A thumbnail is a small image that represents a larger image or video. The term is often used in reference to images that are displayed on a web page or in a gallery, but can also refer to images that are used as previews for other purposes, such as video. What is a thumbnail view? … Read more
Brain hijacking is a term used to describe the process of manipulating someone’s thoughts or emotions by controlling the information they are exposed to. This can be done through various means, such as advertising, propaganda, or even just through the design of a website or user interface. By preying on people’s biases and mental shortcuts, … Read more
The Peripheral Drift Illusion (PDI) is an optical illusion in which a stationary object appears to move when it is viewed from the corner of the eye. The illusion is created by the movement of the eye itself, as it makes small, involuntary movements called microsaccades. These microsaccades cause the image on the retina to … Read more
A TED talk is a presentation given at the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conference, an annual event held in various locations around the world. The talks are typically about 18 minutes long and are given by a diverse range of speakers, including scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, and humanitarian activists. The TED conference was founded in 1984 … Read more
LTC is a timecode that is encoded onto a linear or digital audio signal. The timecode is used to synchronize audio and video signals. LTC can be used to synchronize two or more audio signals, or to synchronize an audio signal with a video signal. LTC is encoded onto an audio signal by superimposing a … Read more
A crossfade is a type of audio transition where two audio tracks are faded in and out at the same time. This is often used to create a smooth transition between two pieces of music, or to fade out a piece of music while another is faded in. Is crossfade still together? As of 2019, … Read more
An augmented reality app (AR app) is a smartphone application that uses the phone’s camera to superimpose computer-generated images on the user’s view of the real world, in order to provide them with additional information about their surroundings. AR apps are often used for navigation, gaming, and entertainment purposes. What is an example of an … Read more
A sequencer is a device or software that records, edits, and plays back digital audio or MIDI sequences. Sequencers are used by musicians to create and record songs, by DJs to mix music, and by film and video editors to create soundtracks. What are sequencers examples? Digital audio workstations (DAWs) and modular synthesizers are perhaps … Read more
An omnidirectional treadmill (ODT) is a type of treadmill that allows a user to move in any direction, rather than just in a straight line. This can be useful for virtual reality applications, as it allows the user to move around in a virtual environment without the need for a separate controller. ODTs typically consist … Read more
