计算子专业英语第六章.ppt

1、Part Six Multimedia,Passage A Multimedia Passage B Photoshop Passage C Animation Passage D Digital Film Reading Material The 3rd Generation of Apple iPod Nano,Passage A Multimedia 1. What is multimedia(多媒体)? When we refer to multimedia, we generally mean the combination(结合体) of two or more continuou

2、s media. As with all modern technologies, it is made from a mix of hardware and software, machine and ideas, usually with the users interaction(互动). In practice，the two media are normally audio(音频) and video(视频)，that is, sound plus moving pictures. So multimedia isnt any one thing but a complex enti

3、ty that involves the many things: hardware, software, and the interface where they meet. Figure 6-1 shows some multimedia equipments.,Figure 6-1 Multimedia equipments,In the multimedia environment, we can add the photograph(照片), animation, sound, and motion video , pull together reports and video cl

4、ips(视频剪辑)from around the world that interest you.1 Thats the strength of multimedia and what distinguishes(区别) it from traditional(传统的)media like books and television. 2. What does multimedia do? It presents information, shares ideas and elicits emotions. It enables you to see, hear, and understand

5、the thoughts of others. In other words, it is a form of communication. In the multimedia environment, we have graphics(图片) and text at the same time, we can also add the photograph, animation(动画), good-quality sound, and full motion video. All of the technologies make computers more interesting and

6、much easier to use.,Some technologies are unique to multimedia development and the resulting multimedia products. 2 These technologies include: Audio(sound)wave is a one-dimensional acoustic(声学的) wave(Figure 6-2). Audio waves can be converted(转变) to digital form by an ADC(Analog Digital Converter).

7、An ADC takes an electrical voltage(电压) as input and generates a binary number as output. Music, of course, is just a special case of general audio, but an important one. The representation(描绘), processing, storage, and transmission(传输) of such audio signals are a major part of the study of multimedi

8、a systems.,Figure 6-2 Audition,Video capture(捕捉) is a technology that converts standard analog video that can be displayed by the PC. Midi music provides a standard that allows products by differentcompanies to communicate with each other. Midis original purpose is to allow a musician to control sev

9、eral synthesizers(合成器) from one keyboard rather than connecting a number of keyboard-equipped synthesizers，to produce the multilayered(多层的) sound.,Key Words and Expressions multimedia mltimi:dj n. 多媒体 combination kmbinein n. 组合, 合并, 联合 continuous kntinjus a. 连续的, 继续的, 连绵不断的 interaction intrkn n. 相互作

10、用; 干扰 audio :diu a. 音频的, 声音的 video vidiu n. 电视, 视频; 录像 traditional trdinl a. 传统的, 惯例的 graphics grfiks n. 图形 text tekst n. 正文, 本文,animation nmein n. 活泼, 生气, 卡通制作 representation reprizentein n. 表示法, 表现, 陈述, 请求, 代表, 扮演, 继承 synthesizers sinisaiz n. 综合者 multilayer mltilei n. 多层神经网络 in practice 实际上 video

11、clips 视频剪辑 be unique to 唯一的 video capture 视频捕捉,Notes 1 In the multimedia environment, we can add the photograph, animation, sound, and motion video, pull together reports and video clips from around the world that interest you. 在多媒体环境中，我们可以加入照片、动画、声音和动作视频，把周围你所感兴趣的记录和视频剪辑添加在一起。 2 Some technologies a

12、re unique to multimedia development and the resulting multimedia products. 一些技术是多媒体发展所特有和必然的产物。,Exercises . Choose the correct answer. 1. Thats the strength of and what distinguishes it from traditional media like books and television. a. animation b. hardware c. software d. multimedia 2. The repres

13、entation, processing，storage, and transmission of such signals are a major part of the study of multimedia systems. a. video b. audio c. motion d. acoustic 3. As with all modern technologies, it is made from a mix of hardware and software, machine and ideas, usually with the users a. motion b. click

14、 c. interface d. capture,. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or phrases. In practice，the two media are normally and ，that is，sound plus 2. In the multimedia environment，we have and at the same time，we can also add the , ，good-quality sound, and full . Translate the following sentences from E

15、nglish into Chinese. 1. When we refer to multimedia，we generally mean the combination of two or more continuous media. 2. Video capture is a technology that converts standard analog video that can be displayed by the PC.,3. MIDIs original purpose is to allow a musician to control several synthesizer

16、s from one keyboard rather than connecting a number of keyboard-equipped synthesizers，to produce the multilayered sound Tips MMS(Multimedia Message System)支持的格式 Image 要求device可支持的最大分辨率： 160120 pixelsImage Basic 640480 pixelsImage Rich, Video Basic and Video Rich 可支持的字节数(KB)： 30text; 30basic image; 1

17、00rich image; 100basic video; 300rich video, PIM(Personal Information Management) PIM可作为附件传送 vCard version 2.1 (mime-type: text/x-vCard) vCalendar version 1.0 (mime-type: text/x-vCalendar) Video DRM 可支持DRM forward lock 格式、DCF 格式。 DCF mimetype: application/vnd.oma.drm.dcf fowardlock: application/vnd.

18、oma.drm.message,Passage B Photoshop 1. What is Photoshop? I was complaining about how much time it takes to put an article togetherfinding the appropriate photos to use, running the process, documentation(文件) and gathering screen captures. Now I can pass over(忽略) a folder of photos trapped in my spa

19、m filters(过滤器), and shucks, we figured if the spammers(垃圾邮件发送者) sent the photos to the address intended for submissions (提交), that means we can use them.1,I am changing color to be able to look at an object and see what it would look like in another color. We get quite a few requests for this kind o

20、f technique for people colorizing houses, cars, peoples clothing, and from time to time a boat or two. Boats present a special problem because if youre out on your boat, you cant easily take a picture of itand it just doesnt have the same excitement when sitting at the dock. 2 First, we have to find

21、 a picture of the boat to use, color it, and then adding the graphics. Fortunately, they were able to find a photo of the same boat, but it was a green model rather than blue.,I like merging(合并) photos with Photoshop. First, I gather my photos for the montage(剪辑). All photos should be sized and samp

22、led to the same resolution(分辨率) of the intended output. Using this method will get me up and running in no time and will open my vision to lots and lots of(许许多多的) possibilities. In a nutshell, add all the pictures, move them into position, set their blending(混和) modes(模式), erase away any parts you d

23、ont want, and presto(迅速地), youre done.3 All of above are to be done by Photoshop, and we can deal with all digital photographs in different ways and to be magical effect. Figure 6-3 shows the interface of Photoshop.,Figure 6-3 Interface of Photoshop,2. What is new of Adobe? Adobe offers the right Ph

24、otoshop for all types of users. Adobe Systems has announced Adobe Photoshop CS3(Figure 6-4) and Photoshop CS3 Extended(延伸), two new editions of the professional industry standard for digital imaging. Photoshop CS3 software is a major upgrade, offering new innovations in editing power and productivit

25、y for designers and photographers. The addition of an entirely new version of Photoshop, Photoshop CS3 Extended, means creative professionals can now discover new dimensions(范围) in digital imaging, harnessing everything in Photoshop CS3 plus groundbreaking(极富创造力的) tools for 3-D,motion graphics, imag

26、e measurement and analysis. Photoshop CS3 Extended expands the boundaries(边界) of digital imaging, simplifying(精简) the work flow(作业流程) for professionals in architecture(建筑学), engineering, medicine, and science.,Figures 6-4 The package of Photoshop,Key Words and Expressions appropriate pruprieit a. 适当

27、的, 合适的 spam spm n. 垃圾邮件 filter filt n. 过滤器 submission sbmin n. 屈服, 服从, 谦逊, 递呈, 提交, 意见 merging m:di v. 合并, 归并 montage mnt: n. 合成画, 拼接的照片, 蒙太奇 resolution rezlju:n n. 解析度; 决心; 提案 innovation inuvein n. 改革, 创新 dimensions dimenns n. 尺度 measurement memnt n. 度量; 尺寸, 大小, 长度, 测量,analysis nlsis n. 分解, 分析, 解析 b

28、oundaries baundris n. 分界线, 范围, 边界(复数) simplify simplifai v. 精简 work flow作业流程 screen captures 屏幕截图 pass over 忽略 spammers 垃圾邮件发送者 lots and lots of 许许多多的 blending modes 混和模式 groundbreaking 极富创造力的,Notes 1 Now I can pass over a folder of photos trapped in my spam filters, and shucks, we figured if the sp

29、ammers sent the photos to the address intended for submissions, that means we can use them. 现在可以忽略被困在垃圾邮件过滤器中的文件夹的照片。如果还有垃圾邮件发送者试图发送那些相片到我们的信箱，我们就可以加以利用。 2 Boats present a special problem because if youre out on your boat, you cant easily take a picture of itand it just doesnt have the same exciteme

30、nt when sitting at the dock. “船”代表了一个特殊的问题，因为如果你不在船中，你就不能轻易地获得和船在一起的照片坐在码头所拍摄的照片不会和坐在船中拍摄的一样令人兴奋。,3 In a nutshell, add all the pictures, move them into position, set their blending modes, erase away any parts you dont want, and presto, youre done. 在一个小东西中，你可以极快地添加所有的图片，把它们移动到合适的位置，设置它们的混合模式，把不想要的部分擦

31、除。 Exercises . Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or phrases. All photos should be sized and sampled to the same of the intended output. Using this method will get me up and running in no time and will open my vision to possibilities. 2. We get quite a few requests for this kind of technique

32、for people _houses, cars, peoples clothing, and from time to time a boat or two.,. Translate the following sentences from English into Chinese. I was complaining about how much time it takes to put an article togetherfinding the appropriate photos to use, running the process, documentation and gathe

33、ring screen captures. 2. Photoshop CS3 Extended, means creative professionals can now discover new dimensions in digital imaging, harnessing everything in Photoshop CS3 plus groundbreaking tools for 3-D, motion graphics, image measurement and analysis.,Tips Merge Images Here is a quick and simple wa

34、y to merge those 2 images into 1 and make them look like they were made that way. (1) Start by creating a blank canvas, mine is, 361229 (but it can be whatever you want). Open up the first image you would like to merge and paste it onto this canvas(Figure 6-5). (2) Now take the picture and select ab

35、out half of it, I left out the right side out in my selection(Figure 6-6).,Figure 6-5 The first step,Figure 6-6 The second step,(3) Now go to Select - Feather, change the value to 30 px and click OK. Once thats done hit Ctrl+C then Ctrl+V (this will copy the selection and paste it). Then delete the

36、original layer of your image (the one you pasted at the beginning of the tutorial) (Figure 6-7). (4) Now paste the second image you want to merge into the canvas and repeat the above steps, this time leave some room on the left side for the selection. Play around with the opacity until you get the m

37、erge you want(Figure 6-8).,Figure 6-7 The third step,Figure 6-8 The last step,Passage C Animation 1. What is Animation? There are many definitions of animation. The most obvious source of one, Webster, says “a: a motion picture made by photographing successive positions of inanimate(无生命的) objects (a

38、s puppets(木偶) or mechanical parts); Animated Cartoon, a motion picture made from a series of drawings simulating(模拟) motion by means of slight progressive changes.” In Hollywood, marketing or thinking about a film as animation automatically throws it into the sphere of influence of the Walt Disney C

39、ompany(Figure 6-9 shows the presentation of Disney Companys,products). Disney, and now perhaps Turners cartoon channel on cable, control how most audiences define animation. So now for what is animation is still the desire to make real. There are twelve principles(原则) of animation which were created

40、 in the early 1930s by animators at the Walt Disney Studios. The twelve principles are mostly about five things: acting the performance, directing the performance, representing reality (through drawing, modeling, and rendering), interpreting real world physics, and editing a sequence of actions.1 Th

41、ese principles were used to guide production and creative discussions as well to train young animators better and faster. These twelve principles became one of the foundations(基础) of hand-drawn(手绘) cartoon,character animation. The twelve principles, as they are commonly referred to, also helped to t

42、ransform animation from a novelty into an art form. They can be applied to almost any type of animation, even though they work best for comedy. But, some of these principles require updates, and a few new additional principles are also needed to address the new techniques and styles of three-dimensi

43、onal(三维的) computer animation (Figure 6-10 shows an example of 3D animation). 2Animation techniques and styles, and the scope(全景) of productions, have changed tremendously(巨大地) since the 1930s. The dominant, almost exclusive, style of animation then was hand-drawn pose-to-pose(POP) cartoon narrative(

44、叙述性),animation. Today we have more styles including non-linear interactive videogames(无线交互式视频游戏) and non-narrative music videos(非叙述性音频). The new tools that have transformed our craft: hand-held cameras(手动式照相机), television, non-linear editing(无线编辑), compositing(合成), motion capture(动作捕捉), computer gra

45、phics and procedures(计算机图形和处理) tools. Other art forms have greatly evolved since the 1930s, creating new languages and new principles.,Figure 6-9 Snow White,Figure 6-10 Shrek,2. New Technology about Animation When considering the impact of new technology on our ideas about animation, it may be instr

46、uctive to ponder the changes already brought about by the use of electronic media in distribution. 3Over the last forty years animation became a television mainstay(主要的依靠). The Internet is another outlet that has made animation distribution even easier. With studios gradually changing over to produc

47、ing material primarily for home viewing, Disney being the most recent with their afternoon packages for syndication(企业联合组织化) and the distribution of past works on videotape. Cartoons changed from adult theatrical(剧场的) throwaways(传单，宣传,册子), requiring constant generation of new product, to childrens h

48、ome toys requiring only new generations of viewers(Figure 6-11). Two trends in the animation industry are likely to have a profound influence on its future: a significant increase in production and exhibition opportunities, and the growing importance of new technologies. It is time to do the same wi

49、th animation, it is time to reinterpret(重新解释) and expand the original principles. We also need to create new additional principles that address todays new animation styles and techniques. This is our collective challenge.,Figure 6-11 the Lion King,Key Words and Expressions inanimate innimit a. 死气沉沉的

50、, 无生命的, 无精打采的 puppet ppit n. 傀儡, 木偶 simulating simjuleiti v. 模拟 principle prinspl n. 原则 foundations faundein n. 基础 scope skup n. 范围, 机会, 广度, 眼界, 观察仪器, 导弹射程 tremendously trimendsli ad. 巨大地 dominant dminnt a. 占优势的, 支配的 narrative nrtiv n. 叙述, 故事 composit kmpzit v. 合成 mainstay meinstei n. 主要的依靠,syndicat

51、ion sindikein n. 企业联合组织化 videotape vidiuteip n. 录像带 reinterpret ri:int:prit vt. 重新解释 hand-drawn 手绘 refer to 关联 three-dimensional 三维 non-linear interactive videogames 无线交互式视频游戏 non-narrative music videos 非叙述性音频 hand-held cameras 手动式照相机 non-linear editing 无线编辑 computer graphics and procedures 计算机图形和处理

52、 theatrical throwaways 剧场的传单，宣传册子,Notes 1 The twelve principles are mostly about five things: acting the performance, directing the performance, representing reality (through drawing, modeling, and rendering), interpreting real world physics, and editing a sequence of actions. 这12条原则主要关系到5件事情：表演，指导表

53、演，重现现实(通过绘画、建模和渲染)，诠释真实世界，以及编辑有序的动作。 2 But, some of these principles require updates, and a few new additional principles are also needed to address the new techniques and styles of three-dimensional computer animation. 但是，这些原则中一部分需要更新，并且一些新的附加原则需要新的技术和三维电脑动画的支持。,3 When considering the impact of new

54、 technology on our ideas about animation, it may be instructive to ponder the changes already brought about by the use of electronic media in distribution. 当我们考虑动画片中新技术的影响时，仔细考虑电子传播媒介的播出带来的改变是很有益的。 Exercises . Choose the correct answer. The twelve , as they are commonly referred to, also helped to t

55、ransform animation from a novelty into an art form. a. comedies b. references c. principles d. animation 2. Animation techniques and styles, and the of productions, have changed tremendously since the 1930s. a. sight b. scope c. action d. character,3. Over the last forty years animation became a mai

56、nstay. a. television b. Internet c. videotape d. multimedia . Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or phrases. These twelve principles became one of the foundations of cartoon character animation. 2. The new tools that have transformed our craft: cameras，television, editing, compositing, motion

57、 , computer graphics and tools. 3. Disney being the most recent with their afternoon packages for and the distribution of past works on videotape.,. Translate the following sentences from English into Chinese. 1. The most obvious source of one, Webster, says “a motion picture made by photographing s

58、uccessive positions of inanimate objects (as puppets or mechanical parts); Animated Cartoon, a motion picture made from a series of drawings simulating motion by means of slight progressive changes. ” 2. Disney being the most recent with their afternoon packages for syndication and the distribution

59、of past works on videotape. Cartoons changed from adult theatrical throwaways, requiring constant generation of new product, to childrens home toys requiring only new generations of viewers.,Tips Flash in the Spring Festival Party In 2004 the Spring Festival Party initiated creative use of Flash(Figure 6-12) for the first time, together with full independent intellectual property rights. When shown on Spring Festival Eve, this program received