Monday, September 15, 2008
C-nario Messenger for Digital Signage
C-nario Messenger™
C-nario Messenger™ is a comprehensive distribution, display, and management platform for informational, promotional and commercial messaging in public and corporate facilities.
It includes:
* layout design
* authoring
* control
* monitoring
* reporting features.
Messenger provides broadcast quality playback, including full support for true high definition content. C-nario Messenger provides smart plug-in for seamless integration with external systems, bi-directional control/monitoring eliminates downtime, several scheduling methods, and a full asset management infrastructure.
C-nario Messenger’s network architecture was designed to provide a smart, optimized and scalable network solution that makes it possible to choose the preferred distribution methodology to fit your specific needs and limitations, as well as to provide a scalable solution that can easily add and support up to 10,000 channels.
The product provides a full asset management infrastructure with the ability to use multiple master stations, share media repositories, smart management of the signage media items, and the ability to define metadata for each element in the system, enabling you to use automated tools and working methods.
C-nario Messenger provides a variety of tools for content creation that easily help to create displays and cut costs. One is by using C-nario’s in-house developed character generator, which enables the creation of professional styled text, adding trajectories in order to create real time animation and full support for all common media files in the industry. This results in an easy workflow for content creation, all from a single point that can distribute the created content to anywhere in the globe.
Retrieve Lost Family Password
DISCLAIMER: Use this tutorial with your own risk.. by proceeding read the tutorial below. you agree and understand that this method might be illegal if it's without concern of the account owner
this is a very simple guide on how you can find out your family members passwords and your own if you have forgotten any another trick is to get your friend or someone over to log into their account on msn/bebo etc on your computer and you will be able to steal or retrieve their passwords Enjoy :)
this is a very simple guide on how you can find out your family members passwords and your own if you have forgotten any another trick is to get your friend or someone over to log into their account on msn/bebo etc on your computer and you will be able to steal or retrieve their passwords Enjoy :)
Sunday, September 14, 2008
The Best Web Hosting in Malaysia
I browse around finding reliable Malaysia based web hosting and domain provider .
come across this web hosting company: www.onebytes.com.my
the company offer great deal of hosting package for light to heavy user..
The hosting plan will have these features:
yearly price range from: RM 10, RM 25, RM 40, RM60, RM 120 and RM 180
Few hours a go before making my final decision to buy few hosting plan from this company
i have a chat with their sales support.
I found out that with the package i choose (SP B) I'm able to host up tp 10 domain with single control panel.
another thing is that I'm allowed to install Django which not many hosting company (incl exabytes) allowed their customer to install the application with their shared low-cost hosting plan.
So pretty much I'm quite confident that I making the right decision (finger crossed), and for you guys who wish to purchase own hosting and domain you can subscribe to their service and it will be nice if you can follow this link: http://www.onebytes.com.my/clients/aff.php?aff=119
and let me become ur referral and earn a lil bit :)
come across this web hosting company: www.onebytes.com.my
the company offer great deal of hosting package for light to heavy user..
The hosting plan will have these features:
- Tools for Blogs, CMS, Portals, E-commerce.
- Discussion boards, community forums.
- Guestbooks..
- Billing Systems.
- Image, Photo Galleries.
- Mailing lists.
- Polls/Surveys..
- Project Management Suites.
- Wiki Communities....
- Fantastico
- 24/7 Technical Support
- High Speed Xeon Servers.
- Multiple Language Control Panel.
- Free Web Templates, scripts, etc.
- Free Web Site Builder.
- 30-Day Unconditional Money Back guarantee.
yearly price range from: RM 10, RM 25, RM 40, RM60, RM 120 and RM 180
Few hours a go before making my final decision to buy few hosting plan from this company
i have a chat with their sales support.
I found out that with the package i choose (SP B) I'm able to host up tp 10 domain with single control panel.
another thing is that I'm allowed to install Django which not many hosting company (incl exabytes) allowed their customer to install the application with their shared low-cost hosting plan.
So pretty much I'm quite confident that I making the right decision (finger crossed), and for you guys who wish to purchase own hosting and domain you can subscribe to their service and it will be nice if you can follow this link: http://www.onebytes.com.my/clients/aff.php?aff=119
and let me become ur referral and earn a lil bit :)
Friday, September 12, 2008
Faster Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi) in Windows Vista
In Windows Vista the networking components were designed to be much more intelligent and automatically adjust the network settings to optimize the connection speed. This is a great new feature. Your network components basically tweak themselves for optimal performance. In most situations, these components automatically adjust perfectly for best performance. However, with wireless WAN cards the detection of network conditions is flawed and can result in slower network performance.
To fix this problem, Microsoft has released a hotfix for users affected by this issue. If you have a Wireless WAN device, I suggest you give this hotfix a try.
KB 940646 details:
This problem occurs because of the way that TCP receive window auto tuning is used in Windows Vista for connections that only receive data.
Windows Vista obtains a round-trip time (RTT) estimate at the time of connection setup and every time that a new segment of data that is transmitted. A connection that only receives data is limited to the single RTT sample that is obtained at the time of connection setup. Because the connection only receives data, the connection cannot "converge" to the actual RTT of the connection. For example, because the RTT data may fluctuate for various reasons, a "converge" operation is performed to estimate a meaningful RTT by using blending current and previous RTT data. However, if the connection cannot converge to the actual RTT of the connection, the bandwidth delay product (BDP) estimate that Vista obtains is also incorrect. Therefore, the connection's receive window is limited, and throughput of the connected transmission network is reduced.
To fix this problem, Microsoft has released a hotfix for users affected by this issue. If you have a Wireless WAN device, I suggest you give this hotfix a try.
KB 940646 details:
This problem occurs because of the way that TCP receive window auto tuning is used in Windows Vista for connections that only receive data.
Windows Vista obtains a round-trip time (RTT) estimate at the time of connection setup and every time that a new segment of data that is transmitted. A connection that only receives data is limited to the single RTT sample that is obtained at the time of connection setup. Because the connection only receives data, the connection cannot "converge" to the actual RTT of the connection. For example, because the RTT data may fluctuate for various reasons, a "converge" operation is performed to estimate a meaningful RTT by using blending current and previous RTT data. However, if the connection cannot converge to the actual RTT of the connection, the bandwidth delay product (BDP) estimate that Vista obtains is also incorrect. Therefore, the connection's receive window is limited, and throughput of the connected transmission network is reduced.
Wireless Video to Replace HDMI Cables for Wired-Quality HD Streaming Video
DENVER -- Connectivity solutions provider Gefen launches its Wireless for HDMI Extender using Tzero Technologies' ultra wideband (UWB) at CEDIA. This no-cable extender delivers wired-quality audio and video from Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, digital video recorders and gaming systems to high definition televisions at ranges greater than typical cabled HDMI solutions. With built-in interference cancellation technology, the Gefen Wireless for HDMI Extender is immune to noise from nearby wireless technologies such as cordless phones, Wi-Fi networks and cellular phones.
"The explosion of high definition content and devices highlights the need for convenient connectivity and transport options," said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO. Gefen Inc. "Our TZero-based solution allows complete freedom of installation with no tradeoff in performance compared to a wired connection."
With the Gefen Wireless for HDMI Extender, users can place their HDTVs in remote or hard to reach locations without being tethered to cabling, streamlining installations while providing a reliable method of transmission. Resolutions up to 1080p with 5.1 surround sound multi-channel audio are supported at 10 meters (33-feet) in distance.
In addition to two HDMI inputs, the Wireless for HDMI Extender up-converts legacy component video and analog audio inputs to the HDMI format. It offers Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) support and a traditional IR back channel for control. It is WiMedia Alliance compliant, HDMI forum compliant, FCC certified and DCP certified for "Hollywood Approved" wireless content transmission.
"The explosion of high definition content and devices highlights the need for convenient connectivity and transport options," said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO. Gefen Inc. "Our TZero-based solution allows complete freedom of installation with no tradeoff in performance compared to a wired connection."
With the Gefen Wireless for HDMI Extender, users can place their HDTVs in remote or hard to reach locations without being tethered to cabling, streamlining installations while providing a reliable method of transmission. Resolutions up to 1080p with 5.1 surround sound multi-channel audio are supported at 10 meters (33-feet) in distance.
In addition to two HDMI inputs, the Wireless for HDMI Extender up-converts legacy component video and analog audio inputs to the HDMI format. It offers Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) support and a traditional IR back channel for control. It is WiMedia Alliance compliant, HDMI forum compliant, FCC certified and DCP certified for "Hollywood Approved" wireless content transmission.
Wireless Video to Replace HDMI Cables for Wired-Quality HD Streaming Video
DENVER -- Connectivity solutions provider Gefen launches its Wireless for HDMI Extender using Tzero Technologies' ultra wideband (UWB) at CEDIA. This no-cable extender delivers wired-quality audio and video from Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, digital video recorders and gaming systems to high definition televisions at ranges greater than typical cabled HDMI solutions. With built-in interference cancellation technology, the Gefen Wireless for HDMI Extender is immune to noise from nearby wireless technologies such as cordless phones, Wi-Fi networks and cellular phones.
"The explosion of high definition content and devices highlights the need for convenient connectivity and transport options," said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO. Gefen Inc. "Our TZero-based solution allows complete freedom of installation with no tradeoff in performance compared to a wired connection."
With the Gefen Wireless for HDMI Extender, users can place their HDTVs in remote or hard to reach locations without being tethered to cabling, streamlining installations while providing a reliable method of transmission. Resolutions up to 1080p with 5.1 surround sound multi-channel audio are supported at 10 meters (33-feet) in distance.
In addition to two HDMI inputs, the Wireless for HDMI Extender up-converts legacy component video and analog audio inputs to the HDMI format. It offers Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) support and a traditional IR back channel for control. It is WiMedia Alliance compliant, HDMI forum compliant, FCC certified and DCP certified for "Hollywood Approved" wireless content transmission.
"The explosion of high definition content and devices highlights the need for convenient connectivity and transport options," said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO. Gefen Inc. "Our TZero-based solution allows complete freedom of installation with no tradeoff in performance compared to a wired connection."
With the Gefen Wireless for HDMI Extender, users can place their HDTVs in remote or hard to reach locations without being tethered to cabling, streamlining installations while providing a reliable method of transmission. Resolutions up to 1080p with 5.1 surround sound multi-channel audio are supported at 10 meters (33-feet) in distance.
In addition to two HDMI inputs, the Wireless for HDMI Extender up-converts legacy component video and analog audio inputs to the HDMI format. It offers Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) support and a traditional IR back channel for control. It is WiMedia Alliance compliant, HDMI forum compliant, FCC certified and DCP certified for "Hollywood Approved" wireless content transmission.
HDTV Video Streams
HDTV Video Streams; Provides IP-Based, Uncompressed HDTV Video Editing Environment for the Broadcasting Industry
TOKYO -- Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation today announced a PC cluster-based, video stream product, named the i-Visto eXmedia server, which can simultaneously handle up to ten 1.5-Gbps of uncompressed high definition television (HDTV) video streams in real-time using an IP network. The i-Visto eXmedia server is intended for professional use in the broadcasting industry. The product's high performance will enable broadcast professionals to simplify and improve the sharing of video over IP networks.
NTT Network Innovation Laboratories developed a new PC clustering(1) process that integrates multiple general purpose PCs into a video stream server that can handle more than one gigabit of video streams using a commercially available, low-delay interconnection network.
Based on NTT's PC clustering approach, the i-Visto eXmedia server (Figure 1) can simultaneously handle up to ten, uncompressed HDTV video streams using IP, for a combined throughput of 15 Gbps. This processing capability will support up to ten users who can simultaneously retrieve or store uncompressed HDTV video materials or can concurrently process 100 high-definition, digital VTR-quality materials.
TOKYO -- Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation today announced a PC cluster-based, video stream product, named the i-Visto eXmedia server, which can simultaneously handle up to ten 1.5-Gbps of uncompressed high definition television (HDTV) video streams in real-time using an IP network. The i-Visto eXmedia server is intended for professional use in the broadcasting industry. The product's high performance will enable broadcast professionals to simplify and improve the sharing of video over IP networks.
NTT Network Innovation Laboratories developed a new PC clustering(1) process that integrates multiple general purpose PCs into a video stream server that can handle more than one gigabit of video streams using a commercially available, low-delay interconnection network.
Based on NTT's PC clustering approach, the i-Visto eXmedia server (Figure 1) can simultaneously handle up to ten, uncompressed HDTV video streams using IP, for a combined throughput of 15 Gbps. This processing capability will support up to ten users who can simultaneously retrieve or store uncompressed HDTV video materials or can concurrently process 100 high-definition, digital VTR-quality materials.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Bosch dives into IP surveillance
BOSCH is jumping onto the IP CCTV bandwagon with the German company bringing with it over 13 years of expertise in providing security solutions to local enterprise and home customers.
According to Bosch Security Systems Sdn Bhd general manager Sivakumar K Pichai, IP surveillance is the next big thing in the world of electronic surveillance and Bosch wants to be part of the revolution.
It aims to be a “one-stop IP CCTV solution shop” by providing a complete line of products for video and audio streaming, recording, playback and archiving.
Bosch is building on its strengths to present leading-edge products to a wide range of customers from homes and small businesses to multi-user configurations for corporate, transport, traffic and public applications, Sivakumar said.
In its product portfolio, customers have a choice of 40 products that range from megapixel-based cameras, multi-channel video recorders as well as IP servers.
The company pointed out several advantages in migrating to these type of security solutions.
IP CCTV installations are typically easier to set up and can be done in a much shorter time because they can be connected through a standard wireless communication system instead of requiring extensive co-ax cabling like their analogue counterparts, the company said.
Customers can also cut down on operating costs since less staff is needed to operate the system. Monitoring can be done from a centralised location and video can also be stored remotely compared to traditional CCTV systems.
Bosch works with its local partners — it currently has 25 — when it comes to the installation and maintenance of its IP CCTV offerings, Sivakumar said.
According to Bosch Security Systems Sdn Bhd general manager Sivakumar K Pichai, IP surveillance is the next big thing in the world of electronic surveillance and Bosch wants to be part of the revolution.
It aims to be a “one-stop IP CCTV solution shop” by providing a complete line of products for video and audio streaming, recording, playback and archiving.
Bosch is building on its strengths to present leading-edge products to a wide range of customers from homes and small businesses to multi-user configurations for corporate, transport, traffic and public applications, Sivakumar said.
In its product portfolio, customers have a choice of 40 products that range from megapixel-based cameras, multi-channel video recorders as well as IP servers.
The company pointed out several advantages in migrating to these type of security solutions.
IP CCTV installations are typically easier to set up and can be done in a much shorter time because they can be connected through a standard wireless communication system instead of requiring extensive co-ax cabling like their analogue counterparts, the company said.
Customers can also cut down on operating costs since less staff is needed to operate the system. Monitoring can be done from a centralised location and video can also be stored remotely compared to traditional CCTV systems.
Bosch works with its local partners — it currently has 25 — when it comes to the installation and maintenance of its IP CCTV offerings, Sivakumar said.
Y-Max begins broadband rollout
Y-MAX Networks Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of YTL e-Solutions Bhd (YTL-e), has started to roll out its services to selected businesses in the Bukit Bintang area of Kuala Lumpur.
The company recently announced an introductory service that is focused on providing high-speed enterprise data and wireless Internet broadband access to a selected number of corporate customers.
According to Y-Max, subscribers can currently enjoy speeds of up to 2Mbps (megabits per second) and are charged between RM80 and RM160 a month.
“The service is now being deployed at two five-star hotels and a cafe in Bukit Bintang,” a company spokesman said. YTL-e said the service is being offered to a limited number of corporations in order to get valuable feedback that will help it improve its full-scale WiMAX service rollout.
The spokesman added that Y-Max chose to deploy its services in the Bukit Bintang area because its headquarters is located there.
“It is also a high-profile business area and fits in very well with our plan to offer our WiMAX Enterprise Connectivity service to businesses,” he said.
YTL-e plans to roll-out a WiMAX broadband service for home users once it has established an extensive WiMAX network coverage area.
However, the company could not confirm when this will be ready.
The company recently announced an introductory service that is focused on providing high-speed enterprise data and wireless Internet broadband access to a selected number of corporate customers.
According to Y-Max, subscribers can currently enjoy speeds of up to 2Mbps (megabits per second) and are charged between RM80 and RM160 a month.
“The service is now being deployed at two five-star hotels and a cafe in Bukit Bintang,” a company spokesman said. YTL-e said the service is being offered to a limited number of corporations in order to get valuable feedback that will help it improve its full-scale WiMAX service rollout.
The spokesman added that Y-Max chose to deploy its services in the Bukit Bintang area because its headquarters is located there.
“It is also a high-profile business area and fits in very well with our plan to offer our WiMAX Enterprise Connectivity service to businesses,” he said.
YTL-e plans to roll-out a WiMAX broadband service for home users once it has established an extensive WiMAX network coverage area.
However, the company could not confirm when this will be ready.
Django for web perfectionist with deadline
www.djangoproject.com
According to the official site, “Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design.”
What that means to me, as a non-programmer, is that Django is a set of core components that takes care of a lot of the programming work that goes into building web applications and other database-driven websites so I don’t have to. Those things that must be done for nearly every web site are built-in, so I can ignore them and focus on what makes each site unique. Here’s an (incomplete) list of things Django provides out-of-the-box:
* Authentication and authorization (users, groups, and permissions)
* Database connectivity (several supported databases, no SQL needed)
* Administrative interface (for adding/deleting/modifying items in the database)
* URL configuration (for making simple, clean, sexy URLs)
* Internationalization (makes localization easy)
* Feed syndication (RSS/Atom)
* Comments on any type of object (both anonymous comments, which Django calls “free comments” and comments that require registration)
* “Flat pages” (simple HTML content stored in the database and passed into a template)
Now, if you’re used to building sites using a blogging app (Wordpress, TXP, etc.) as a CMS, you’re used to getting all that for free. But you’re also getting a lot of things built-in that maybe you don’t want (unless, of course, you’re building a blog). The limitation I ran across in using a blogging app for my personal site is that I wanted it to be more than just a blog. As soon as I tried to hack a blog into a photo gallery, or a links feed, or a statistics database, a game of Sudoku, or whatever else I could think of, things started to get crufty. I also built a website in which I tried to use a discussion forums app (vBulletin) as a CMS, and that had the same results. It worked — sort of — but it wasn’t extensible, was very hackish, and just generally was inelegant.
With Django, you get all of these things and none of the limitations of a blogging app.
According to the official site, “Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design.”
What that means to me, as a non-programmer, is that Django is a set of core components that takes care of a lot of the programming work that goes into building web applications and other database-driven websites so I don’t have to. Those things that must be done for nearly every web site are built-in, so I can ignore them and focus on what makes each site unique. Here’s an (incomplete) list of things Django provides out-of-the-box:
* Authentication and authorization (users, groups, and permissions)
* Database connectivity (several supported databases, no SQL needed)
* Administrative interface (for adding/deleting/modifying items in the database)
* URL configuration (for making simple, clean, sexy URLs)
* Internationalization (makes localization easy)
* Feed syndication (RSS/Atom)
* Comments on any type of object (both anonymous comments, which Django calls “free comments” and comments that require registration)
* “Flat pages” (simple HTML content stored in the database and passed into a template)
Now, if you’re used to building sites using a blogging app (Wordpress, TXP, etc.) as a CMS, you’re used to getting all that for free. But you’re also getting a lot of things built-in that maybe you don’t want (unless, of course, you’re building a blog). The limitation I ran across in using a blogging app for my personal site is that I wanted it to be more than just a blog. As soon as I tried to hack a blog into a photo gallery, or a links feed, or a statistics database, a game of Sudoku, or whatever else I could think of, things started to get crufty. I also built a website in which I tried to use a discussion forums app (vBulletin) as a CMS, and that had the same results. It worked — sort of — but it wasn’t extensible, was very hackish, and just generally was inelegant.
With Django, you get all of these things and none of the limitations of a blogging app.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Macintosh Wallpaper
Free Macintosh (Mac) Wallpapers for my reader :)
click on the slideshow to browse n download it
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
(MCMC)
Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia
(MCMC)
Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia
Malaysian Goverment protect rights of the consumer, and if you have any inquiry regarding cyber law, you may consult about the matters to MCMC. other complaints that can be make to MCMC are:
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
Your fixed line and mobile phone service (no coverage, dropped calls, billing, false charges, charge imposed for sms not subscribed or requested, etc.)
For dropped calls and no coverage, please provide data, time of incidence, location (i.e name of town/ village /place), roads or description of the area and landmarks if any.
TV/ RADIO PROGRAMS
Program aired on TV/ Radio (quality, contents, etc.)
INTERNET SERVICES
Your Internet Service (quality, availability, etc.)
POSTAL SERVICES
Postal/ courier service and digital signatures (availability, delivery, etc.)
Consumer can lodge complaint to the SKMM Consumer Complaints Bureau through the following channels:
Online Complaints: http://aduan.skmm.gov.my
Write/walk in:
SKMM Consumer Complaints Bureau,
Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia,
63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Tel : 603 8688 8000
Fax: 603 8688 1880
Email: aduanskmm@cmc.gov.my
Complaint hotline: 1-800-888-030
(8.30am-5.30pm, Mon-Friday)
Saturday, August 23, 2008
PC VS MAC SPOOF
This PC & MAC Spoof in animation version, its a good animation to watch in your spare time :)
How to embedd Flash in Microsoft Powerpoint
Here i would like to share about how to insert flash (.swf) into powerpoint.
Open PowerPoint toolbar - Control Toolbox
Insert Shockwave Flash Object into PowerPoint slide
Draw a container on the PowerPoint slide for the Flash object
Locate the folder with the Flash object
Add the Flash movie filename
Click the Build button to insert the Flash movie into PowerPoint
Paste the filename path of the Flash movieDone.. and you can preview your flash inside powerpoint presentation
If you encounter problem read below...
Problems Inserting Flash Movies in PowerPoint
Are You Missing the (Custom) Setting in the Flash Object Properties?
(Custom) option missing in Shockwave Flash Properties dialog box
Shockwave Flash object properties settingsImportant Note - Make sure that all components of your presentation, including any photos and sounds as well as your Flash movie are in the same folder. Referring to the screen shot above of Properties dialog box for the Shockwave Flash object, make the following settings.
- EmbedMovie - Set this to True to make sure that your Flash movie always stays with your presentation.
- Height - The Height measurement that is listed here, is the height of the box that you drew to insert the Flash movie. If you want your movie to be a specific height, enter that number here (pixels).
- Loop - Set this option to True if you want the Flash movie to play continuously. (As an side note, I have found that this Loop function is not always reliable.)
- Movie - Type the complete path to your Flash movie. The path is the file name including the folder structure. For example, the path to my Flash movie is - C:\WR Documents\Flash Movies\my_flash_movie.swf
- Playing - Set this option to True. This will ensure that the Flash movie will play the next time you enter this PowerPoint presentation. If the setting is left at "False", your Flash movie may not play the next time you open this presentation. (It seems to be a finicky setting if left at "False" -- I found that sometimes my Flash movie played a small portion of the movie and other times it did not play at all.)
- Width - The Width measurement that is listed, is the width of the box that you drew to insert the Flash movie. If you want your movie to be a specific width, enter that number here (pixels).
Thursday, August 21, 2008
How to make a custom emoticon
Malaysia Goes WiMAX
WiMAX, the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access
P1, first in Malaysia to launch WiMAX
Speed: Range from 400Kbps up to 2.4Mbps
Coverage: Most of area in KL and Selangor. click here for more updates
Package: Range from Rm 49 to RM 269. click here for more details
WiMAX versus WiFi
WiMAX and WiFi are both wireless broadband access. However, both standards are aimed at different applications.
P1, first in Malaysia to launch WiMAX
Speed: Range from 400Kbps up to 2.4Mbps
Coverage: Most of area in KL and Selangor. click here for more updates
Package: Range from Rm 49 to RM 269. click here for more details
Video Camcorder Tape Format
Camcorders Tape Format
Early consumer camcorders used full-size VHS or Betamax tapes. Later models switched to more compact formats like 8 mm video format (later replaced by Hi8Digital8) and VHS-C (later replaced by Super VHS-C) tape.
From L to R: Digital Betacam,DVCPro, MiniDV
Presently, MiniDV is the most popular format for tape-based consumer camcorders, providing near-broadcast quality video and sophisticated nonlinear editing capability on consumer equipment; however, though intended as a digital successor to VHS, MiniDV VCRs are not widely available outside professional circles.
Sony introduced a new camcorder cassette format with MicroMV, but consumer interest was low due to the proprietary nature of the format and limited support for anything but low-end Windows video editors, and Sony shipped the last MicroMV unit in 2005.
For high definition, the most promising system seems to be HDV, which uses MiniDV media to store a roughly broadcast-quality HDTV data stream.
The latest trend in consumer camcorders is to switch from tape-based to tapeless solutions, like built-in HDDs, optical disks and solid-state media.
Interlace and Progressive Scan for video
i for interlace - p for progressive
many people confused with what is interlaced and what is progressive scan in video term.
Interlacing is a clever technical trick used to minimize picture flicker on your TV. With interlaced scanning, a TV frame is composed of two fields. One field is made up of all the odd numbered lines, while the other field is made up of all the even numbered lines. These interlaced fields are usually refered to as 50i for PAL shooting (60i in NTSC) and the frame rate is very similar to how the eye sees the world (giving a natural-looking motion blur). If you have an old fashioned (CRT) TV - and watch the news and docs then you are watching interlaced pictures.
Progressive scanning scans the whole picture frame from top to bottom (like reading a book). If you watch programmes on a Plasma screen, LCD or DLP (Digital Light Projector), then you've already been watching pictures displayed in a progressive mode (although not necessarily recorded progressively).
With cameras, progressive scanning usually leaves us with 25 frames, often refered to as 25p (30p in NTSC). This gets some people very excited, because film is also shot at 24 (or 25) frames per second. A camera that shoots true 24/25p will give you a film look without all the costs associated with film production.
If you are on a low budget and want to make video look like film make sure the camera shoots true 24p or 25p. The JVC HD100 and HD101 does. The Sony Z1 and Canon XLH1 do not. The Sony has a cineframe option and Canon just calls it Frame and refer to it in its specs as 25f (to distinguish it from true progressive - 25p). See Adam Wilt's site for his explanation on what Sony's cineframe is all about. The jury is still out on how Panasonic will process 24/25p.
For a very good explanation with animated pictures on progressive and interlaced pictures see www.avdeals.ca/classroom/Proscanexplained.htm - it is more biased to the American audience but the explanation should still be of use to us PAL people. There is also a good explanation of interlaced and progressive scan at Avis communications.
I'd also recommend you look at the excellent Ken Stone site for more info on 24/25p and editing (with Final Cut Pro)Tweak for faster mozilla firefox
Did you experience slow load during mozilla firefox start up?
here some tweak that you can use to make firefox load faster
Type "about:config" into the address bar and hit return. Scroll down and look for the following entries:
network.http.pipelining,
network.http.proxy.pipelining,
network.http.pipelining.maxrequests
Normally the browser will make one request to a web page at a time. When you enable pipelining it will make several at once, which really speeds up page loading.
Alter the entries as follows:
Set "network.http.pipelining" to "true" by double-clicking it.
Set "network.http.proxy.pipelining" to "true" by double-clicking it.
Set "network.http.pipelining.maxrequests" to 8 by double-clicking it. This means it will make requests at once. There is no point setting it higher then 8 as it is capped at 8 max. [The default value for this setting is 4]
Lastly right-click anywhere and select New-> Integer. Name it "nglayout.initialpaint.delay" and set its value to "0". This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it receives.
If you're using a broadband connection you'll load pages MUCH faster now!
OTHER TIPS:
here some tweak that you can use to make firefox load faster
Type "about:config" into the address bar and hit return. Scroll down and look for the following entries:
network.http.pipelining,
network.http.proxy.pipelining,
network.http.pipelining.maxrequests
Normally the browser will make one request to a web page at a time. When you enable pipelining it will make several at once, which really speeds up page loading.
Alter the entries as follows:
Set "network.http.pipelining" to "true" by double-clicking it.
Set "network.http.proxy.pipelining" to "true" by double-clicking it.
Set "network.http.pipelining.maxrequests" to 8 by double-clicking it. This means it will make requests at once. There is no point setting it higher then 8 as it is capped at 8 max. [The default value for this setting is 4]
Lastly right-click anywhere and select New-> Integer. Name it "nglayout.initialpaint.delay" and set its value to "0". This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it receives.
If you're using a broadband connection you'll load pages MUCH faster now!
OTHER TIPS:
- Alternately, you could install Fasterfox, an extension which does some of this automatically, and makes tuning easier.
- For more information on Firefox Tuning see the Firefox Tuning sticky thread at the independent MozillaZine forums.
- Also the MozillaZine Knowledge Base on Network entries in about:config and what they do.
- You can also run Firefox in your RAM (no reading from the HD means faster Firefox) by following this article.
- If you have problems like slow down, pages not loading or images loading weird, just undo the tweaks in about:config
- You can also do this in the Internet explorer browser, In opera an alternative is: go to opera:config and go to performance. Then change the max number of connections to 32
Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Avid ???
The top spots in mid-level video editing are held by Apple and Adobe, and many people are looking for a specific comparison between Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro (FCP).
FCP is a very good editing tool and I have used this quite a bit and I still do sometimes. Unfortunately I can't say too many good things about FCP because I'm just so used to using Premiere Pro. FCP compared to Avid is like Honda versus a Ferrari. The problem I face with FCP among other things, is that it runs only on Macs and as everyone knows Macs are fairly expensive compared to similar specification PC system. With the integration of Intel chips in Macs things change a little, in the mean time I'll stick to Premiere.
Avid used to be my least favourite editing software because it is just so different from other editing packages and you have to be very technical to learn to use an Avid system, but over time I have come to love it. Avid comes in all price ranges because there are so many different types of Avid systems (Avid Xpress, Xpress HD, Adrenaline, DS etc.) Some you can run on a regular PC others you need special hardware. The thing I like about Avid is that the effects are real-time, meaning when I apply a transition or something I don't have to wait for it to render to see the effect; I can see it right away. I also like it because of it's color correcting capabalities, it's integration with ProTools and the ability to customize everything. One thing I don't like about Avid is the way it handles media files. It dumps all media (audio/video) into one OMFI directory. Which becomes almost impossible to backup or manage manually.
One final word; it doesn't matter what you use to edit as long as you know what you are doing. World's best software in the hands of an amature will not get you an Oscar.
FCP tends to be more popular amongst professional editors, although this can also be attributed to the popularity of Mac vs Windows in the same market. It is often said that FCP is more stable and/or faster than Premiere, but this is more a reflection on the operating system than the software. Having said this, in my experience Premiere is very stable on a well-configured Windows system.
The next version of Premiere will see a return to Macintosh support so it will be interesting to see how the two compare on the same platform.
Both Premiere and FCP are standalone video editing applications, and both are available as part of larger software bundles. The bundles are highly recommended in both cases, giving you much more power and flexibility over things like audio, graphics, etc.
The practical differences between Premiere and FPC are minor. It's also worth noting that when one application has a feature the other lacks, the gap is often closed in the next round of releases. Don't base your decision on a feature of one product unless you are sure it isn't going to be introduced or upgraded by the other product in the near future.
If you want the best and money is no object, FCP is usually the way to go. On the other hand, you can get essentially the same functionality from Adobe for a lot less money. This is especially true if you already own a PC capable of running Premiere but would have to buy new hardware for FCP.
One fact in Premiere's favour that is that it integrates very well with After Effects (video compositing) and Photoshop (for graphics). Both these products are very highly regarded, industry standard software. When purchased as part of a software bundle, Adobe products form a seamless package that operates almost like a single application.
FCP is a very good editing tool and I have used this quite a bit and I still do sometimes. Unfortunately I can't say too many good things about FCP because I'm just so used to using Premiere Pro. FCP compared to Avid is like Honda versus a Ferrari. The problem I face with FCP among other things, is that it runs only on Macs and as everyone knows Macs are fairly expensive compared to similar specification PC system. With the integration of Intel chips in Macs things change a little, in the mean time I'll stick to Premiere.
Avid used to be my least favourite editing software because it is just so different from other editing packages and you have to be very technical to learn to use an Avid system, but over time I have come to love it. Avid comes in all price ranges because there are so many different types of Avid systems (Avid Xpress, Xpress HD, Adrenaline, DS etc.) Some you can run on a regular PC others you need special hardware. The thing I like about Avid is that the effects are real-time, meaning when I apply a transition or something I don't have to wait for it to render to see the effect; I can see it right away. I also like it because of it's color correcting capabalities, it's integration with ProTools and the ability to customize everything. One thing I don't like about Avid is the way it handles media files. It dumps all media (audio/video) into one OMFI directory. Which becomes almost impossible to backup or manage manually.
One final word; it doesn't matter what you use to edit as long as you know what you are doing. World's best software in the hands of an amature will not get you an Oscar.
DIY Standalone CD Player Using PC CD Rom
A friend of mine asking if it's possible to make Do It Yourself Standalone CD Player by using only his old Power Supply Unit/PSU (without motherboard) a CD Rom or Combo Drive, a computer speaker
yes it's possible...
here is the tutorial about how to make it.
what basic thing you need:
1. PSU
2. CD ROM
and watch the video tutorial below
Homemade CD Player - video powered by Metacafe
yes it's possible...
here is the tutorial about how to make it.
what basic thing you need:
1. PSU
2. CD ROM
and watch the video tutorial below
Homemade CD Player - video powered by Metacafe
Compaq Presario V3839TU Win XP Drivers
Below is the Windows XP drivers for the Compaq Presario V3839TU Notebook:
Chipset drivers:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32555.exe
wireless driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp34001-34500/sp34489.exe
or
Broadcom Wireless
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39501-40000/sp39912.exe
webcam driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp37501-38000/sp37849.exe
Card reader driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33020.exe
Bluetooth:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32883.exe
*UAA driver link:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33566.exe
*In order to install the Audio driver properly, you need to first download and install the UAA driver.
After installing the above driver, restart the Notebook and install the Audio driver after downloading and saving it.
Audio driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp35501-36000/sp35682.exe
Chipset drivers:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32555.exe
wireless driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp34001-34500/sp34489.exe
or
Broadcom Wireless
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39501-40000/sp39912.exe
webcam driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp37501-38000/sp37849.exe
Card reader driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33020.exe
Bluetooth:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32883.exe
*UAA driver link:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33566.exe
*In order to install the Audio driver properly, you need to first download and install the UAA driver.
After installing the above driver, restart the Notebook and install the Audio driver after downloading and saving it.
Audio driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp35501-36000/sp35682.exe
Compaq SR5120AN PC Driver for Win XP
If You’d tried run Windows Vista in this Compaq SR5120AN PC, maybe it will makes our PC works slowly, but don’t worry, installing XP maybe will fix your proble. Here is some important Windows XP driver for SR5120AN.
a. XP Drivers Link 1: http://tinyurl.com/5bw3tz
b. XP drivers Link 2: http://tinyurl.com/67ndgy
You may need using HJSPLIT software to join this drivers.
download HJSPLIT from here: http://tinyurl.com/3y2cj5
a. XP Drivers Link 1: http://tinyurl.com/5bw3tz
b. XP drivers Link 2: http://tinyurl.com/67ndgy
You may need using HJSPLIT software to join this drivers.
download HJSPLIT from here: http://tinyurl.com/3y2cj5
Compaq Presario C795TU Driver For Win XP
For People who bought Compaq Presario C795TU and wanted to install Windows XP into it here are the drivers.
If you unable to install windows XP from the FreeDOS, here what you should do before start the windows installation.
log into bios and set the Sata native mode into disable and save then exit bios
and you good to install the windows XP
original resource from: HP IT Resources centre forum
Compaq Presario C795TU is specifically designed for Windows Vista. They do not provide drivers for Windows XP along with the package. You will have to download and install it seperately. However, if you try to install driver for Windows XP, you might face compatibility issues. You can try the given links for drivers for the same.
You can either click the given links or copy and paste them onto a new browser to download the drivers.
This model of Presario has an audio controller that supports the high definition audio. You need to have Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for high Definition Audio installed on the computer before installing the audio driver.
Here is the link for the Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture Driver that need to be installed before installing the audio driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33867.exe
Conexant SmartAudio 221:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4
Unzip to a folder..make note of location.
From Device Manager,right click "Audio Device on HD",choose Update driver,
No to connect,
Install from a list or specific location,
Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install,
For the Hardware Type select 'Show All Devices'
Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk".
Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".
Ignore XP when it complains.
Reboot.
Note: Please copy the entire link starting from "ftp" to "exe" and paste it in the address bar of the browser in your computer and press enter.
1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
2. Right click on "Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location"
4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"
5. Click Next and then select "Sound, video and game controller" from the list.
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\spXXXXX folder and the double click the V32 folder. Select the .inf file, click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.
Similarly install Modem Drivers:
Conexant CX20548 Modem Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36001-36500/sp36089.exe
1.Right click on "Modem device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.
2. Select "Install from a list or specific location"
3. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"
4. Click Next and then select "Modem" from the list.
5. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
6. Click Browse C:\swsetup\spXXXXX folder and select the .inf file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.
Video Driver:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/14388/a08/win2k_xp14311.exe
if unable to download from the link above pls go to intel website and download manually
Chipset Driver:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13799/eng/ChipUtil.exe
Realtek RTL8100CL/RTL8110Sb NIC (LAN) Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp30001-30500/sp30156.exe
Both Intel Pro Wireless and BroadCom wireless drivers are given below. Please try the other, if one does not work.
Intel Pro Wireless Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33404.exe
or
BroadCom Wireless Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32001-32500/sp32156.exe
or
Atheros Ar5006:
http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?atheros=AR5006EG&system=1
(mine use atheros driver)
Quick Launch Button Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38001-38500/sp38171.exe
Synaptics Touchpad Drivers:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp35001-35500/sp35444.exe
HP Help and Support for Microsoft Windows XP:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36501-37000/sp36545.exe
Installation Instructions :
1. Download the spXXXXX.EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.
2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Restart the notebook when the installation is complete.
If you unable to install windows XP from the FreeDOS, here what you should do before start the windows installation.
log into bios and set the Sata native mode into disable and save then exit bios
and you good to install the windows XP
original resource from: HP IT Resources centre forum
Compaq Presario C795TU is specifically designed for Windows Vista. They do not provide drivers for Windows XP along with the package. You will have to download and install it seperately. However, if you try to install driver for Windows XP, you might face compatibility issues. You can try the given links for drivers for the same.
You can either click the given links or copy and paste them onto a new browser to download the drivers.
This model of Presario has an audio controller that supports the high definition audio. You need to have Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for high Definition Audio installed on the computer before installing the audio driver.
Here is the link for the Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture Driver that need to be installed before installing the audio driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33867.exe
Conexant SmartAudio 221:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4
Unzip to a folder..make note of location.
From Device Manager,right click "Audio Device on HD",choose Update driver,
No to connect,
Install from a list or specific location,
Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install,
For the Hardware Type select 'Show All Devices'
Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk".
Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".
Ignore XP when it complains.
Reboot.
Note: Please copy the entire link starting from "ftp" to "exe" and paste it in the address bar of the browser in your computer and press enter.
1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
2. Right click on "Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location"
4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"
5. Click Next and then select "Sound, video and game controller" from the list.
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\spXXXXX folder and the double click the V32 folder. Select the .inf file, click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.
Similarly install Modem Drivers:
Conexant CX20548 Modem Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36001-36500/sp36089.exe
1.Right click on "Modem device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.
2. Select "Install from a list or specific location"
3. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"
4. Click Next and then select "Modem" from the list.
5. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
6. Click Browse C:\swsetup\spXXXXX folder and select the .inf file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.
Video Driver:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/14388/a08/win2k_xp14311.exe
if unable to download from the link above pls go to intel website and download manually
Chipset Driver:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13799/eng/ChipUtil.exe
Realtek RTL8100CL/RTL8110Sb NIC (LAN) Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp30001-30500/sp30156.exe
Both Intel Pro Wireless and BroadCom wireless drivers are given below. Please try the other, if one does not work.
Intel Pro Wireless Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33404.exe
or
BroadCom Wireless Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32001-32500/sp32156.exe
or
Atheros Ar5006:
http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?atheros=AR5006EG&system=1
(mine use atheros driver)
Quick Launch Button Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38001-38500/sp38171.exe
Synaptics Touchpad Drivers:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp35001-35500/sp35444.exe
HP Help and Support for Microsoft Windows XP:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36501-37000/sp36545.exe
Installation Instructions :
1. Download the spXXXXX.EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.
2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Restart the notebook when the installation is complete.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Broadcast Stuff & IT
Its been quite sometimes thinking of opening of a blog, my last blog abandoned due not enough time to update it. so here i am with a brand new blog www.broadcastuff.blogspot.com
I hope this blog will be as good as many blog out there with informative knowledge and updates specifically in Broadcast and Information Technologies industry.
Thank you for visit my blog and have a pleasant time..
I hope this blog will be as good as many blog out there with informative knowledge and updates specifically in Broadcast and Information Technologies industry.
Thank you for visit my blog and have a pleasant time..
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