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Progressive web apps represent the next big digital opportunity: they look and feel like native apps, they work offline, and they're available to anyone-no app store required. But with that freedom and flexibility come challenging questions about how to create the most value for your users (and your bottom line). Jason Grigsby answers the what, why, and how of progressive web apps, from making the case in your organization to reaching your users in...
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This console is an interesting answer to many needs that weren't possible to fulfil in the handheld ecosystem. There will be some innovation and a few compromises, but this combination may pave the way for new and ingenious content. Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis Looking at the evolution of video game consoles is fascinating. While conventional PCs tend to evolve 'incrementally', new generations of consoles introduce completely new...
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Boldly take your website where it's never gone before: offline. Jeremy Keith introduces you to service workers (and the code behind them) to show you the latest strategies in offline pages. Learn the ins and outs of fetching and caching, enhance your website's performance, and create an ideal offline experience for every user, no matter their connection.
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In 2006, Sony unveiled the long-awaited 'next generation' video-game console, a shiny (albeit heavy) machine whose underlying hardware architecture continues the teachings of the Emotion Engine, that is, focus on vector processing to achieve power, even at the cost of complexity. Meanwhile, their new 'super processor', the Cell Broadband Engine, is conceived during a crisis of innovation and will have to keep up as trends for multimedia services evolve....
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From advanced selectors to generated content to web fonts, and from gradients, shadows, and rounded corners to elegant animations, CSS3 holds a universe of creative possibilities. No one can better guide you through these galaxies than Dan Cederholm. In this second edition, he tackles new properties and techniques, including micro layouts. Learn what works, how it works, and how to adapt for browsers where it doesn't.
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Nintendo's goal was to give players the best graphics possible, for this it will partner with one of the biggest players in computer graphics to produce the ultimate graphics chip.The result was a nice-looking console for the family... and a 500-page manual for the developer. Don't worry, I promise you this article will not be that long... Enjoy! Architecture of Consoles: A Practical Analysis Looking at the evolution of video game consoles is fascinating....
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Harness the power and possibilities of crisp, performance-efficient SVG with Chris Coyier. From software basics to build tools to optimization, you'll learn techniques for a solid workflow. Go deeper: create icon systems, explore sizing and animation, and understand when and how to implement fallbacks. Get your images up to speed and look sharp!
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The development of "intelligent" systems that can take decisions and perform autonomously might lead to faster and more consistent decisions. A limiting factor for a broader adoption of AI technology is the inherent risks that come with giving up human control and oversight to "intelligent" machines. For sensitive tasks involving critical infrastructures and affecting human well-being or health, it is crucial to limit the possibility of improper,...
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Looking to take your design skills to the next level? Look no further than "Introduction to Canva: A Beginner's Guide to Designing Beautiful Graphics."With this guide, you'll learn everything you need to know to create stunning graphics using the user-friendly and intuitive platform, Canva. From social media posts to business cards to presentations, you'll have the tools and knowledge to make your designs stand out.Whether you're a small business...
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Blackmagic Design Fusion 7 Studio is one of the world's leading node-based compositing software. It is a powerful VFX production application. It comprises of flexible, precise, and powerful compositing tools. This software uses various techniques such as color-correction, 2D tracking, keying, masking, depth-based compositing, 3D compositing, and stereo 3D for compositing. This software has been used in many movies such as Avatar, 300, Terminator Salvation,...
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MAXON CINEMA 4D R17 Studio: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based textbook and aims at harnessing the power of MAXON CINEMA 4D R17 Studio for modelers, animators, and designers. The textbook caters to the needs of both the novice and the advance users of MAXON CINEMA 4D R17 Studio. Keeping in view the varied requirements of users, the textbook first introduces the basic features of CINEMA 4D R17 Studio and then progresses to cover the advanced techniques....
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Autodesk 3ds Max 2016: A Comprehensive Guide textbook aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk 3ds Max for modelers, animators, and designers. The textbook caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of 3ds Max. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, the textbook first introduces the basic features of 3ds Max 2016 and then gradually progresses to cover the advanced 3D models and animations. In this textbook, two projects...
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Welcome to the world of Autodesk Maya 2016. Autodesk Maya 2016 is a powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, and rendering software developed by Autodesk Inc. This integrated node based 3D software finds its application in the development of films, games, and design projects. A wide range of 3D visual effects, computer graphics, and character animation tools make it an ideal platform for 3D artists. The intuitive user interface...
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Adobe Premiere Pro CC: A Tutorial Approach textbook has been written to enable the readers to use the video editing power of Premiere Pro CC effectively. The textbook caters to the needs of both video and audio editors. This textbook will help users learn to apply video and audio effects. The textbook will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease. Also, it takes the users across a wide spectrum of video editing through...
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Good design systems can help you create digital products with efficiency and consistency. But great design systems will support and strengthen your team's creativity at the same time. In Expressive Design Systems, Yesenia Perez-Cruz shows you how to build useful, dependable systems that not only maintain harmony across your products, but also flex to accommodate inspiration and experimentation. Learn to communicate your brand, collaborate across teams-and...
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The MAXON Cinema 4D 2023: Modeling Essentials book provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to create 3D models using Cinema 4D 2023. It is an excellent resource for individuals with varying levels of experience, including those transitioning from other software to Cinema 4D. This guide is designed to assist readers in getting started with modeling in Cinema 4D by teaching them essential concepts and techniques related to 3D modeling. By applying...
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The book "Maxon Cinema 4D 2023: A Detailed Guide to Shading, Lighting, and Rendering" offers a comprehensive walkthrough of every step involved in texturing, lighting, and rendering projects using Cinema 4D. It's a valuable resource for novice and intermediate users of the software, providing insights into important concepts and techniques for rendering that can help you produce high-quality outputs. Whether you're just getting started with texturing,...
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The book "Maxon Cinema 4D 2023: A Detailed Guide to MoGraph" offers a step-by-step explanation of the entire process of creating MoGraph animations in Cinema 4D, providing comprehensive coverage of each stage. For beginners and intermediate users of the software, this book serves as a valuable resource, offering valuable insights into essential concepts and techniques for developing MoGraph animations. Prior to commencing the core MoGraph module,...
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