Anamorphic lens

A lens or lens system producing an image having different scales in different directions. The most common type of anamorphic lens is a lens shaped like a half-cylinder, so that ...

Anamorphic

Entertainment; Movies

Also Known As: Cinemascope. An optical system which has different magnifications in the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the picture. See also aspect ratio, contrast with ...

lens

Biology; Neuroscience

Transparent structure in the eye whose thickening or flattening in response to visceral motor control allows light rays to be focused on the retina.

parallel session

Convention; Conferences

Session which has some correspondence, similarity, or analogy of subject and aim is simultaneous with another session.

panel discussion

Convention; Conferences

Instructional technique using a group of people chosen to discuss a topic in the presence of an audience.

participatory learning

Convention; Conferences

Occurs when the participants share knowledge, experience and work together to learn.

package plan

Convention; Conferences

A preassembled assortment of services offered to the exhibitor at a fixed price. In catering, refers to purchasing liquor and/or food at a set price per person. For event ...

speaker questionnaire

Convention; Conferences

A series of questions initiated by a speaker or bureau to better understand the organization, their needs, and the audience in order to prepare for a presentation.

sponsorship

Convention; Conferences

Donated financial or material support, usually in exchange for recognition; Paid opportunity for entity or an exhibitor to increase its visibility at the event.