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Chapter 6. Software and Multimedia. Programs Used in Multimedia. Developing a multimedia production requires an array of software to create, edit, and combine text, sounds, and images. Elements of Multimedia.
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Chapter 6 Software and Multimedia
Programs Used in Multimedia • Developing a multimedia production requires an array of software to create, edit, and combine text, sounds, and images.
Elements of Multimedia • Different software is used to create the various elements of multimedia. These elements are: • Text • Graphics and animation • Sound or audio • Video
Programs for Managing Text • Text can be created with many programs. • Multimedia developers use word processing software to include text in their projects and to create documents about their projects. • Full-featured word processors have text formatting capabilities which set the appearance of the text.
Desktop Publishing Programs • Desktop publishing programs are sometimes called page layout programs. • They are better at handling the placement of graphics and processing very large documents.
Programs for Graphics • Graphics software is used for creating, editing, manipulating, and storing graphics. • Graphics software is also known as image management software. • It works with still and animated drawings, as well as photographs.
Programs for Sound or Video • Most operating systems have the capability of playing sound or video files. • Audio or sound software is used to create or edit music or sound files. • Video software is used to edit video files.
Creating a Multimedia Production • Different kinds of software are used to combine the elements to create a multimedia production. Embedded sound file Imported graphic file
Web Design Software • Web pages are written in a markup language such as HTML or XML. • Web design programs allow you to create Web pages without learning markup languages. • Many current word processing and desktop publishing programs let you convert their files to HTML for use in Web pages. • Web browsers are needed to view and use the Web pages on the Internet.
Multimedia Presentations • Presentations are sequences of slides that usually incorporate text, sound, graphics, and animation.
Multimedia Authoring Software • Authoring programs link graphics, text, and other objects. They are used to create: • Interactive tutorials • Simulations • Games
Planning and Managing Projects • There is also software for planning and managing multimedia projects. • Spreadsheet software is used to develop cost estimates, budgets, and reports. • Database software is used to control and retrieve information used in projects. • Project management software is used to coordinate the work of people and tasks to ensure that projects are completed on time.
Multimedia Software Suites • A software suite is a group of programs from the same company sold in a single package.
Utility Software for Multimedia • Multimedia developers often need software for specific tasks. These tasks might include: • Screen captures • File compression • File conversion • Virus protection • Optical character recognition (OCR)