1. College of Computer and Information Science Chapter 4 Specialized Application Software

2. College of Computer and Information Science 4-2 Key Words & Terms animation: 动画 artificial intelligence ：人工智能 artificial reality ：虚拟现实 audio editing software ：声音编辑软件 bitmap image ：位图图像 blog ：博客 button ：按钮 clip art ：剪贴画 desktop publisher ：桌面排版软件 desktop publishing program ：桌面排版软件 drawing program ：绘画软件 expert systems ：专家系统 flash ：动画制作软件 fuzzy logic ：模糊逻辑 graphical map ：网页设计结构图 graphics suite ：图形包 HTML editor ： HTML 编辑软件

3. College of Computer and Information Science 4-3 Key Words & Terms illustration program: 绘图软件 image editors ：图像编辑软件 image gallery ：图像收藏 immersive experience ：沉浸式体验 industrial robot ：工业机器人 interactivity ：交互性 knowledge base ：知识库 knowledge-based system ：知识系统 link ：链接 mobile robot ：移动机器人 Morphing ：图像渐变效果 multimedia ：多媒体 multimedia authoring program ：多媒体制作软件 page layout program: 排版软件 perception system robot ：感知系统机器人 photo editors ：照片编辑器 pixel ：象素

4. College of Computer and Information Science 4-4 Key Words & Terms raster image ：光栅图像 robot ：机器人 robotics ：机器人学 stock photographs ：库存图片 story board ：网页设计脚本 vector ：向量 / 矢量 vector illustration ：矢量插画 vector image ：矢量图 video editing software ：视频编辑软件 virtual environment ：虚拟环境 virtual reality ：虚拟现实 virtual reality modeling language (VRML) ：虚拟现实建模语言 virtual reality wall ：虚拟现实墙 VR ：虚拟现实 Web authoring ：网页制作 Web authoring programs ：网页制作软件 Web page editor ：网页编辑软件

5. College of Computer and Information Science 4-5 Describe graphics software, including desktop publishing, image editors, illustration programs, image galleries, and graphics suites Discuss audio and video editing software Describe multimedia, including story boards and multimedia authoring programs Competencies (Page 1 of 2) Page 96

6. College of Computer and Information Science 4-6 Competencies (Page 2 of 2) Explain Web authoring, Web site design, and Web authoring programs Describe virtual reality and VRML Discuss knowledge-based (expert) systems Describe robotics including perception systems, industrial robots, and mobile robots Page 96

7. College of Computer and Information Science 4-7 Introduction Software that for years was only available for mainframe computers is now available for microcomputers. Specialized application software makes it possible to perform advanced tasks at home. Home users can now create Webs sites, work with graphic images, and create music or art. Robots now provide security and assistance in homes. Competent end users need to be aware of specialized applications such as: graphics programs, audio and video editing software, multimedia, Web authoring, and artificial intelligence. Page 97

8. College of Computer and Information Science 4-8 Specialized Applications Graphics Programs Audio and Video Software Multimedia Programs Web Authoring Programs Artificial Intelligence –Virtual Reality –Knowledge-based Systems –Robotics Page 98

9. College of Computer and Information Science 4-9 Graphics Desktop publishing Image editors Illustration programs Image galleries Graphic suites Page 98

10. College of Computer and Information Science 4-10 Desktop Publishing Programs that allow you to create publications –Mix text and graphics –Professional quality Popular programs –Adobe PageMaker –Microsoft Publisher –QuarkXPress Page 98 Return

11. College of Computer and Information Science 4-11 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 –Microsoft Paint –Adobe Photoshop –Corel PhotoPaint –Paint Shop Pro Page 99 Return

12. College of Computer and Information Science 4-12 Illustration Programs Programs used to create & edit vector images Drawing programs Vector images use geometric shapes or objects Popular programs –Adobe Illustrator –CorelDraw –Macromedia FreeHand –Micrografx Designer Page 100 Return

13. College of Computer and Information Science 4-13 Image Galleries Libraries of electronic images Used for a variety of applications Two basic types –Stock photographs –Clip art There are numerous Web image galleries Page 100 Return

14. College of Computer and Information Science 4-14 Graphic Suites Bundled graphic programs Can buy a larger variety of graphics programs at a lower cost Popular suites –CorelDraw Graphics Suite –Adobe’s Creative Suites –Macromedia’s Studio Page 101

15. College of Computer and Information Science 4-15 Audio and Video Video editing software –Enhances digital video footage –Apple's iMovie & Windows Movie Maker Audio editing software –Creates and edits audio clips –Can create your own MP3s –Apple’s Garage Band and Sony’s ACID Page 101

16. College of Computer and Information Science 4-16 Digital Video Editing Capture Video Edit a Movie Create a DVD Page 102

17. College of Computer and Information Science 4-17 Multimedia The integration of a variety of media into one presentation –Video –Music –Voice –Graphics –Text Should include user interactivity Page 104

18. College of Computer and Information Science 4-18 Links & Buttons Links can be to… –Video –Sound –Graphics –Text Files Buttons are links and provide the ability to navigate through a presentation Page 105

19. College of Computer and Information Science 4-19 Developing Multimedia Presentations Plan and Analyze Design Create Support Page 105

20. College of Computer and Information Science 4-20 Multimedia Authoring Programs Special programs used to create multimedia presentations Bring together all the video, audio, graphics, and text elements Popular programs –Macromedia Director –Authorware –Toolbook Page 106

21. College of Computer and Information Science 4-21 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 Page 107

22. College of Computer and Information Science 4-22 Web Site Design Interactive multimedia form of communication –Create a graphical map of overall content –Add multimedia elements like animation Macromedia's Flash Morphing Page 108 Return

23. College of Computer and Information Science 4-23 Web Authoring Programs Known as Web page editors or HTML editors –Provide support for Web site design –Creates HTML coding Popular programs –Macromedia Dreamweaver –NetObjects Fusion –Microsoft FrontPage Page 108

24. College of Computer and Information Science 4-24 Web Authoring Sequence Page 109

25. College of Computer and Information Science 4-25 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 realityVirtual reality –Knowledge-based (expert) systemsKnowledge-based (expert) systems –RoboticsRobotics Page 110

26. College of Computer and Information Science 4-26 Virtual Reality Artificial or simulated reality –Generated in 3-D by a computer –Commonly known as VR, artificial reality, or virtual environments Virtual reality modeling language (VRML) –Used to create real-time animated 3-D scenes –Cosmos Worlds from Cosmos Software Page 110 Return

27. College of Computer and Information Science 4-27 Knowledge-Based (Expert) Systems Artificial intelligence that uses a database for assistance Database is known as a knowledge base Many use "fuzzy logic" Page 111 Return

28. College of Computer and Information Science 4-28 Robotics The field of study concerned with using robots Robots are computer-controlled machines –Mimic the motor activities of living things –Three types of robots Perception system robots Industrial robots Mobile robots Page 111

29. College of Computer and Information Science 4-29 A Look to the Future Artificial 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 Page 114

30. College of Computer and Information Science 4-30 Describe graphics, including desktop publishers, image editors, illustration programs, image galleries, and graphics suites. Discuss audio and video editing software. What is multimedia? How are multimedia presentations developed? Discussion Questions (Page 1 of 2) Page 121

31. College of Computer and Information Science 4-31 Describe Web authoring, including Web site design and Web authoring programs. Discuss three areas of artificial intelligence. Discussion Questions (Page 2 of 2) Page 121

32. College of Computer and Information Science 4-32 The End of Chapter 4