New serial capable protocol for device independent data interchange capable of transfer rates at up to 50 MB/second.#
In word processing, the on-screen representation of the amount of data that fits on a printed page. #
A Windows program that allows the user to edit or create graphic bitmap (.BMP) files. #
(Video) The television broadcast standard for most of western Europe. Based on the 50 Hz power system, it displays 625 lines interlaced at 50 fields per second (25 frames per second.) PAL is not compatible with NTSC or SECAM, though conversion between the standards is possible. Video products to be used in Europe require compatibility with PAL standards. See NTSC, SECAM.#
(Computer Graphics) The collection of colors or shades available to a graphics system or program. Palettes are either fixed or flexible. In other words, a monochrome palette is fixed at two colors, black and white, or flexible in that it may be black and white or blue and red at alternate times. The computer defines the color of a particular pixel with a number of bits or binary "on-off switches." The number of colors possible is as follows: 1 bit=2 colors; 2 bit=4 colors; 4 bit=16 colors; 8 bit=256 colors; 16 bit=65,536 colors; 24 bit=16,777,216 colors. #
(Animation) Camera technique that adjusts the eye point by pivoting the camera direction.#
An object in a model that controls the attributes of related child objects. Changes made to the parent affect the child but changes made to the child╒s attributes do not change the attributes of the parent.#
The directory above the current directory in a directory tree structure such as that used in MS-DOS.#
An interface used for parallel communications devices such as printers. Usually a 25 pin connector. #
A type of liquid crystal display in which the pixels refresh at a slow rate causing ghost images or trailing to occur during animation, video, rapid cursor movement, etc.#
A security measure to prevent unauthorized access to a computer, a program or files. #
This Windows 95 control panel program enables the user to create limited access to their Windows system by allowing them to create a code that must be entered correctly for Windows to be accessed. This program also allows for remote administration, allowing other computers to manage your files and printers. #
After the user has cut or copied a highlighted selection, this ability is used to place the selection into the document wherever the cursor is located at the time. #
A set of MIDI instruments.#
A table of numbers representing the assignment of MIDI instrument sounds and volumes. Or a sound, set of sounds, or algorithm that represents a particular musical instrument in a MIDI synthesizer.#
A type of animation in which a series of cels or a single graphic is moved along a specified path. The course of the path can be altered and is stored separately from the cels and other graphic information.#
The 8-bit digital audio track in the Hi8 tape format. It is a separate track that can be dubbed onto Hi8 tape without erasing the original audio or video. Compatible hardware is required for recording and playback. #
A standard for devices used with notebook computers such as memory cards and modems. An acronym for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. #
Personal Computer.#
Peripheral component Interconnect. High speed local bus architecture designed by Intel.#
The built in speaker of a computer system used to make beep sounds. All but replaced by multimedia speakers (see Speakers).#
Picture exchange file format capable of storing gray scale and color images in a highly efficient format.#
Personal Digital Assistant. A small handheld data processing device often with interconnect capabilities to desktop computers.#
A standard method used to measure the maximum value of alternating fields or wave forms from the peak to the zero or ground level of the cycle.#
Picture Element. See pixel.#
Intel trademark name for a high speed microprocessor capable of 32 bit operations and extensive multitasking.#
A separate device connected to and controlled by a computer, such as a printer. #
A program that allows the user to enter telephone numbers along with names. These are assigned to icons, allowing the user to click on the corresponding icon and have the computer automatically dial the number. The computer must be equipped with a modem. #
(Modeling) A shading method that calculates a color for each pixel in the shape, generally resulting in the most realistic image. Although more time consuming than Vertex (Gouraud) shading, pixel shading gives the best results, especially when working with spot lights. Pixel shading also handles highlights with greater precision than vertex shading. #
A phosphorescent substance of red, green, or blue that emits light when activated by electrons.#
A CD standard developed by Kodak primarily to store photographic images, but it may include interleaved audio and other elements. It is based on the CD-ROM-XA standard but is extended in a format refered to as the Orange Book. Allows for multi-session recording.#
(Graphics) A subjective term referring to the ability of a computer graphic to accurately portray the scene it is intended to represent.#
(Computer Graphics) A sequence of PICT images contained in a single file that may be played back a frame at a time in animation. (See PICT)#
(Computer Graphics) A standard data format in which most Macintosh illustrations are encoded. PICT data can be created, displayed on the screen, and printed by routines incorporated in the Macintosh system, so a program need contain no graphics-processing routines in order to incorporate PICTs generated by other software.#
(Computer Graphics) An update of PICT, the basic Apple format for the storage and exchange of graphics documents on the Macintosh. PICT2 adds support for color and formatting instructions carried as comments within the image file.#
Microscopic indentation or hole found in the data layer of an optical disc that corresponds to the binary value of 1.#
(Computer Graphics, Video) Stands for picture element; the smallest dot you can draw on the screen. A pixel is also a location in video memory that corresponds to a point on the graphics screen when the viewing window includes that location. In monochrome display, each pixel can be either black or white, so it can be represented by a bit; thus, the display is said to be a bitmap. In color or gray-scale displays, several bits in RAM may represent the image. #
The number of possible colors per picture element (pixel) supported by a video card or monitor. 4 bit = 16 colors, 8 bit = 256 colors, 16 bit = 65,536 colors and 24 bit = 16.77 million colors. Same as color depth.#
A hardware and software standard that enables automatic installation and configuration of hardware. Can be supported at varying degrees at four system configuration levels: PC-BIOS; Hardware adapters; device drivers; and operating system. #
Computer peripherals, such as a mouse, digitizer, or trackball, used to indicate cursor location on screen.#
(Modeling) A planar, non-intersecting set of contiguous line segments comprising a closed shape.#
A menu that appears when certain items in Windows, such as dialog boxes, are clicked. #
A display area or box that appears over the current screen display as a result of certain user interactions. #
An interface that provides a gateway to the flow of data between the CPU and external devices. #
Refers to the ability of interactive software to run on multiple platforms under differing hardware capabilities and specifications.#
To transform an image to a more stark version by rounding all color values on a limited scale to achieve a small number of possible values. #
The stage in the production of a video after the original footage has been shot.#
(Computer Graphics) A computer language created by Adobe Systems. PostScript allows a programmer to create complex pages using a series of commands. Text and graphics can be controlled with mathematical precision. PostScript is used both as a page description language for output devices and as an imaging model to display both tool and graphics on-screen.#
1. (Computer Graphics) Any software program that translates statements written in the PostScript page description language.
2. (Computer Graphics) A non-Adobe version of Postscript that may vary from the licensed standard. Sometimes called a "PostScript clone."#
Point-of-sale. The place where consumers actually purchase goods or services.#
Point-of-sale kiosk. In multimedia, a computerized stand usually incorporating a touchscreen display where consumers can browse and select merchandise and often even engage in transactions. #
(Modeling) The perspective or eye point from which a 3D scene is viewed (usually from the camera).#
Windows 95 control panel that allows the user to control the Power Management settings and the Battery meter. #
The disc from which the master disc will be produced.#
The stage in the production of a videodisk in which the master tape is checked before the information is placed onto the disc.#
All design tasks that lead up to the actual shooting of footage, or creation and integration of media with an authoring system.#
Primary Rate Interface. A high-end phone line connection. See also ISDN, T1.#
(Modeling) Basic geometric 3D objects such as sphere, cube, cone, etc.#
A list of files temporarily stored in a memory buffer that a print spooler prints in the background leaving the computer free to perform other tasks. #
A file that contains the information needed to make a printer work with a program. #
The definition of a font that is used by the printer. #
The printers folder is where you can print a document, add a printer or change printer settings. #
Represents a printer driver on your computer or network accessible in Windows 95. #
Colors produced in printing by mixing together component colors, usually cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK).#
Program instructions executed in the CPU resulting in changes based on logical functions and mathematical computations. #
Period when video footage is actually being shot.#
A set of instructions written with a programming language allowing the computer to be used in a predetermined way. #
In Windows 95, the Start Menu pull across menu that includes a list of program folders available. #
1. A symbol indicating the computer is ready for input.
2. Any activity which induces the user to respond with input.#
In Windows 95, an attribute of an object. #
A dialog box in Windows 95 that allows the customization of an objects properties. #
The condition of being free of copyright and patent. Usually applies to software.#
The standards for data exchange between two computers or devices. #
