PANACHES Knowledge
Cinema, music, video games, manga, digital art, computing, artificial intelligence: thematic glossaries to understand technical terms without unnecessary jargon.
12 glossaries
This glossary explains the essential concepts of artificial intelligence, from machine learning and generative models to data, agents, evaluation and safety. It is intended for curious readers, creators, developers and professionals who want to understand how these technologies work, how they are used and where their limits lie, without a catalogue of brands or unnecessary jargon.
A thematic glossary devoted to architecture, construction, and the built environment. The definitions are written in an original and concise form for PANACHES KNOWLEDGE.
This glossary is a reference tool covering cinema, from writing to projection, for curious viewers, writers, image-makers and professionals in training. It covers narrative and aesthetic vocabulary as well as jobs, equipment, digital processes, contracts and modes of distribution. The definitions are written specifically for PANACHES; they are not copied from consulted lexicons.
This glossary gathers the essential notions of computer science, from everyday uses to the design and operation of systems. It is organised by theme to ease reading, and each category lists its terms alphabetically. French and English equivalents are grouped when they designate the same notion; neighbouring but different notions have distinct definitions.
This glossary explains the concepts of digital visual creation, from 2D drawing to 3D modelling, including painting, materials, animation, visual effects and delivery. Definitions are written to be understandable without sacrificing the technical distinctions useful to artists.
This glossary covers the fine and visual arts, from reading an image to the making of works, including art history, contemporary practices, exhibition, collections and the art market. Definitions are written to remain accessible to amateurs while being precise enough for students, teachers and professionals, without overlapping with an encyclopaedia.
This glossary brings together the vocabulary of manga, from its historical landmarks to its creation, publishing and reading practices. It distinguishes editorial audiences, genres, formats, professions and techniques to explain the Japanese medium without reducing its works to a few visual codes or popular categories.
This glossary offers original and accessible definitions aimed at listeners, musicians, creators, technicians and professionals. It links the vocabulary of music theory and acoustics with that of contemporary music and its production, without reducing music to a single tradition.
A thematic glossary for PANACHES KNOWLEDGE. The definitions are original, concise, and designed for quick reference. Synonyms and variants are grouped whenever possible to avoid duplicates.
This glossary explains the vocabulary of software development, from the earliest programming concepts through to production deployment. It also covers interface design, data, working tools, quality and security. Definitions are written to remain accessible without sacrificing important nuances.
This glossary brings together the vocabulary of video game practice, creation, technology, publishing, and heritage. It is aimed at players, creators, writers, and anyone curious about the medium. It favours precise, neutral definitions and clearly distinguishes established terms from informal usage.
This glossary is designed for anyone who writes, reads, studies, or publishes texts. It covers literary concepts, creative practice, poetry, the book trade, and contemporary formats. Definitions are written for this edition: they synthesize concepts rather than reproducing passages from sources.