What was the first scifi show on tv?

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Q - What was the first scifi show on tv?

A - The first scifi show on American tv was the children's scifi series "Captain Video and his Video Rangers" which aired in 1949 to 1955.  The show aired on the DuMont television network and ran nightly during the weekdays.

Star Trek Bust Collection Captain Kirk with Collector Magazine #1

Star Trek Bust Collection Captain Kirk with Magazine #1 "Beam me up, Star Trek fan!" Eaglemoss Hero Collector proudly presents the Official Star Trek Busts Collection. The iconic Captains of Star Fleet and other memorable characters from over 50 years of Star Trek TV and movie history are captures in impressive detail with highly accurate likenesses, uniforms and props. These hand-painted polyresin busts are 4.5"-6" tall, comes complete with a fact-filled magazine, and form an essential addition to any Star Trek collection

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What is two point perspective?

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Q - What is two point perspective?

A - Two point perspective is a three dimensional drawing technique where parallel lines converge upon two vanishing points indicated along a horizon line. Commonly used in cityscapes to indicate buildings, streets and objects.

Two point perspective example.

Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Refit Model Kit

Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Refit Model Kit With its five-year mission completed under the command of Captain James T. Kirk, the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 was ordered into dry-dock where it underwent extensive upgrades that affected every aspect of the venerable starship. This Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Refit Model Kit features the signature saucer-shape silhouette, pennant and registry decals, and shuttle craft with Galileo and Copernicus marking options. Measuring about 22-inches long and molded in white and clear material, this Refit Model Kit requires paint and cement (not included). Skill level 2. Paint and glue required. Ages 10 and up.

What is the vanishing point?

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Q - What is the vanishing point?

A - The vanishing point in perspective drawing is the point where two lines converge to a defined point chosen on a horizon line.

Game of Thrones Clegane Tournament Banner

Game of Thrones Clegane Tournament Banner Release the hounds. Raise the standard of one of the Great Houses of Westeros and wage a war to claim the Iron Throne with house banner based on HBO's hit series Game of Thrones! Made of fabric, the Game of Thrones Clegane Tournament Banner measures approximately 60-inches tall x 18-inches wide and is ready for display.  Only 1 left at time of post check the link for availability.

What in one point perspective?

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Q - What in one point perspective?

A - One point perspective is a common visual effect in art created to give the impression of distance by the use of two lines converging upon a specific vanishing point on a horizon line.

One point perspective example.

Star Trek Starships Collection Shuttlecraft Set 3 4-Pack -

Star Trek Starships Collection Shuttlecraft Set 3 4-Pack Star Trek Starships Collection Shuttlecraft Set 3 4-Pack collects four different Starfleetshuttles from across the Star Trek Universe. Each shuttle comes with its own Okudagram, designed by the Star Trek production team and an 8-page mini-magazine. Includes Type 11 Shuttlecraft, The Argo, Work Bee and Travel Pod. Ages 14 and up.

When was the appearance of a Klingon on Star Trek?

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Q - When was the appearance of a Klingon on Star Trek?

A - The Klingons first appeared on the original series episode "Errand of Mercy" in 1967. Actor John Colicos played the Klingon lead role as Captain Kor.

Star Trek Discovery Command Insignia Badge

Star Trek Discovery Command Insignia Badge Designed from screen-used props! From the next installment in the Star Trek universe comes this screen-accurate replica of the insignia badge reserved for Command. Cast in a sturdy zinc alloy, it's burnished with gold-toned hues and finished with brushed and glossy looks. This Starfleet Division badges are exact replicas of the uniform insignia from the show Star Trek Discovery , with each design taken directly from the screen-used hero prop. What sets these wearable badges apart from the original is the clasp, which uses strong, short-field magnets that are embedded in each badge itself and in a glossy back plate. No more pinholes in delicate fabric. They can even be worn on leather and suede! Measures approximately 2 3/4-inches tall by 1 1/2-inches wide. Ages 6 and up.

Who made the first world map?

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Q - Who made the first world map?

A - The Ancient Greece civilation provided the first known map created by Anaximander a pre Socratic philosopher in the 6th century. The map was based a cylindrical earth on the known world.

Game of Thrones Cersei Lannister Westeros Map

Game of Thrones Cersei Lannister Westeros Map Recreate the King's Landing courtyard in your home with your very own copy of Cersei Lannister's Westeros Map. This stunning rendition of Westeros is presented in full color cloth paper, folded and packaged in a poly bag, and measures 50-inches' x 35 1/2-inches' unfolded. Rule your kingdom with flair.

What is ornamentation?

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Q - What is ornamentation?

A - Ornamentation in art is the use of great detail or enhancement through design and/or color variation.

Star Trek Discovery Lt. Saru Mini-Bust - Exclusive

Star Trek Discovery Lt. Saru Mini-Bust - Exclusive And you would be. Lt. Saru. Out of the critically acclaimed, fan-favored first season, comes the debut bust from Star Trek: Discovery! For this bold Star Trek: Discovery Lt. Saru Mini-Bust - Exclusive, Gentle Giant artists worked with production to use original concept models and authentic production files to accurately match and recreate the prosthetic makeup appliance worn by actor Doug Jones. This limited edition convention exclusive mini-bust of First Officer Lt. Saru is hand cast, hand painted, and hand numbered. It includes a certificate of authenticity. Ages 15 and up. As chief science officer aboard the U.S.S. Shenzhou, Saru resented Michael Burnham for being given the job of the first officer. Eventually, Saru was reassigned to the U.S.S. Discovery and appointed first officer by Captain Lorca. Evolved from prey rather than predator, Kelpiens like Saru have a pronounced ability to sense the coming of death. Saru finds himself in the unique position of being the first Kelpian to serve in Starfleet. Will his unique ability to sense death impair his ability to make the best decisions for his crew, or will it save them all?

New Music Single "Spies in the Mix"

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What is monochrome?

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Q - What is monochrome?

A - In art monochrome is an artwork rendered in one color or in black and white.

Star Trek U.S.S. Defiant Snap Kit Model Kit

Star Trek U.S.S. Defiant Snap Kit Model Kit The Star Trek U.S.S. Defiant Snap Kit Model Kit measures 6 3/4-inches long in 1:1000 scale. Molded in light gray, this kit features snap assembly, pennant decals, panel decals, and window decals. Made for skill 2 and includes 30 pieces. Glue and paint not included.

Who was the first Captain of the Enterprise on Star Trek?

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Q - Who was the first Captain of the Enterprise on Star Trek?

A - Actor Jeffery Hunter portrayed Captain Christopher Pike in the pilot episode "The Cage" which aired in February of 1965.

Star Trek Collector's Bust Mister Spock with Magazine #2

Star Trek Collector's Bust Mister Spock with Magazine #2 Eaglemoss Hero Collector proudly presents the Official Star Trek Busts Collection. The iconic Captains of Star Fleet and other memorable characters from over 50 years of Star Trek TV and movie history are captured in impressive detail with highly accurate likenesses, uniforms and props. This Star Trek Collector's Bust Mister Spock is a hand-painted polyresin busts that stands about 5-inches tall. The bust comes complete with a fact-filled magazine, and forms an essential addition to any Star Trek collection.

What was the first Star Trek theatrical movie?

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Q - What was the first Star Trek theatrical movie?

A - The first Star Trek theatrical movie was Star Trek: The Motion Picture released on December 6, 1979. The movie brought back all the original cast members  to the big screen and spurred on the many Trek films to follow.

Star Trek: The Original Series Fine Art Coasters Set of 40, Series 2 - Convention Exclusive -

Star Trek: TOS Fine Art Coasters Series 2 - Convention Excl. - Only 1 left at time of post. Series 2 is here! Wooden coasters featuring fine art from Star Trek: The Original Series. Series 2 of 2 includes 40 exclusive coasters, each based on a TOS episode!  Derived from the Star Trek: The Original Series Art Program. Entertainment Earth Convention Exclusive! Following the resounding success of the first series of these Star Trek The Original Series Fine Art Coasters, Bif Bang Pow! brings you Series 2 - the final 40 coasters - as a Convention Exclusive! Protect your Earth-bound furniture with this astonishing set derived from the Star Trek: The Original Series Art Program that includes inspiration from The Original Series with 80 movie-style pieces of art eclipsing every episode of the initial Star Trek television series, including the first pilot.  Crafted of cork-backed laminated wood and arriving in a laminated wood Klingon Bird of Prey -themed box measuring approximately 8 1/4-inches wide x 6 1/4-inches tall x 3 3/5-inches deep, each of the 40 coasters in Series 2 measures about 5 3/4-inches tall x 3 3/4-inches wide and displays a 4-color image unique to a specific poster and episode. Beam them into your collection now! Ages 14 and up.  One of the largest cult phenomena of our time, Star Trek is a science-fiction entertainment franchise based on a fictional universe created by Gene Roddenberry. It includes a multitude of television series, movies, video and computer games, novels, and more depicting an optimistic future in which mankind has risen above past frailties and vices to unite with other intelligent species in the galaxy to explore the cosmos, discover new worlds, and encounter new civilizations - "To boldly go where no one has gone before!"

What year was the first Star Wars movie released?

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Q - What year was the first Star Wars movie released?

A - Star Wars was released on  May 25, 1977.  The original title was later amended to include Star Wars Episode - IV The New Hope.

Game of Thrones Targaryen Sigil Canvas Art

Game of Thrones Targaryen Sigil Canvas Art Fire and Blood. Raise the standard of one of the Great Houses of Westeros and wage a war to claim the Iron Throne with house banner based on HBO's hit series Game of Thrones ! Made of fabric, the Game of Thrones Targaryen Sigil Canvas Art measures approximately 18-inches x 13-inches and is ready for display. Ages 14 and up.

What was the first film noir movie?

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Q - What was the first film noir movie?

A -  The closest example of early film noir would be the Universal horror film "The Invisible Man"released in 1933.  However, many film noir movies are evident in the many gangster, dramas and suspense films that were common to that early era of film making. "The Maltese Falcon" starring Humphrey Bogart is recognized as one of the most obvious examples of early film noir.

Star Wars Comic Book Issue #3 Cover Paper Giclee Print

Star Wars Comic Book Issue #3 Cover Paper Giclee Print Commemorate the third issue of Star Wars ! Gorgeous paper giclee art print is a limited edition of 77 hand-numbered pieces. Signed by the artist and measures 22-inches tall x 17-inches wide! Commemorate the third issue of Star Wars ! This Star Wars Comic Book Issue #3 Cover Paper Giclee Print is a gorgeous piece of artwork by Alex Ross, who did the artwork for 2013s Star Wars #3 comic book, and features quite the stunning montage image of battle scenes aboard an Imperial Star Destroyer. The giclee is divided into 4 parts: one of the sections shows Obi-Wan Kenobi looking resolute in the face of death, another section features Stormtroopers firing their blasters, the next section is of Han Solo with his blaster at the ready along with Chewbacca roaring, and the final section is of multiple Imperial Star Destroyers floating through space. Printed on paper, this gorgeous giclee has been signed by the artist and is a limited edition of 77 hand-numbered pieces. Complete with certificate of authenticity, this giclee measures 22-inches tall x 17-inches wide. Giclee (pronounced "zhee-clay") is an invented name for the process of making fine-art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The word was coined to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the fine-art prints artists were producing on the same printers. The name has since come to mean any high-quality, ink-jet print, and is often used in galleries and print shops to denote such. In the past few years, the word (as a fine-art term) has come to be associated with prints using fade-resistant "archival" inks and the inkjet printers that use them. A wide variety of substrates are available, including various textures and finishes such as matte photo paper, watercolor paper, cotton canvas, or artist textured vinyl.

What was the first use of CGI in a movie?

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Q - What was the first use of CGI in a movie?

A -The first use of CGI or computer generated imagery was in the 1973 scifi film "Westworld" starring Yul Brenner, Richard Benjamin and James Brolin. The CGI used was in 2d during the pixelated scanning scenes of Brenner's gunslinger character.

Star Trek Into Darkness Pursuit Movie Poster Lithograph

Star Trek Into Darkness Pursuit Movie Poster Lithograph Amazing movie poster lithograph from Star Trek Into Darkness ! The USS Vengeance in hot pursuit of the USS Enterprise . Gorgeous lithograph measures 40-inches tall x 27-inches wide!  Vengeance is coming! As the massive USS Vengeance pursues the Enterprise , it clearly dwarfs the iconic starship several times over. The dark ship is seen here in this Star Trek Into Darkness Pursuit Movie Poster Lithograph firing torpedoes at the Starship Enterprise during the chase. Complete with the Star Trek Into Darkness movie logo and measuring 40-inches tall x 27-inches wide, this amazing lithograph art print is a must-have for fans of the hit blockbuster film!

What is the gaffer in movies?

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Q - What is the gaffer in movies?

A - The term gaffer has been credited in movies since the 1930's and refers to the head electrician  responsible for the overhead lighting on a film or movie set.

Star Trek Select Borg Action Figure

Star Trek Select Borg Action Figure Resistance is futile! NoStar Trek fan can pass up the opportunity to own theultimate Borg action figure! This 7", fully poseable action figure is based on the Borg's appearance in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and includes multiple interchangeableparts, including human and Klingon heads, various eyepieces, different tool arms and a removable vest.  You can create dozens of different configurations and build anarmy of Borg! With a full 16 points of articulation, this figure comes packaged in display-ready Select figure packaging with side-panel artwork.

What is a green screen in movies?

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Q - What is a green screen in movies?

A - A green screen is used as a temporary background  behind live action actors or objects to be altered digitally.  The use of green screen allows for digital background scenery to added at a later time in production.

Star Trek Starships Delta Flyer Vehicle with Collector Magazine

Star Trek Starships Delta Flyer Vehicle & Collector Magazine The #38 Star Trek Starship Delta Flyer Vehicle has been painstakingly recreated in die-cast metal and high-quality plastic materials, and hand painted with an incredible level of detail. It comes with a collector magazine! Measures approximately 5-Inches long x 3-Inches wide. Ages 14 and up.  This incredible collection of Star Trek vehicles includes all the most significant ships from the 5 television series. It features a full range of Federation and alien vessels, including 7 incarnations of the Enterprise, all the major Klingon vessels (including the Bird-of-Prey), Dominion, Borg, and Romulan ships!

What was the first use of stereo in a movie?

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Q - What was the first use of stereo in a movie?

A - The first use of stereo in a major film release was in the Disney film "Fantasia" in November 1940.

Star Trek TOS Enterprise NCC-1701 Firing Phasers 3-D Print

Star Trek TOS Enterprise NCC-1701 Firing Phasers 3-D Print This Enterprise poster is a blast! True Steroescopic 3-D without High-quality lenticular printing! Firing Phasers have you in their crosshairs! You've Never Seen Star Trek Like This! Using the latest in digital technology combined with ultra-high-quality lenticular printing, this image of the Enterprise NCC-1701 features true steroescopic 3-D and no special 3D glasses are needed! This lenticular print displays the Enterprise firing its Phasers.  The print features breathtaking sharpness and color and measures 10-inches tall x 17-inches wide. The prints is suitable for wall display.  Initially one of only twelve Constitution-class heavy cruisers constructed by Starfleet, the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 went on to become one of the Federation's most celebrated and iconic starships. Five different captains were given command of the Enterprise during her decades of service: Robert April, Christopher Pike, James T. Kirk, Willard Decker, and Spock. Although each of these men had notable careers in Starfleet, it was under the command of Captain (and later Admiral) Kirk that the U.S.S. Enterprise became legendary. James Tiberius Kirk's five-year mission was marked with significant milestones in the history of the United Federation of Planets. Kirk and his crew were the first Starfleet officers to encounter the Romulans in a century after the Earth/Romulan war that led to the founding of the Federation.  When the Organian Peace Treaty with the Klingons was signed, it was Kirk and the Enterprise who were in the middle of it. Kirk and the Enterprise crew also made first contact with such alien races as the Gorn, the Metrons, the Horta, the Kelvins, the Melkotians, the Vians, and the Excalbians. On more than one occasion, Kirk and his crew saved entire planets, star systems, and even the Federation itself from threats ranging from a rogue asteroid to a deadly planet-devouring doomsday weapon, from a giant space amoeba to the opening of a doorway into an antimatter universe that could annihilate our own.  Along the way, the Enterprise was used to test the first multitronic computer unit to be installed on a starship, ventured beyond the edge of the Milky Way galaxy, and even discovered a way to utilize a warp slingshot around a star to travel through time itself. Through these and other incredible achievements, James T. Kirk and his crew ensured that history would never forget the name, Enterprise.