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		<title>Cinema Using Technology 4D</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:41:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cinema 4D has a brand new application that will allow you to import a layered Photoshop &#8216;psd&#8217; file, then map the individual layers in Z space. Currently, PlaneSmart is displayed on the home page of the Ciniversity Maxon web site with download option and installation instructions. Ciniversity is a great resource itself and has many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cinema 4D has a brand new application that will allow you to import a layered Photoshop &#8216;psd&#8217; file, then map the individual layers in Z space. Currently, PlaneSmart is displayed on the home page of the Ciniversity Maxon web site with download option and installation instructions. Ciniversity is a great resource itself and has many tutorials and &#8216;goodies&#8217; that are available to members and non members alike. When you download the PlaneSmart plugin, unzip the download and you will see a PlaneSmart folder that has Cinema library files. Go to the plugins directory of your Cinema 4D R12 installation and copy this entire folder to the plugins folder of your installation. I always copy new files sets like this to keep the original download in a discreet labeled location. If there are any issues later, any question about exactly what you downloaded, any updates, you will have the original to review and compare.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s fun just to import a few different Photoshop files just to see the layering and camera option effect. When you examine the project file that this import creates, you see the layers of your Photoshop file created as separate planes. The plane objects in turn, have materials applied and if you view the materials, you will see material properties chosen, such as Luminance and the texture file for this property, is the Photoshop psd file. It is a little bit to track down and understand but basically the layers and certain channels have been mapped to plane objects in Cinema 4D. If there is an Alpha property chosen for the material, it will map to the alpha channel of the Photoshop file.</p>
<p>If you take a look around using the viewport options you can see the 3D construction of your Photoshop file. If you look from the side, for example, you will see the layers staggered in Z space at the default 10 cm setting. It is very easy to build upon your Photoshop import. The very nature of how it handles this structure is its own idea of how to use and layer photographs. Using plane objects with photographs applied as materials, you can mimic this plugin behavior to create your own collage of 3D spaced images and then explore other possibilities within Cinema 4D.</p>
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		<title>How To Build Your Own Home Cinema</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Kelly</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Production]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here are 5 general categories of equipment, devices or/and other apparatus to create build a home cinema: Input Device &#8211; first things first, you need some sort of player to access your favorite movie. There are many choices – HDTV, Blu-ray, DVD player, VCD player, and you can also use your personal computer or video [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are 5 general categories of equipment, devices or/and other apparatus to create build a home cinema:</p>
<p>Input Device &#8211; first things first, you need some sort of player to access your favorite movie. There are many choices – HDTV, Blu-ray, DVD player, VCD player, and you can also use your personal computer or video game systems. Of course each has its own pros and cons.</p>
<p>Processing Device – it usually provides a more enhanced “home cinema” experience by using standalone AV receiver/preamplifier and sound processor for complex sound formats.</p>
<p>Audio Output – most people are contented with 2 speakers and extra subwoofer but you can add more as you desire.</p>
<p>Video Output – your choices include a HDTV display, LCD TV, plasma TV, video projector, rear-projection TV or for those with tight budget, a typical CRT TV can also do the trick.</p>
<p>Atmosphere – the style of the chairs, movie posters, vending machine, specialized furniture, sophisticated or theatrical room interiors or any other ideas you could possibly think that will make you or your guest to actually think and feel they are inside a movie house.</p>
<p>Apparently, the more you want to experience a real cinematic home viewing the more it will cost you. But you don’t really have to buy very expensive devices. You can start one piece at a time. Also remember that it takes true creativity and resourcefulness to put up your very own home cinema.</p>
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		<title>How To Become An Actor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:24:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Actor]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first thing you need to realize is that this desire or dream can become a reality if you&#8217;re willing to put in the time, effort, training, dedication, passion and patience required to make it. Like a famous three-word one-liner of an actor search goes: Dream, Believe, Survive. First is the dream, or the desire [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first thing you need to realize is that this desire or dream can become a reality if you&#8217;re willing to put in the time, effort, training, dedication, passion and patience required to make it. Like a famous three-word one-liner of an actor search goes: Dream, Believe, Survive.</p>
<p>First is the dream, or the desire to become an actor. Then comes the faith, you should believe in yourself whatever hardships you may encounter in the process. It is very rare to become an instant actor unless your family is in the business for a long time already. Then you have to survive. Survive all the hardships in trainings, all the late night and weekend workshops and endless lining up in auditions.</p>
<p>Look for an inspiration, one that is an actor already. Learn his style in acting and try to imitate him, then learn to act. Acting is first and foremost a craft. The best of the actors understand this and no matter how far they have come in their careers, they are constantly looking to improve upon their craft. They take classes, work with acting and dialogue workshop trainers, study life experiences, and other great actors in the field. They are very aware that learning to act is a continuous process.</p>
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		<title>Choosing Hdtv&#8217;s Or A Home Cinema</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cinema]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cinema production]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Most movies that are made are in the format ratio of 16:9 that is different from the normal analogue television format of 3:4. High density television then offers the people watching the movies on them exactly what the makers of the movie intended. Digital televisions are slim others as thin as 6 inches or slimmer. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most movies that are made are in the format ratio of 16:9 that is different from the normal analogue television format of 3:4. High density television then offers the people watching the movies on them exactly what the makers of the movie intended. Digital televisions are slim others as thin as 6 inches or slimmer. HDTV offers a high quality colour and resolution (resolution is 1024 by 786 or higher) than any digital or analogue television available.</p>
<p>There is a wide range of high density television, they vary in brand, price and size and this makes it a bit difficult to get the perfect choice. There are three main types of these televisions namely; flat panel, rear projection and also front projection. The front projection system is relatively cheap and it produces large images, this system is good for brightly lit environments unless it is only used at night.</p>
<p>The HDTV home cinema comes with five speakers and a sub woofer thus the sound systems of cinema systems are in the format of 5.1 digital soundtracks; this means that the sound is usually split into five. The .1 is the sixth channel and it is reserved for the sub woofer. These sounds that are split are made in such a manner that they provide sound to all the sides. Your sitting position does not change the amount of sound that you will hear. There is another format that is rivaling the 5.1 soundtrack, which is DTS 5.1, this is generally considered the more superior in sound quality of the two and it has started being used, however not all systems are compatible with it.</p>
<p>Newer formats that are in are the Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES, they are in the format of 6.1 multichannel soundtrack, these formats usually utilize a rear channel which offers a more effective wrap around effects. The sound formats are so advanced that if you are watching an explosion, the walls around you will vibrate and the light will be so high that it appears as though you were in the place of the action at that time.</p>
<p>The terminologies and the acronyms used are used to differentiate between digital television (DTV) and High Definition television (HDTV). The major difference is that HDTV is a sub-set of the DTV and it has the highest quality digital signal and it is free of any interference that can affect a picture. DTV uses a compressed digital signal that has to be interpreted by a digital receiver.</p>
<p>It is agreed by experts that your television has to be at least 27 inches diagonally to be termed as a home theatre, there are televisions that are mounted on walls and can reach a diagonal length of 42 to 50 inches. By now almost all major networks use the high definition programming.</p>
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		<title>Do You Dream of a Home Cinema</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony Brown</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cinema]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Cinema]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today more and more people are building their own home cinemas. You will find that there are many items that make one. You will find that among the major components of the system are the receivers. The receivers are the screen, the speakers, and the amplifiers. Each part is an important part of the home [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today more and more people are building their own home cinemas. You will find that there are many items that make one.</p>
<p>You will find that among the major components of the system are the receivers. The receivers are the screen, the speakers, and the amplifiers. Each part is an important part of the home theater.</p>
<p>The HD projector has genuinely transformed the dream of the home cinema into a reality. By HD I mean high definition, a term most recently applied to television signals, but just as relevant here. It is now possible to watch television, play console games or watch a movie with an enormous 92 inch image in the comfort of your own home thanks to these projectors.</p>
<p>The quality of HD projectors, together with their improved reliability and portability means that they are now perfectly suitable for the home.  Indeed, HD projectors are now equivalent in price to the average LCD television or plasma screen. This means that you now have the option of purchasing an HD projector instead of a television.</p>
<p>Given that all you need is a decent sized room in which to install a projector screen the projector creating a genuine home cinema experience. Indeed HD projectors have a good chance of becoming as popular in the UK as flat screen LCD televisions have become.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t be put off by the low price of HD projectors. For not much more that £500 you can purchase a good quality HD projector which is reliable and up to date and I guarantee you won&#8217;t be disappointed with it. If you are willing however to spend slightly more you you might well choose one of the better quality HD projectors on the market and still see change from £1,000.</p>
<p>HD projectors filled with functionality and including all the latest technological breakthroughs really are available at this price. You will genuinely be surprised. It&#8217;s not very hard. By spending that little bit extra on your projector you can get the best possible results from your home cinema.</p>
<p>Technological advances have meant you have a choice in the selection of your projector when setting up your home cinema. First there is the LCD HD projector which we will review and then we will look at the DLP HD projector. The slight differences between them do not get in the way of them both delivering great quality. You can still get a high quality picture resolution from an LCD HD projector despite it being relatively inexpensive.If your objective is to get the best picture quality and overall most impressive performance you would be wise to select the DLP HD projector.</p>
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