Technology for Mankind

RIA or Rich Internet applications are those applications that have the same features or functions as the conventional desktop applications, and that it transfers the necessary data to the user interface more quickly. RIAs run in web browsers. It may or may not require software installation. It requires a secure environment, namely sandbox to run on the web browser. RIAs are developed with a number of technologies to make the user experience smoother and better. Given below are some of the high-end technologies for RIA development:

Adobe Flash and Flex: Adobe’s Flex and Flash are the most popular tools for RIA development. These cross platform technologies can make interactive and attractive web pages efficiently. Flash supports audio and video and coupled with a scripting language, Action Script that is highly effective for better client interaction on the web. Adobe Flex comes with a software development kit that can make interesting buttons, trees, data grids, list boxes, layout containers and many more. Read the rest of this entry »

Technology Consulting is an area where technical consulting expertise helps the organizations of their clients to align their technology requirements in accordance with ongoing market strategies.

Technology Consulting is not only about the technical aspects but also about researches in the consulting industry. A good technical consultant should always be aware of the general business strategies that are in trend in the IT industry. There are various IT firms, some are very large organizations, others may be medium or small, some may specialize in particular activities such as testing, integration, software development etc. Make sure you have knowledge of the key players of each field, so you can feel realities of the consulting life.

In the field of technology consulting, most of the times you need to work away from home as projects are client based. As a consulting professional, your most of the work will be at the client’s site with their team, but you will also be involved in the discussions with your own firm too. Meetings and discussions with other technology consultants of your own firm, who are also working for other clients, will make you aware of the present market scenarios. Read the rest of this entry »

Over the last 10 to 15 years 3D visualisation and green-screen technology has become a necessity in advertising. It has become so prevalent, that it is rare to see an ad these days without the use of 3D visualisation or green-screen technology.

This technology provides many advantages, apart from the obvious ‘visual eye-candy’ that green-screen and 3D provide, the technology also solves many production problems, for example, any logistical issues involved in the shoot e.g. locations become defunct as 3D and green-screen technology can place the actors in any location imaginable – digitally, On the moon, in a jungle, on a beach etc. The producer can be on one side of the globe while the production team can be on another and the work can be shared via ftp technology.

Green-screen technology involves shooting actors in front of an evenly lit green or blue wall or screen, this then allows digital software to remove the green or blue parts from the video and enables an artist to place (or composite) the actors in any situation conceivable. It is rare to see a product advertisement without the use if 3D visualisation, it is used so much because of the distinct advantages it provides. The product can be lit in a way that looks better than real life, it can be animated in so many ways and have countless digital effects incorporated. Read the rest of this entry »