...Gadget 1. A new, often expensive, and relatively unknown hardware device or accessory that makes your life or the use of another device easier or more enjoyable. Note: As a gadget becomes widely used, it is no longer referred to as a gadget. For example, when cell phones were first introduced they were considered gadgets, but as they became more mainstream, they were not any longer. 2. When referring to software, a gadget is another name for a widget. 3. Additional feature that can be added into the Windows Vista Sidebar. See the Sidebardefinition for additional information with this feature. The availability of electronic gadgets has exploded over the years, and the technology of these devices has only improved. It seems electronic gadgets exist for every facet of life, from entertainment to education, from work to play, and that may be because they do exist for all facets of life. Entertainment gadgets include mp3 players, book e-readers, portable movie players, cell phones, and digital cameras. Gadgets for work include cell phones, portable computers and tablets, digital watches, and many more. Gadgets seem to be available to suit any need in the modern age. The general purpose of most electronic gadgets is to make life easier, more fun, or more efficient. Computers are perhaps the most sought-after electronic gadgets that fall into just about any category. Tablets are thin, small computers that are touch-screen activated and navigated. They are useful as an e-reader...
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...A Thousand Paper Cranes I have always loved taking pictures. When I was little, I used my cheap digital camera to take pictures of anything and everything. I took pictures of my family, my pets my belongings… Anything I had access to, I photographed. The summer before I turned eight was when I actually became interested in professional photography. Every night I dreamt of the fancy props, cameras, lenses and lighting that someday I would use to photograph everyone who was anyone. I’d be famous. I would photograph celebrities, super-models, big figures in politics; I’d be the photographer who everyone would envy… If only I could get that camera. “Mimi, make sure your room is clean!” my mom yelled from the living room. I was sitting on the ground, running my fingers through the pink, plush carpet that covered my bedroom floor. I was daydreaming, which was very typical me. Everywhere around me reporters rush around, trying to get a story. “Mimi! Mimi! How did the photo shoot go with the presidential family yesterday?”“Mimi! Mimi! Do you ever plan on helping other photographers follow in your steps?” “Mimi! Is your room clean? We need to run errands!” my mom yelled again, quickly jolting me back to reality. I rushed to throw the papers and pencils back in my laptop bag, and then I turned my computer off and grabbed my wallet. I ran into the living room and careened around the corner, just stopping short of the dividing wall. “I called your name four times. Why didn’t you answer...
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...this scene so magnificently. The scene begins with the shower still running, and water washing away all of the blood off of Marion. The camera starts on Marion’s leg before following a stream of blood and water mixing together. The scene also cuts away all music at this point, and only includes the background sound of the water flowing from the shower. The choice to avoid using non-diegetic music may have been a sign of how important the loss of life in this scene actually is to the movie. The camera continues panning left until it reaches the drain of the shower, and the blood and water swirl around the drain trying to stay out of the reach of the drain like humans do a “swirl” to avoid the loss of life. As the water is swirling the camera zooms toward the drain. The zooming of the camera towards the blood swirling down the drain shows a deeper meaning behind the loss of life that Marion is currently experiencing. As the water pours down the drain, and the camera zooms closer it leads to a lap dissolve. The lap dissolve leads into a shot of Marion’s eye staring into darkness of nowhere. The eye combining with a lap dissolve of the drain has strong meaning because of how Marion’s eye is watching her life slip away down the shower. The lap dissolve then transitions into a choker shot where only Marion’s face is showing. As the camera is pulling back Hitchcock adds in a spinning...
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...Cameras Equal Change Keenan McGee COMM/215 December 15th, 2014 Amanda McClure Cameras Equal Change Every year there are hundreds of men and young men being profiled or targeted by overzealous police officers resulting in the deaths of multiple black youth. While some act unlawfully, there are some that do uphold the law. In light of recent deaths of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, Eric Garner in New York City, twelve year old Tamir Rice also in New York and John Crawford, III in an Ohio Wal-Mart all with no indictments issued, police have to find a way to regain the public’s trust. I believe body cameras and an outside agency monitoring these cameras could change the way police officers approach every stop and interaction they have with a citizen. In this writing my goal is to point out how police officers can bring about change by wearing body cameras while on duty as a mandatory part of their uniform. A national debate has already started to show instances where cameras could have played a vital role in making sure the officer of the law was upholding the law and not acting out on racially charged behavior. While some people support the idea of body cameras there are those that oppose the idea. Both the public and the police would benefit from using them. For now let’s look at potential drawbacks of using them and why some parties are opposed to them. There could be policies put in place that violate the privacy of police officers and the public. There are arguments...
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...friends without permission using the wrist watch camera. In the pictures, they show the neighbor relaxing and reveal a pet that is playing. She goes ahead to use the photos in her book known as the ‘My Neighbor'. On seeing this, Ms. Cluster’s neighbor sues her to the court of law for invading her private life without permission. She claims that the aim of Ms. Cluster was to invade her secret life by the photo exhibition in her book ‘My Neighbor'. Ms. Cluster claims that the photos had no justified expectation of privacy under any circumstances. She claims that the photograph did not show any intimate moments in the lives of the resident. With the case presented the judge gives the jurisdiction of the case. The modern technology has come with a lot of inventions. The wrist watch camera or the spy cameras are one of the most improved and current technology. The wrist watch camera is a fashionable watch and a surveillance device with durable materials. Its stylish design enables it to be worn in any situation. They are undetectable mini pinhole cameras that allow the device to shoot videos and cameras. The surveillance wrist watch camera is mostly used in crime investigation and business negotiation. In our case, Ms. Cluster used the device to her neighbor and captured some photos privately. The camera allows one to explore someone without their conscious or noticing. They also give room to exploit someone's private life. It is not easy to notice someone is capturing your...
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...confusing at the same time because they want security from invaders from other countries. Also, people want privacy because they don’t want unwanted people to know their business. So in two different ways, some people can’t decide what they really want, security or privacy. So I’ll write about the differences between security and privacy and what should we have in society. The meaning of privacy means the state of being concealed or having secrecy in life or society.People have different definitions for this word because they feel that they want their privacy to enjoy their life without having anybody besides their families and friends know what they up to. According to the article “The Difference between Security and Privacy By Eric Bergeron” states that only people who want privacy really badly are people who have things to hide from the society and wants nobody to find out. But they are other people who want privacy to be able to enjoy their life without having any complications. It’s feasible that people want privacy to enjoy life. But a lot of people are getting...
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...ENG 112 30 November 2015 Body Cameras Providing Accountability Thesis Statement: Yes, body cameras should be worn by police officers because they provide accurate accounts of what happens at crime scenes, help civilians trust police officers, and give Americans an idea of what it is like to be behind the gun to more appreciate officers. I. Introduction II. Body cameras provide accurate account III. Body cameras help civilians trust officers IV. Body cameras gives an idea of what it is like behind the gun V. Refutation VI. Conclusion Body Cameras Providing Accountability The shooting of Trayvon Martin has elevated a necessity around the country for police officers to be equipped with body cameras. Yes, it is necessary for police officers to wear these cameras for accountability for oneself and a potential victim. Body cameras can rule out possible suspicions of wrongful deaths or mistreatments, such as racism. Police officers should want to protect themselves and their jobs with this device that records what is actually happening and being said at the crime scene. Yes, body cameras should be worn by police officers because they provide accurate accounts of what happens at crime scenes, helps civilians trust police officers, and gives Americans an idea of what it is like to be behind the gun to more appreciate officers. Body cameras provide an accurate account of what happens at crime scenes. The use of body cameras is a great way to get first hand...
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...opening to Rear Window The opening scene starts by the camera looking out of a window whilst the credits are shown. Slowly, each blind is raised revealing a section of the courtyard at a time already linking to its title ‘Rear window’ indicating that this particular window will play a big part throughout the duration of the film. Much like the curtains in a theatre, the viewer feels as if they are watching a show or play when the blinds are lifted slowly creating an exciting opening and the sense that drama is to come. The symmetrical close up shot of the window provides the audience with ‘front row seats’ as the scene unfolds further. Outside, the neighbourhood seems peaceful and like any other normal community with people carrying out their everyday lives in their everyday houses. Despite its normality, the courtyard seems enclosed and claustrophobic representing restriction and tension which could possibly be mounting. Everything seems too peaceful to be true. After the opening credits, the camera zooms towards the bottom of the window until it is completely outside. It then cuts to show a cat in the courtyard walking up the stairs which could link to the normality and ‘city life’ feel which is being portrayed. The camera follows the cat’s steps from the bottom of the stairs to the top until it reaches a ladder and follows the ladder upwards as if we (the viewer) were voyeur and spying or following someone. As the camera approaches the top of the ladder, the many blocks of...
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...observational documentaries spanning from the 1900’s to the present day. I will also discuss the development of the documentary mode and the roles of director and producer within a documentary production. The observational mode consists of merely the observation of the subject’s daily life and circumstances, with unobtrusive camera equipment. The traditional aim is for the filmmaker to have no engagement with the subject; therefore there is no interference regarding the outcome of events. By maintaining the observational mode, the director allows the subject to forget the presence of the camera. Consequently, the subject behaves more naturally, giving the audience a better sense of their real emotions and real behaviour. Usually there is no narration or interviews in the observational mode; however there will sometimes be footage of the subject expressing their own views directly to the camera, which emphasizes the real-life emotions of the subject. The filmmaker may use small, lightweight camera equipment; making it easier to follow the subject with little obstruction. However the filmmaker would usually install hidden surveillance cameras, allowing the subject to forget the presence of the camera, resulting in a more natural outcome and no obstruction at all. A key aspect in the development of the observational documentary mode is the...
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...Audience Use Profile: (General) this report is intended for anyone in the market to purchase a tablet computer. May 5, 2015 Feasibility Report: Choosing the right tablet Table of Contents Section Page Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………………....i Illustrations………………………………………………………………………………….…ii Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………….….iii Introduction Problem Statement………………………………………………………………….…5 Purpose of Report…………………………………………………………………..….5 Scope………………………………………………………………………………..…5 Choice Evaluations Apple Ipad Air 2……………………………………………………………….…..9-12 Google Nexus 9………………………………………………………………….…7-9 Asus Vivotab 8……………………………………………………………………...6-7 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………..12-13 Recommendation……………………………………………………………………………..13 Sources Cited…………………………………………………………………………………14 Illustrations Page Figure 1: Asus Vivotab 8………………………………………………………………….6 Figure 2: Google Nexus 9…………………………………………………………………8 Figure 3: Apple Ipad Air 2………………………………………………………………..10 Table 1: Asus Vivotab 8 Specifications…………………………………………………..7 Table 2 Google Nexus 9 Specifications…………………………………………………..9 Table 3: Apple...
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...tries to capture every angle it can before the film has it settle on another small vignette to try and find a complete answer. In the camera’s frame stands a photographer surrounded by about a dozen people, each waiting for a picture. It is here that the first title screen of the sequence appears: it says, “Bitte recht freundlich!” (smile, please!). At first, this statement is directed at a group of people taking a picture together, but then the photographer begins to take photos of individual people. Here, the camera adopts an interesting perspective: it shows the faces of individuals in a close-up shot (that is, a snapshot style). Each person’s movements are recorded for a few seconds before their picture is taken, and then their picture is frozen in place for a few more seconds before the film cuts to the next individual. This seems to play on the previously-established idea that the film is exploring a moment temporarily frozen in time – here, it allows the camera to examine the facial expressions and movements of various people before freezing them in a picture to preserve what otherwise would be...
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...Competitive Review DSLR cameras market is too much competitive now a days. There lots of brand who are launching DSLR camera regularly. Now DSLR camera is not just a camera it’s a part of our life style. Competition in cameras look, lenses, functions, image quality and many more. Key competitors include: * Nikon. Nikon is the main and strongest competitor of canon. It offers various dslr camera for professional photographers as well as beginner photographer. Nikon divide their camera in 3 category D, E and N. It produces very light weight camera which is in between 475 to 1220 gram. Nikon lenses are known for their color rendition, contrast, and sharpness, as well as for the Vibration Reduction (VR) feature available on some models. Nikon produces prime, zoom, macro and many other lenses. * Olympus. Olympus Japan based camera manufacturer. Olympus latest product is E-5. It has Maximum reliability, superb image quality, cutting-edge creative features. Engineered a resilient splash- and dustproof magnesium body and a 3" swivel display. It has 12.3 Live MOS Sensor and TruePic V+ processor. * Fujifilm. FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is delighted to announce the new lineups of the premium compact digital camera “X” and FinePix digital camera series. The wide range of new lineups will provide customers even more convenient solution from capturing to sharing, professional to simple point and shoot, and satisfy and amaze all customers around the world...
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...Table of Contents Introduction 1 Influence 2 The Camera 3 Invention & the Early Years 3 The 20th Century & Lead up to the Digital Era 5 The Digital Era 6 Product Life Cycle 9 Innovation 11 Patents 13 Marketing 14 Market Analysis 14 Difference in the Marketing Mix 4P’s and 7P’s 15 Product 16 Price 18 Why Nikon P500? 18 Promotion, Place and Diffusion 20 Influence on Society 20 UPS and Nikon 21 Conclusion & Future Outlook 22 References 23 Appendix 25 Introduction The purpose of this paper is to show the writer’s choice in choosing, the product, the camera and the effects of Marketing, Design and Innovation of the Camera. Influence From the onset of this course, the writer was told to choose a product that has influenced the writer’s life; the only item would and has been the Camera. As a child the writer has always been intrigued by the ideas of a story, a story that little words but great impact. These short stories can only be told through pictures, through the technology of the camera. As the wise ones say, “A picture paint a thousand words." The camera allows for the indulgence of the writer’s greatest pastime and hobby. The camera allows for a unique view of the world, a view of one’s perspective of the one’s world. Behind the lens give reveals the beauty of the life, the beauty of a first kiss, the beauty of the first valentine, the beauty of true love, the beauty of a first born and his first step. Behind the...
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...police body camera footage. With a large number of deaths claimed to be an act of racism, body cameras must be shown to the public in order to find those responsible...
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...Police Officers Wear Body Cameras: Pro or Con? Should police officers wear cameras while on duty to document their activities? The body camera is intended to provide an accurate, objective view of every event with a civilian. In an ideal situation, the camera would provide evidence of or discourage police misconduct while protecting officers against unfounded complaints of brutality or corruption. When unnamed black teenager Michael Brown was fatally shot by police, there was no body camera footage available. His death was followed by weeks of riots in the streets of Ferguson, Missouri and started the national debate about police conduct particularly when it involved Africa-Americans. While some witnesses to the events that evening support the officers account of self-defense, others argue that Michael...
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