The Beziér Curve
 In vector graphics, smooth perfect curves are achievable through the magic of Beziér curves. Combinations of low order Beziér curves are linked together to create "paths", which in turn are combined to create an image. Beziér curves serve as important building blocks for illustration and design. All vector graphic programs have a Pen Tool, or an equivalent, for mapping Beziér curves.
The paths and curves of a vector object are generally made up of quadratic and cubic Beziér spline curves. In Adobe vector graphics programs, Pen Tool-generated curves are marked out by anchor points and handles, allowing one to scale the curve indefinitely.
Beziér curves also occur in animation and interface design, in defining the changes to the properties of an object as a function of time. For example, a Beziér curve may be used to define the velocity over time of an icon moving from point A to point B. \\\
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History Snippet: The First Video Camera
The world's first fully successful filming apparatus was a late 19th century invention made by William Kennedy Laurie Dickson, who worked as the chief engineer at Edison Laboratories, under the direction of Thomas Alva Edison.
Thomas Edison instructed Dickson to create a device that would "do for the Eye what the phonograph does for the Ear". Dickson responded with a design called the 'Kinetograph', which worked by capturing a series of photographs in quick succession, along with a device called the 'Kinetoscope', which were large cabinets with a peephole for spectators to look through to view the Kinetograph sequences. \\\
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VOX Tip:
Synchronizing Animation to Music
In Adobe After Effects, you can get an animated character to dance to a song, or get graphics to react to music as though alive. Just hit the asterisk key (*) while previewing an audio clip, thereby creating layer markers which serve to identity points of interest in the music, which you will then match to keyframes, to achieve your desired result. \\\
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Local Artist Feature:
Chieu Shuey Fook
Chieu Shuey Fook is a veteran member of the local arts scene, who has been making a name for himself since the 1970s with his metal relief art. Known for its rich textural qualities, Chieu pioneered this art form by applying dyes to metal etching plates normally used for printing, and turning the metal plates into pieces of art themselves.
For over 10 years, Chieu has been exhibited in group and solo shows, both locally and internationally, and has won numerous awards. His major commisions include the enamel frieze at Orchard MRT Station and fibreglass relief murals in Shangri-La Hotel, just to name a couple.
Chieu's work is currently on display at Telok Kurau Studios. \\\
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