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  2. Rotoscoping - Wikipedia

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    By tracing an object, the filmmaker creates a silhouette (called a matte) that can be used to extract that object from a scene for use on a different background. While blue- and green-screen techniques have made the process of layering subjects in scenes easier, rotoscoping still plays a large role in the production of visual effects imagery.

  3. Telescopic sight - Wikipedia

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    Diopter adjustment (also called the ocular focus) on the eyepiece — meant to obtain a sharp picture of the target object and reticle. Elevation control – meant to adjust (or "track") the vertical deviation of the optical axis. Elevation tracking to intentionally compensate for bullet drop at various ranges will only function as intended if ...

  4. C79 optical sight - Wikipedia

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    Windage adjustments are made on the left hand side of the base, using a flat object such as a flat-head screwdriver or a coin. The windage adjustment is intended only for the initial sighting in procedure of the C79. Elevation adjustments are made via a rotary knob and are adjusted from 200 to 800 m. To bring the sight to a proper elevation ...

  5. Forensic firearm examination - Wikipedia

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    Striation images can also be uploaded to national databases. Furthermore, the markings can be compared to other images in an attempt to link one weapon to multiple crime scenes. Like all forensic specialties, forensic firearm examiners are subject to being called to testify in court as expert witnesses. However, the reliability of some ...

  6. Diopter sight - Wikipedia

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    Rear, rotating diopter drum sight of a SIG SG 550 service rifle.The viewing aperture above the "3" (denoting the 300 m setting) can be seen. The diopter is in principle a vertically and horizontally (elevation and windage) adjustable occluder with a small hole (aperture), and is placed close in front of the shooter's aiming eye.

  7. Scientists confirm 'fake' Lee Harvey Oswald photo - AOL

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    See images of Oswald and the scene: %shareLinks-quote="Our detailed analysis of Oswald's pose, the lighting and shadows, and the rifle in his hands refutes the argument of photo tampering."

  8. Scope mount - Wikipedia

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    Among scopes for rail mounts, the 22.5-degree V-shaped Zeiss rail is the most prevalent standard. It was introduced in 1990. It was introduced in 1990. After the patent expired in 2008, compatible scopes have been offered from manufacturers such as Blaser , [ 1 ] Leica , Minox , Meopta , Nikon , [ 2 ] Noblex (formerly Docter [ 3 ] ), Schmidt ...

  9. A US Navy warship commander was relieved of duty over a ... - AOL

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    In April, the US Navy posted a photo of Cmdr. Cameron Yaste firing a rifle with the scope mounted backward. The photo was later deleted after it was mocked online.