CHAPTER Getting Started with DTP Desktop Publishing: Chapter 1 ©2008Thomson/South-Western 1

Objectives Learn definition of desktop publishing Explore history of DTP Discover differences between various operating systems Learn differences between various software packages used in digital DTP See how input and output devices are used in DTP Learn how networks are made secure Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 12

Desktop Publishing ◦ The use of software to create a document in which graphics and text enhance the message ◦ Previously called Page Assembly software ◦ Acronym=DTP DTP Skills ◦ Understanding of  Typography  Graphics  Layout  Business Expectations Introduction Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 13

1961 ◦ IBM Selectric with “golf ball” print head 1984 ◦ ImageWriter printer and Macintosh computer made it possible to choose font style, size, and attributes 1984 ◦ MacPaint and MacDraw began the ability to create artwork with ease 1985 ◦ Introduction of Aldus PageMaker software and true desktop publishing 1989 ◦ Corel Draw 1990 ◦ Adobe Photoshop History Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 14

Software that runs your computer Basis of all computer functions Types of operating systems ◦ Windows ◦ Macintosh ◦ Linux Operating Systems Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 15

Microsoft Word ◦ Word processing software that can perform basic desktop publishing tasks Microsoft Publisher ◦ Mid-range desktop publishing software ◦ Used by those with limited DTP skills ◦ Uses templates to help create documents with ease Software Used in DTP Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 16

Adobe InDesign ◦ Replacement for Aldus/Adobe PageMaker ◦ High-end desktop publishing software QuarkXPress ◦ High-end desktop publishing software Software Used in DTP (continued) Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 17

Adobe Acrobat ◦ Converts desktop publishing documents to a PDF (portable display format) file ◦ PDF file can be read by anyone with a free reader FlashPaper ◦ Converts desktop publishing documents to a file that is read by Flash software Software Used in DTP Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 18 (continued)

Help Menu ◦ Assists in learning new software ◦ Often contains a tutorial Software Used in DTP Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 19 (continued)

Keyboard Mouse Microphone (for voice recognition) ◦ Dragon Naturally Speaking ◦ Newer versions have increased accuracy Drawing Tablet ◦ To draw more easily than with a mouse Scanner ◦ Inexpensive scanners to easily import images ◦ OCR software – for scanning text Hardware: Input Devices Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 110

Dot Matrix ◦ First printers ◦ Slow and noisy ◦ Poor quality of print Laser Printer ◦ Uses laser similar to photocopy machine ◦ Produces sharp, clean image ◦ Color available but expensive Inkjet ◦ Less expensive than a laser printer ◦ Quieter and faster ◦ Color and photo-quality at a reasonable cost Hardware: Output Devices Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 111

Cost ◦ Consider Cost of Supplies vs. Quality of Print  Laser cartridges ◦ More expensive ◦ Last longer  Color laser cartridges ◦ Expensive  Printing in black and white ◦ Less expensive with laser printer  Printing in color ◦ Inkjet more commonly used due to cost Hardware: Output Devices Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 112 (continued)

Online Security ◦ Passwords Alphanumeric Stored in safe location Should be changed periodically Not easy to guess but easy to remember Different passwords for different situations Networks Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 113

Viruses ◦ Protect against malware Malware includes – Viruses – Worms – Trojans – Adware – Spyware Networks Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 114 (continued)

Adobe and Quark – two major players in the digital DTP game Quark – the favorite choice among professionals With Adobe's purchase of PageMaker and then the move to InDesign, the two software giants became more evenly matched. Adobe bundles InDesign with other products (such as Photoshop) which provides a less expensive option. Business of Publishing Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 115

Software Duplication ◦ Problem arises when more than one computer has software installed with only a license of one. ◦ While it is tempting to temporarily load copies of software on other computers, doing so is illegal. ◦ Software is generally licensed for use by one person on one computer. ◦ Any deviation from that license agreement is a criminal act. Workplace Ethics Digital Desktop Publishing: Chapter 116

Online Printing Services – Defined as "printing using services provided by web businesses" – User uploads a file to a website along with the print requirements – Cost can be less expensive than printing done by a local business – It's easier to compare prices using the Internet Changing Workplace