Video glossary

A video glossary is a collection of short video clips that explain key terms or concepts in a particular subject area. Video glossaries can be used as a teaching tool in classrooms or as a reference resource for students working independently. Video glossaries can be created by teachers, students, or anyone with expertise in a … Read more

Cartesian coordinates (rectangular coordinates)

Cartesian coordinates (rectangular coordinates) are a system of coordinates in which each point on a plane is identified by a pair of real numbers, called its coordinates. The point (x,y) is the point with coordinates x and y. The coordinate axes are perpendicular, and the origin is the point where they intersect. How do you … Read more

Non-interlaced display

A non-interlaced display is a type of display device in which the image is not refreshed by scanning the screen in a top-to-bottom, left-to-right order. This is in contrast to an interlaced display, in which the image is refreshed by scanning the screen in a zig-zag pattern. Non-interlaced displays are typically used for computer monitors, … Read more

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)

MIDI is a technical standard that describes a protocol, digital interface and connectors and allows a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers and other related devices to connect and communicate with one another. MIDI allows these devices to exchange both digital and analog data, which can be used to control the parameters of various … Read more

Video wall

A video wall is a large display consisting of multiple smaller monitors or screens that are arranged together to form one large display. Video walls are often used in public places such as airports, shopping malls, and other high-traffic areas where they can be used to display information such as flight times, weather reports, or … Read more

3D gaming

3D gaming involves the use of three-dimensional graphics and environments to create a realistic gaming experience. This type of gaming can be achieved by using special hardware, such as a 3D graphics card, or by using special software that can render 3D images. 3D gaming can also be achieved by using a head-mounted display, which … Read more

Interlaced scan

Interlaced scan is a scanning technique for television pictures, whereby each complete frame is divided into two fields. The two fields are interlaced in time, so that each complete frame is formed from a succession of two fields, one containing all the odd-numbered scan lines, the other containing all the even-numbered scan lines. Is interlaced … Read more

SMF (Standard MIDI File)

The Standard MIDI File (SMF) is a file format that provides a standardized way to store the data that a sequencer records and plays. SMF files can be played by a wide variety of devices, including computers, digital pianos, and synthesizers. SMF files are made up of a header and a series of tracks. The … Read more

Spline

A spline is a mathematical curve that is used to interpolate or approximate a set of data points. Splines are commonly used in computer graphics and CAD applications to create smooth curves. There are several different types of splines, including cubic splines, Bezier splines, and B-splines. What does the spline function do? The spline function … Read more

Closed captions

Closed captions are text-based descriptions of the audio content of a video. They are typically used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing, but can also be used by people who cannot access the audio track of a video for any reason. Closed captions are usually displayed at the bottom of the screen, … Read more