chapter_4_SPECIALIZED_APPLICATION_SOFTWARE.ppt

* Known as drawing programs Used to create vector images Vector is another common type of graphic file While bitmap images use pixels, vector illustrations use geometric shapes These objects are created by connecting lines and curves * Image galleries are libraries of electronic images Types of electronic images Stock photograph – photographs on a variety of subject materials Clip art – graphic illustrations representing a wide range of topics Most applications provide a limited selection of free clip art * There are many Web image galleries Some offer free images and clip art, while others charge a fee * These suites combine several graphic programs into one package for a lower cost CorelDraw Graphics Suite includes five individual Corel graphics programs plus clip art, media clips, and fonts * Digital video editing software makes it easy to make digital video into professional quality home movies You can create and edit your own movies Video Reorganize and add effects to footage Assemble and edit home movies Audio Create and edit audio clips Add audio effects Filter out pops or scratches * Multimedia presentations can include a variety of media and should include interactivity Interactivity allows the user to choose the information to view, to control the pace and flow of information, and to respond to items and give feedback Pages are linked by buttons Multimedia is used in video games, Web presentations, and even word processing documents Ask students to give examples of how multimedia is used in business and education * Links are connections to related information Can be video, sound, graphics, or text files Buttons are special areas that provide navigation * Plan – determine the objective of the project Design – create a storyboard for the project Storyboard is a design tool used to record the intended overall logic, flow, and structure of a multimedia presentation Create – use an authoring tool to create interactive multimedia presentations Sup