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Elements of Media
Elements of Media by Marcie Trahan
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 Docs, 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 graphics; 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. |
Fair use | Section 107 of the Copyright code; limits the rights of the author, allowing parts of a copyrighted work to be used without requesting permission. Limited to criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. |
File conversion software | Programs used to convert a file from one format to another; i.e. convert a wave file to an mp3. |
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. |
Podcast | A prerecorded audio/video program that is posted to a website and is made available for download so people can listen/view them on personal computers or mobile devices. |
Podcasting software | A collection of programs used to create, broadcast, and receive podcasts. |
Public domain | Property rights that belong to the community at large, are unprotected by copyright or patent, and are subject to use by anyone. |
Royalty-free | Prepared material that can be 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. |