Category: Arts

How did the Byzantines dress? The Byzantines, who tended to prefer simple flowing clothes to the winding and draping of the toga, did away with the toga altogether. They chose as their most basic of garments the dalmatica, a long, flowing men’s tunic, or shirt, with wide sleeves and hem, and the stola for women. […]

Should lights be in front or behind? As a general rule (though there are exceptions, of course!), it’s best to put the light source behind you, so that it illuminates your subject. What is frontal lighting? Frontal lighting is lighting that emanates either from behind the camera or from the camera itself. Built-in or on-camera […]

How is radar used to forecast weather it shows areas of high and low pressure? It shows areas of high and low pressure. It collects weather data as part of a network around the country. It locates and tracks storms, and follows the path of storm systems. What symbols are commonly found on a weather […]

What is the difference between hue saturation and value? Value: the lightness/darkness: tint (lighter) or shade (darker). Saturation: describes how pure/intense/strong the hue is. What is color intensity? Intensity (also called chroma or saturation) is the brightness or dullness of a color. A color as we see it on a color wheel is at full […]

How do you get jet lag? Jet lag can occur anytime you cross two or more time zones. Jet lag occurs because crossing multiple time zones puts your internal clock (circadian rhythms), which regulates your sleep-wake cycle, out of sync with the time in your new locale. Where does the term jet lag come from? […]

Who started Pixar Studios? Steve Jobs When did Disney and Pixar start working together? 1989 Who owned Pixar before Disney? Pixar began in 1979 as the Graphics Group, part of the Computer Division of Lucasfilm before it was acquired by Apple Computer co-founder Steve Jobs in 1986. The Walt Disney Company bought Pixar in 2006 […]

What did Odysseus gain from his journey? If we were to take a positive read of Odysseus, I would say that he learns the value of family. Odysseus understands that the ending of the Trojan War means he is to go back home to his family. His trials and tribulations to that end prove his […]

Which way should a guitar strap go on? Each strap consists of a closed loop, worn around the neck, or over one shoulder and under the opposite arm (usually the right arm for a right-handed player). At the end of the loop is a braided lace with a plastic hook. Lead the lace behind and […]

How do you choose songs for auditions? Some ideas on choosing the perfect audition song: Go through the list of songs you sing or listen on Spotify or Youtube for song ideas. Find a song that suits your vocal style and range. Ask yourself is it a song that showcases your voice. Is the song […]

How does approximate symmetry differ from bilateral symmetry? Both sides of the two halves are a complete mirror image of each other. How does approximate symmetry differ from bilateral symmetry? With approximate symmetry the two halves are not identical as bilateral symmetry, but the halves are similar enough to provide a sense of balance. What […]