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The difference with the version on M2 Pro is minimal DxOMark experts named the sound system of the Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (M3 Pro, 2023) the best among those tested.  [caption id="attachment_84934" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Apple MacBook Pro 14[/caption] The authors of the source test not only smartphones, but also laptops, although much less frequently. In this case, the latest version of the 14-inch MacBook Pro, equipped with the M3 Pro SoC, turns out to have better speakers and at the same time a better screen. In total, for these indicators (the source calls it Music & Video), the laptop received 154 points, while the same MacBook on the M2 Pro at one time earned 149 points.  The latest Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M3 Pro offers the best speakers and best screen on the market. At the same time, interestingly, the quality of video calls in the old model is slightly better: 144 points versus 142. But the final result of 148 points still puts the new product in the lead, although the difference with the previous version is only 1 point.  If you look at the entire rating, the first few places are occupied exclusively by Apple laptops.  

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Stop Motion Technical?

23rd March 2021

https://spark.adobe.com/page/RoxjX7LHZExTE/

What are the four most important rules for creating stop motions?

Dont shake your camera

Dont alter your lighting

Shoot some test frames

Shoot more than you think you’ll need

https://www.likeable.com/blog/2014/stop-motion-animation-tips/

What equipment will you need?

DSLR Camera

Tripod

SD Card

Editing Software

Laptop/PC

Objects/Materials

Set build

Light sources

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-your-own-stop-motion-animation#what-tools-do-you-need-to-make-stop-motion-animation

What are the standard resolutions for (resolution Width x Height e.g. 6000 x 4000):

• a TV at home

Toshiba LCD 24inch (1366 x 768)

https://gadgets.ndtv.com/toshiba-24-inch-lcd-hd-ready-tv-24pb1-9067

• HD (high Definition TV)

1920 x 1080 (1080p)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television

• UHD (Ultra High Definition TV)

(3840 x 2160)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high-definition_television#:~:text=and%20DisplayPort%3A%20DisplayID-,Resolution,as%202160p%2C%20and%204K%20UHD.

• a Laptop you use

HP EliteBook (3840 x 2160)

https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-EliteBook-840-G4-What-is-the-best-display-option.223934.0.html

• a Desktop PC you use

Windows 10 (1920 x 1080)

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-desktop-icon-size-or-screen-resolution-c6626736-5bb0-e094-7f03-49c828ff5da3

• a top spec iMac

(2560 x 1600)

https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/imac-aluminum-tapered-edge-faq/how-to-run-imac-retina-5k-at-full-resolution.html#:~:text=The%20Retina%205K%20iMac%20models,of%20a%20%22traditional%22%20display.

• a smart Phone you use?

Samsung Galaxy A3 (540 x 960)

https://gadgets.ndtv.com/samsung-galaxy-a3-2108#:~:text=Samsung%20Galaxy%20A3%20Summary,1.2GHz%20quad%2Dcore%20processor.

What does the term Aspect Ratio mean?

The term Aspect Ratio refers to the ratio of a photograph’s width to its height, it is usually expressed as two numbers seperated by a colon eg 16:9.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspect_ratio_(image)

For the below screens, what are the different aspect ratio’s?

• a TV at home

Toshiba 24 Inch - (16:9)

https://gadgets.ndtv.com/toshiba-24-inch-lcd-hd-ready-tv-24pb1-9067

• HD (high Definition TV)

(16:9)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16:9_aspect_ratio#:~:text=16%3A9%20(1.77%3A,Full%20HD%20and%20SD%20TV.

• UHD (Ultra High Definition TV)

(1.78:1)

https://www.planar.com/blog/2015/9/9/what-s-the-difference-between-4k-and-uhd/#:~:text=On%20the%20television%20side%2C%20Ultra,pixels%20narrower%20than%20Cinema%204K).

• a Laptop you use

HP EliteBook - (16:9)

http://www.hp.com/sbso/square-vs-widescreen.pdf

• a Desktop PC you use

Windows 10 - (16:9)

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings-winpc/how-do-i-change-aspect-ratio-windows-10/2b61c273-c0d0-461c-ad6c-1be9edaaafec

• a top spec iMac

iMac - (16:9)

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1380963-REG/apple_z_18c_4_bh_27_imac_pro_with.html#:~:text=The%20iMac%20Pro%20features%20a%2027%22%20Retina%205K%20Display%20that,a%2016%3A9%20aspect%20ratio.

• a smart Phone you use?

Samsung Galaxy A3 - (16.9)

https://www.devicespecifications.com/en/model/054b387c

What is the PPI for the below devices?

• a TV at home

Toshiba 24 inch - (1366 x 768) 

https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/bf49daa

• HD (high Definition TV)

(1920 x 1080)

https://www.saji8k.com/displays/pixel-density/

• UHD (Ultra High Definition TV)

(3840 x 2160)

https://pcmonitors.info/articles/the-4k-uhd-3840-x-2160-experience/#:~:text=For%20reference%2C%20the%20pixel%20density,27%E2%80%9D%201920%20x%201080%20monitor.

• a Laptop you use

Windows 10 - (120 x 114)

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-adjust-high-dpi-scaling-in-windows-10/

• a Desktop PC you use

(267)

• a top spec iMac

iMac - (5120 × 2880)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retina_display

• a smart Phone you use?

Samsung Galaxy A3 - (720 x 1280)

https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-A3-2017_id10330

The number of Frames Per Second (FPS) can vary, research commonly used FPS for Stop Motion / Animation / Video and consider the effect this has visually?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heRuLp7CyTM

The most common use of Stop Motion is probably in Social Media, what are the recommended aspect ratios & Resolutions & FPS for the below:

• Instagram

Aspect Ratio - (1.91:1)  (4:5)

Resolution - (1080 x 608) (1080 x 1350)

FPS - 30

https://www.oberlo.co.uk/blog/best-instagram-video-format#:~:text=Instagram%20supports%20a%20range%20of,and%201080%20by%201350%20pixels.

https://tribe.digital/resources/igtv-the-ultimate-guide-to-instagrams-video-platform/#:~:text=Videos%20should%20have%20a%20minimum,60%20minutes%20is%203.6GB.

• Facebook

Aspect Ratio - (1.1) (4:5, 2:3, 9:16)

Resolution -  (1280 x 720)

FPS - 30

https://blog.hootsuite.com/facebook-ad-sizes/#:~:text=Facebook%20recommends%20uploading%20video%20with,sound%20(by%20enabling%20captions).

https://www.izzyvideo.com/facebook-video/#:~:text=The%20ideal%20Facebook%20video%20dimension,some%20quality%20in%20the%20process.

https://www.izzyvideo.com/facebook-video/

• YouTube

Aspect Ratio - (16.9)

Resolution -  (2560 x 1440)  (1440p)

FPS - 24 - 60

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6375112?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en#:~:text=The%20standard%20aspect%20ratio%20for,video%20and%20the%20viewer's%20device.

https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=3_cc-session_8b17c218-b2fd-4d5c-91a9-9d23eca0690a

• Vimeo

Aspect Ratio - (16.9)

Resolution - (2560 x 1440) (1440p)

FPS - 60

https://vimeo.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360056550451-Video-and-audio-compression-guidelines

What would happen if you had too many pixels (resolution & PPI) when playing your Stop Motion on the above devices?

If the resolution is too large then the video would lose its quality. The video would then need to be reduced to a lower quality such as 720p before uploading it. 

https://help.salesforce.com/articleView?id=000320305&language=en_US&mode=1&type=1

What does a TV do if it doesn’t have enough pixels & what is Photoshops equivalent?

The image on the TV would be stretched resulting in a distorted image. The image would become smaller in Photoshop

How many pixels (resolution WxH e.g. 6000 x 4000) does your camera have?

Canon EOS 6D Mk II -  (35.9 x 24.0)

Canon EOS 30D -  (3504 x 2336)

https://www.itsjustlight.com/photography-course/image-resolution/#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20this%20camera%20%E2%80%94%20the,inch%20images%20at%20180%20PPI.

https://www.digicamdb.com/specs/canon_eos-30d/

What is the resolution (WxH) of the recommended Stop Motion Brief?

The recommended resolution for the Stop Motion Brief is 1920 x 1080 (1080p)

What is the aspect ratio of the Brief submission?

The aspect ratio for the submission is 16.9

Draw a proportional sketch (or print from PhotoShop) of the difference between your camera aspect ratio and the brief submission.

How much of the image area do you need to crop out from your camera image

I have cropped out one of my location images in order to suit the size of the 16.9 aspect ratio which crops out roughly 1/3 of the image. 

Does your camera allow you to change the aspect ratio so you can see the crop in camera when shooting?

The aspect ratio for the Canon EOS 6D mk II can be changed to 16.9 in its settings.

https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/dslr-cameras/advanced/canon-eos-6d-mark-ii/

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How Detailed Do Screens Get?

How Detailed Do Screens Get?

4K? Retina Display? What do you really need? Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/austinevans Between the TV, computer, tablet and phone we’re all surrounded with screens but how detailed do they need to be? Pixel Density Calculator: http://pixeldensitycalculator.com Does 1080p Matter? http://carltonbale.com/1080p-does-matter/ Wikipedia on Retina Display: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retina_Display…

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Or more The first iPhones with Apple's own cellular modems will hit the market no earlier than 2026 . But it turned out that the company is also preparing MacBooks, which will also be equipped with 5G modems. [caption id="attachment_83846" align="aligncenter" width="780"] MacBook laptops[/caption] MacBook laptops will get Apple's own 5G modems, but you'll have to wait five years Apple laptops will also receive its own modems, but such PCs will have to wait even longer than smartphones. It is expected that the new products will be released in 2028, and given the difficulties that Apple faced in developing its modem, it is not a fact that the deadlines will not be shifted. Interestingly, the 5G modem in the case of the MacBook will allegedly be integrated into the Apple M SoC, which will make the latter even more complex. Initially, MacBook Pro models will receive the modem, probably as an option, and after that this option will appear on younger models as well.

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The official debut is expected no earlier than 2024 Apple is still preparing to release its next inexpensive phone, the iPhone SE 4, but more and more information about the successor to the iPhone SE 3 is accumulating online. [caption id="attachment_82374" align="aligncenter" width="728"] iPhone SE 4[/caption] This time, the AppleTrack thematic channel showed off a series of renders, thanks to which we get a clearer and more in-depth idea of ​​what the iPhone SE 4 will look like. A modified iPhone 14 case with a USB-C port and an action button [caption id="attachment_82375" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone SE 4[/caption] According to the source, the iPhone SE 4 will receive an updated design in the style of the iPhone 14, a 6.1-inch OLED screen, an updated 48 megapixel camera, Apple A16 SoC, new body colors and an “excellent battery.” It is also noted that, unlike the iPhone 14, the new product will switch to a USB-C port, like the iPhone 15. At the same time, the “bangs” will remain instead of the “dynamic island”, but it is not yet known whether the smartphone will receive Face ID support. However, one of the biggest changes will be the action button, which debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max in 2023. [caption id="attachment_82376" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone SE 4[/caption] The official debut is not expected until 2024, and possibly in 2025. And the price is higher than the $429 that Apple is currently asking for the iPhone SE 3. Approximately $449 or $479. https://youtu.be/yEtyhiufXqI AppleTrack has repeatedly delighted the public with early leaks about future Apple products. For example, he once demonstrated the design of the iPhone 14 on mock-ups in the summer of 2022, and spoke about the new MacBook Pro in the summer of 2021 and Mac Studio.

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Repairing such damage can be difficult and costly. According to repair specialists, a new display malfunction, dubbed “Dustgate,” has become a real problem for several MacBook Pro models. Forbes reported on the situation. [caption id="attachment_82318" align="aligncenter" width="513"] MacBook Pro[/caption] When the MacBook's lid is opened at a certain angle, purple vertical lines appear on the screen. According to Stefan Steins from the NotebookNerds workshop, the problem is quite common and repairers receive several of these devices every week. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-eHc-pj2A0M?feature=share Apparently, the problem is related to the flexible cable that connects the display to the main body of the laptop. There is a gap at the hinge between the screen and the keyboard where dust and dirt can collect. The debris then gets caught on the cable and damages it over time as the cover is opened and closed. Purple vertical lines: MacBook Pro screens failing due to dust Repairing such damage can be difficult and costly. Ricky Panesar from iCorrect said: The difficulty is that damaged cables are connected on the back of the screen itself. To repair, we will have to disconnect the screen from the cover without breaking it, and solder new flexible cables. There is a high risk of breakage. It’s easier to simply completely replace the display, which is what Apple itself usually does in the event of such a malfunction. This could cost customers more than $625 if they don't have Apple Care's extended warranty. [caption id="attachment_82320" align="aligncenter" width="780"] MacBook Pro[/caption] The problem affects several versions of Apple laptops - with model numbers A1989, A2251, A2289, A2338 and A2141, with the latter suffering the most. These models were released between 2018 and 2020. Experts say MacBook Pro models released between 2016 and 2020 have a similar design and may be affected by this issue.

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The parcel could be tracked through the Apple website Reddit user from the UK theEdmard talked about how he bought an iPhone 15 Pro Max on the official website, but received a fake Android one. [caption id="attachment_82225" align="aligncenter" width="450"] iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] He placed an order on the official Apple website and received the smartphone by DPD courier service on November 11. The packaging did not arouse suspicion, but he immediately recognized the fake by the large chin and the film from another smartphone. [caption id="attachment_82226" align="aligncenter" width="450"] iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] The process was not violated by Apple at all,” a person bought an iPhone 15 Pro Max on the Apple website The Android operating system, disguised as iOS, worked poorly and constantly produced errors. The camera crashed when changing shooting modes. YouTube, TikTok and other applications are pre-installed on the smartphone. [caption id="attachment_82228" align="aligncenter" width="450"] iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] Apple technical support stated that they would need two business days to verify. At first I thought DPD did it, but they assured me that the box was sealed properly so it had never been opened or tampered with, so it couldn't be them... Then I wondered if it could be supplier side? The crazy thing is that the entire shipment could be tracked through Apple's website, the tracking number on the box and everything matched, so the process wasn't broken by Apple at all. Very interesting.

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The final decision will be made in March Apple released its newest iPhone 15 series of smartphones less than two months ago, but is already working on its successors. Fresh details about the upcoming flagship iPhone 16 were shared by authoritative network informant Majin Bu.  [caption id="attachment_81930" align="aligncenter" width="600"] iPhone 16 Pro[/caption] What to replace: Apple is testing a prototype iPhone 16 Pro without a “dynamic island” According to the source, Apple is now testing a version of the iPhone 16 Pro, which instead of the “dynamic island” uses a round cutout in the screen for the front camera, which is more familiar to smartphone users. Majin Bu noted that this prototype may remain a prototype, and another version will appear on store shelves. The final decision will be made in March 2024. According to the source, we will most likely see this version of the design no earlier than the iPhone 17. Majin Bu supplemented the publication with a render of the iPhone 16 Pro with such a cutout.  Let's remember that Dynamic Island debuted last year on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, and in 2023 it will be used on all four models of the iPhone 15 line.  Informant Majin Bu previously revealed exact data about the iPad mini, iPhone 12 colors, iPhone 15 defects, and so on.  

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Details about the new model on M3 Max The top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max SoC costs $7,200 if you opt for all upgrades. Previously, the price was $6,499, but with support for 128GB unified memory, the maximum memory now costs $1,000. The top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro has a base price of $4,000 and includes a 16-core processor, 40-core GPU, 48GB of unified memory, and a 1TB SSD. A full memory upgrade costs $1,000, and opting for an 8TB SSD adds another $2,200. The 14-inch MacBook Pro can be purchased with the same upgraded specifications for $6,899. Top-end MacBook Pro now costs $7,200 [caption id="attachment_78719" align="aligncenter" width="780"] MacBook Pro[/caption] The 128GB unified memory is only available with the M3 Max chip. The M3 chip is limited to 24GB of unified memory, the same as the M2 chip, while the M2 Pro supports up to 36GB of unified memory. New MacBook Pro models can already be ordered from the Apple online store. The M3 and M3 Pro models will arrive to customers next week, while the M3 Max models will arrive later in November. The announcement took place tonight .

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The younger model uses the Apple M3, and the older one can be ordered with M3 Pro or M3 Max Today Apple officially unveiled the latest MacBook Pro, the new products are built on the new and very powerful Apple M3 single-chip systems - the base M3, as well as the M3 Pro and M3 Max. The top SoC configuration includes a 16-core CPU and a 40-core GPU. [caption id="attachment_78549" align="aligncenter" width="780"] MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16[/caption] The latest MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 on Apple M3 SoC presented The laptops received up to 128 GB of unified memory (maximum for previous generation models – 96 GB). Apple says the new MacBook Pros are 11 times faster than Intel-powered laptops. [caption id="attachment_78550" align="aligncenter" width="780"] MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16[/caption] Also equipped are Liquid Retina XDR screens, six speakers, HDMI video output and a Thunderbolt 4 port. Maximum battery life reaches 22 hours. The body is all aluminum and comes in a new Space Black color option. The price of the younger model starts at $1600, the older one – at $2500.