Something about Jackie Chan

This is a Chinese name; the family name isChan.

Jackie Chan SBS MBE
Chan at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International.
Chinese name	成龍 (traditional)
Chinese name	成龙 (simplified)
Pinyin	Chéng Lóng (Mandarin)
Jyutping	Sing4 Lung4 (Cantonese)
Birth name	Chan Kong-sang 陳港生 (Traditional) 陈港生 (Simplified) Chén Gǎngshēng (Mandarin) Can4 Gong2 Sang1 (Cantonese)
Ancestry	Linzi, Shandong, China
Origin	British Hong Kong
Born	7 April 1954 (age 59) Victoria Peak, British Hong Kong
Other name(s)	房仕龍 (Fong Si-lung) 元樓 (Yuen Lou) 大哥 (Big Brother)
Occupation	Actor, martial artist, director, producer, screenwriter, action choreographer, singer, stunt director, stunt performer
Genre(s)	Cantopop, Mandopop, Hong Kong English pop, J-pop
Years active	1959–present
Spouse(s)	Lin Feng-jiao (m. 1982)
Children	Jaycee Chan (born 1982), Etta Ng (born 1999)
Parents	Charles and Lee-Lee Chan
Awards Hong Kong Film Awards Best Film 1989 Rouge Best Action Choreography 1996 Rumble in the Bronx 1999 Who Am I? 2013 CZ12 Professional Spirit Award 2004 Golden Horse Awards Best Actor 1992 Police Story 3 1993 Crime Story Golden Rooster Awards Best Actor 2005 New Police Story MTV Asia Awards Inspiration Award 2002 Other awards MTV Movie Awards 2002 Best Fight (Rush Hour 2) 1999 Best Fight (Rush Hour) 1995 Lifetime Achievement Award Shanghai International Film Festival 2005 Outstanding Contribution to Chinese Cinema

Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE^[1] (born Chan Kong-sang, 陳港生; 7 April 1954)^[2] is a Hong Kongactor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer, and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts. He is one of the few actors to have performed all of his film stunts. Chan has been acting since the 1960s and has appeared in over 150 films.

Chan has received stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As a cultural icon, Chan has been referenced in various pop songs, cartoons, and video games. An operatically trained vocalist, Chan is also a Cantopop andMandopop star, having released a number of albums and sung many of the theme songsfor the films in which he has starred. He is also a notable philanthropist.

something important about special effects

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The illusions or tricks of the eye used in thefilm, television, theatre, video game, andsimulator industries to simulate the imagined events in a story or virtual world are traditionally called special effects (often abbreviated as SFX, SPFX, or simply FX).

Special effects are traditionally divided into the categories of optical effects andmechanical effects. With the emergence of digital film-making tools a greater distinction between special effects and visual effects has been recognized, with "visual effects" referring to digital post-production and "special effects" referring to on-set mechanical effects and in-camera optical effects.

Optical effects (also called photographic effects), are techniques in which images or film frames are created photographically, either "in-camera" using multiple exposure,mattes, or the Schüfftan process, or in post-production processes using an optical printer. An optical effect might be used to place actors or sets against a different background.

Mechanical effects (also called practical orphysical effects) are usually accomplished during the live-action shooting. This includes the use of mechanized props, scenery, scale models, animatronics, pyrotechnics and atmospheric effects: creating physical wind, rain, fog, snow, clouds, etc. Making a car appear to drive by itself and blowing up a building are examples of mechanical effects. Mechanical effects are often incorporated into set design and makeup. For example, a set may be built with break-away doors or walls to enhance a fight scene, or prosthetic makeup can be used to make an actor look like a non-human creature.

Since the 1990s, computer generated imagery(CGI) has come to the forefront of special effects technologies. CGI gives film-makers greater control, and allows many effects to be accomplished more safely and convincingly—and even, as technology improves, at lower costs. As a result, many optical and mechanical effects techniques have been superseded by CGI.

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I met a banker this week with the first name Carnarri (pronounced Canary – as in the bird). My first conversation with Carnarri was over the phone. I had all sorts of images of this banker. I never met a Carnarri before. Would he be tall and blond like Sesame Street’s Big Bird? With a profession as a banker (who I believe should be somewhat reserved and conservative), why didn’t he use his middle name? Could a banker with such a name be proficient in finances?

When I met Carnarri the following day, I realized the name suited him beautifully. He is tall, handsome and possesses an engaging brilliant smile. He is not however, flighty like a bird; instead he is graceful, had excellent manners and impeccably groomed. 

As we chatted, he told me his mother arrived at the name while giving birth. After five minutes I was reminded about the power of a name in branding a company. Numerous persons have changed their names in order to become more accepting to the public. Actors and singers are perhaps the most well-known persons for changing their names.

Examples of Actors Who Changed Their Names
Birth name	New Name
Walden Robert Cassotto	Bobby Darin
Marion Michael Morrison	John Wayne
Dana Owens	Queen Latifah
Alan Alda	Alphonso D’Abruzzo
Cherilyn Sarkisian	Cher
William Michael Albert Broad	Billy Idol

Actors and singers are the only persons who understand that names can attract or detract customers. Ralph Lifshitz didn’t think his name had enough panache for a business. He changed his name to Ralph Lauren. This master marketing maven (try saying that three time really fast) has transformed the way products are branded. His Polo brand has revolutionized global marketing. Consumers wear his logo with pride. Why? Because his products are superior and he built an outstanding brand. It all started with the company name – Ralph Lauren.

 As we look at the fashion industry, some names were preordained to succeed. Gloria Vanderbilt made her fortune dressing women. The Vanderbilt name has international star quality for wealth, power, and brains. Her designs and talents took her empire straight to the fashion eclipse.

There isn’t a man, woman, teen or tween that doesn’t know about Victoria’s Secret. The store title brings up images of hidden dreams. The lingerie retailer fulfills the secret desires of men and women alike. The runway shows, catalogs, website and stores have transformed men and women’s purchasing patterns of lingerie.

The following is a list of guidelines when developing business names. These guidelines will work when naming a company, brand, label, or product.

1. Make it brief: Think about the speed in which you drive past a business, click through a webpage, or walk down a street. Customers need to be able to read your company sign in a matter of seconds (not minutes). Long names may look pretty on the marquee but they are difficult to remember. For example, some of the most successful retailers have brief names. These include: Tiffany’s, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Chanel, Target, Kohl’s. A consumer could be speeding down the street or playing dodge car in a taxi and still have time to read these company signs.

1. Create a positive image: Positive images can be created through a word, a font, colors, and/or backgrounds. The following is the name of an actual company: “Anything Joe’s Barefoot”  What do they sell? Any guesses? They sell personalized gifts for kids.   

1.  Create visual appeal: Imagine your company sign above your building doorway. Does it look visually appealing from afar? Does it represent your desired image? If not, the company name needs to be rebranded. Visual appeal is definitely a subjective topic. Top considerations include the location, target market, and merchandise products carried.

1. Be consistent: Spread the news that your company is conducting business. In other words, the company name should be on everything. The number one rule to this marketing tip is to be consistent. Use of the same font, color, and style is critical. Train your customers to readily point out every time they see your company logo, brand or name. For example, the Gucci name and logo are used on all signs, packaging, websites and promotional materials. Consumers interested in fashion can spot a Gucci product with a blink of the eye.

1. Be unique: Avoid using a name that is used by another company. A name that even similar to another company can cause legal difficulties. At the very least, consumers may become confused and patronize your competition. For example, I collaborate for a company called BIGresearch. The company collects nationwide consumer data each month. The data is used to help retailers better understand consumers purchasing intentions. The name (BIGresearch) clearly says what they company offers – - a lot of research. The name is also unique. No other company in the world has a name even remotely similar to this name.

Think long term: A company name and its brand should last the test of time. Consumers like consistency in companies, brands, and products. Oh sure, they say they like new products and features. But in actuality, they flock toward companies that are steeped in history. Don’t believe me. Go to any website and look at retail giants. They feature a portion of their website to the company’s history. Consumers crave information about how a company started, progressed, and what the company is doing today to make consumers even happier by purchasing more of its products. Teaching consumers why the company chose a particular color or name will go a long way to selling merchandise.

Some tips to get a name four your business.

1. Check on the Competition: What kind of names do your competitors have? Make a list and compare them to spark your own ideas and to help you develop a name that really stands out from the crowd.

2. Think about Your Target Audience: You want your business name to resonate with the people you are trying to reach. Use what you know about your target audience to measure the relevancy of any names you come up with.

3. Embrace Your Creativity: While you want your name to be easy to pronounce and remember, don’t skip over the value of creating a name that is completely unique. Not only can this make your business more memorable, but it can also provide a great opportunity for a back story, if your creative name has a special meaning.

4. Look at It from All Angles: Think about how the name will fit into the everyday operations of your business, and what it will make others think and feel. Make sure it coveys a clear message and that you are aware of all of the possible connotations that may influence how your business is perceived.

5. Don’t Limit Yourself: If you choose a name that identifies exactly what you do, such as Joe’s Logo Design, you might be limiting the future growth of your business. Sometimes it makes sense to be a little more general, such as Joe’s Graphic Design, so you don’t have to revisit and possibly revamp your brand down the line.

6. Get Input: Once you have a few possibilities, bounce them off of friends, family, colleagues and potential clients if possible. Ask for their initial impressions and suggestions they may have, and then add their feedback to your process.

7. Visualize the Brand: Your business name is more than just a name, it’s a big part of your company brand. Think in terms of your domain name, your marketing materials and how the name will essentially translate into all aspects of this new brand you are creating.

8. Use Tools: During your brainstorming phase, use some of the tools that are available to get inspired. A thesaurus is a must-have, and here are a few online tools to try out:

• Dot-o-mator
• RhymeZone
• WriteExpress’ Naming Online

9. Keep It Short: Your business name won’t necessarily be more effective if it’s short, but it may be easier to remember. You can also consider using an acronym, but be careful – unless there is an obvious and memorable tie-in, using an acronym can make your name too generic to be relatable to your target.

10. Sleep On It: Put your shortlist of names aside for a day or two and then come back to it with a fresh perspective. You may feel differently about a name you loved before, or your working list may help you develop a new and perfect name when you review it again.

Yuen Woo-Ping was born in 1945 Guangzhou China, Yuen is a Chinese martial art choreographer and film director, renowned as one of the most successful and influential figures in in the world of  Hong Kong action cinema.

He won the Golden Horse awards like a best action choreography. (Movie-Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon) in 2,000 37th. 

SENTENCES FROM THE VOCABULARY OF NAME GAME.

1-Off-the-wall : Very unconventional or unusual.
 2-Went bankrupt: (Of a person or organization) declared in law as unable to pay their debts.
3-Catchy : easily remembered.
4-Fuse :  Join or blend to form a single entity:
5-Gaffe :  An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder.
6-Coined :  Invent (a new word or phrase).
7-Brisk : Showing a wish to deal with things quickly; slightly brusque.
8-Dainty : Delicately small and pretty.
9-Aloof : Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
10- Struggle : Make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.


* Many companies have chosen off the wall names for their products.
* Baninter bank in the Dominican Republic was the most important bank , before it went bankrupt.
*  Jose , Pedro and Juan are catchy names for a boy.
* When my friend began to work in the company, she made some real gaffes.
* Some coined names belong to famous companies.
* The Coca Cola's products adopted a brisk in many countries.
*  The flowers are very beautiful and dainty.
* I consider my friend aloof , because she doesn't like going out on weekend with her friends.
* She struggles to break free from her violent husband.

MY DREAM COMPANY

My dream company is a  chain restaurant, the name is the Virginia wonderful restaurant. It will begin in the Dominican Republic in the tourist zone like: Babaro, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Samaná, etc. It will be a place where all kinds of tourist can eat and drink their typical dishes from their country.
The main dish will be  different Dominican typical food like: Sancocho, mangú, and Dominican flag.   The restaurant will be divided into different areas, where  will be : fast food, seafood, vegetables, meats, pasta, etc..  also  with a variety of biscuits for every occasion and dessert.