The Fundamentals of Video Game Literacy
This book posits a novel framework for sense-making and meaning-making in the play of video games. Extending a modern, process-oriented, audience-inclusive philosophy of artistic meaning generation, the book grapples with the question of how to personally and critically examine video games as artistic artifacts that do not have set, predetermined, standardized forms until live play is enacted. The resulting artistic product, live gameplay, expresses both the game's developers and its players.The book argues that players hold three separate, concurrent perspectives during play: the embodied avatar within the simulated space, the role-playing participant in the narrative fantasy, and the external strategist manipulating the game's software affordances. The exciting dynamics that arise from live gameplay are the result of the tensions and harmonies between these three parallel layers of play.Video games are systems with designed behaviors capable of a great diversity of instantiated expressions. Players are brought into that system of instantiated generation to produce truly emergent and personal gameplay. As such, players directly impact the shape and form of the gameplay artifact itself. This creates a relationship between the art, the player, and its meaning radically different from all previous art forms.The book builds around this central premise with examinations of related subjects pertaining to video game meaning-making, such as the ways in which video games facilitate play that is expressive of their players and the ways in which it is appropriate to compare and contextualize the differences in players' instantiated play activities. These subjects are designed to give readers an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of gameplay in order to facilitate richer, more meaningful encounters with video games as cultural artifacts. Provides useful framework for enriching players' experiences with video game play. Helps players identify and distinguish aspects of their own and game developers' expression in gameplay. Posits a novel framework examining the role of player as embodied avatar, role-player, and strategist. Gives players appropriate questions to better interrogate the generation of meaning from within and surrounding the system of gameplay.
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Quantum Image Processing in Practice
Comprehensive resource addressing the need for a quantum image processing machine learning model that can outperform classical neural networks Quantum Image Processing in Practice explores the transformative potential of quantum color image processing across various domains, including biomedicine, entertainment, economics, and industry. The rapid growth of image data, especially in facial recognition and autonomous vehicles, demands more efficient processing techniques. Quantum computing promises to accelerate digital image processing (DIP) to meet this demand. This book covers the role of quantum image processing (QIP) in quantum information processing, including mathematical foundations, quantum operations, image processing using quantum filters, quantum image representation, and quantum neural networks. It aims to inspire practical applications and foster innovation in this promising field. Topics include: Qubits and Quantum Logic Gates: Introduces qubits, the fundamental data unit in quantum computing, and their manipulation using quantum logic gates like Pauli matrices, rotations, the CNOT gate, and Hadamard matrices. The concept of entanglement, where qubits become interconnected, is also explored, highlighting its importance for applications like quantum teleportation and cryptography. Two and Multiple Qubit Systems: Demonstrates the importance of using two qubits to process color images, enabling image enhancement, noise reduction, edge detection, and feature extraction. Covers the tensor product, Kronecker sum, SWAP gate, and local and controlled gates. Extends to multi-qubit superpositions, exploring local and control gates for three qubits, such as the Toffoli and Fredkin gates, and describes the measurement of superpositions using projection operators. Transforms and Quantum Image Representations: Covers the Hadamard, Fourier, and Heap transforms and their circuits in quantum computation, highlighting their applications in signal and image processing. Introduces the quantum signal-induced heap transform for image enhancement, classification, compression, and filtration. Explores quantum representations and operations for images using the RGB, XYZ, CMY, HSI, and HSV color models, providing numerous examples. Fourier Transform Qubit Representation: Introduces a new model of quantum image representation, the Fourier transform qubit representation. Describes the algorithm and circuit for calculating the 2-D quantum Fourier transform, enabling advancements in quantum imaging techniques. New Operations and Hypercomplex Algebra: Presents new operations on qubits and quantum representations, including multiplication, division, and inverse operations. Explores hypercomplex algebra, specifically quaternion algebra, for its potential in color image processing. Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs): Discusses QNNs and their circuit implementation as advancements in machine learning driven by quantum mechanics. Summarizes various applications of QNNs and current trends and future developments in this rapidly evolving field. The book also addresses challenges and opportunities in QIP research, aiming to inspire practical applications and innovation. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals interested in the intersection of quantum computing and color image processing applications, as well as those in visual communications, multimedia systems, computer vision, entertainment, and biomedical applications.
Vulkan 3D Graphics Rendering Cookbook - Second Edition
Master Vulkan 1.3 with practical recipes for building, rendering, and optimizing stunning 3D graphics, guided by AR and rendering experts Sergey Kosarevsky and Alexey MedvedevPurchase the eBook for full-color contentKey Features: - Learn to harness Vulkan 1.3 for building high-performance applications- Integrate cutting-edge rendering techniques into a real-time 3D engine- Use bindless Vulkan to render complex 3D scenes efficiently- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Written by experts with decades of rendering experience, this cookbook equips you with practical, hands-on recipes to master modern 3D graphics development by using bindless Vulkan.Focusing on Vulkan 1.3, this second edition starts by setting up your development environment, and quickly transitions to building a robust 3D rendering framework using self-contained recipes. Each recipe helps you incrementally enhance your codebase, integrating a variety of 3D rendering techniques and algorithms into a cohesive project. You'll get to grips with core techniques, such as glTF 2.0 physically based rendering, image-based lighting, and GPU-driven rendering. The chapters help you grasp advanced topics, including glTF animations, screen-space rendering techniques, and optimization strategies. You'll also learn how to use glTF 2.0 advanced PBR extensions and handle complex geometry data, ensuring your rendering engine is both powerful and performant. These new additions will enable you to create dynamic and realistic 3D graphics environments, fully utilizing Vulkan's capabilities.By the end of this 3D rendering book, you'll have gained an improved understanding of best practices used in modern graphic APIs and be able to create fast and versatile 3D rendering frameworks.What You Will Learn: - Master the core features of Vulkan 1.3, with a focus on bindless rendering- Learn effective techniques for debugging and profiling Vulkan applications- Build a glTF 2.0 physically based rendering pipeline from scratch- Enhance visual quality with advanced glTF 2.0 PBR extensions- Integrate multiple rendering techniques and optimizations into a single application- Manage large-scale content efficiently in real-time 3D rendering engines- Leverage Vulkan compute pipelines for advanced image and geometry processingWho this book is for: This book is for 3D graphics developers who want to build high-performance rendering engines with the latest Vulkan features and modern rendering methods. Whether you're an experienced developer with a solid grasp of 3D rendering math or someone proficient in C++ and basic linear algebra, this book offers valuable insights to deepen your expertise. If you've dabbled in creating custom 3D applications without relying on premade rendering engines, you'll find this guide particularly useful.Table of Contents- Establishing a Build Environment- Getting Started with Vulkan- Working with Vulkan Objects- Adding User Interaction and Productivity Tools- Working with Geometry Data- Physically Based Rendering Using the glTF 2.0 Shading Model- Advanced PBR Extensions- Graphics Rendering Pipeline- glTF Animations- Image-Based Techniques- Advanced Rendering Techniques and Optimizations
Dreaming a Way (Of) Life
Since his debut in the 1980s, Lewis Klahr has built a mesmerizing and influential body of work, establishing himself as one of the foremost collage animators--or, as he prefers, a "re-animator." His films explore themes of identity (Altair), childhood (The Pharaoh's Belt), sexuality (Pony Glass, Downs Are Feminine), memory (False Aging, Daylight Moon, Engram Sepals), Greek mythology (Lethe, Helen of T, 66), and capitalism (Circumstantial Pleasures). These philosophical explorations are often veiled behind the familiar veneer of mid-20th-century American pop culture--drawing inspiration from film noir, melodrama, crime films, popular music, and comic books.Working with an eclectic mix of found imagery--including magazine ads, home movies, contact sheets, pornography, and comic books--along with layered soundscapes, Klahr's characters drift through fragmented times and spaces, searching for connection and an elusive sense of self.Despite the allure of vivid pop culture references, Klahr's films resist easy interpretation. His elliptical, dream-like narratives challenge viewers, creating spaces where meaning remains fluid and unresolved. Yet this ambiguity is intentional--Klahr embraces the uncertainty between his work and its audience, inviting exploration over resolution.In Dreaming a Way (of) Life: The Films of Lewis Klahr, award-winning writer Chris Robinson (The Animation Pimp, Unsung Heroes of Animation, Earmarked for Collision) offers the first full-length study of this prolific and influential collage animator. Through insightful analysis, Robinson unveils the depth and complexity of Klahr's artistic vision, guiding readers into the magic and mystery of his cinematic universe.Key Features: First in-depth study of the work of American collage artist, Lewis Klahr Mixed biography with philosophical influenced approach to the major themes of his work Introduction of important experimental and independent animation figure that shows readers animation beyond typical industry fare.
Mr. In-Between
What's changed most in your lifetime? The switch from land lines to cell phones? From snail mail to email? How about the transition from Bugs Bunny to Buzz Lightyear? Those Bugs and Daffy cartoons you loved as a kid look nothing like the PIXAR classics Toy Story or The Incredibles. Mr. In-Between: My Life in the Middle of the Animation Revolution is the fascinating and hilarious saga of one of animation's computer graphics pioneers, Bill Kroyer, making his way to Hollywood to end up as a key figure in the technical revolution of animation's "Second Golden Age." He provides an artist's explanation of the fundamental principles of animation, from the basic mechanics of motion to the immersive, artful experience of visualizing and realizing the performance of an imaginary character.Rather than a scholarly listing of films and filmmakers, the book is instead a captivating first-person journey through what may be the most important transition in the history of the arts--the transformation and renaissance of the animated film in the digital age. An important work for scholars, and an eye-opening and page-turning adventure for any film or cartoon fan, Mr. In-Between is a book that has the ultimate writing credit. Bill Kroyer was there.Key Features: Explains the step-by-step evolution of the digital tools of computer animation, from the most basic primitive "scripted" motion to the current application of artificial intelligence. Describes some of the most remarkable, eccentric, and colorful geniuses who populated the quirky now-vanished subculture of "hand-drawn animation". Takes the reader on a world-wide tour of animation studios on four continents, explaining the vast cultural differences, but common artistic devotion, of animators in places as diverse as communist China, Europe, India, and the Philippines. Recounts fascinating and surprising interactions with world-famous celebrities that worked with the animation industry, including legendary musicians, Oscar-winning actors, and the King of England.
Routledge Handbook of the Digital Environmental Humanities
This handbook explores the digital methods and tools scholars use to observe, interpret and manage nature in several different academic fields. Essential reading for those interested in the use of digital tools in study of the environment from a wide range of disciplines, and for those working in the environmental humanities.
Fringe '89
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Canva for Dummies
The essential guide to the popular, beginner-friendly graphic design platform Canva For Dummies is a beautiful full-color reference, covering everything you need to create dazzling visual materials in Canva Free and Pro versions. Discover all tools, templates, and features at the ready, plus utilize expert tips and tricks to improve your design and visual communication skills. Start with basic functionalities and graphic design principles, and then work your way up to more complex design tasks with ease. Canva For Dummies also covers Canva's new AI tool, Magic Studio, so you'll be up to speed on everything this cool app can do. Plus, the useful case studies and practical design projects inside are sure to ignite your creativity. Create effective social media posts, presentations, brand style guides, and everything in between, thanks to the helpful guidance in this book. Understand the Canva interface and get a primer on graphic design Explore advanced tools and techniques, including Canva's new AI tool, Magic Studio Create engaging visuals for business, social media, and beyond Utilize Canva hacks and trends to make your graphics pop This handy guide is for everyone, answering all your questions whether you're new to the platform or a current user. Rock your next design project with Canva For Dummies!
Machine Learning and Principles and Practice of Knowledge Discovery in Databases
The five-volume set CCIS 2133-2137 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the workshops held in conjunction with the Joint European Conference on Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery in Databases, ECML PKDD 2023, which took place in Turin, Italy, during September 18-22, 2023. The 200 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 515 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following tracks: Part I: Advances in Interpretable Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence -- Joint Workshop and Tutorial; BIAS 2023 - 3rd Workshop on Bias and Fairness in AI; Biased Data in Conversational Agents; Explainable Artificial Intelligence: From Static to Dynamic; ML, Law and Society; Part II: RKDE 2023: 1st International Tutorial and Workshop on Responsible Knowledge Discovery in Education; SoGood 2023 - 8th Workshop on Data Science for Social Good; Towards Hybrid Human-Machine Learning and Decision Making (HLDM); Uncertainty meets explainability in machine learning; Workshop: Deep Learning and Multimedia Forensics. Combating fake media and misinformation; Part III: XAI-TS: Explainable AI for Time Series: Advances and Applications; XKDD 2023: 5th International Workshop on eXplainable Knowledge Discovery in Data Mining; Deep Learning for Sustainable Precision Agriculture; Knowledge Guided Machine Learning; MACLEAN: MAChine Learning for EArth ObservatioN; MLG: Mining and Learning with Graphs; Neuro Explicit AI and Expert Informed ML for Engineering and Physical Sciences; New Frontiers in Mining Complex Patterns; Part IV: PharML, Machine Learning for Pharma and Healthcare Applications; Simplification, Compression, Efficiency and Frugality for Artificial intelligence; Workshop on Uplift Modeling and Causal Machine Learning for Operational Decision Making; 6th Workshop on AI in Aging, Rehabilitation and Intelligent Assisted Living (ARIAL); Adapting to Change: Reliable Multimodal Learning Across Domains; AI4M: AI for Manufacturing; Part V: Challenges and Opportunities of Large Language Models in Real-World Machine Learning Applications; Deep learning meets Neuromorphic Hardware; Discovery challenge; ITEM: IoT, Edge, and Mobile for Embedded Machine Learning; LIMBO - LearnIng and Mining for BlOckchains; Machine Learning for Cybersecurity (MLCS 2023); MIDAS - The 8th Workshop on MIning DAta for financial applicationS; Workshop on Advancements in Federated Learning.
Machine Learning and Principles and Practice of Knowledge Discovery in Databases
The five-volume set CCIS 2133-2137 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the workshops held in conjunction with the Joint European Conference on Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery in Databases, ECML PKDD 2023, which took place in Turin, Italy, during September 18-22, 2023. The 200 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 515 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following tracks: Part I: Advances in Interpretable Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence -- Joint Workshop and Tutorial; BIAS 2023 - 3rd Workshop on Bias and Fairness in AI; Biased Data in Conversational Agents; Explainable Artificial Intelligence: From Static to Dynamic; ML, Law and Society; Part II: RKDE 2023: 1st International Tutorial and Workshop on Responsible Knowledge Discovery in Education; SoGood 2023 - 8th Workshop on Data Science for Social Good; Towards Hybrid Human-Machine Learning and Decision Making (HLDM); Uncertainty meets explainability in machine learning; Workshop: Deep Learning and Multimedia Forensics. Combating fake media and misinformation; Part III: XAI-TS: Explainable AI for Time Series: Advances and Applications; XKDD 2023: 5th International Workshop on eXplainable Knowledge Discovery in Data Mining; Deep Learning for Sustainable Precision Agriculture; Knowledge Guided Machine Learning; MACLEAN: MAChine Learning for EArth ObservatioN; MLG: Mining and Learning with Graphs; Neuro Explicit AI and Expert Informed ML for Engineering and Physical Sciences; New Frontiers in Mining Complex Patterns; Part IV: PharML, Machine Learning for Pharma and Healthcare Applications; Simplification, Compression, Efficiency and Frugality for Artificial intelligence; Workshop on Uplift Modeling and Causal Machine Learning for Operational Decision Making; 6th Workshop on AI in Aging, Rehabilitation and Intelligent Assisted Living (ARIAL); Adapting to Change: Reliable Multimodal Learning Across Domains; AI4M: AI for Manufacturing; Part V: Challenges and Opportunities of Large Language Models in Real-World Machine Learning Applications; Deep learning meets Neuromorphic Hardware; Discovery challenge; ITEM: IoT, Edge, and Mobile for Embedded Machine Learning; LIMBO - LearnIng and Mining for BlOckchains; Machine Learning for Cybersecurity (MLCS 2023); MIDAS - The 8th Workshop on MIning DAta for financial applicationS; Workshop on Advancements in Federated Learning.
Canva Cookbook
Learn expert design techniques from Barbara Tulissi, seasoned designer and Canva coach, to create professional-quality visuals for social media, presentations, and print-with or without a Pro subscriptionKey Features: - Maximize Canva capabilities using its free and Pro features- Master the art of developing eye-catching designs for social media, print, and presentations- Learn Canva tricks, graphic design basics, and timesaving techniques for efficient design workflows- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Drawing from her expertise in digital design, Barbara Tulissi will guide you through Canva's user-friendly platform, showcasing how to create stunning visuals and transform your basic Canva knowledge into professional-level design skills.The Canva Cookbook starts with a quick overview of Canva, guiding you through its main features and ensuring you're set up for success, before focusing on creating a brand. You will do this through workbook-like questions and activities, helping you understand your brand's vision, values, and voice. After that, each chapter focuses on specific design objectives, providing step-by-step recipes on crafting engaging social media content, creating eye-catching videos and ads, and developing print-ready materials. Through a blend of theory, instructions, and examples, you'll also learn how to make your designs more accessible - including the use of captions and alt text - as well as how to harness the power of Canva AI for efficient and powerful brand storytelling.By the end of this book, you'll not only be able to create visually compelling projects but you will have also built up a powerful skill arsenal that will help you speed up your creative process and unleash your creativity with Canva.What You Will Learn: - Create captivating static designs for various social media platforms- Craft animated designs for video posts and ads- Accelerate your design process with time-saving techniques- Develop visuals for effective brand storytelling- Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in your designs- Plan and produce a strong, clear brandWho this book is for: This book is aimed at passionate designers with a basic understanding of Canva who want to use the platform to elevate their visual communication skills and create engaging, creative projects. Specifically, this book focuses on entrepreneurs who would like to elevate their design skills to help develop a personal or professional brand. This book is also useful for graphic designers, social media managers, and content creators who want to align their designs with an already-established brand.Table of Contents- Introducing Canva and Its Interface- Creating Your Brand and Shaping It in Canva- Personalizing Your Social Media Presence- Crafting Engaging Social Content- Creating Impactful Presentations- Crafting Captivating Videos- Mastering Eye-Catching, Stop-Scrolling Ads- Developing Effective Marketing Documents- Ensuring Accessibility and Inclusivity in Your Designs- Designing Print-Ready Materials- Unlocking the Power of Magic Studio
Signals and Systems
Introductory course textbook on signals and systems with numerous examples and code snippets implemented in Python Supported by code examples, Signals and Systems: Theory and Practical Explorations with Python is a textbook resource for a complete introductory course in systems and signals, enabling readers to run Python programs for convolution, discrete time Fourier transforms and series, sampling, and interpolation for a wide range of functions. Readers are guided step-by-step through basic differential equations, basic linear algebra, and calculus to ensure full comprehension of the exercises. This book is supported by a companion website, hosting interactive material to draw functions, and run programs in Python; it is enriched with audiovisual material via linking to related videos. Links to resources that provide a deeper explanation about the important concepts in the book, such as the systems approach, complex numbers, harmony, the Euler equation, and Hilbert spaces, are also included. Written by two highly qualified academics, topics covered in Signals and Systems include: Systems approach for modeling the natural and manmade systems and some application areas Representation of complex and real signals by basic functions, such as, real and complex exponentials, unit step and unit impulse functions Properties of signals, such as symmetry, harmony, energy, power, continuity and discreteness Convolution and correlation operations for continuous time and discrete time signals and systems Representation of systems by impulse response, frequency response, transfer function, block diagram, differential and difference equations Properties of systems, such as linearity, time invariance, memory, invertibility, stability and causality Continuous time and discrete time Fourier analysis in Hilbert space and their extension to Laplaca transform and z-transform Filtering by Linear Time Invariant systems in time and frequency domains, covering low pass, high pass band pass and band reject filters. Sampling theorems for continuous time and discrete time systems, covering A/D and D/A conversion, sampling and interpolation. Signals and Systems is an ideal textbook resource for a one semester introductory course on signals and systems for upper level undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, electrical engineering and data science. It is also a useful reference for professionals working in bioinformatics, robotics, remote sensing, and related fields.
F禱dor Khitruk
This book is a first and long-awaited study of the directorial work of the animation master F禱dor Khitruk (1917-2012), an artist who formed in the tradition of classical cel animation only to break the conventions once he turned into a director; a liaison between artists and authorities; a personality who promoted daring films to be created in the Soviet Union dominated by socialist realism; and a teacher and supporter of young artists that continued to carry on his legacy long after the Soviet empire collapsed.F禱dor Khitruk: A Look at Soviet Animation through the Work of One Master reveals Khitruk's mastery in the art of the moving image and his critical role as a director of films that changed the look of Soviet animation and its relation to the animation world within and beyond the Eastern Bloc. Based on archival research, personal interviews, published memoirs, and perceptive analyses of Khitruk's production of films for children and adults, this study is a must-read for scholars in Soviet art and culture as well as readers fascinated by traditional animation art.
Modern Graphic Design with AI
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the fun, challenging, and creative profession of graphic design. Whether you are a graphic designer, marketer, educator, or student, you will benefit from the explanations of AI, the analysis of different graphic design styles, and how to apply the tricks of the trade to strengthen concepts with this comprehensive book. This book will teach you new techniques that will push you beyond your comfort zone. Find out how to utilize AI generators ChatGPT, Firefly, Express, and the Creative Suite's contextual AI bars in your creative processes.As a new student of graphic design, you will build up the skills, techniques, and understanding needed to develop appealing visual messages.Professional graphic designers, enhance your skills by learning more effective methods for selecting colors and utilizing programs to create unique typefaces.Marketers who produce collateral materials can quickly learn how to develop stunning solutions based on the principles of design. Amplify your creative talent to produce remarkable digital content.Whether you are a graphic designer, marketer, or student, you will benefit from the explanations of graphic art styles and how to apply them to strengthen your own concepts. The book critiques unsatisfactory examples and exhibits better solutions. Projects including AI scenarios are included to boost your portfolio. This book provides practical tips and techniques that can enhance any curriculum.The author Neal Hettinger has taught at the university level and worked as a graphic artist in markets such as Los Angeles with clients that included Nissan Motors, Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, Adidas, and Pioneer Electronics.
Modern Graphic Design with AI
Discover the ever-changing, always challenging, and eternally creative profession of graphic design.This book will teach you new techniques that will push you beyond your comfort zone. Find out how to utilize AI generators ChatGPT, Firefly, Express, and the Creative Suite's contextual AI bars in your creative processes.As a new student of graphic design, you will build up the skills, techniques, and understanding needed to develop appealing visual messages.Professional graphic designers, enhance your skills by learning more effective methods for selecting colors and utilizing programs to create unique typefaces.Marketers who produce collateral materials can quickly learn how to develop stunning solutions based on the principles of design. Amplify your creative talent to produce remarkable digital content.Whether you are a graphic designer, marketer, or student, you will benefit from the explanations of graphic art styles and how to apply them to strengthen your own concepts. The book critiques unsatisfactory examples and exhibits better solutions. Projects including AI scenarios are included to boost your portfolio. This book provides practical tips and techniques that can enhance any curriculum.The author Neal Hettinger has taught at the university level and worked as a graphic artist in markets such as Los Angeles with clients that included Nissan Motors, Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, Adidas, and Pioneer Electronics.
Exploring Simulated Worlds & Parallel Realities
Venture into the extraordinary frontiers of existence with this accessible two-book collection that explores humanity's most provocative questions about reality. Through clear language and engaging examples, these books tackle two mind-bending possibilities: that our universe might be a sophisticated simulation and that multiple versions of reality could exist simultaneously.Book One delves into the simulation hypothesis, examining the compelling evidence that suggests our reality might be more like a computer program than we imagine. From the mathematical patterns underlying nature to the discrete behavior of particles, discover why leading scientists and philosophers seriously consider this possibility. Through accessible analogies and real-world examples, complex concepts become clear as we explore what it would mean if our universe is indeed simulated.Book Two explores the fascinating realm of parallel realities and the multiverse theory. Could multiple versions of you exist in different dimensions? Learn how quantum physics suggests our universe might be one of many, existing alongside countless other realities. Using everyday examples and clear explanations, the book breaks down complex theories about multiple dimensions, quantum mechanics, and the nature of reality itself.This collection bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and philosophical inquiry, offering readers a unique perspective on existence without requiring advanced mathematical knowledge. Perfect for curious minds, science enthusiasts, and anyone wondering about the true nature of reality, these books transform complex theories into fascinating stories that will change how you see the world.These guides make seemingly impossible ideas understandable and genuinely exciting by connecting abstract concepts to practical examples and modern technology. Whether you're a newcomer to these concepts or have always been curious about the more profound nature of reality, this two-book series perfectly introduces some of science's most profound mysteries.Written for clarity and engagement, these books invite readers to question their assumptions about reality while providing the tools to understand these revolutionary ideas. No physics degree is required-just bring your curiosity and prepare to see your world in an entirely new light.
Creating Images Using AI
Creating Images Using AI: A Step-by-Step Guide to Midjourney is an essential resource for professionals and others looking to harness the amazing power of AI-powered image generator programs and to ensure they keep up to date with developments in this rapidly evolving field. This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth exploration of Midjourney, one of the most respected programs available today, used by over 17 million users.The book covers the fundamentals of setting up and using Midjourney through to advanced techniques for crafting precise text- and image-based prompts to ensure high-quality images. Detailed step-by-step instructions are provided to facilitate a thorough understanding of the program, supported throughout by screenshots and examples of Midjourney image output. Included are case studies of talented artists who use Midjourney as a creative tool, with examples of their inspiring art to motivate readers. A dedicated chapter offers resources for photographers, designers, and artists to expand their skills, and to stay up to date with the latest developments in AI technology.Whether you're seeking to enhance your professional toolkit or simply explore AI as a creative outlet, this book offers the knowledge and skills to harness Midjourney's full potential. For professionals in photography, graphic design, marketing, advertising, and education, it provides the essential tools to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.
Machine Learning in Multimedia
This book explores the interdisciplinary nature of machine learning in multimedia, highlighting its intersections with fields such as computer vision, natural language processing, and audio signal processing.Machine Learning in Multimedia: Unlocking the Power of Visual and Auditory Intelligence serves as a comprehensive guide to navigating this exciting terrain where artificial intelligence meets the rich tapestry of visual and auditory data. At its core, this book seeks to unravel the mysteries and unveil the potential of machine learning in the realm of multimedia. Whether it's enhancing user experiences in virtual environments, revolutionizing medical diagnostics, or shaping the future of entertainment, the impact of machine learning in multimedia is profound and far-reaching. The journey begins with a thorough exploration of the foundational principles of machine learning, providing readers with a solid understanding of algorithms, models, and techniques tailored specifically for multimedia data. Through clear explanations and illustrative examples, readers will gain insights into how machine learning algorithms can be trained to extract meaningful patterns and insights from diverse forms of multimedia content. Moving beyond theory, this book delves into practical implementations and real-world applications of machine learning in multimedia. Through a series of case studies and examples, readers will witness firsthand how machine learning algorithms are transforming industries and reshaping the way we interact with multimedia content. Whether it's improving image recognition accuracy in autonomous vehicles, enabling personalized recommendations in streaming platforms, or enhancing speech recognition systems for better accessibility, the possibilities are limitless.This book will be helpful to computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence researchers, students, and professionals looking to unlock the full potential of visual and auditory intelligence through the power of machine learning.
Handbook of Diffusion MR Tractography
Handbook of Diffusion MR Tractography: Imaging Methods, Biophysical Models, Algorithms and Applications presents methods and applications of MR diffusion tractography, providing deep insights into the theory and implementation of existing tractography techniques and offering practical advice on how to apply diffusion tractography to research projects and clinical applications. Starting from the design of MR acquisition protocols optimized for tractography, the book follows a pipeline approach to explain the main methods behind diffusion modeling and tractography, including advanced analysis of tractography data and connectomics. An extensive section of the book is devoted to the description of tractography applications in research and clinical settings to give a complete picture of tractography practice today. By focusing on technology, models, and applications, this handbook will be an indispensable reference for researchers and students with backgrounds in computer science, mathematics, physics, neuroscience, and medical science.
Logic Pro - Apple Pro Training
The Apple-Certified Way to Learn Record, arrange, produce, mix, and master music with this bestselling, Apple-certified guide to Logic Pro. Veteran producer and composer David Nahmani uses real-world professional Logic Pro projects to guide you through step-by-step instructions and straightforward explanations, ranging from basic music creation to sophisticated production techniques. Using a project-based approach, this book shows you how to record audio and software instruments, create musical content, and build arrangements. You'll explore Session Players to create professional drum, bass, and keyboard performances, and use the Chord track to edit your song's chord progressions. You'll use Sample Alchemy, Beat Breaker, and Quick Sampler to create stutter effects and vocal chops, and learn ear-candy production techniques, such as parallel processing and turntable start and stop effects. You'll use Flex Time to stretch audio and correct the timing of recordings, and you'll tune vocals with Flex Pitch. You'll add the warmth and coloration of analog audio equipment with the mix, and automate the song with ChromaGlow, mix a song using EQ, compression, delay, reverb, and other plug-ins to achieve a professional sound. Finally, you'll automate the mix and prepare the song for distribution on streaming services with Mastering Assistant. Downloadable real-world, professional Logic Pro files to follow along with the projects AI-driven tools in Logic Pro 11 Step-by-step hands-on exercises Accessible writing style that puts an expert mentor at your side Ample illustrations that help you quickly master techniques Lists of keyboard shortcuts used in each lesson Tips to improve your workflow Online personal support on the author's website The Apple Pro Training Series is Apple's official self-paced learning resource. Books in this series offer downloadable lesson files and an online version of the book. Additional information on this and other books in this series can be found at www.peachpit.com/apple. For more on certification, visit training.apple.com.
A Course on Digital Image Processing with MATLAB(R) (Second Edition)
Designed for a one semester course, the aim of this book is to concentrate on the principles and techniques of image processing. This second edition includes important updates to the first edition, as well as two entirely new chapters, making the book ideal for advanced students in physics and engineering.
Interactive Sound and Music
Interactive Sound and Music: Beyond Pressing Play provides an accessible exploration into the aesthetics of interactive audio, using examples from video games, experimental music, and participatory theatre and sound installations. Offering a practitioner's perspective, the book places interactive sound and music within a broader aesthetic context relating to key texts and discussion within musicology and wider art practices. Each chapter takes the reader through a key debate surrounding interactive sound and music, such as: Is it actually interactive and does it actually matter? How do audience expectations change in an interactive space? How do you compose for multiple possibilities? Is interactive sound and music ever finished? Where now for interactive sound and music? Supported by a series of questions at the end of each chapter that can be used as a focus for seminar or reading group activities, this is an ideal textbook for students on audio engineering, music technology, and game audio courses, as well as an essential guide for anyone interested in interactive sound and music.
Photoshop Elements 2025 for Dummies
Ignite your creativity with Photoshop Elements Introducing the latest edition of Photoshop Elements 2025 For Dummies, updated for the newest version of Adobe's affordable and beginner-friendly photo editing software. With this comprehensive guide at your fingertips, you'll unlock the potential of Elements, turning ordinary photos into extraordinary images. Packed with all the essential photo editing tools, this software empowers you to brush up snapshots, create like-worthy social media posts, and create artistic masterpieces. In this easy-to-understand guide, you'll find instructions on using editing tools, working with layers, making one-click fixes, brightening colors, adding filters, and beyond. Master the basics of Photoshop Elements and make basic edits in Quick Mode Learn advanced editing techniques such as background replacement, stylize type, apply blend modes, social meda sharing, and other creative tricks, Discover the latest AI features such as depth of field, change object color, and combine photos Utilize camera raw to transform your camera's image data into stunning photographs Perfect for non-professional photographers and graphic designers new to Elements or looking for a refresh, this best-selling Dummies guide is your essential companion for getting started with Elements and learning insider tips to create images that "pop."
Cybersecurity Today
DESCRIPTION This book comprehensively covers essential topics ranging from the fundamentals of cybersecurity to advanced hacking concepts, cyber law, malware detection, wireless networking, and strategies for staying secure in the digital world.This book starts with networking and security basics, covering network models, communication protocols, and cybersecurity principles. It explores hacking, cybercrime, ethical hacking, and legal issues. Topics like malware, cryptography, cloud security, wireless networking, and best practices for data protection are also covered. It provides practical guidance on password management, security software, and firewalls. The book concludes by discussing emerging trends in cybersecurity, including cloud security, IoT, AI, and blockchain, helping readers stay ahead of evolving threats.Readers will emerge geared up with a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, practical knowledge of hacker tactics, an understanding of legal frameworks, and the skills necessary to recognize and mitigate cybersecurity threats effectively, helping them to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and competence.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN● Foundation in cybersecurity concepts, designed for beginners and newcomers.● Understand various types of malware, such as viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware, and how they threaten systems.● Explore wireless network security, including encryption, common vulnerabilities, and secure Wi-Fi connections.● Best practices for safe online behavior, secure browsing, software updates, and effective data backup.● Strategies to boost cybersecurity awareness and protect against common digital threats.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding and protecting digital infrastructure from cyber threats.
Clockwork Game Design
By finding and building around a strong core mechanism, we can access new levels of elegance and discover fresh new ideas in our game designs.Clockwork Game Design is a functional and directly applicable theory for game design, particularly focusing on strategic and tactical games, but also more broadly applicable to many kinds of games. It details the Clockwork Game Design pattern, which focuses on building around a fundamental core functionality. You can then use this understanding to build a system of tools that helps a designer refine their rulesets. A game can achieve clarity of purpose by starting with a strong core, then removing elements that conflict with that core while also adding elements that support it.The Second Edition is filled with examples and exercises detailing how to put the clockwork game design pattern into use, this book is a helpful tool in the toolbox of game designers.Key Features: A hands-on, practical book that outlines a very specific approach to designing games Develop the mechanics that make your game great, and limit or remove factors that disrupt the core concept Practice designing games through the featured exercises and illustrations
Clockwork Game Design
By finding and building around a strong core mechanism, we can access new levels of elegance and discover fresh new ideas in our game designs.Clockwork Game Design is a functional and directly applicable theory for game design, particularly focusing on strategic and tactical games, but also more broadly applicable to many kinds of games. It details the Clockwork Game Design pattern, which focuses on building around a fundamental core functionality. You can then use this understanding to build a system of tools that helps a designer refine their rulesets. A game can achieve clarity of purpose by starting with a strong core, then removing elements that conflict with that core while also adding elements that support it.The Second Edition is filled with examples and exercises detailing how to put the clockwork game design pattern into use, this book is a helpful tool in the toolbox of game designers.Key Features: A hands-on, practical book that outlines a very specific approach to designing games Develop the mechanics that make your game great, and limit or remove factors that disrupt the core concept Practice designing games through the featured exercises and illustrations
Earmarked for Collision
Collage art and film date back to the early 20th century (the earliest collages have roots in 12th-century Japan). It was rooted in the age of consumerism where artists addressed an array of political and social issues by creating a carefully crafted collision of pre-existing images and sounds to generate new meanings and commentaries on the surrounding world.Collage has also pushed the boundaries of animation, by incorporating other artistic forms (e.g., photography, live action, experimental cinema, literature, found sound) while exploring an array of social, cultural and political issues.In Earmarked for Collision, award-winning writer Chris Robinson (The Animation Pimp, Mad Eyed Misfits, Unsung Heroes of Animation) takes us on a tour of the history of collage animation, cataloguing the collage works of notable artists like Larry Jordan, Harry Smith, Stan Vanderbeek, Terry Gilliam, Janie Geiser, Martha Colburn, Lewis Klahr, Run Wrake, Lei Lei, Kelly Sears, Jodie Mack, and many, many others.
Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems
This volume LNCS 14615 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems, MESAS 2023, in October 17-19, 2023, in Palermo, Italy. The 21 full papers presented together with 4 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. The conference focuses to to unite the Modelling and Simulation and the Autonomous Systems/Robotic communities, creating a space for the exchange of innovative ideas and concept development.
Image Processing and Intelligent Computing Systems
During the Covid-19 pandemic, we observed that the images helped doctors immensely in fast detection of Covid-19 infection in patients. There are many critical applications which use image processing to extract some useful information from raw image data.
Life in Death
Life in Death: My Animated Films 1976-2020 explores death as it relates to experience, storytelling, theory, and narrative.
Learning Video Game Design on the Tabletop
Presented in a step-by-step format, this book helps the reader understand how the game design skills that are acquired through creating tabletop games can be used when designing video games. Fully playable games accompany every topic so you can truly understand and experience each component that goes into game creation.
The Webgpu Sourcebook
The WebGPU Sourcebook: High-Performance Graphics and Machine Learning in the Browser explains how to code web applications that access the client's graphics processor unit, or GPU. This makes it possible to render graphics in a browser at high speed and perform computationally intensive tasks such as machine learning. By taking advantage of WebGPU, web developers can harness the same performance available to desktop developers.The first part of the book introduces WebGPU at a high level, without graphics theory or heavy math. The chapters in the second part are focused on graphical rendering and the rest of the book focuses on compute shaders.This book walks through several examples of WebGPU usage. It also: Discusses the classes and functions defined in the WebGPU API and shows how they're used in practice Explains the theory of graphical rendering and shows how to implement rendering inside a web application Examines the theory of neural networks (machine learning) and shows how to create a web application that trains and executes a neural network
Chinese Animated Film and Ideology, 1940s-1970s
This book examines animated propaganda produced in mainland China in the 1940s to 1970s. The analyses of four puppet films demonstrate how animation and Maoist doctrine became tightly but dynamically entangled.
A Selection of Image Understanding Techniques
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to seven commonly used image understanding techniques in modern information technology. Readers of various levels can find suitable techniques to solve their practical problems and discover the latest development in these specific domains.
Algorithmic Game Theory
This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of 17th International Symposium on Algorithmic Game Theory, SAGT 2024, held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, during September 3-6, 2024. The 29 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 84 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: matching; fair division and resource allocation; mechanism design; game theory and repeated games; pricing, revenue, and regulation; matroid theory in game theory; information sharing and decision making; computational complexity and resource allocation.
Digital Image Processing - Latest Advances and Applications
This book offers a comprehensive analysis of image processing and its many applications in various fields. From improving the resolution of blurry images to identifying crop pests, optimizing water resource management, and extracting crucial details from photographs and videos, it covers a wide range of techniques and uses. Readers will be immersed in the fascinating world of image edge detection, combining color-based multidimensional scaling maps to highlight areas of saliency, and using deep learning to transform perception in driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles. Additionally, they will explore how visual recognition can predict crack trajectories, bionic color theory, and the creation of realistic simulations of radar images. A highlight of the book is its focus on the revolutionary application of image processing in dentistry, from making precise measurements to developing next-generation dental biometrics systems. With a detailed and broad overview, this book provides readers with the tools and knowledge necessary to unlock the potential hidden in images, opening up new possibilities and applications in fields ranging from agriculture and medicine to technology and science.
