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Windows Tutorial 7 Managing Multimedia Files. Objectives. Examine computer graphics Create and edit graphics in Paint Add text to a graphic Apply color and draw shapes in an image Acquire, view, and edit photos. Objectives. Organize and play music
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Objectives • Examine computer graphics • Create and edit graphics in Paint • Add text to a graphic • Apply color and draw shapes in an image • Acquire, view, and edit photos New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Objectives • Organize and play music • Sync music files to a portable media player • Create a multimedia slide show • Burn video files to a DVD New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Creating Graphics in Paint New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Exploring Computer Graphics New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Exploring Computer Graphics New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Creating Graphics in Paint • Click the Start button, point to All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Paint New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Modifying Graphics in Paint • Reducing the width or height of the canvas is one way to crop, or remove, a row or column of pixels from an edge of a graphic • The pixel coordinates in the status bar specify the exact location of the pointer on the canvas relative to the pixels on your screen • When you draw a shape, you can use the sizing coordinates (immediately to the right of the pixel coordinates) to determine the size of the shape you are dragging New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Adding Text to a Graphic • Click the Text tool and then drag a text box on the canvas • On the Text Tools Text tab, select a font, font size, or attributes (bold, italic, or underline) • Type the text in the text box, using the sizing handles to resize the text box, if necessary • Adjust the font, font size, or attributes, and resize the text box as necessary • Click outside the text box New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Magnifying a Graphic • To zoom in, click the Magnifier tool, and then click the graphic one or more times or drag the magnification slider to the right to increase the magnification • To zoom out, click the Magnifier tool, and then right-click the graphic one or more times or drag the magnification slider to the left to decrease the magnification New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Magnifying a Graphic New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Drawing Shapes New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Filling an Area with Color • Click the Fill with color tool • Click the Color 1 button, if necessary, and then click the desired color in the color palette • Click inside the border of the area you want to color New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Windows 7 Photo Tools New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Working with Photos • Windows 7 provides a number of tools for working with photos: • Pictures library • Windows Photo Viewer • Windows Media Center • Windows Live Photo Gallery New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Working with Photos New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Working with Photos New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Editing a Photo • You can touch up photos in Windows Media Center in the following ways: • Red Eye: Replaces the red with a more natural black • Contrast: Changes the difference between the brightest and darkest parts of the picture • Crop: Trims distracting or unnecessary elements New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Editing a Photo New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Sharing Photos • Select the photos you wish to share in the Pictures library, and then click the E-mail button on the toolbar • Click the Picture size button, and then choose an appropriate size • Click the Attach button to open your default e-mail program and attach the photos to a new e-mail message • Enter the e-mail address to which you want to send the photos, enter a subject, and then click the Send button New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Sharing Photos • To print photos, select the photos and then click the Print button on the toolbar New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Using Windows Media Player • Play an audio or video file • Play a CD or DVD • Organize your media collection in the library • Burn your own CDs and DVDs • Rip music from a CD • Sync songs to a portable music player • Shop for music and movies at online stores New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Using Windows Media Player New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Creating a Playlist • Click the Create playlist button on the Windows Media Player toolbar • Enter a name for the playlist • Drag albums, songs, and other music from the file list to the List pane • Click the Save list button New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Creating a Playlist New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Syncing Files to a Portable Device • Windows Media Player can automatically sync your library to your portable device each time you connect your device • To manually sync, click the Sync tab in Windows Media Player, click the Sync link in the list pane, and then click Start sync New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Creating a Multimedia Slide Show with Windows Media Center • Open Windows Media Center • Click the picture library icon to display the contents of the Pictures library • Click slide shows, and then click Create Slide Show • Enter a title for the slide show, and then click the Next button • Click the Picture Library option button, and then click the Next button • Select the photos you wish to add, and then click the Next button New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Creating a Multimedia Slide Show with Windows Media Center • To add music to the slide show, point to the right of the image list and then click Add More • Click the Music Library option button, and then click the Next button • Select the playlist, and then click the select all button before clicking the Next button New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Creating a Multimedia Slide Show with Windows Media Center New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
Burning a Video onto a DVD • Insert a recordable DVD into your DVD drive • If necessary, close the AutoPlay dialog box • In the Windows Media Center window, click Burn a CD/DVD • On the Select Disc Format page, click Video DVD, and then click the Next button • Type the name of your DVD, and then click the Next button • On the Review & Edit List page, click Burn DVD • Click the Done button and remove the DVD New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7
