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Digital Still Camera Image File Format Standard
Digital Still Camera Image File Format Standard (Exchangeable image file format for Digital Still Cameras: Exif) Version 2.1 June 12, 1998 Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA) This standard makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the use of any intellectual property, such as patents, copyrights and trademarks, belonging to any corporation or individual. Nor does this standard make any warranty regarding system reliability or product liability. Windows™ is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and elsewhere. FlashPix™ is a registered trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. Revision History This "Digital Still Camera Image File Format Standard" is issued as a standard for the image file format (Exif: Exchangeable image file format) used in digital still cameras and related systems. It was first published in October 1996 as Version 1.0i. Then in May 1997, Version 1.1ii was issued, adding specifications for optional attribute information as well as stipulations relating to format implementation, in addition to the mandatory specifications of Version 1.0. The desire for a uniform file format standard for the image data stored by digital still cameras has increased as these cameras have grown in popularity. At the same time, with the broadening application of this technology, a similar desire has arisen for uniformity of the attribute information that can be recorded in a file. The Version 2.0iii makes improvements to the Exif format for greater ease of use, while allowing for backward compatibility with products of manufacturers currently implementing Exif Version 1.x or considering its future implementation. -
Mark Seymour Life of a Documentary Photographer
Online Issue 2 - February 2017 MARK SEYMOUR LIFE OF A DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHER THE SOCIETIES AWARD WINNING IMAGES OF 2016 BASICS WITH BRIAN “THE BRAIN” 10 ESSENTIAL PHOTOSHOP EFX WITH MARK CLEGHORN ACADEMY LIVE CRIT TOP TEN COMMENTS PIMP MY PICTURE GARDEN MACRO TIPS WITH MICHELLE WHITMORE ZEISS LENS REVIEW WITH LISA BEANEY BIG PHOTO COMPETITION - WELCOME TO THE BIG PHOTO E-ZINE HEADSHOTS elcome to the second issue of The Big Photo, we hope the first informed and enlightened you in some way. WThis month we’re brining you another fantastic variety ROADSHOW of content, a amazing Architectural Image of the month, an insight into the world of Top Documentary & Wedding photographer Mark Seymour, Garden Macro tips, Mark Cleghorn’s essential Photoshop EFX, and much much more. inspire The Big Photo is ultimately designed as a celebration of The Photographer Academy create photography and photographers, so this month we also brining you some of the amazing winning images from the SWPP 2016 Photographer of the Year is proud to present The Big awards. These images show the amazing quality of images being produced today and Photo UK Roadshow 2017 hopefully inspires you to shoot that little bit better every day. and this year it’s all about Remember you can get your images featured to, if you make the top ten in our monthly Headshots! critique then your image will appear in the magazine. Also, don’t forget The Big Photo is Bringing you specific training including Business, an interactive Ezine, so look for links to take you directly to more great content from The Lighting, Posing, Pricing, Products and finishing the Photographer Academy and our partners. -
Lossy Image Compression Based on Prediction Error and Vector Quantisation Mohamed Uvaze Ahamed Ayoobkhan* , Eswaran Chikkannan and Kannan Ramakrishnan
Ayoobkhan et al. EURASIP Journal on Image and Video Processing (2017) 2017:35 EURASIP Journal on Image DOI 10.1186/s13640-017-0184-3 and Video Processing RESEARCH Open Access Lossy image compression based on prediction error and vector quantisation Mohamed Uvaze Ahamed Ayoobkhan* , Eswaran Chikkannan and Kannan Ramakrishnan Abstract Lossy image compression has been gaining importance in recent years due to the enormous increase in the volume of image data employed for Internet and other applications. In a lossy compression, it is essential to ensure that the compression process does not affect the quality of the image adversely. The performance of a lossy compression algorithm is evaluated based on two conflicting parameters, namely, compression ratio and image quality which is usually measured by PSNR values. In this paper, a new lossy compression method denoted as PE-VQ method is proposed which employs prediction error and vector quantization (VQ) concepts. An optimum codebook is generated by using a combination of two algorithms, namely, artificial bee colony and genetic algorithms. The performance of the proposed PE-VQ method is evaluated in terms of compression ratio (CR) and PSNR values using three different types of databases, namely, CLEF med 2009, Corel 1 k and standard images (Lena, Barbara etc.). Experiments are conducted for different codebook sizes and for different CR values. The results show that for a given CR, the proposed PE-VQ technique yields higher PSNR value compared to the existing algorithms. It is also shown that higher PSNR values can be obtained by applying VQ on prediction errors rather than on the original image pixels. -
FOTOGRAFI På GODSBANEN Byens Nye Åbne Værksteder
NÆSTE STATION: FOTOGRAFI på GODSBANEN Byens nye åbne værksteder - En projektbeskrivelse Om Projektgruppen Fotografi på Godsbanen Projektgruppen Fotografi på Godsbanen er en demokratisk no-profit gruppe af folk, der arbejder med fotografiet som deres kreative medie. Gruppen er åben for alle fotoentusiaster, billedkunstnere og folk fra vækstlaget, der vil bidrager til at skabe et miljø med hjerterum for Fotografi på Godsbanen. Bliv medlem af vores Facebookgruppe ‘Fotografi på Godsbanen’. Kontaktpersoner Barbara Katzin (frivillig leder af mørkekammer), Tony Turner (frivillig leder af fotostudie), Michell Smedegaard Boysen (stifter af Facebookgruppen ‘Fotografi på Godsbanen’) og Birthe Havmøller (co-admin af ‘Fotografi på Godsbanen’). Vision for Fotografi på Godsbanen Projekt: Fotoværksted på Godsbanen HUSETs mørkekammer og fotostudie MÅ videreføres og danne den fysiske og knowhow - mæssige base for Fotografi på Godsbanen. Med dette idé katalog vil vi gerne videregive en oversigt over hvorfor og hvordan de eksisterende fotofaciliteter på HUSET kan blive en del af Århus' kommende produktionscenter for scenekunst, billedkunst og litteratur i form af et brugerdrevet Værksted for Fotografi på Godsbanen. Derefter ønsker vi at give ordet til en række kommende brugere af Godsbanen. Baggrund HUSETs mørkekammer er det eneste tilbageværende åbne mørkekammer i Århus, hvor borgerne har fri adgang til at komme og lære at fotografere analogt og fremkalde deres egne unikke sort/hvide fotografier. Fotoværkstedets mørkekammer og fotostudie har været en del af HUSETs værksteder siden starten af 1980’erne, og bliver fortsat benyttet af mange brugere. I perioden 2000-2006 blev der givet introduktionskursus til flashanlægget i fotostudiet til ca. 150 personer, der herefter indgik i studiets faste brugerskare. -
Top 10 Reasons to Choose Autocad Raster Design 2010
Top 10 Reasons to Choose AutoCAD Raster Design 2010 The Power of AutoCAD Minimize Costly Redrafting and Data Entry Time 1 Convert your scanned paper drawings to vector with Raster Design interactive and semiautomatic conversion tools. Use dynamic dimensioning and grip editing with vectorization Extend the power of AutoCAD® and tools to speed up the conversion and verification of raster AutoCAD-based software with AutoCAD® primitives such as lines, arcs, and circles. Easily convert Raster Design software. Make the most of continuous raster entities into AutoCAD polylines and 3D rasterized scanned drawings, maps, aerial polylines with vectorization following tools. Create and photos, satellite imagery, and digital elevation effectively manage hybrid drawings by converting only the models. Get more out of your raster data and necessary raster geometry, thereby speeding document enhance your designs, plans, presentations, and drawing revisions and updates. In addition, use optical and maps. AutoCAD Raster Design enables character recognition (OCR) functionality to recognize you to work in an AutoCAD environment, machine- and hand-printed text and tables on raster significantly reducing the need to purchase images to create AutoCAD text or multiline text (mtext). and learn multiple applications. RESULT: Speed project completion by unlocking and making the most of existing scanned engineering drawings, plans, Now Is the Time and maps. Use the Imagery You Require Take a look at how AutoCAD Raster Design AutoCAD Raster Design software supports a wide variety can help you improve your design process. 2 of industry-standard file formats, including single-image and multispectral file formats such as CALS, ER Mapper For more information about ECW, GIF, JPEG, JPEG 2000, LizardTech™ MrSID, TGA, AutoCAD Raster Design, go to TIFF, and more. -
6.11 Description of the Special Functions of Silverfasthdr…
6.11 Description of the Special Functions of SilverFastHDR…, and SilverFastDC… The scanner independent SilverFast versions SilverFastHDR… and SilverFastDC… principally have the same basic functions of the scanner modules of SilverFastAi…. The differences are listed in detail in Chapter 6.11. What are the Basic Differences? SilverFastAi, SilverFastAiStudio and SilverFastSE SilverFastAi is a true scan software and was developed individually for single scan types. The supported scanners are directly control- led by utilizing the internal dynamics of the scanner. The result is maximum quality. SilverFastAi is the name of the full version. This version may be extended by two features (at the time of printing this manual). “IT8 calibration” and “StudioUpgrade”. The IT8 calibration is included with several scanners, and may be purchased optionally for other scanners. The StudioUpgrade is generally available only as an option and turns a SilverFastAi version into a SilverFastAiStudio version. SilverFastSE is the special edition of the SilverFast scanning soft- ware. The dialogues and functions are limited and more recco- mended for novice users. SilverFastHDR, SilverFastHDRStudio SilverFastHDR works without a scanner and is used as a tool for optimising existing pictures. All RGB image files having a colour depth of 24 bits (8 bits per channel) and 48 bits (16 bits per chan- nel) can be processed. The files can be in Tiff or JPEG. SilverFastHDRStudio also works with RAW data of many digital cameras. SilverFast® Manual 6.11 • SilverFastDC…, -HDR… 253 MSt K6 11 E WebOpti.indd 190606 MSt E WebOpti.indb 253 19.06.2006 9:45:07 Uhr SilverFastDCVLT, SilverFastDCPro, SilverFastDCProStudio, SilverFastDCSE The SilverFastDC… versions are also hardware independent soft- ware packages for imaging that have been specially adapted for use by digital photographers. -
Scanner Network Scanner Workgroup Scanner Mobile Scanner
Führend in Scanning und Imaging Technology 2012 1 Document-Solutions • Image-Solutions • DMS-Solutions Inhaltsverzeichnis Department Scanner Network Scanner Workgroup Scanner Mobile Scanner » PS406U 4 » SN8016U 7 » PS283 13 » AD460 20 » PS406 4 » PN2040 8 » PS286 Plus 14 » AD450 21 » PL7500 5 » EasyScan 400 9 » PL1530 15 » D430 22 » OpticBook 4800 StandAlone 10 » PL2550 16 » S400 23 » A300 StandAlone 11 » PL806 17 » S410 24 » PL1500 18 » S420 25 » D600 26 » OC821 27 » S800 28 2 Buch Scanner Flachbett Scanner Film Scanner Produktübersichten » OpticBook A300 30 » OpticPro A360 35 » OpticFilm 120 41 » Dokumentenscanner 46 » OpticBook 4800 31 » OpticPro A320 36 » OpticFilm 8200i SE 42 » Netzwerk- und Mobile » OpticBook 3800 32 » OpticSlim 2600 37 » OpticFilm 8200i Ai 42 Scanner 47 » BookReader BAT 33 » OpticSlim 500+ 38 » OpticFilm 8100 43 » Buch-, Flachbett- und » OpticSlim 550 39 » OpticPro ST640 44 Filmscanner 48 » DocAction Software 49 3 PS Die Plustek SmartOffice PS406 bzw. erkennung. Mit einer Scangeschwindigkeit SmartOffice PS406/ PS406U PS406U sind kompakte Dokumenten- von 40 Seiten pro Minute und einem ADF- scanner der High-Speed-Klasse. Der Fassungsvermögen von 100 Blatt sind PS406U verfügt zusätzlich über eine beide Duplex-Scanner perfekt 406/U innovative Ultraschall-Doppelblatt- als Abteilungsscanner geeignet. Spezifikationen: Duplex-Farbscanner mit Auflösung (optisch): 600 dpi Ultraschall-Doppelblatt- 100 Blatt (DIN A4/ Letter, 70g/ erkennung (PS406U) Fassungsvermögen ADF: m²) 30 Visitenkarten/ 5 Plastikkarten Scangeschwindigkeit -
Introduction
Introduction: Multimedia Data refers to data such as text, numeric, images, video, audio, graphical, temporal, relational and categorical data. Multimedia data mining refers to pattern discovery, rule extraction and knowledge acquisition from multimedia database [9]. Multimedia database systems are increasingly common owing to the popular use of audio video equipment, digital cameras, CD-ROMs, and the Internet [12]. These are typically the elements or the building blocks of generalized multimedia environments, platforms, or integrating tools [1]. The main objective of multimedia data mining is the idea of mining data in different kinds of information. Current data mining tools operate on structured data, the kind of data that resides in large relational databases whereas data in the multimedia databases are semi- structured or unstructured. Often compared with data mining, multimedia mining reaches much higher complexity resulting from: (i) The huge volume of data, (ii) The variability and heterogeneity of the multimedia data (e.g. diversity of sensors, time or conditions of acquisition etc.) and (iii) The multimedia content’s meaning is subjective [9]. Multimedia generally gives a lot of data on each entity, but not the same data for each entity [18]. The multimedia is classified in to two categories: (i) Static media such as text, graphics, and images and (ii) Dynamic media such as animation, music, audio, speech, and video. Figure 4 illustrates multimedia data mining, in particular, various aspects of multimedia data mining [10]. Text Mining: Text Mining also referred as text data mining and it is used to find meaningful information from the unstructured texts that are from various sources. -
Understanding Compression of Geospatial Raster Imagery
Understanding Compression of Geospatial Raster Imagery Document Overview This document was created for the North Carolina Geographic Information and Coordinating Council (GICC), http://ncgicc.com, by the GIS Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Its purpose is to serve as a best practice or guidance document for GIS professionals that are compressing raster images. This document only addresses compressing geospatial raster data and specifically aerial or orthorectified imagery. It does not address compressing LiDAR data. Compression Overview Compression is the process of making data more compact so it occupies less disk storage space. The primary benefit of compressing raster data is reduction in file size. An added benefit is greatly improved performance over a network, because the user is transferring less data from a server to an application; however, compressed data must be decompressed to display in GIS software. The result may be slower raster display in GIS software than data that is not compressed. Compressed data can also increase CPU requirements on the server or desktop. Glossary of Common Terms Raster is a spatial data model made of rows and columns of cells. Each cell contains an attribute value identifying its color and location coordinate. Geospatial raster data like satellite images and aerial photographs are typically larger on average than vector data (predominately points, lines, or polygons). Compression is the process of making a (raster) file smaller while preserving all or most of the data it contains. Imagery compression enables storage of more data (image files) on a disk than if they were uncompressed. Compression ratio is the amount or degree of reduction of an image's file size. -
Data Loss Prevention Administration Guide R75.40 | 8
Data Loss Prevention R75.40 Administration Guide 6 October 2014 Classification: [Protected] © 2014 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. This product and related documentation are protected by copyright and distributed under licensing restricting their use, copying, distribution, and decompilation. No part of this product or related documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written authorization of Check Point. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Check Point assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. This publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice. RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 and FAR 52.227-19. TRADEMARKS: Refer to the Copyright page (http://www.checkpoint.com/copyright.html) for a list of our trademarks. Refer to the Third Party copyright notices (http://www.checkpoint.com/3rd_party_copyright.html) for a list of relevant copyrights and third-party licenses. Important Information Latest Software We recommend that you install the most recent software release to stay up-to-date with the latest functional improvements, stability fixes, security enhancements and protection against new and evolving attacks. Latest Documentation The latest version of this document is at: (http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/documentation_download?ID=13946) To learn more, visit the Check Point Support Center (http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com). For more about this release, see the home page at the Check Point Support Center (http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk67581). -
In 1976, the Artist and Philosopher Adrian Piper Wrote a Manifesto
The prints in this exhibition have survived thanks Funding for this exhibition has been received in to Charles Rue Woods, a member of the Happy part from the generous support of the Graham Arts School of Manuscript Illumination. His Foundation for the Advanced Studies in the Fine generosity and willingness to discuss his time Arts, and Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts. working with Varble have been essential to this project, and I am grateful for his friendship. I Edited by Paul Brown also thank Ree Wilson for his recollections and Designed by Ethan Fedele for the loan of Varble’s early print. Support for the preparation of the video has been provided by the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. This exhibition would not have happened without Paul Brown’s enthusiasm. It has been an honor to work with him to bring some of Varble’s work to Kentucky, where it will remain. Upon completion of the exhibition, the xerographic prints will be donated to the Stephen Varble’s Faulkner-Morgan Archive in recognition of its Xerographic Dreams important work preserving Kentucky’s LGBT histories. –DAVID J. GETSY David J. Getsy David J. Getsy is the Goldabelle McComb Finn Distinguished Professor of Art History at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His books include Abstract Bodies: Sixties Sculpture in the Expanded Field of Gender (Yale, 2015), Rodin: Sex and the Making of Modern Sculpture (Yale, 2010), and the anthology of artists’ writings, Queer In 1976, the artist and philosopher Adrian Piper wrote a (MIT, 2016). -
A Photojournalist's Field Guide: in the Trenches with Combat Photographer
A PHOTOJOURNALISt’S FIELD GUIDE IN THE TRENCHES WITH COMBAT PHOTOGRAPHER STACY PEARSALL A Photojournalist’s Field Guide: In the trenches with combat photographer Stacy Pearsall Stacy Pearsall Peachpit Press www.peachpit.com To report errors, please send a note to [email protected] Peachpit Press is a division of Pearson Education. Copyright © 2013 by Stacy Pearsall Project Editor: Valerie Witte Production Editor: Katerina Malone Copyeditor: Liz Welch Proofreader: Erin Heath Composition: WolfsonDesign Indexer: Valerie Haynes Perry Cover Photo: Stacy Pearsall Cover and Interior Design: Mimi Heft Notice of Rights All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or trans- mitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy- ing, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact [email protected]. Notice of Liability The information in this book is distributed on an “As Is” basis, without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the book, neither the author nor Peachpit shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained in this book or by the computer software and hardware products described in it. Trademarks Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and Peachpit was aware of a trade- mark claim, the designations appear as requested by the owner of the trademark.