Linear Perspective: A method of drawing or painting that converts the three dimensions of reality into two dimensions. Originally developed during the European Renaissance, it formed the foundation for how lenses represent a visual field.

 

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Linear Perspective: A method of drawing or painting that converts the three dimensions of reality into two dimensions. Originally developed during the European Renaissance, it formed the foundation for how lens . . . View Full Definition

Phase Linear: Any audio system which accurately preserves phase relationships between frequencies, i.e., that exhibits pure delay.

Perspective: Representing three-dimensional volumes and space in two dimensions in a manner that imitates depth, height and width as seen with stereoscopic eyes.

Nonlinear Editing (NLE): Editing performed on a computer, in which shots do not have to be placed one after the other (i.e., in a linear fashion).

Rapid Rectilinear: Lens system composed of two matching doublet lenses, symmetrically placed around the focal aperture. It was introduced by dallmeyer and sternheil and removed many of the aberrations present . . . View Full Definition

Log-Linear Least-Squares Method: A statistical technique for fitting a curve to a set of data points. One of the variables is transformed by taking its logarithm, and then a straight line is fitted to the transformed set of . . . View Full Definition

Simple Linear Regression: A salary deduction plan for retirement benefits provided by some small companies with no more than 100 employees.

Set Of Contracts Perspective: View of corporation as a set of contracting relationships among individuals who have conflicting objectives, such as shareholders or managers. The corporation is a legal construct that serve . . . View Full Definition

Simple Linear Trend Model: A regression analysis between only two variables, one dependent and the other explanatory.

Linearity: The degree to which a given transducer or amplifier can produce an equal response within its specified range. This is usually measured in db with +or - as small a number as possible indicati . . . View Full Definition