Born in 1714 in Erasbach, Germany, to a forestry family. Left home at 1727 to support himself through music. Studied in Prague and Vienna, then Milan with Sammartini. Composed first opera "Artaserse" in 1741
Bloom is caused by camera's focus inaccuracy, visible in high contrast areas. Most noticeable when overexposed light hits dark areas. Can be created in most image manipulation software and compositors
Born in Magdeburg in 1681, self-taught composer against family opposition. Studied at various schools including Hildesheim and Leipzig University. Became music director in Leipzig, Sorau, Eisenach, and Frankfurt. Moved to Hamburg in 1721 as music director of five major churches
Born in 1874 to a family of professional musicians in Cheltenham. Suffered from neuritis in his right arm, preventing his piano career. Studied at Royal College of Music under Charles Villiers Stanford. Met Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1895, who had greatest influence on his music
VFX creates imagery outside live-action context in filmmaking. First special effects image created by Oscar Rejlander in 1857. Alfred Clark invented first motion picture special effect in 1895. Georges Méliès discovered "stop trick" while filming street scenes
Born in 1811 in Hungary, Liszt became a child prodigy and virtuoso pianist. Received lessons from Carl Czerny and Antonio Salieri in Vienna. Achieved success in Paris, touring Europe in 1830s and 1840s. Developed "Lisztomania" during 1841-1842 period of public popularity