martes, 27 de septiembre de 2011

Unit 2. Using online Dictionaries!

Advanced Photo System
Advanced Photo System (APS) refers to the 24 mm film that is the standard format for still photography. There are three different types of APS film that are classified as either “H,” “C” or “P.” In this system, “H” stands for HDTV format, “C” for classic format and “P” for panoramic format. Apart from the occasional disposable camera, nearly all APS cameras come equipped to record in each of these formats.
In the HDTV and classic mode of advanced photo systems, the film records the image in a particular aspect ratio that can then be reprinted in a variety sizes.
Unlike other film formats, APS film can record more that just the image. Along with the visual details of a given scene, APS film can also document the date, time, a caption and details related to how the shot was captured (i.e. the particular setting of the shutter speed or aperture).
The film generally records this information in “magnetic IX” or “optical IX” modes. While higher end cameras use the magnetic IX method, less expensive cameras, such as disposable cameras, tend to use the optical IX version of information storage. Because the magnetic IX mode is only available on more expensive cameras, it accurately records more information.
PARAGRAPHS: 
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Advanced Photo System (APS) refers to the 24 mm film that is the standard format for still photography. There are three different types of APS film that are classified as either “H,” “C” or “P.” In this system, “H” stands for HDTV format, “C” for classic format and “P” for panoramic format. Apart from the occasional disposable camera, nearly all APS cameras come equipped to record in each of these formats.

Sentences:

Advanced Photo System (APS) refers to the 24 mm film that is the standard format for still photography.
ad·vanced adj
Definition of ADVANCED
1
: far on in time or course <a man advanced in years>
2
a : being beyond others in progress or ideas <tastes a bit too advanced for the times>
b : being beyond the elementary or introductory <advanced chemistry>
c : greatly developed beyond an initial stage <the most advanced scientific methods> <advanced weapons systems>
d : much evolved from an early ancestral type <bees and other advanced insects> <advanced traits>
Examples of ADVANCED
  1. The school has courses for elementary, intermediate, and advanced students.
  2. The book explains both basic and advanced techniques.
  3. The system has many advanced features.
  4. The disease is in an advanced stage.
  5. an advanced form of cancer
Related to ADVANCED
sys·tem noun \ˈsis-təm\
Definition of SYSTEM
1
: a regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole <a number system>: as
a (1) : a group of interacting bodies under the influence of related forces <a gravitational system> (2) : an assemblage of substances that is in or tends to equilibrium <a thermodynamic system>
b (1) : a group of body organs that together perform one or more vital functions <the digestive system> (2) : the body considered as a functional unit
c : a group of related natural objects or forces <a river system>
d : a group of devices or artificial objects or an organization forming a network especially for distributing something or serving a common purpose <a telephone system> <a heating system> <a highway system> <a computer system>
e : a major division of rocks usually larger than a series and including all formed during a period or era
f : a form of social, economic, or political organization or practice <the capitalist system>
2
: an organized set of doctrines, ideas, or principles usually intended to explain the arrangement or working of a systematic whole <the Newtonian system of mechanics>
3
a : an organized or established procedure <the touch system of typing>
b : a manner of classifying, symbolizing, or schematizing <a taxonomic system> <the decimal system>
4
: harmonious arrangement or pattern : order <bring system out of confusion — Ellen Glasgow>
5
: an organized society or social situation regarded as stultifying or oppressive : establishment 2 —usually used with the
— sys·tem·less adjective
Examples of SYSTEM
  1. The players like the coach's system.
  2. Under the new system, students will have to pass an exam to graduate.
  3. She devised a new filing system.
  4. We need a better system for handling incoming e-mail.
Synonyms: complex, network
1stan·dard noun \ˈstan-dərd\


Definition of STANDARD
1
: a conspicuous object (as a banner) formerly carried at the top of a pole and used to mark a rallying point especially in battle or to serve as an emblem
2
a : a long narrow tapering flag that is personal to an individual or corporation and bears heraldic devices
b : the personal flag of the head of a state or of a member of a royal family
c : an organization flag carried by a mounted or motorized military unit
d : banner 1
3
: something established by authority, custom, or general consent as a model or example : criterion <quite slow by today's standards>
4
: something set up and established by authority as a rule for the measure of quantity, weight, extent, value, or quality
5
a : the fineness and legally fixed weight of the metal used in coins
b : the basis of value in a monetary system <the gold standard>
6
: a structure built for or serving as a base or support
7
a : a shrub or herb grown with an erect main stem so that it forms or resembles a tree
b : a fruit tree grafted on a stock that does not induce dwarfing
8
a : the large odd upper petal of a papilionaceous flower (as of the pea)
b : one of the three inner usually erect and incurved petals of an iris
9
: a musical composition (as a song) that has become a part of the standard repertoire
— stan·dard·less adjective
Examples of STANDARD
  1. By modern standards, the house is just too small.
  2. This book is the standard by which all others must be judged.
Synonym Discussion of STANDARD
standard, criterion, gauge, yardstick, touchstone mean a means of determining what a thing should be. standard applies to any definite rule, principle, or measure established by authority <standards of behavior>. criterion may apply to anything used as a test of quality whether formulated as a rule or principle or not <questioned the critic's criteria for excellence>. gauge applies to a means of testing a particular dimension (as thickness, depth, diameter) or figuratively a particular quality or aspect <polls as a gauge of voter dissatisfaction>. yardstick is an informal substitute for criterion that suggests quantity more often than quality <housing construction as a yardstick of economic growth>. touchstone suggests a simple test of the authenticity or value of something intangible <fine service is one touchstone of a first-class restaurant>.
There are three different types of APS film that are classified as either “H,” “C” or “P.” In this system, “H” stands for HDTV format, “C” for classic format and “P” for panoramic format.
1film noun, often attributive \ˈfilm, Southern also ˈfi(ə)m\
Definition of FILM
1
a : a thin skin or membranous covering : pellicle
b : an abnormal growth on or in the eye
2
: a thin covering or coating <a film of ice>
3
a : an exceedingly thin layer : lamina
b (1) : a thin flexible transparent sheet (as of plastic) used especially as a wrapping (2) : a thin sheet of cellulose acetate or nitrocellulose coated with a radiation-sensitive emulsion for taking photographs
4
— film·less adjective
Examples of FILM
  1. Have you bought any film for the camera?
  2. We haven't had the film developed yet.
  3. He's interested in making films about war.
  4. We'll start the film at 10:00.
  5. He studied film in college.
  6. the protective film over a shark's eye
  7. A film of ice covered the sidewalk.
1clas·si·fied adj \ˈkla-sə-ˌfīd\

Definition of CLASSIFIED
1
: divided into classes or placed in a class <classified ads>
2
: withheld from general circulation for reasons of national security <classified information>
Examples of CLASSIFIED
  1. The part of the report that includes classified information was removed before the report was made public.
1for·mat noun \ˈfȯr-ˌmat\
Definition of FORMAT
1
: the shape, size, and general makeup (as of something printed)
2
: general plan of organization, arrangement, or choice of material (as for a television show)
3
: a method of organizing data (as for storage) <various file formats>
Examples of FORMAT
  1. The journals are available in electronic format.
  2. The file is saved in MP3 format.
Related to FORMAT
part from the occasional disposable camera, nearly all APS cameras come equipped to record in each of these formats.
oc·ca·sion·al adj \-ˈkāzh-nəl, -ˈkā-zhə-nəl\
Definition of OCCASIONAL
1
a : of or relating to a particular occasion <a budget able to meet occasional demands as well as regular ones>
b : created for a particular occasion <occasional verse>
2
: acting as the occasion or contributing cause of something
3
: encountered, occurring, appearing, or taken at irregular or infrequent intervals <occasional visitors> <an occasional vacation>
4
: acting in a specified capacity from time to time <an occasional lecturer>
5
: designed or constructed to be used as the occasion demands <occasional furniture>
Examples of OCCASIONAL
  1. She receives occasional phone calls from her mother.
  2. There will be occasional showers during the morning.
  3. Most mornings, we'll see deer or the occasional bear walking past our house.
  4. He tells an occasional joke to keep his students interested.
  5. I need to take occasional breaks from work.
  6. Sure, I drink an occasional glass of wine from time to time.
  7. She's an occasional lecturer at the university.
Related to OCCASIONAL
1re·cord verb \ri-ˈkȯrd\

Definition of RECORD
transitive verb
1
a (1) : to set down in writing : furnish written evidence of (2) : to deposit an authentic official copy of <record a deed>
b : to state for or as if for the record <voted in favor but recorded certain reservations>
c (1) : to register permanently by mechanical means <earthquake shocks recorded by a seismograph> (2) : indicate, read <the thermometer recorded 90°>
2
: to give evidence of
3
: to cause (as sound, visual images, or data) to be registered on something (as a disc or magnetic tape) in reproducible form
intransitive verb
: to record something
— re·cord·able adjective
Examples of RECORD
  1. Be sure to record all your business expenditures.
  2. There are similar events all throughout recorded history.
  3. The thermometer recorded 40 degrees below zero.
  4. A seismograph is a device that measures and records the intensity of earthquakes.
  5. Please record the television program for me.
  6. He recorded the birthday party with his new video camera.
  7. He just recorded his latest album.
  8. The show is recorded in front of a live audience.
  9. The band spent all night recording.
Related to RECORD
near·ly adv \ˈnir-lē\
Definition of NEARLY
1
: in a close manner or relationship <nearly related>
2
a : almost but not quite <nearly identical> <nearly a year later>
b : to the least extent <not nearly as good as we expected>
Examples of NEARLY
  1. I see her nearly every day.
  2. We lived there for nearly two years.
  1. Nearly all of us got sick that weekend

lunes, 26 de septiembre de 2011

AN INTERVIEW!


An Interview! with a Graphic Designer! 
Name: Thajia Di Gaetano
Date: September 26 2011

1.   Could you please define Graphic Design in your own words?
Well for me graphic design is a great career, I love designing web pages and design gives me the tools to find why I love.
2.   What influenced you to pursue graphic design?
My influence to become a Graphic Designer was my love to draw and design publishes.
3.   Could you please describe the educational process required to become an graphic designer?
Study hard and practice all the time with all the programs that are needed to work in this feel.
4.   What are the skills you need to be a good graphic designer?
Just have a great imagination and the ability to pot it in your designs.
5.   What job considerations were you looking for after you completed your education?
Working in a newspaper or in a magazine.
6.   What's something of your school life that you enjoy the most?
Been in the classrooms with my friends.
7.   from your perspective, what is the most difficult part of being an graphic designer student?
The pressure that there are a lot of students and you need to call the attention from others.
8.   What are your plans for the future?
Work in the biggest magazines in the U.S.A
9.   Point out your most personally gratifying moment in graphic designer school.
The graduation day! I love it!
10. Why would you recommend graphic designer as a career?
There are a lot of feels to a Graphic Designer.

welcome to my blog! enjoy it!

Hi, in this blog I will post my university homework for Level 7. I will use it to practice writing and reading. Also, i will share it with my teacher and classmates.

My name is Marysol Rincon. I'm from Maracaibo. I'm married and i have 2 beautiful children, my daughter (3) and my son (1). I'm 26 years old and I study graphic desing at URBE. My favorite subjects are photograph and packaging. This trimester i am taking 7 classes and i am in the 8th trimester.

I love reading, music, surfing the net, cook (i made delicious deserts!), i also love to go out with my family, go to the movie theatre.

I hate childish people, liars, war, violence, injustice, and the most thin i hate and i can't stand are people that smoke! (just kill your self not everyone that's near you!).

My dream is to travel to europe. I would love to see all the countries. Graduate from the university and work.

About English, I wold like to speak and write better. I think English is a very important toll in this world, if you like to expand your self.

Ok , This is some information about me. I hope you like it and leave me a comment or suggestion.

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