Monthly Archives: November, 2012

Finite State Gameplay

Finite State Gameplay in Theory Finite state refers to a condition that will have a limited number of possible values. The age of a person is a finite state value range from 0 to around 80, with no exceptions. To...

Canon PowerShot G12, Slow Synchro

One problem when shooting with a flash in low light is that often there will be a large discrepancy between your subject, which is well lit from the flash, and the background, which sinks into black. The Slow Synchro...

Extending IronPython Using Visual Basic.NET

Considering C# and VISUAL BASIC.NET Extension Similarities Visual Basic.NET does have some distinct advantages over C# when building an extension. The most important of these distinctions is that Visual Basic.NET does more for you in the background. For example, Visual...

Canon 7D, Angles

Strong angles in an image can add a lot to the composition, especially when the angles and lines are going in different directions (Figure 8.4). This can create a tension that is different from the standard horizontal and vertical...

Creating a Graphical User Interface

Creating the GUI Controls A graphical user interface (GUI) is absolutely essential for a game to be successful, even if that means using nothing more than labels and buttons on the screen that the user can click on. Sprite Class Improvements Modifying...

Canon PowerShot G12, Reducing Red-Eye

We’ve all seen the result of using on-camera flashes when shooting people: the dreaded red-eye! This demonic effect is the result of the light from the flash entering the pupil and then reflecting back as an eerie red glow....

Extending IronPython Using C#

Understanding the Requirements for an Extension It’s important to understand that an extension, any extension, probably ties your code to Windows. Whenever you use an extension with IronPython, you rely on something other than the Python libraries to perform a...

Canon 7D, Splitting the Frame

As mentioned in previous chapters, it’s usually a good idea to avoid placing your subject directly in the center of the frame. Sticking to the rule of thirds principle— placing the subject or horizon line one-third of the way...

Canon 7D, Backgrounds

When taking pictures we usually pay close attention to our subject. This, of course, is a wise thing to do when using your camera, but it’s also very important (and sometimes even more important) to pay attention to the...

Canon 7D, Depth of Field

Selective focusing with a wide aperture can add a lot of creativity to your images. You are telling the viewer where you want the focus of the image to be, and the meaning and story changes depending on what...
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