Graphics Interchange Format: Gift Animated Joker Applauds
October 29, 2008 / 5601
PNG image files are generally smaller than GIF files of the same image quality, due to the more efficient compression techniques used in PNG encoding. PNG files can indeed be much larger than GIF files in situations where a GIF and a PNG file were created from a high-quality master image, as PNG is capable of storing more color depth and transparency information than GIF. However, for identical 8-bit (or lower) image data, PNG-format image files are almost always smaller than the equivalent GIF. Misinformation about PNG efficiency can generally be traced back to poor PNG support in older versions of some image manipulation programs, (for example Adobe Photoshop did not optimize PNGs for reduced color palettes by default). Read more …
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF): Implants Gif Boo
October 28, 2008 / 1805
The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is a bitmap image format that was introduced by CompuServe in 1987 and has since come into widespread usage on the World Wide Web due to its wide support and portability.
The format supports up to 8 bits per pixel, allowing a single image to reference a palette of up to 256 distinct colors chosen from the 24-bit RGB color space. It also supports animations and allows a separate palette of 256 colors for each frame. The color limitation makes the GIF format unsuitable for reproducing color photographs and other images with continuous color, but it is well-suited for simpler images such as graphics or logos with solid areas of color.
GIF images are compressed using the Lempel-Ziv-Welch (LZW) lossless data compression technique to reduce the file size without degrading the visual quality. This compression technique was patented in 1985. Read more …
Sexy Beast for HB: Sexy Beast is a 2000 British film directed by Jonathan Glazer, starring Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley and Ian McShane
October 26, 2008 / 1213
Sexy Beast is a 2000 British film directed by Jonathan Glazer, starring Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley and Ian McShane. It was Glazer’s debut feature film. He had previously been a director of music videos, such as Rabbit in Your Headlights for British electronica group UNKLE, and commercials for companies such as Guinness and Levi.
The film earned Kingsley an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. In 2004 the magazine Total Film named Sexy Beast the 15th greatest British film of all time.
The film is rated 18 by the BBFC for Very Strong Language, Strong Bloody Violence, Strong Sex and Sex References.
Ex-con and expert safe-cracker Gary “Gal” Dove has served his time behind bars and blissfully retired to a Spanish villa with his beloved wife Deedee. He also has the company of longtime friend Aitch and his wife Jackie. Their idyll is shattered by the arrival of an old criminal associate, the angry and unstable Don Logan. Read more …
Halloween Horror Nights (Orlando)
October 24, 2008 / 1083
History
Halloween Horror Nights began at Universal Orlando in 1991 under the title “Fright Nights” but was re-christened Halloween Horror Nights in 1992, advertising it as the “second annual.” It began as a 3 night event but has since evolved into a 23-night scare-a-thon spanning late September through the first weekend of November. Although it normally only operates from Thursday to Sunday, an occasional Wednesday occurs during what scare actors (the park’s hired actors that are paid to scare guests) dub “Hell Week”, known for its large crowds and the increase of alcohol related incidents.
From 1991-2001, the event was held at Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights moved to Universal’s Islands of Adventure (IOA) in 2002. In 2004, the park experimented with a dual park format, which opened parts of both parks. Guests were funneled through backstage areas and the soundstages, where most of the haunts are built. In 2006, the event made a return to Universal Studios Florida where the event continued through its 18th year in 2008. Read more …
How To Make Money With A Homemade Video (Case Study)
October 14, 2008 / 1639
How To Make Money With A Homemade Video (Case Study)
Well guys, I tried and I won! Some weeks ago I submit a video, It reached 20,000 views then Metacafe gave me congratulations and a beautifull blue card loaded with money! I testify: Metacafe Really Works! Just try and believe me you will be very happy.
Ghostbusters II Custom Labels
October 8, 2008 / 914
It was followed by a sequel, Ghostbusters II (1989), and two animated television series, The Real Ghostbusters (later renamed Slimer! And the Real Ghostbusters) and Extreme Ghostbusters. Ramis, who co-wrote the first two films, has confirmed that a script for a potential third film is being developed by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg, the writing team best known for their work on Curb Your Enthusiasm and the American version of The Office. Judd Apatow (who is co-producing the upcoming Ramis-directed The Year One) is also slated to be involved on some level. In addition, the original films’ four main castmembers may have minor on-screen roles. Read more …
