Tag: Effects

Reducing the Effects of Climate Change Using Building-Integrated and Building-Applied Photovoltaics in the Power Supply


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English | 2024 | ISBN: 3031425839 | 430 Pages | PDF (True) | 43 MB
This book looks at the success and continuing potential of photovoltaic (PV) technology in combating climate change by harnessing solar energy through building-integrated (BIPV) and building-applied photovoltaics (BAPV). With PV global capacity soaring from 940 GW in 2021 to 1100 GW in 2022 and projected to reach 1456 GW by the end of 2023, the world is witnessing an unprecedented shift towards renewable energy solutions. Today, no single country exists without some form of PV installation, driven by reduced costs and abundant free sunshine. The book’s chapters delve into the advancements in PV technology, exploring its integration as an essential building material by examining 14 countries and regions – Brazil, The Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Argentina, Iran, Germany, Malaysia, Oman, Bahrain, India, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Egypt – and providing a comprehensive overview of their successful adoption of PV for electricity generation. Whether you’re an architect, builder, engineer, or climate advocate, this vital resource offers insights, international case studies, and a path to a greener future.

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After Effects – Ten Ways to Improve Your Online Video


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Released 1/2024
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280×720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Skill Level: Beginner + Intermediate | Genre: eLearning | Language: English + srt | Duration: 1h 49m | Size: 555 MB
Adobe After Effects is a multilayered, feature-rich application, but it doesn’t have to be such a daunting, hard-to-use tool. With a few simple tips, you can bring the full power of After Effects to bear without feeling any stress or following a lot of complicated steps.

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The Color Management Handbook for Visual Effects Artists


Free Download The Color Management Handbook for Visual Effects Artists: Digital Color Principles, Color Management Fundamentals & ACES Workflows by Victor Perez
English | October 16, 2023 | ISBN: 1032383607, 1032383615 | True EPUB/PDF | 232 pages | 31.2/27.7 MB
Victor Perez brings together the research and expertise of world-leading color scientists to create a comprehensive guide for visual effects (VFX) artists in color management. This book explores the latest standards of high dynamic range (HDR) and Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) workflows, in an easily digestible and widely applicable resource. Its purpose is to make artists confident and familiar with Color Management and its science, to improve the quality of visual effects worldwide.

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Unreal Engine 5 Shaders and Effects Cookbook


Free Download Unreal Engine 5 Shaders and Effects Cookbook: Over 50 recipes to help you create materials and utilize advanced shading techniques by Brais Brenlla Ramos, Kenneth Pimentel
English | May 31, 2023 | ISBN: 1837633088 | 402 pages | EPUB | 36 Mb
Advance your game development skills and master the art of crafting intricate and visually stunning materials using Unreal Engine 5’s powerful Material Editor

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Arsenic Exposure and Health Effects


Free Download Arsenic: Exposure and Health Effects By I. Thornton, M. Farago (auth.), Charles O. Abernathy, Rebecca L. Calderon, Willard R. Chappell (eds.)
1997 | 429 Pages | ISBN: 9401064784 | PDF | 27 MB
The Society of Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH) Second International Conference on Arsenic Exposure and Health Effects was held June 12-14, 1995 in San Diego, California. The conference was at tended by 152 people who heard 41 presentations on all aspects of arsenic research. The speakers represented 14 countries. Approximately 40 of the participants and speakers were from countries other than the US. The participants represented government, academia, industry and the interested public. The sponsorship ofthe conference is a good indicationofthe wide spread interest in the subject and the meeting. The sponsors, in addition to SEGH, were the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), the Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AWWARF), Kennecott Corporation, the American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO), and the International Council on Metals in the Environment (ICME). The funding was split approximately equally between industry (including industrial organizations such as EPRI) and government. In addition to the many fine presentations, the meeting provided a forum for scientists from different countries to compare experiences and share information. It also provided a forum for the discussion of both scientific and policy issues between representatives of various governmental bodies (at the local, state, and federal level) and representatives of various indus trial organizations. These discussions occurred both in the formal meetings and informal settings during the meeting.

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