way is visit her home page http://www.lilyallenmusic.com/lily/
3. What is the length of a giraffe's tongue?
The length of a giraffe's tongue is 53cm
http://www.zoo.com.sg/spotlight/african_giraffe.htm
4. How would you define the word 'glycomics'? In your own words, what does it really mean ? What does the term 'seagull manager' refer to?
The word‘glycomics' is a new word, refers a new study of the given cell type or organism' s glycan structures.
http://www.reference.com/browse/Glycomics
5. What was David Cronenberg's first feature film? Which of his films Had 'Blondie' in it?
David Cronenberg's first feature film is shivers.
'Blondie' (Debbie Harry blondie fame) starred in "Videodrome"
http://therumpus.net/2009/07/david-cronenbergs-first-feature-film/
6. When was the original 'Hacker's Manifesto' written?
The Mentor written on on January 8, 1986
http://www.technozen.com/manifesto.htm
7. Why do phone numbers in Hollywood films start with '555'?
555 is low fill
http://www.telephonecollecting.org/code.htm
8. What is the cheapest form of travel from the Gold Coast to Sydney?
By plane
http://www.travel.com.au/everest/index.cgi
9. What song was top of the Australian Pop Charts this week in 1965?
The song Funny Face Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs -(1965 )
http://poparchives.com.au/home.
10. Which Brisbane band includes Stephen Stockwell on keyboards and vocals?
punk band, the Black Assassins
http://web.revolutionrock.com.au/oral-hist/index.php?id=24
The weight is 1689 po
nd
http://pumpkinnook.com/giants/giantpumpkins.htm
2. What is the best way (quickest, most reliable) to contact Lilly Allen?
The best way is visit her home page http://www.lilyallenmusic.com/lily/
3. What is the length of a giraffe's tongue?
The length of a giraffe's tongue is 53cm
http://www.zoo.com.sg/spotlight/african_giraffe.htm
4. How would you define the word 'glycomics'? In your own words, what does it really mean ? What does the term 'seagull manager' refer to?
The word‘glycomics' is a new word, refers a new study of the given cell type or organism' s glycan structures.
http://www.reference.com/browse/Glycomics
5. What was David Cronenberg's first feature film? Which of his films Had 'Blondie' in it?
David Cronenberg's first feature film is shivers.
'Blondie' (Debbie Harry blondie fame) starred in "Videodrome"
http://therumpus.net/2009/07/david-cronenbergs-first-feature-film/
6. When was the original 'Hacker's Manifesto' written?
The Mentor written on on January 8, 1986
http://www.technozen.com/manifesto.htm
7. Why do phone numbers in Hollywood films start with '555'?
555 is low fill
http://www.telephonecollecting.org/code.htm
8. What is the cheapest form of travel from the Gold Coast to Sydney?
By plane
http://www.travel.com.au/everest/index.cgi
9. What song was top of the Australian Pop Charts this week in 1965?
The song Funny Face Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs -(1965 )
http://poparchives.com.au/home.
10. Which Brisbane band includes Stephen Stockwell on keyboards and vocals?
punk band, the Black Assassins
http://web.revolutionrock.com.au/oral-hist/index.php?id=24
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