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À medida que as TIC e os sistemas de processamento de dados se tornaram cada vez mais extensos e omnipresentes, tem havido uma adoção generalizada de uma topologia Cliente/Servidor distribuída para satisfazer as necessidades informáticas empresariais e pessoais. A conetividade padrão para uma estação de trabalho típica é construída em torno de um computador pessoal ligado a um grupo nomeado de nós e servidores locais (rede local) e através de uma ligação externa a uma miríade de recursos da Internet em todo o mundo. Este modelo proporciona ao trabalhador do conhecimento e ao utilizador privado de sistemas TIC o acesso a uma vasta gama de serviços TIC de forma rápida e eficiente, criando um nexo global de utilizadores de computadores em linha e das soluções e serviços TIC que escolheram. No entanto, certos componentes da solução TIC (incluindo dados críticos e capacidade de processamento) estão expostos a contactos fortuitos e ao risco de interferência, utilização indevida e roubo devido a normas de segurança deficientes. Além disso, as unidades Cliente/Servidor consomem energia excessiva, o que leva a um fraco desempenho ecológico de cerca de mil milhões de estações de trabalho em todo o mundo. Uma sinergia fiável de tecnologias recentemente disponíveis - virtualização, Thin Client e uma interligação remota (RCP) melhorada - pode agora melhorar significativamente este modelo.

Beginnend mit der Überwindung der Angst vor dem Feuer und dem Begreifen, wie man es zum Daseinserhalt weiter verwenden kann, wurde daraus die digitale Informationstechnik.Diese lange Entwicklung wird hier sachlich erzählend beschrieben.

Genetic Programming Theory and Practice brings together some of the most impactful researchers in the field of Genetic Programming (GP), each one working on unique and interesting intersections of theoretical development and practical applications of this evolutionary-based machine learning paradigm. Topics of particular interest for this year¿s book include powerful modeling techniques through GP-based symbolic regression, novel selection mechanisms that help guide the evolutionary process, modular approaches to GP, and applications in cybersecurity, biomedicine, and program synthesis, as well as papers by practitioner of GP that focus on usability and real-world results. In summary, readers will get a glimpse of the current state of the- art in GP research.

Auf dem ersten Teil des Ostseeküsten-Radweges radeln Sie einmal quer durch Schleswig- Holstein vom schmucken Städtchen Flensburg zum Ostseebad Travemünde und schließlich in die historische Stadt Lübeck, nehmen unterwegs noch die Fördestadt Kiel und die gesamte Insel Fehmarn mit. Auf dieser Radreise entlang der Ostseeküste können Sie eine abwechslungsreiche Landschaft genießen. Während Sie Ihren Blick auf der einen Seite über den Strand unddie Weite des Meeres schweifen lassen oder sich in dessen Fluten erfrischen und vergnügen, präsentiert sich das Binnenland mit einer Vielzahl von Landschaftsvariationen und kulturellen Angeboten. Sollten Sie am Ende davon nicht genug bekommen - die Ostseeküste ist in Travemünde ja noch lange nicht zu Ende ...

Thèse de Bachelor de l¿année 2013 dans le domaine Informatique - Software, note: 70, , cours: Systèmes d'exploitation, langue: Français, résumé: Ce travail de fin de cycle introduit les appels systèmes sous l'environnement GNU/Linux. L'objectif est de rendre le fonctionnement de ces appels plus transparent à l'intéressé. Le sujet est abordé tant de manière théorique que pratique.La partie théorique permet d'identifier et comprendre les différents acteurs qui entrent en jeu lors d'un appel système. On part de l'architecture de l'ordinateur pour remonter jusqu'au système d'exploitation. Plus précisément, on démarre du niveau matériel pour atteindre la couche logicielle, ceci en abordant à chaque étape les éléments concernant un appel système.La partie pratique présente dans un premier temps, les outils pouvant être utilisés pour l'analyse d'appels systèmes et ensuite, l'analyse de deux applications.L'étude des applications aborde également la manière d'analyser des programmes en général, et ce notamment par l'utilisation d'un debugger. Finalement, il est fait quelques implémentations d'appels systèmes en langage assembleur. Cela permet d'observer le lien entre la couche matérielle et logicielle via l'utilisation des registres CPU. Si l'on parle d'introduction au sujet, c'est que celui-ci est sufisamment complexe et prétendre couvrir l'entièreté du domaine serait illusoire.

Dieses Buch knüpft an die erfolgreiche Entwicklung des Drei-Säulen-Modells (3-P-Modell) der Autoren für die Organisation und Führung in disruptiven Zeiten an. Der Schwerpunkt liegt darauf, dem Leser bei der Umsetzung des Modells zu helfen und eine Vielzahl von Anwendungsfällen für diese VUCA-Zeiten (Volatilität, Ungewissheit, Komplexität und Mehrdeutigkeit), einschließlich globaler Krisen wie der COVID-19-Pandemie, zu liefern. Das Buch deckt ein breites Spektrum von Organisationen ab: privater und öffentlicher Sektor, Nichtregierungsorganisationen, lokale und globale Regierungsinstitutionen, globale Organisationen wie die UNO usw. Darüber hinaus wird aufgezeigt, wie das 3-P-Modell auf Herausforderungen bei der Organisationsgestaltung, dem Management und der Führung angewendet werden kann.

Unsere Welt wird immer komplexer. Zu den geopolitischen und makroökonomischen Problemen, mit denen sich die Menschheit derzeit konfrontiert sieht und die sich gravierend auf unsere Zukunft auswirken, gehören Digitalisierung und Technologie, Klimawandel und Globalisierung. Politische Umwälzungen, Kriege, Naturkatastrophen, wirtschaftliche Rezessionen und Pandemien haben unsere Gesellschaft massiv negativ beeinflusst. In dieser neuen Welt müssen Entscheidungsträger in Regierungen, Organisationen und Unternehmen - darunter Führungskräfte, Politiker, Leiter von internationalen Einrichtungen und Nichtregierungsorganisationen (NGO¿s), Wirtschaftswissenschaftler, Innovatoren in Wissenschaft und Technik sowie Mediziner - lernen, diese aufkommenden Risiken zu antizipieren und mit ihnen umzugehen. Dabei ist die Integration dieser Risiken zusammen mit dem Management von unvorhergesehenen Ereignissen ("Black Swan", deutsch schwarzer Schwan) besonders wichtig ist. Diese große Herausforderung müssen wir jetzt bewältigen.Dieses Buch richtet sich sowohl an Wissenschaftler als auch an Praktiker und zeigt, wie moderne Organisationen mit einem Methodenwerkzeugkasten für Resilienz nicht nur überleben, sondern sich auch weiterentwickeln können. Der Autor befasst sich mit einigen Organisationen und Einrichtungen, die als sehr resilient anerkannt sind, und untersucht, wie sich das "Resilienzdenken" auf verschiedene Disziplinen und Umgebungen auswirkt. Er geht der Frage nach, wie Resilienz funktioniert und wie sie in der Praxis angewendet wird. Die Beziehung zwischen Resilienz und anderen Wissensgebieten wie Komplexitätstheorie, Strategie und Risikomanagement - sowohl aus der Top-down- als auch aus der Bottom-up-Perspektive - wird untersucht. Es werden Situationen aufgezeigt, in denen ein besonderer Bedarf an Resilienz besteht, und es wird ein Überblick über die besten Möglichkeiten zur Umsetzung eines Resilienzprozesses gegeben.

Step into the quirky, intriguing Artificial Intelligence (AI) world with "Bots & Brilliance: 101 Things You Should Know About Artificial Intelligence." This book is not your average tech manual; it's an entertaining and insightful rollercoaster ride through the AI landscape, filled with humor, easy-to-understand explanations, and a dash of whimsy. Whether you're an AI novice who thinks machine learning is a new gym workout or a tech-savvy guru dreaming in code, this book caters to all."Bots & Brilliance" makes the complex world of AI engaging and accessible. It's like having a casual, amusing conversation with a friend who's really into robots and knows how to explain things. Each chapter mixes fascinating facts, real-world applications, and light-hearted stories, ensuring an enjoyable and informative learning experience.Discover how AI is subtly infiltrating our daily lives, revolutionizing industries, and shaping the future in ways you never imagined - all explained in a way that won't make your head spin. This book is your fun, no-stress pass to understanding AI, offering laughs and insights in equal measure. So, grab a copy, settle into your favorite reading spot, and get ready to be entertained, educated, and perhaps even a bit astonished by the wonders of AI.

Python è un linguaggio di programmazione noto da una sintassi essenziale e un uso estensivo nello sviluppo di applicazioni molto complesse, per il quale PHP è spesso, quindi, tuttavia, ha in comune la disponibilità di un gran numero di librerie. Questo libro presenta Windows e Utenti UNIX ad utilizzare Python, dai concetti fondamentali e poi trasmettono in pratica con le esenzioni della crescente complessità.

Il Turbo Pascal (successivamente Borland Pascal, poiché prodotto dalla Borland), in informatica, è un compilatore di listati Pascal. Dotato di un IDE, inizialmente per gli ambienti CP/M e DOS, è stato prodotto tra il 1983 e il 1995.

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Entdecken Sie den Schlüssel zu finanzieller Freiheit mit Kryptowährungen!In "Von Null zum Krypto-Millionär" nimmt Sie der Autor auf eine außergewöhnliche Reise durch die faszinierende Welt der digitalen Währungen mit. Dieser umfassende Leitfaden offenbart, wie der Autor mit einem minimalen Ersteinsatz die Weichen für ein Leben in finanzieller Unabhängigkeit gestellt hat.Egal, ob Sie ein kompletter Neuling oder bereits ein erfahrener Investor sind, dieses Buch bietet wertvolle Einblicke in die Mechanismen des Krypto-Marktes, vermittelt essenzielles Wissen über Blockchain-Technologie und zeigt auf, wie Sie potenzielle Investitionsfallen vermeiden.Lernen Sie, wie volatile Märkte gemeistert, Investitionsstrategien entwickelt und langfristige Ziele erreicht werden können. Mit persönlichen Anekdoten und leicht verständlichen Erläuterungen macht der Autor den Einstieg in Kryptowährungen zugänglich und motiviert Sie, Ihre finanziellen Träume zu verwirklichen.Schlagen Sie heute das Buch auf und beginnen Sie den Weg zu Ihrer eigenen finanziellen Unabhängigkeit!

Lonely Planet's Alaska is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at the Northern Lights, wonder at glaciers and spot the wildlife in Glacier Bay; all with your trusted travel companion.

This practical guide helps school leaders leverage the power of AI to explore possible solutions to problems and generate actionable steps toward positive change. Imagine a world where educators can boost their productivity, task management and overall well-being with the aid of an AI assistant. In this groundbreaking book, an experienced school leader offers practical strategies for leveraging AI to support a more efficient and effective way to work. The 59 strategies in this book will help leaders - including those with limited technical knowledge - use AI tools to address critical aspects of leadership in education, such as collaborative decision-making, building relationships and trust, personalized professional learning, data analysis and improvement, and parent and community engagement. Featured examples show how using AI can speed up or eliminate administrative tasks, leaving more time for human interaction. With detailed prompts and instructions on how to write them, the book offers fun, innovative ideas that promote work-life balance and sustainable wellness in leadership roles, with strategies for managing workload and fostering personal growth. The book: Follows a structured format, with each example offering a problem, solution, action steps, acceleration tips and cautions. Shows how to formulate effective AI prompts that yield accurate and meaningful responses from AI tools.Addresses safety and ethical considerations, highlighting potential risks, challenges and cautions school leaders need to be aware of when using AI-powered solutions. Whether you're an experienced leader or just starting out, this book equips you with the tools and insights needed to lead with confidence, collaboration and compassion. Stay ahead of the curve and embrace the transformative potential of AI with this essential resource. Audience: Education leaders and administrators

The modern digital landscape presents many threats and opportunities, necessitating a robust understanding of cybersecurity. This book offers readers a broad-spectrum view of cybersecurity, providing insights from fundamental concepts to advanced technologies. Beginning with the foundational understanding of the ever-evolving threat landscape, the book methodically introduces many cyber threats. From familiar challenges like malware and phishing to more sophisticated attacks targeting IoT and blockchain, readers will gain a robust comprehension of the attack vectors threatening our digital world.Understanding threats is just the start. The book also delves deep into the defensive mechanisms and strategies to counter these challenges. Readers will explore the intricate art of cryptography, the nuances of securing both mobile and web applications, and the complexities inherent in ensuring the safety of cloud environments. Through meticulously crafted case studies tailored for each chapter, readers will witness theoretical concepts' practical implications and applications. These studies, although fictional, resonate with real-world scenarios, offering a nuanced understanding of the material and facilitating its practical application.Complementing the knowledge are reinforcement activities designed to test and solidify understanding. Through multiple-choice questions, readers can gauge their grasp of each chapter's content, and actionable recommendations offer insights on how to apply this knowledge in real-world settings. Adding chapters that delve into the intersection of cutting-edge technologies like A.I. and cybersecurity ensures that readers are prepared for the present and future of digital security. This book promises a holistic, hands-on, and forward-looking education in cybersecurity, ensuring readers are both knowledgeable and action-ready.What You Will Learn: The vast array of cyber threats, laying the groundwork for understanding the significance of cybersecurity.Various attack vectors, from malware and phishing to DDoS, giving readers a detailed understanding of potential threats.Delve into the psychological aspect of cyber threats, revealing how humans can be manipulated into compromising security.An in-depth look at how information is encrypted and decrypted to preserve its integrity and confidentiality.The essential techniques and technologies that safeguard data while it's being transferred across networks.Strategies and methods to protect online applications from threats.How to safeguard data and devices in an increasingly mobile-first world.Demystify the complexities of cloud environments, offering tools and strategies to ensure data safety.The science behind investigating and analyzing cybercrimes post-incident.How to assess system vulnerabilities and how ethical hacking can identifyweaknesses.Who this book is for: CISOs, Learners, Educators, Professionals, Executives, Auditors, Boards of Directors, and more.

Gain a theoretical understanding to the most popular libraries in deep reinforcement learning (deep RL). This new edition focuses on the latest advances in deep RL using a learn-by-coding approach, allowing readers to assimilate and replicate the latest research in this field. New agent environments ranging from games, and robotics to finance are explained to help you try different ways to apply reinforcement learning. A chapter on multi-agent reinforcement learning covers how multiple agents compete, while another chapter focuses on the widely used deep RL algorithm, proximal policy optimization (PPO). You'll see how reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF) has been used by chatbots, built using Large Language Models, e.g. ChatGPT to improve conversational capabilities.You'll also review the steps for using the code on multiple cloud systems and deploying models on platforms such as Hugging Face Hub. The code is in Jupyter Notebook, which canbe run on Google Colab, and other similar deep learning cloud platforms, allowing you to tailor the code to your own needs. Whether it's for applications in gaming, robotics, or Generative AI, Deep Reinforcement Learning with Python will help keep you ahead of the curve.What You'll LearnExplore Python-based RL libraries, including StableBaselines3 and CleanRL Work with diverse RL environments like Gymnasium, Pybullet, and Unity MLUnderstand instruction finetuning of Large Language Models using RLHF and PPOStudy training and optimization techniques using HuggingFace, Weights and Biases, and Optuna Who This Book Is ForSoftware engineers and machine learning developers eager to sharpen their understanding of deep RL and acquire practical skills in implementing RL algorithms fromscratch.

Powerful generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has defined and transformed our modern era, and the fundamental conceptualization of academia stands at a crossroads. Academic Integrity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence delves deep into the seismic shifts and intricate challenges brought forth by the proliferation of AI technologies, exploring the intricacies between innovation and integrity. The rise of generative AI, exemplified by ChatGPT, has set a cascade of change across diverse sectors, including higher education, medicine, and the arts. This book dissects the multifaceted impact of AI on the academic landscape. With AI's ability to craft text and imagery mirroring human creativity, the lines between authentic scholarship and synthetic deception blur. The book examines the delicate balance between productivity and ethics while weaving a comprehensive tapestry of insights from various stakeholders. From academics grappling with the definition of AI-assisted breaches of academic integrity to policymakers reshaping the future of higher education, this book engages a myriad of voices. It scrutinizes the nascent challenges in assessment design, the urgent need to update antiquated integrity policies, and the importance of research ethics in an AI-driven world. This book is ideal for educators, policymakers, students, and technologists through the complicated terrain of AI ethics.

This book in its eighteen chapters provides sustainable and smart technology-based solutions to developing nations. Smart farming is growing in importance due to the increasing demand for higher crop yield, the need for using natural resources efficiently, the rising use and sophistication of information and communication technology and the increasing need for climate-smart agriculture. Some of these chapters deal with the applications of smart agriculture to address the special challenges of the Small Island Developing States for sustainable agriculture. The book brings together scientific communities from India, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Palestine, Sri Lanka and South Africa to share their expertise to make the farming system more connected and intelligent. The smart farming techniques shared in different chapters not only help to reduce the overall cost and improve the quality and quantity of products but altogether help improve the sustainability of agriculturein the developing world.'Smart Farming' is a management concept focused on providing the agricultural industry with the infrastructure to leverage advanced technologies--including artificial intelligence (AI), big data, robotics, drones and Internet of Things (IoT)--for tracking, monitoring, automating and analyzing operations. Sometimes known as precision agriculture, smart farming is software managed and sensor monitored.

This book mainly focuses on the sampled-data control of logical networks. We believe that the methods (semi-tensor product of matrices), results (recent results on Boolean control networks under periodic sampled-data control, Boolean control networks under aperiodic sampled-data control, and logical control networks under event-triggered control) and topics (logical networks) in this book have become of particular interest to readers recently. Firstly, logical networks are of interest due to their rich range of applications in biology, game theory, coding, finite automata, graph theory, and other fields. Secondly, semi-tensor product of matrices offers a useful tool for formulating, analyzing and designing controllers for logical networks. Moreover, this book is the first to introduce sampled-data control into the study of logical control networks. All research results in this book are novel and worthy of further study. The book's content is divided into three parts (Boolean control networks under periodic sampled-data control, Boolean control networks under aperiodic sampled-data control, and logical control networks under event-triggered control), which essentially progress from easier to more difficult. In addition, corresponding examples and diagrams are included in each section to facilitate understanding.

Dive into the world of ChatGPT and prompt engineering with this easy-to-follow and comprehensive guide about the AI app that changed the worldYou see it in your favorite restaurant or café, in the parking lot or a grocery store, within your home, and even when you're all alone with your smartphone.Wherever you go, artificial intelligence is everywhere.And recently, one particular AI app has been receiving the spotlight from news outlets, blogs, YouTube videos, Reddit forums, and your peers and neighbors who aren't even tech-savvy!That's right. Everyone can't seem to stop talking about ChatGPT.And if you think it's one of those hyped technologies that will eventually die down, its 100 million users will beg to differ.Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has grown from answering simple questions like, "What should I eat tonight?" to providing solutions and restructuring businesses.Some companies and businesses have seen ChatGPT's potential and capabilities and believe it can take over existing jobs, so they have taken the step to cut costs and let go of employees.While no one can blame them for prioritizing efficiency and sustainability, the future of your career or business is in your hands.And if you've been looking for a reliable and comprehensive book that will help you use the app to your advantage, then you're in the right place.Satisfy your curiosity as you go through the pages of this book and discover...More than 50+ ways ChatGPT can boost productivity, spark creativity, and help you earn more money (without breaking a sweat!)The power of artificial intelligence - and will it take over the world like Skynet?How the US.E. Method can help you embrace and adapt to a world that relies on AI - and why embracing change is the first step to moving forward with your career and businessThe basics of prompt engineering - with practical tips and strategies you can use to build prompts according to your needsHow ChatGPT works and why it broke the internet despite the fact that it isn't the first chatbot out thereThe different versions of ChatGPT (should you get the paid version, or is the free version enough?) - and how to create an account and use the appWhy, despite its capabilities and potential, ChatGPT can't replace you and what you do bestAnd so much more!People react to changes like this in two ways - with excitement or with fear.And if right now, you're afraid ChatGPT will take over your job, your business, and your life, this book will help you understand everything you need to know about ChatGPT and show you how to use it to advance your career, improve your business, and set yourself up for success.There is no doubt that ChatGPT will keep changing and developing in the next few months, but having proper foundations and understanding will help you adapt to those changes as time goes by.Because ready or not, ChatGPT will affect the world as you know it.Are you one of the many who will try to survive, or will you be one of the few who will thrive?If you're ready to harness the power of ChatGPT and discover a new world of possibilities, then scroll up and click "Add to Cart" right now.

Step into the world of design patterns through modern JavaScript paradigms to supercharge your applications on the web and beyondKey FeaturesExplore various JavaScript design patterns, delving deep into their intricacies, benefits, and best practicesUnderstand the decision-making process guiding the selection of specific design patternsBuild a solid foundation to learn advanced topics in JavaScript and web performancePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionUnlock the potential of JavaScript design patterns, the foundation for development teams seeking structured and reusable solutions to common software development challenges in this guide to improving code maintainability, scalability, and performance. Discover how these patterns equip businesses with cleaner and more maintainable code, promote team collaboration, reduce errors, and save time and costs.This book provides a comprehensive view of design patterns in modern (ES6+) JavaScript with real-world examples of their deployment in professional settings. You'll start by learning how to use creational, structural, and behavioral design patterns in idiomatic JavaScript, and then shift focus to the architecture and UI patterns. Here, you'll learn how to apply patterns for libraries such as React and extend them further to general web frontend and micro frontend approaches. The last section of the book introduces and illustrates sets of performance and security patterns, including messaging and events, asset and JavaScript loading strategies, and asynchronous programming performance patterns.Throughout the book, examples featuring React and Next.js, in addition to JavaScript and Web API examples, will help you choose and implement proven design patterns across diverse web ecosystems, transforming the way you approach development.What you will learnFind out how patterns are classified into creational, structural, and behavioralImplement the right set of patterns for different business scenariosExplore diverse frontend architectures and different rendering approachesIdentify and address common asynchronous programming performance pitfallsLeverage event-driven programming in the browser to deliver fast and secure applicationsBoost application performance using asset loading strategies and offloading JavaScript executionWho this book is forThis book is for developers and software architects who want to leverage JavaScript and the web platform for enhanced productivity, superior software quality, and optimized application performance.Prior experience with JavaScript and web development is assumed. Some of the more advanced topics in the book will be of interest to developers with intermediate experience in building for the web with JavaScript.Table of ContentsWorking with Creational Design PatternsImplementing Structural Design PatternsLeveraging Behavioral Design PatternsExploring Reactive View Library PatternsRendering Strategies and Page HydrationMicro Frontends, Zones, and Islands ArchitecturesAsynchronous Programming Performance PatternsEvent-Driven Programming PatternsMaximizing Performance - Lazy Loading and Code SplittingAsset Loading Strategies and Executing Code off the Main Thread

Create, edit, and produce professional-grade videos with practical tips, step-by-step guides, and illustrationsKey FeaturesEnhance project structure, manage media, and use the inspector effectively for consistent pacingTake your video projects to the next level by mastering features such as keyframe animation and advanced color correctionFoster collaboration and troubleshoot common issues for a smooth editing processPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionEdit Without Tears with Final Cut Pro is your essential guide to overcoming challenges in video editing using Final Cut Pro, simplifying complex procedures and workflows and providing a structured approach for efficient and impressive video editing. This book will change how you approach editing, guiding you to create professional-grade videos with ease and confidence.Throughout the book, you'll enhance your efficiency and speed, while also learning unique workflows for common tasks. The comprehensive coverage spans planning video narratives, crafting preliminary edits and refining them, improving audio quality, setting up and editing multicam sequences, leveraging the inspector's controls, and working with both built-in and third-party plugins. You'll then advance to animating objects using keyframes, utilizing color scopes for advanced color correction, and troubleshooting common issues confidently.By the end of this Final Cut Pro book, you'll have developed an efficient editing style, unlocking the full power of this video editing software for your creative endeavors.What you will learnOrganize Final Cut Pro files efficiently in designated locationsSet yourself up for success by planning your editsFine-tune the editing pace to achieve the desired flow and timingUtilize the inspector for color and audio adjustmentsInitiate various projects, including the Countdown projectEnhance effects and animations through pluginsCollaborate effectively with multiple users and leverage multicamEnsure all necessary requirements are met after completing the editWho this book is forIf you're an intermediate-level Final Cut Pro editor, creative professional, freelancer, YouTuber, part of a production team, or anyone creating high-quality content on macOS using Final Cut Pro, this book is for you. A basic understanding of video editing principles and familiarity with media formats and macOS file storage is needed to get started with this book.Table of ContentsIt's All About the MediaOrganizing MediaPlanning the Video StoryPre-Editing a Rough CutRefining the Rough CutFixing and Enhancing the AudioTitles, Effects and, GeneratorsSetting Up and Editing MulticamProject Workflows - Pace and StructureThe Inspector ControlsUsing Built-In Plug-InsUsing Third-Party PluginsUsing Keyframes to Animate Objects in Final Cut ProUnderstanding the Principles of ColorUsing Color Scopes for Advanced Color CorrectionYour Job Role - CollaborationSupporting Software Applications for Final Cut ProTroubleshooting Final Cut ProBacking Up and Archiving Libraries

Jumpstart your sculpting career by learning the industry's most effective modeling and sculpting tools used by professionals to create AAA-quality characters, props, and lifelike portraitsKey FeaturesMaster the basics of ZBrush through practical projects in this illustrated guideExplore organic modeling, concept sculpting, and character creation workflowsDiscover tools and techniques employed by professionals from the games, VFX and collectibles industriesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionEmbark on a creative journey with ZBrush, the leading software for creating characters, creatures, and props in films, games, and 3D printing. This guide will take you through its powerful yet user-friendly workflows, allowing you to explore its dynamic organic sculpting, painting, and hard-surface modeling tools.The first part of this book is dedicated to helping you become familiar with ZBrush's user interface and learning the very basics, from sculpting brushes and painting the model with Polypaint to setting up lights and rendering images. You'll also create a demon bust with the help of ZBrush's concept sculpting tool, DynaMesh. In the second part, you'll get to grips with the creation of a humanoid character that is optimized for 3D printing. Focusing on anatomy, poly-modeling, and preparing the model for 3D printing, you'll acquire the skills essential for sculptors. The final part delves into portrait sculpting, where you'll learn everything from basic facial anatomy to hair creation with FiberMesh.By the end of this book, you'll have developed the expertise necessary to succeed in the ever-evolving world of 3D character modeling, complemented by portfolio and social media tips for showcasing your standout work.What you will learnEnhance your sculpting skills to craft a variety of organic and hard surface objectsCreate humanoid characters, focusing on basic anatomy and proportionsExplore sculpting techniques for intricate details in human heads and hairSculpt objects such as armor, clothing, and accessoriesCreate custom brushes to enhance your sculpting workflowDevelop skills in detailing and surfacing to add texture and depth to your sculptsUse Polypaint and Materials to add color and enhance your sculpturesRender and export your sculpts to share them with othersWho this book is forThis book is for 3D artists, digital sculptors, modelers, and anyone looking to learn the ZBrush software. It's a valuable resource for professionals switching to ZBrush or looking to broaden their skill set.While prior ZBrush experience and artistic abilities will prove beneficial, they're not prerequisites to understand the content covered. The book covers common and essential ZBrush workflows, making it ideal for both beginner and intermediate artists looking to explore the extensive capabilities of ZBrush.Table of ContentsGetting Started with ZBrushSculpting a Demon Bust with DynaMeshExploring the Gizmo, PolyGroups, and MaskingExploring Brushes and AlphasCreating an Optimized Mesh Using ZRemesher and ZProjectTexturing your Sculpture with Materials, Polypaint, and UVsLighting and Rendering Your ModelSculpting Human AnatomyCreating Costumes, Armor, and Accessories with Classic Modeling TechniquesPreparing and Exporting our Model for 3D PrintingSculpting a Female HeadAdding Skin Detail, Sculpting Hair, and Using FiberMeshBuilding a Portfolio and Leveraging Social Media

Leverage PowerShell 7 to write code on Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi to accomplish real-world tasks with this practical guideKey FeaturesMaster the art of coding with Microsoft's free, open-source cross-platform languageUnderstand essential programming concepts such as loops and objects through practical examplesPractice using PowerShell 7 with websites, APIs, and physical computing devices like Raspberry PiPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionDiscover the capabilities of PowerShell 7 for your everyday tasks with this carefully paced tutorial that will help you master this versatile programming language.The first set of chapters will show you where to find and how to install the latest version of PowerShell, providing insights into the distinctive features that set PowerShell apart from other languages. You'll then learn essential programming concepts such as variables and control flow, progressing to their applications. As you advance, you'll work with files and APIs, writing scripts, functions, and modules. You'll also gain proficiency in securing your PowerShell environment before venturing into different operating systems.Enriched with detailed practical examples tailored for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Raspberry Pi, each chapter weaves real-world scenarios to ignite your imagination and cement the principles you learn. You'll be able to reinforce your understanding through self-assessment questions and delve deeper into the principles using comprehensive reading lists.By the end of this book, you'll have the confidence to use PowerShell for physical computing and writing scripts for Windows administration.What you will learnGrasp the distinctive object-oriented nature of PowerShell 7Explore the practical applications of standard programming concepts, such as control flowFind out how to interact with websites and APIsImplement best practices to secure your PowerShell environment and write secure codeGet to grips with writing scripts, functions, and modulesDevelop the skills to troubleshoot your codeDeploy PowerShell on various operating systemsWho this book is forThis book is for system administrators, PowerShell developers, and cloud and DevOps engineers seeking comprehensive insights into PowerShell 7 and its applications in daily tasks. Anyone getting started with PowerShell will also find this book useful. Familiarity with at least one programming language will help you follow along more easily.Table of ContentsIntroduction to PowerShell 7 - What It Is and How to Get ItExploring PowerShell Cmdlets and SyntaxThe PowerShell Pipeline - How to String Cmdlets TogetherPowerShell Variables and Data StructuresPowerShell Control Flow - Conditionals and LoopsPowerShell and Files - Reading, Writing, and Manipulating DataPowerShell and the Web - HTTP, REST, and JSONWriting Our First Script - Turning Simple Cmdlets into Reusable CodeDon't Repeat Yourself - Functions and ScriptblocksError Handling - Oh No! It's Gone Wrong!Creating Our First ModuleSecuring PowerShellWorking With PowerShell 7 and WindowsPowerShell 7 for Linux and macOSPowerShell 7 and the Raspberry PiWorking with PowerShell and .NET

The role of robots in society keeps expanding and diversifying, from manufacturing, to vacuuming, to companionship. This broad overview designed for graduate courses introduces the full range of multidisciplinary topics from robotics, artificial intelligence, psychology, sociology, ethics, and design that are central to modern research in the area.