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Specialized Applications for Advanced Computing

Learn about specialized applications such as graphics programs, audio and video software, multimedia programs, web authoring programs, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, knowledge-based systems, and robotics. Discover how these applications enable users to perform advanced computing tasks.

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Specialized Applications for Advanced Computing

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  1. Chapter 04: Specialized Application Software

  2. Introduction • Specialized applications let users perform advanced computing tasks • Robots provide security and assistance in homes • Competent end users need to be aware of specialized applications

  3. Specialized Applications • Graphics Programs • Audio and Video Software • Multimedia Programs • Web Authoring Programs • Artificial Intelligence • Virtual Reality • Knowledge-based Systems • Robotics

  4. Graphics • Desktop publishing • Image editors • Illustration programs • Image galleries • Graphic suites

  5. Desktop Publishing • Programs that allow you to create publications • Mix text and graphics • Professional quality • Popular programs • Adobe InDesign • Microsoft Publisher • QuarkXPress Return

  6. Image Editors • Programs for creating and editing bitmap images • Bitmap images use dots or pixels to represent an image • Bitmap images are also called raster images • Popular programs • Paint.NET • Adobe Photoshop • Corel Paint Shop Pro Return

  7. Illustration Programs • Programs used to create & edit vector images • Drawing programs • Vector images use geometric shapes or objects • Popular programs • Adobe Illustrator • Inkscape • CorelDRAW Vector Image Bitmap Image Return

  8. Image Galleries • Libraries of electronic images • Used for a variety of applications • Two basic types • Stock photographs • Clip art • There are numerousWeb image galleries Return

  9. Graphic Suites • Bundled graphic programs • Can buy a larger variety of graphics programs at a lower cost • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite • Five individual programs • Library of clip art, media clips & fonts Return

  10. Audio and Video • Video editing software • Enhance digital video footage using Apple's iMovie or Windows Movie Maker • Audio editing software • Create and edit audio clipsand make MP3s usingApple’s Garage Bandor Sony’s ACID

  11. Digital Video Editing • Capture, edit, and produce Videos • Create a DVD or upload to YouTube

  12. Multimedia • The integration of a variety of media into one presentation • Video • Music • Voice • Graphics • Text • Include user interactivity

  13. Links & Buttons Links can be to… • Video • Sound • Graphics • Text Files • Buttons are links andprovide the ability tonavigate througha presentation

  14. Multimedia Authoring Programs • Special programs used to create multimedia presentations • Bring together all the video, audio, graphics, and text elements • Popular programs • Adobe Director • Toolbook

  15. Web Authoring • Corporations use the Web to reach new customers • Many individuals create their own personal sites, called Web logs or blogs, to keep in touch with friends and family • Web Site Design • Web Authoring Programs

  16. Web Site Design • Interactive multimedia form of communication • Create a graphical map of overall content • Add multimedia elements like animation • Macromedia's Flash Return

  17. Web Authoring Programs • Known as Web page editors or HTML editors • Provide support for Web site design • Creates HTML coding • Popular programs • Adobe Dreamweaver • NetObjects Fusion • Microsoft Expression Return

  18. WYSIWYG

  19. Artificial Intelligence • Attempts to simulate human senses, thought processes, and actions • Designed to help people and organizations become more productive • Three areas of AI • Virtual reality • Knowledge-based(expert) systems • Robotics

  20. Virtual Reality • Artificial or simulated reality • Generated in 3-D by a computer • Commonly known as VR, artificial reality, or virtual environments Return

  21. Knowledge-Based (Expert) Systems • Artificial intelligence that uses a database for assistance • Database is known as a knowledge base • Many use "fuzzy logic" Return

  22. Robotics • The field of study concerned with using robots • Robots are computer-controlled machines • Mimic the motor activities of living things • Four types of robots • Perception system robots • Industrial robots • Mobile robots • Householdrobots Return

  23. Cell Phone Apps • Cell phone apps are add-on features that perform a variety of tasks (e.g., address books, to-do lists, and alarms) • Over 10,000 apps for the iPhone alone • App stores are Web sitesthat allow you to downloadapps for a nominal fee or free • Examples include Apple’s AppStore and Android Market

  24. Careers in IT • Desktop publishersuse computers to format and create publication-ready material • Books • Magazines • Newsletters • Newspapers • Generally requires completion ofa program, good communicationskills, and artistic ability • Desktop publishers can expect toearn $25K - $42K annually

  25. A Look to the FutureArtificial Intelligence • Research is being done to give robots a sense of values so they can make decisions independently • The Saya robot is under development in Tokyo

  26. Open-Ended Questions (Page 1 of 2) • Describe graphics, including desktop publishers, image editors, illustration programs, image galleries, and graphics suites. • Discuss audio and video editing software. • What is multimedia? Discuss interactivity, links, and buttons.

  27. Open-Ended Questions (Page 2 of 2) • Describe Web authoring, including Web site design and Web authoring programs. • Discuss three areas of artificial intelligence.

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