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Why do cinematographers have their credentials listed in movie credits?

In movie credits, why is it that only the cinematographer or perhaps film editor have their credentials listed?
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 5:39 AM on February 24, 2008 (8 comments)

How to rig up a cheap system to photograph book pages

I'm after online resources about photographing a book. It may be that recommended sites photograph other objects but have systems readily adaptable for books. (Resources should preferably have images of the set-up and be aimed at say, an enthusiast but not a professional)
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 10:13 PM on December 16, 2007 (10 comments)

What caused latin to be phased out in secular book printing?

In relation to printing/publishing history, I'm curious as to how and why latin was phased out in secular books.
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 7:12 AM on August 24, 2007 (19 comments)

Late 19th century french illustration of male as plaything

I'm trying to locate/identify a late 19th century illustration (almost certainly French) that depicts a miniature man on a table being prodded by (I think) a knitting needle held by one of 2 seated, bored looking women.
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 10:43 PM on July 4, 2007 (4 comments)

What do do about unsavoury inbound links?

Just lately a lot of less than savoury sites having been linking to my blog. What's the story?
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 5:04 AM on April 10, 2007 (13 comments)

Memories Triggered by Smells

For a lot of people, a particular aroma can be a strong trigger for memory. I don't think it works in reverse: why is this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 10:02 AM on January 18, 2007 (17 comments)

Firefox Plugin to add Address Field to Stripped Pop-Up Windows

Firefox plugin: I'm after the name/link of the extension that will add the URL of a pop-up window as an additional header field, when the rest of the 'normal' window architecture/controls have been stripped out.
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 6:45 AM on November 21, 2006 (7 comments)

Blogger Template Glitch

I have a template/display glitch which is driving my html-ignorant frontal lobes a bit beserko.
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 7:53 PM on July 3, 2006 (4 comments)

Why do we say "um"?

When we hesitate when we speak, the most often heard sound is "um". Why is this? Is it learned? Mechanical? Is it the same in other languages?
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 5:30 PM on May 9, 2006 (37 comments)

Finding new web exhibitions

Where on the internet are the best places to get information about new web exhibitions from the repositories of the world?
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 9:45 PM on November 16, 2005

Why Register Your Political Affiliation in America?

Political affiliation/registration in America. Please explain.
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 3:26 AM on August 18, 2005 (22 comments)

Why does a spinning ball follow a curved pattern?

Beckham-physics filter. The curling ball.
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 4:19 AM on August 1, 2005 (13 comments)

Examples of Movements for World Unity

Citizenry of the world identify!
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 7:31 AM on July 13, 2005 (14 comments)

Tickled Pink

Tickle Me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 11:06 AM on July 3, 2005 (24 comments)

Are traditional books inherently better than audio books?

Books v Audio Books: What is the unique value of the work of reading?
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 10:09 PM on May 25, 2005 (23 comments)

How to retrieve copied data

I copied a slab of text to add to an email but before I pasted it I then copied the intended email address. Is there someway to retrieve the text ? Or is it lost forever??
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 7:19 AM on March 30, 2005 (10 comments)

How do I find codec/media player for an .avi file?

How do I find correct codec/media player for an .avi file?
posted to Ask Metafilter by peacay at 12:17 AM on March 9, 2005 (11 comments)