Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Arts and Humanities

Introduction

This document outlines the steps for configuring a Samba standalone server, including global settings, share definitions, user and group management, and testing the connection. The examples provided use EXAMPLE as a placeholder for a generic share or user name, and EXAMPLECARP for a specific test share name.

Samba Configuration

The following configuration should be added to your smb.conf file, typically located at /etc/samba/smb.conf.

Global Settings

[GLOBAL]
workgroup = RUMBA
netbios name = RUMBERO
security = user
server role = standalone server
hosts deny = 10.0
invalid users = pere, joan, @salseros

These settings define the server's role, security model, and network access restrictions. The hosts deny = 10.0 entry denies access from... Continue reading "Samba Server User and Share Management" »

Film Industry Terminology

Understanding the language of cinema is crucial for anyone involved in audiovisual production. Here's a glossary of essential terms:

Key Roles and Production Elements

• Cast: Elenco
• Screenwriter: Guionista
• Screenplay: Guión
• Film Review: Crítica de la película
• Production Manager: Jefe de producción
• Costume Design: Diseño de vestuario
• Cinematography: Dirección de fotografía / Rodaje de la película
• Production Designer: Diseñador de producción

Character and Performance Terms

• To play a character: Interpretar a un personaje
• To act in the film: Actuar en la película
• To star (starring): Protagonizar (protagonizando)
• Main character: Personaje principal
• Minor character: Personaje secundario
• Lead role: Papel principal
• Supporting role:

Genres

Musical, Action, Romantic Comedy, Western, Science Fiction, Drama, Animation, Horror, Futuristic, Humorous

Adjectives

Others

Based on a novel: basada en una novela.

Based on a true story: basada en una historia real.

A hit: éxito de taquilla.

Cast: reparto  (de actores).

Costumes: vestuario.

Direct: dirigir.

Get rave reviews: conseguir críticas muy favorables.

Last: durar.

Main character: protagonista, personaje principal.

Nominate for an Oscar: nominar a un Óscar.... Continue reading "Film Terminology: Genres, Adjectives, and More" »

Camera Work

Camera work involves various techniques to convey meaning and emotions. These include:

• High/Low Angles: Used to show dominance or inferiority.
• Point of View/Over the Shoulder Shots: Encourage audience identification with the character.
• Camera Movement: Suggests character's state, such as fast-paced or anxious.
• Two Shots: Emphasize the relationship between characters.
• Zoom: For emphasis.
• Close-Ups: Capture emotions and reactions.
• Long/Establishing Shots: Show setting and costumes.

Common camera shots include establishing shot, master shot, close-up, mid-shot, long shot, wide shot, two-shot, aerial shot, point of view shot, over the shoulder shot, high angle, low angle, canted angle.

Camera movements include pan, tilt, track, crane, Steadicam,... Continue reading "Film Techniques Glossary" »

Tragic Climax: Romeo and Juliet's Final Moments

This film clip depicts the heart-wrenching final moments of two young lovers. The narrative unfolds as Juliet lies in bed, feigning her death. Overcome with grief, Romeo decides to poison himself to end his suffering.

Subsequently, when Juliet awakens from her feigned death and discovers her beloved Romeo dead, she tragically takes her own life by stabbing herself.

Audio Cues Enhancing the Tragedy

The sound design plays a crucial role in conveying the emotional intensity of the scene:

• Initially, we hear Romeo's cries and the sounds of him caressing and kissing his beloved Juliet.
• As Romeo ingests the poison, sounds of his pain are audible.
• Finally, when Juliet awakens to find Romeo dead, her cries of

Nations and Government Policies

• Borders / Fronteras
• Ban / Prohibir
• Laws
• Minister / Ministro
• Raise / Elevar
• Nations
• Currency / Moneda
• Spend / Gastar
• Flag
• Head of State / Presidente
• Introduce / Introducir
• Citizens
• Politicians / Políticos
• Tax / Tasas
• Government
• Society / Sociedad
• Election

Managing Your Time: Verbs and Usage

Time Management Verbs

• Remember - recordar
• Put off - posponer
• Take part in - participar
• Waste time - perder el tiempo
• Forget - olvidar
• Aim - proponerse
• Concentrate on - concentrarse en
• Regret - arrepentirse
• Intend - tener la intención
• Miss - echar de menos
• Look forward to - desear
• Spend time - pasar el tiempo

"Do" vs. "Make" Collocations

Use "Do" for:

• Working
• General activities
• Training
• Exceptions

Use "Make" for:

• Speaking
• Foods
• Money
• Intangible things
• Creating
• Exceptions

Antonyms:

Aestheticism

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891)

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900), English

This fragment, written by Oscar Wilde, belongs to the first lines of The Picture of Dorian Gray, and it describes the room where Dorian Gray's painting stands on an easel. The famous artist Basil Hallward, author of the painting, is showing it to his friend Lord Henry Wotton, a well-known wit and hedonist, who admires the beauty of Dorian and wants to meet him. He also wants Basil to exhibit the painting at the Grosvenor, which Basil refuses to do, as by doing so, Basil believes, he will show the world his inner soul.

The Preface and the Aesthetic Movement

Oscar Wilde's preface to The Picture of Dorian Gray consists of a list of aphorisms that deal directly with art,... Continue reading "Analysis of the Preface to The Picture of Dorian Gray" »

*Barbie* Movie Review: Margot Robbie Shines in a Feminist Take

A Deep Dive into Barbieland and Beyond

Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, brings the iconic doll to life in a refreshing cinematic experience. The film stars Margot Robbie as the titular Barbie, alongside Ryan Gosling as Ken, and, naturally, all the types of Barbie you can imagine. Barbie lives an ideal life in Barbieland. Everything is perfect there, with parties full of music and color, and every day is the best day.

Of course, Barbie asks herself some uncomfortable questions that don't fit with the idyllic world in which she and the other Barbies live. When Barbie realizes that she is able to place her heels on the ground and have flat feet, she decides to put on some shoes and travel... Continue reading "Barbie Movie Review: Margot Robbie Shines in a Feminist Take" »

Characteristics of Humanism

During the 15^th century, Humanism emerged in Italy. It was an intellectual movement that gave rise to a change in worldview, contrasting with that of the Middle Ages. It had two basic features:

• Classical antiquity was taken as a model. The philosophical, literary, scientific, and artistic works produced by the Greeks and Romans were studied, disseminated, and used as a source of inspiration.
• Mankind was conceived as being at the center of the world (Anthropocentrism). In the medieval period, a theocentric view of life prevailed, in which God was conceived as being at the center. The humanists or intellectuals, in contrast, advocated an anthropocentric view along with human values such as freedom and reason. They also