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Elements of Media
Term | Definition |
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animation software | software that takes independent pictures or frames and puts them together to form the illusion of continuous motion |
apps | short for application but generally refers to mobile applications |
blog | a web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments and often hyperlinks provided by the writer |
cloud computing | use of web services to perform functions that were traditionally performed with software on an individual computer; i.e. Flickr, Google Doc, etc. |
copyright law | laws designed to protect intellectual property rights and to provide monetary rewards for inventiveness and hard work; protects works "fixed in any tangible form of expression" |
drawing software | programs used to create vector graphic; can create images by drawing freehand or by using geometric shapes |
DVD authoring software | programs aimed primarily at converting videos, complete with titles and menus, into DVD movies that can be played on a DVD player |
e-reader | a handheld device for reading content such as books, newspapers and documents; may also be used for other Internet content; one major advantage is that extremely long battery life |
fair use | Section 107 of the Copyright code limits that rights of the author, allowing parts of a copyrighted work to be used without requesting permission; such circumstances are limited to criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research |
file conversion software | programs used to convert a file from one format to another |
image editing software | programs designed to edit, manipulate, or modify digital photographs |
mobile device | a portable electronic device which allows users to process, receive, and send data without the need to maintain a wired connection with the Internet |
online learning system | any form of educational material which is readily available for distribution on the Web or privately over an internal network, such as Moodle, Blackboard, etc. |
painting software | programs used to create bitmap images, useful in creating original art; uses brushes and pens to create images |
podcasting software | a collection of programs used to create, broadcast, and receive podcasts |
public domain | property rights that belong to community at large are unprotected by copyright or patent and are subject to anyone; including works created before 1922, for public used, or works that have fallen into public domain |
royalty-free | prepared material that can used legally without paying a fee each time the material is used |
shareware | software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual |
social networking | a website where one connects with those sharing personal or professional interests |
sound editing software | programs used to record, edit and manipulate audio files |
video editing software | programs used to capture, edit and manipulate video images, add effects, titles, and music to create studio-quality video |
web design software | programs used to design and create single web pages and entire websites |